Military Spouse Day, 2026

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As we celebrate 250 glorious years of American freedom, we are reminded that this tremendous milestone is only possible thanks to our Armed Forces who, since the dawn of our Republic, pledged to defend our freedom no matter the cost.  Generation after generation, the

Appeals Court Appears Likely to Reject Hegseth’s Claim Against Sen. Kelly

Sen. Mark Kelly, flanked by retired veterans, speaks outside E. Prettyman Barrett Courthouse in Washington on May 7, 2026. Stacy Robinson/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—A federal appeals court on May 7 seemed to side with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) in his First Amendment suit against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Kelly, a veteran of the U.S.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) holds a news conference in Washington on March 19, 2026. Jeffries was critical of President Donald Trump’s attack on Iran and said the billions of dollars being spent on the fight in the Middle East would be better spent on social welfare programs and making life more affordable for

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