Les Wexner, longtime Epstein benefactor, tells Congress he was “duped”

Washington — Billionaire retail tycoon Les Wexner, a longtime benefactor of Jeffrey Epstein, told House lawmakers that he was “duped by a world-class con man” and knew nothing of Epstein’s crimes, according to his prepared testimony before the House Oversight Committee. Wexner, who hired Epstein to manage his money, was among members of Epstein’s inner

Texas Senate Primary: Cornyn, Talarico Face Questions in Austin

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) speaks at a rally for his Senate primary campaign in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 17, 2026. Nathan Worcester/The Epoch Times AUSTIN—Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and state Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat, held separate rallies in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 17, the first day of early voting in competitive Senate primaries. The

President Trump Celebrates Black History Month: Advancing Opportunity and Prosperity for Every American

Today, President Donald J. Trump hosts leaders from the black community at the White House to mark Black History Month and reflect on the Administration’s ongoing efforts to expand economic opportunity, strengthen education, and promote justice for every American. Through targeted policies and broad reforms, President Trump has prioritized initiatives that deliver tangible benefits to

Democrats plan counter-programming during Trump’s State of the Union 

Several House and Senate Democrats will skip President Trump’s State of the Union address next week to attend counter-programming events near the U.S. Capitol highlighting the impact of the administration’s policies. Trump is scheduled to address Congress on Feb. 24, a speech that comes amid an uproar over his immigration policies, fueled in part by…

Jimmy Kimmel to join Pelosi, Jeffries for March DCCC fundraiser

ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will join top Democratic leaders for a fundraising event in California next month as the party builds its warchest for the midterm elections. The comedian is scheduled to join House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s (DCCC) fundraising event…