Trump–Kennedy Center to Close for 2 Years for Renovations, Trump Announces

The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on Dec. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the Trump-Kennedy Center in Washington will be closed for around two years for renovation starting on July 4, following a review of the facility’s

Border Czar Rebuffs Speculation That Trump Admin Is Pulling Back on Deportations

Border czar Tom Homan speaks to reporters at the White House press briefing on April 28, 2025. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times White House border czar Tom Homan rebuffed speculation that the administration is retreating on deporting illegal immigrants in the midst of conversations with Democratic officials in Minnesota. Speaking to Fox News’ Sean Hannity, Homan

‘Melania’ Opens With Strong Weekend at Box Office

First Lady Melania Trump approaches the lectern to speak during the world premiere of Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Melania’ at the Trump Kennedy Center in Washington on Jan. 29, 2026. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images First Lady Melania Trump’s documentary “Melania” earned more than $7 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend, beating

House Speaker Says He Has Votes to End Government Shutdown This Week

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 21, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that he is confident that the House will end the partial government shutdown that was initiated on Saturday after Congress failed to approve a

Trump Says US Starting to Talk With Cuba Following Cuts to Oil Deliveries

President Donald Trump departs for Florida from the White House on Jan. 16, 2026.Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times U.S. President Donald Trump said on Jan. 31 that his administration is starting to engage in talks with Cuban leaders after he moved to cut off oil deliveries from Venezuela and announced new tariffs on any countries selling

Democrat Wins Texas Special Election, Eroding GOP’s Slim House Majority

Texas Congressional Candidate Christian Menefee speaks to supporters during his watch party at The Post Houston on Election Day, in Houston, on Jan. 31, 2026. Karen Warren /AP Photo Democrat Christian Menefee prevailed in a special election for a Texas U.S. House seat on Jan. 31, narrowing what is already a slim majority for the