Trump bypasses California ‘nightmare’ bureaucracy to unlock $3.2B for wildfire survivors
Trump administration bypasses California permitting delays to unlock $3.2 billion in disaster relief for wildfire survivors waiting to rebuild their homes.
Tim Walz says he’s done with politics: ‘I will never run for office again’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declares "I will never run for an elected office again" amid massive fraud scandal that forced him to abandon 2026 re-election bid.
Democrats Seek ICE Reforms Before Backing Homeland Security Funding Bill
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 5, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Democrats are demanding changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as the Senate on Thursday failed to advance a government funding bill that includes money for the Department of Homeland Security
As Trump pressures Iran with “armada,” Mideast allies urge him not to strike
As the Trump administration continues to prepare military options for strikes in Iran, U.S. allies in the Mideast, including Turkey, Oman and Qatar, are attempting to head off that possibility by brokering diplomatic talks, multiple regional officials told CBS News. But at this point, the opportunity for direct diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran to
Senate GOP holdouts refuse to budge as shutdown talks continue
Senate Republicans split from their party over the government funding package as negotiations continue on the DHS bill and a possible government funding extension.
Vulnerable Dem’s support for Alex Pretti collides with Laken Riley Act anniversary
Georgia Republicans rip Sen. Jon Ossoff after he demanded a probe into Alex Pretti’s shooting, arguing he’s louder on Minneapolis than illegal immigrant crime at home.
Trump Says White House Closing In on Deal With Democrats to Avert Shutdown
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting of the Cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington on Jan. 29, 2026. Win McNamee/Getty Images WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on Jan. 29 that the White House is getting closer to a deal with Senate Democrats to avert a government shutdown. “Hopefully, we won’t