Trump, Xi Discuss Taiwan and US Arms Sales to the Island Nation; Fresh Attacks Occur Near Strait of Hormuz

The first day of the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping ended with a notable flashpoint: Taiwan and U.S. arms sales to the island. NTD has the highlights and analysis. New attacks took place near the Strait of Hormuz. Officials said a ship near the UAE was seized and another

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