Democrats’ push to limit boat strikes and attacks on Venezuela fails in House

Washington — The latest Democratic-led attempt to limit President Trump’s authority to strike Venezuela and suspected drug-smuggling boats in the region failed Wednesday, as tensions with the South American country continue to escalate.  House Democrats forced votes on two war powers resolutions as Mr. Trump has warned that land strikes against the country could commence

Judge blocks ICE from requiring lawmakers to provide notice before jail visits

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting and inspecting Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities.  U.S. District Court Judge Jia Cobb ruled that the policy likely violated an appropriations law passed by Congress saying that the Department

House Passes GOP Health Care Bill Without Obamacare Subsidy Extension

The U.S. Capitol at sunset on Dec. 2, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives on Dec. 17 passed a health care reform bill amid an intra-party debate on whether to extend the expiring enhanced premium tax credits offered in the Affordable Care Act exchanges. The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans