House committee subpoenas Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

Washington — The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday subpoenaed Ghislaine Maxwell, an accomplice of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein who is serving a 20-year prison sentence, to sit for a deposition as fallout over the Trump administration’s handling of the case intensifies.  “The facts and circumstances surrounding both your and Mr. Epstein’s cases have received

Education Department Probes 5 Universities Accused of Excluding US-Born Students From Scholarships

Linda McMahon, then the nominee for secretary of education, testifies during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on Capitol Hill on Feb. 13, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Department of Education’s civil rights office has opened investigations into five universities over scholarships alleged to exclude U.S.-born students,

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented U.S.–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement

A HISTORIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN: Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump announced a landmark economic agreement with Japan—one of America’s closest allies and most important trading partners. This historic deal reflects the strength of the U.S.–Japan relationship and Japan’s recognition of the United States as the most attractive and secure destination for strategic investment in

Federal judge in Florida denies DOJ request to unseal Epstein grand jury material

Trump tries to shift focus from Epstein files Trump tries to shift focus from Epstein files to Obama “treason” claims 02:57 Washington — A federal judge in Florida has denied the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury material stemming from investigations in 2005 and 2007 into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  Judge

Small Business Sentiment Surges as the One Big Beautiful Bill Takes Effect

“Small business owners are matching the market with increased confidence,” CNBC reports in their latest Small Business Survey — which shows a renewed sense of economic optimism as President Donald J. Trump’s policies deliver results and as the landmark One Big Beautiful Bill takes effect. Here’s what you need to know: Nearly half of small