Trump’s Iran threats face ‘Obama red line’ test as White House pivots to diplomacy
Trump threatens Iran with military action while pursuing diplomatic talks. Recent drone shootdowns escalate tensions as diplomatic summit approaches.
Shutdown averted for now, but Senate warns DHS fight could trigger another in days
Senate Republicans fear that the Trump-Schumer deal, which included a two-week extension to DHS funding, won't allow enough time to prevent the agency from shutting down in the coming days.
U.S.-Iran talks set for Friday in Oman after drone and tanker incidents
U.S.-Iran talks are expected to be held in Oman on Friday, sources told CBS News, after the U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian drone and Iranian forces threatened to seize a U.S.-flagged vessel. Iran had objected to holding the talks in Turkey, which was the initial proposed location. Iran is seeking direct talks
US Private Payroll Growth Slows to Start 2026: ADP
A hiring sign at a store in Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 5, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times U.S. private payroll growth cooled at the start of 2026, rising at a slower‑than‑expected pace, according to ADP data released on Feb. 4. The private sector added 22,000 jobs in January, down from a downwardly revised 37,000 in
House Republicans sue to block Utah congressional map that favors Democrats
Utah Republicans challenge court-ordered congressional map in federal lawsuit, arguing judge violated Constitution by bypassing legislature's authority.
Homan Announces Drawdown of 700 Federal Agents in Minnesota
White House border czar Tom Homan said on Feb. 4 that the Trump administration will immediately draw down 700 immigration agents from Minnesota. The reduction was made possible because of the “unprecedented cooperation” with local counties on honoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers on illegal immigrant prisoners, Homan said at a press conference in
Homan Announces Drawdown of 700 Federal Agents in Minneapolis
Border czar Tom Homan speaks during a news conference about ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, Minn., on Jan. 29, 2026. Scott Olson/Getty Images White House border czar Tom Homan said on Feb. 4 that the Trump administration will immediately draw down 700 immigration agents from Minneapolis. The reduction was made possible due to the