Epstein’s emails, texts with inner circle show Trump was a regular topic

Jeffrey Epstein’s private emails and text messages, among the more than 20,000 documents released Wednesday by the House Oversight Committee, provide a glimpse into his relationships with people who formed part of his inner circle during his final years. And they repeatedly touched on President Trump. Epstein increasingly turned to close Trump ally Steve Bannon,

Federal agencies reopen and employees return to work after shutdown ends

Visitors enter the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center as tours resume on the first day of the federal government’s reopening on Nov. 13, 2025. Andrew Harnik / Getty Images The Capitol Visitor Center reopened to the public this morning. Tour guides outfitted in crisp, red blazers dotted Emancipation Hall as individuals and large groups streamed in

US Reaches Framework Trade Deals With Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks to reporters at the White House on Oct. 30, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The United States finalized on Nov. 13 framework trade agreements with four South American countries—Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador—according to the White House. The previously announced U.S. reciprocal tariffs will remain the same under