US Considering Pentagon Engagement, Sanctions to Compel Nigeria to Tackle Christian Persecution

Christians gather for the crossover service held at Most Pure heart of Mary Catholic church in Ijebu Imushin, Nigeria, on Dec. 31, 2023. Samuel Alabi/AFP via Getty Images The United States is considering sanctions or Pentagon engagement on counterterrorism as part of plans to compel the Nigerian government to do more to protect Christians from

Eric Swalwell Announces Run for California Governor on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 8, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will run for California governor in 2026, pledging to be a “fighter and protector” for the state. Swalwell’s announcement on Nov. 20 further swells the already

Americans Can Expect $1,000 Bump in 2026 Tax Refunds: White House

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House, on Nov. 4, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images The White House said on Nov. 20 that U.S. taxpayers could see an “extra $1,000 bump” in their tax refunds next year. White House press secretary

Controllers, techs with perfect shutdown attendance getting $10,000 bonuses

Only 776 air traffic controllers and technicians who had perfect attendance during the government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonuses while nearly 20,000 other workers will be left out, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday. A number of controllers started calling out of work as the shutdown dragged on longer than a month and they dealt

House Lawmakers Press Shein Over Sale of Childlike Sex Dolls in the United States

The Shein logo on its web shop, in this illustration taken on May 16, 2024. Dado Ruvic/Reuters House lawmakers have asked fast-fashion retailer Shein to explain how childlike sex dolls were allowed to appear on its e-commerce platform and whether any were sold to U.S. customers, escalating an international controversy that earlier this month led