San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond attends the CAGOP convention in Sacramento, Calif., on March 15, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times A Trump-endorsed Republican who fought hard against the Biden-era border crisis and its impact on San Diego is leading the race for California’s 48th Congressional District. San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond
The Pentagon informed allies it plans to reduce U.S. military contributions to NATO by one-third to one-half amid a push for European burden-sharing.
Jill Biden recalled fearing Joe Biden was having a stroke during his 2024 debate against Trump, sparking criticism from conservatives and media figures.
A banner showing President Donald Trump at the Department of Justice in Washington on Feb. 21, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case that could determine whether states are allowed to remove noncitizens from their voter rolls in the 90 days
Populist and union-friendly Republicans are flexing their muscles on Capitol Hill, notching wins in the House despite furious pushback from traditional free-market conservatives and opposition from GOP leaders. Two key developments came in the House last week in the form of a rail safety bill getting added to a major transportation package and a petition…
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) presides over a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 13, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times A bipartisan coalition of 42 state attorneys general on May 27 said they oppose a Republican bill aimed at protecting children online, alleging that the federal legislation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to reporters in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 22, 2025. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed on May 27 to confiscate through a 100 percent tax all payouts to state residents from President Donald Trump’s anti-weaponization settlement fund. “Anyone from California that receives any of those funds, we want