Greene blames Trump for Democratic win in Virginia

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday cast blame on President Trump and the GOP for Virginia voters approving a mid-decade redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ hopes of reclaiming the House in November.  “A once red state is turning into one of the bluest states because people don’t want to support Republicans now,”…

Trump Picks University Professor Christopher Phelan to Lead White House Economic Council

The White House on March 20, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump has nominated University of Minnesota professor Christopher Phelan to be the chairman of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, the White House said on April 21. His appointment is subject to confirmation from the Senate. If confirmed, Phelan would succeed

Iowa Republican zeroes in on birth control access in heated Senate race

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), who is running to succeed retiring Sen. Joni Ernst (R), is pushing to expand access to birth control as the race for the open Senate seat heats up. The Iowa congresswoman has long supported efforts to improve access and reintroduced legislation late last month aimed at reducing barriers to contraception, particularly…

Trump Raises Concerns Over China’s Role After Seizure of Iran-Linked Vessel

U.S forces patrol near the Iranian-flagged cargo ship M/V Touska after it was boarded and seized by U.S. forces, at a location given as the Arabian Sea, in this handout image released April 20, 2026. U.S. Central Command via X/Handout via Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump has raised new concerns about Beijing’s possible role in