Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson testifies before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 5, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Democratic mayors in several large U.S. cities say violent crime has declined on their watch and credit a mix of policing and community-based strategies for the trend. In a
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies during her confirmation hearing in Washington on Jan. 17, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem visited Chicago on Aug. 8, drawing attention to how the city has responded to requests from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “In just the last seven months,
Wood for processing is stacked at the C.A. Spencer sawmill in Lachute, Canada, on April 10, 2025. Andrej Ivanov/Getty Images The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its latest review of countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber, more than doubling the rate for most producers in a decision that drew criticism from Canadian officials and
A Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order against Beto O’Rourke’s nonprofit after the state AG accused him of unlawfully fundraising for Democrats who fled to block GOP bills.
Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and other prominent California Democratic leaders spoke at a press event along with the Texas lawmakers. “We are running from nothing,” said Texas Rep. Ann Johnson
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are planning on meeting in Alaska, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. Mr. Trump confirmed on Truth Social the meeting will take place in Alaska on Friday, August 15. One senior White House official told CBS News the planning for next Friday’s summit is still fluid,
President Trump announced Friday that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, takes a close look at whether the meeting could mark a step towards ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Original CBS News Link</a