Obamacare sticker shock: Three factors pushing premiums to record highs
President Donald Trump signaled he's opposed to extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, while Americans brace for a massive increase in their healthcare costs in 2026.
Tom Steyer mounts 2026 bid for California governor, adding to crowded field
Businessman Tom Steyer is entering the already crowded race for California governor in 2026. Steyer announced his candidacy on Wednesday with a video posted to his YouTube channel. “I’m Tom Steyer. I wanted to build a business here. Now, it’s worth billions of dollars. And I walked away from it because I wanted to give
Fed Split Over December Rate Cuts, Raising Economic Uncertainty
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington on Oct. 29, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s October meeting revealed a growing divide over the path of monetary policy, including next month’s interest rate decision. While many meeting participants
Army secretary lands in Kyiv with Trump’s next move in Russia-Ukraine war
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll arrives in Kyiv on fact-finding mission as U.S. pushes new peace talks to end Russia-Ukraine war. Meeting with Zelenskyy planned.
NC Senate candidate says ICE Charlotte ops the result of ex-gov opponent repeatedly blunting cooperation
ICE arrests 120+ in North Carolina as Republican Michael Whatley criticizes Democratic former governor's opposition to immigration enforcement bills.
Trump says officials who pushed climate change doomsday policies should be investigated: ‘Rewarded failure’
President Donald Trump calls for investigation into officials who pushed climate change at Saudi investment forum, criticizing policies that "rewarded failure."
First lady Melania Trump and Usha Vance visit troops’ families in first joint visit
Melania Trump and Usha Vance visited Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina to thank military families for their service.