Rubio Urges China to Take ‘More Active Role’ in Pressuring Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz

U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio speaks during a press briefing at the White House on May 5, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 13 urged China to take a “more active role” in pressuring Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump began a two-day

Democrats line up against gas tax holiday

House Democrats are lining up against a gas tax holiday, creating additional barriers for President Trump as he struggles to battle inflation and the rising costs at the pump. The president this week proposed a moratorium on the federal tax, currently 18.4 cents per gallon, in an effort to provide some relief to drivers as…

House Republicans more optimistic about midterm chances after ‘seismic’ court rulings

House Republicans have an extra pep in their step after getting “seismic” court wins in redistricting battles in the last few weeks, turning courtesy positivity into some actual optimism about the prospects of keeping control of the House. “We’re putting ourselves in the best spot possible. We’re leading and raising money. If you put Democrats…