Venezuela Frees 10 US Citizens in Exchange for Deported Nationals

Men, who El Salvador’s government identify as Venezuelans who the U.S. government detained and flew to El Salvador months ago, boarding a Venezuelan plane bound for Venezuela as soldiers stand by at the Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, on July 18, 2025. El Salvador’s presidential press office via AP

The Fed’s $2.5 Billion Renovations, Political Fallout—What to Know

The Federal Reserve Bank in Washington on Jan. 14, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times The Federal Reserve has been under fire over comprehensive renovations of the U.S. central bank’s headquarters in Washington. President Donald Trump, senior administration officials, and scores of Republican lawmakers have criticized the Fed for overspending on the Marriner S. Eccles Building

As Congress Slashes Funding to NPR and PBS, the Real Losers May Be Far Downstream, Say Experts

The headquarters for National Public Radio (NPR) in Washington on April 15, 2013. Charles Dharapak/AP A major part of the $9 billion rescissions package Congress passed this week is cutting $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports NPR and PBS. While the cuts will have an impact, critics disagree on whether the

Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Dignity Act, Seeking Legal Status for Some Illegal Immigrant Workers

Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) speaks during GRAMMYs Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill on May 1, 2024. Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Recording Academy Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and Verónica Escobar (D-Texas), along with 18 other bipartisan lawmakers, introduced a new version of the Dignity Act immigration reform bill on July 15, which seeks to

Trump Signs Genius Act Into Law

President Donald Trump signs the Genius Act into law at 2:30 p.m. ET on July 18. The Genius Act establishes a framework for stablecoin issuers, requiring them to back their coins with specific assets, disclose their reserves, and comply with certain regulatory requirements. The bill also provides for federal and state oversight… Original News Source