Longest government shutdown in history nears likely end as House moves on funding bill
A compromise federal funding bill extending spending through Jan. 30 heads to a House vote Wednesday, potentially ending the 43-day government shutdown.
Community Colleges to Receive Federal Funding Boost
Bunker Hill Community College in Boston on June 17, 2025. Learner Liu/The Epoch Times Community colleges and other higher education institutions will benefit from new federal funding for workforce development programs and artificial intelligence advancement in education, the federal government announced on Nov. 10. In 2026, the Department of Education will make $50 million available
Israeli president says he can’t pardon Netanyahu on Trump’s request alone
Jerusalem — Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he received a letter from President Trump on Wednesday asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial in three separate corruption cases. Netanyahu has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in the ongoing court cases, with no ruling yet delivered, and his supporters have dismissed the trials
Trump makes formal request to Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu
President Donald Trump formally requested that Israeli President Isaac Herzog pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid his corruption trial.
House set to vote this evening on Senate funding bill
2m ago Democrats on House Oversight Committee release Epstein emails about Trump Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released emails exchanged between Jeffrey Epstein and others about President Trump. Among the documents is a 2011 message from Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell that said Mr. Trump “spent hours at my house” with one
Scalise reveals post-shutdown GOP battle plan as House readies for intense new schedule
The House of Representatives is expected to come back into session next week with a busy schedule working day and night.
Kennedy grandson launches campaign to replace longtime Democrat in Congress
JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg launches House campaign to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in Manhattan district, promising fresh energy in Washington.