Judge Accused of Helping Illegal Immigrant Escape Is Set to Stand Trial: What to Know

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, charged with obstructing an immigration arrest, leaves after appearing in court, in Milwaukee, Wis., on May 15, 2025. Jim Vondruska/File Photo/Reuters A judge in Wisconsin is set to stand trial on Monday after she allegedly tried to help an illegal immigrant evade deportation earlier this year. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge

What to Know About Trump’s New ‘Gold Card’ Visa Program

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Sept. 19, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Applications opened on Dec. 10 for the Trump administration’s new Gold Card program that expedites visas for wealthy individuals. The program, initiated by President Donald Trump, will fast-track those whom the

Trump Says He Is Pardoning Former Colorado County Clerk Tina Peters

Mesa County clerk Tina Peters at a rally in Denver on April 5, 2022. David Zalubowski/AP Photo President Donald Trump said on Dec. 11 that he is pardoning Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk convicted of election machine tampering in the aftermath of the disputed 2020 election. The presidential pardon of the Republican former

US–China Competition Underscores House-Approved NDAA

The U.S. Capitol at sunset in Washington on Dec. 2, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The House passed the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Dec. 10, tying the defense bill to several provisions aimed at curbing the Chinese communist regime’s influence in key U.S. sectors or ending fiscal support for the

Trump Signs Order to Limit Proxy Advisors’ Influence on Shareholder Votes

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Dec. 11, 2025. Alex Wong/Getty Images President Donald Trump on Dec. 11 signed an order directing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to review rules on proxy advisors, saying they wield influence that “prioritize radical political agendas over investor

House Tables Trump Impeachment Measure

The U.S. Capitol at sunset in Washington on Dec. 2, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives voted on Dec. 11 to table an impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump. The motion to table passed 237–140, with 47 Democrats voting “present.” We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use

Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination Makes First In-Person Court Appearance

Tyler Robinson, accused of the murder of Charlie Kirk, appears during a hearing in Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah, on Dec. 11, 2025. Rick Egan/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, Pool Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this year, appeared in court in person for the first