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
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…
A couple sits at Creek Harbour, with the Burj Khalifa visible in the background, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on April 3, 2026. Fadel Senna / AFP via Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 21 that the United States was considering a currency swap with the United Arab Emirates to help the
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
Democratic House candidate Jack Schlossberg calls for an FTC investigation into reports that Hertz AI scans may be overcharging rental car consumers.
A simmering feud between Reps. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) and Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has roared back up to a boil, escalating to tit-for-tat threats of expulsion as each lawmaker publicly lobs attacks on the other’s character. Mace on Monday filed a resolution to expel Mills, citing allegations of dating violence and campaign finance laws — a move…
Nearly all U.S. health care is government-subsidized through direct payments, assistance with premium payments, tax deductions, or tax exemptions. Add to My List Save By Lawrence Wilson | April 22, 2026Updated:April 22, 2026 Nearly everyone who receives health care in the United States benefits from a government subsidy. Federal, state, and local governments assist in