Arizona Democrat Sworn In 7 Weeks After Winning House Seat in Special Election

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is sworn in by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Capitol Hill in Washington on Nov. 12, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—An Arizona Democrat was sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 12, exactly 50 days after winning a special election to the body

House debates funding bill ahead of final vote to end shutdown

There’s an unexpected consequence inside the deal to end the federal government shutdown: making hemp products illegal. At Surdyk’s in northeast Minneapolis, THC drinks stand out for their popularity. “There’s teas, there’s ones that are more like soda,” said co-owner Melissa Surdyk. The drinks make up for 10% of sales at her liquor and cheese

White House Responds to Epstein Emails, Calling Them Part of ‘Fake Narrative’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Nov. 12, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The White House on Nov. 12 accused House Democrats of “selectively” leaking emails related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that referenced President Donald Trump and of failing to provide full context to

White House Responds to Epstein Emails, Calling Them Part of ‘Manufactured Hoax’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Nov. 12, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The White House on Nov. 12 accused House Democrats of “selectively” leaking emails related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that referenced President Donald Trump and failing to provide full context to “create