Democratic-aligned Colorado group launches effort to redistrict after 2026

A Democratic-aligned Colorado group is launching an effort to redistrict in the Centennial State after 2026 as the redistricting wars show no signs of letting up.  Coloradans for a Level Playing Field filed four different versions for a ballot initiative on Tuesday, which would all largely ask voters to temporarily pass a new House map for the 2028 and 2030 elections, allowing them…

Les Wexner, longtime Epstein benefactor, testifies before House panel

Washington — Billionaire retail tycoon Les Wexner is testifying before a House committee Wednesday as part of the panel’s investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner, who hired Epstein to manage his money and was a longtime benefactor, was among members of Epstein’s inner circle who were subpoenaed for testimony last month. The House

US Investigating Portland Public Schools for Racial Discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education building in Washington on April 28, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Federal officials are investigating Portland Public Schools in Oregon for alleged racial discrimination in the district’s Center for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) program, the U.S. Department of Education said on Tuesday. “CBSE’s guiding principles pledge to ‘center Blackness unapologetically’

GOP Congressman Randy Fine Faces Calls for Censure, Resignation Over Controversial Post

Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) attends a hearing in Washington on July 22, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) is facing calls for censure or resignation following a controversial social media post that has drawn widespread criticism from Democrats. The controversy began on Feb. 15, when Palestinian American activist Nerdeen Kiswani said in