‘Intense standoff’ erupts between Secret Service, Chinese officials during Trump-Xi event: report
U.S. Secret Service and Chinese security officials are reportedly clashing during President Trump's high-stakes meetings with Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Senators Unanimously Pass Resolution to Withhold Their Own Pay During Shutdowns
The U.S. Capitol building on May 14, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Senate unanimously approved a resolution on May 14 that would suspend senators’ pay during government shutdowns. The measure, introduced by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), passed by voice vote and is scheduled to take effect after the November midterm elections. We had a
Trump pushes Xi on trade after Supreme Court ruling dents key China pressure tool
President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for high-stakes trade talks as Supreme Court tariff setbacks cast a shadow over discussions.
Massie trails Trump-backed Gallrein in Kentucky House GOP primary: Poll
A new poll from Quantus Insights has Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) trailing challenger Ed Gallrein, just days before the May 19 Republican primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. The survey, conducted Monday and Tuesday, found that 48.3 percent of 908 respondents backed Gallrein, whom President Trump endorsed last year amid a feud with Massie, while…
Max Miller sues ex-wife and her legal team for domestic abuse allegations
The Ohio Republican is alleging defamation and seeking no less than $25,000 in damages.
North Carolina teacher’s killing reignites scrutiny of Roy Cooper’s criminal justice record in Senate race
NC Gov. Roy Cooper faces soft-on-crime accusations as critics link a teacher's murder to a judge he appointed who reduced the suspect's charges.
Senators agree to go without pay during shutdowns after historic closures left workers unpaid
Senators unanimously voted to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns after federal workers went unpaid in two historic closures.