Trump Says Federal Authorities Won’t Respond to Protests in Democrat-Led Cities Unless Asked

Federal officers in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Jan. 9, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump on Saturday announced federal authorities will not intervene in protests in Democrat-led jurisdictions, but will continue to forcefully protect federal property. “I have instructed Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, that

Trump Says Federal Authorities to End Protest Response, Protect Federal Property Instead

Federal officers in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Jan. 9, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump on Saturday announced federal authorities will not intervene in protests in Democrat-led jurisdictions, but will continue to forcefully protect federal property. “I have instructed Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, that

Proposed Venezuelan bill could lead to release of hundreds of political prisoners

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons. The measure had long been sought by the United States-backed opposition. It is the latest concession Rodríguez has made since taking the