The New York Stock Exchange in New York City on April 4, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump said on March 23 that he ordered a five‑day pause on planned U.S. strikes against Iranian energy sites after what he called “productive” talks toward a full resolution of the Middle East conflict. In a
The Supreme Court in Washington on Feb. 17, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The U.S. Supreme Court on March 23 will hear Mississippi’s appeal against a lower court ruling striking down its law counting ballots received after Election Day. The counting of ballots received after Election Day has become an increasingly contentious political issue in
Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio in Havana on Feb. 26, 2026. Ramon Espinosa/AP Cuba is ready for the unlikely possibility of the United States launching a military campaign within its borders, according to Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio. “Our country has historically been ready to mobilize as a nation
The ceremonial changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier takes place as the sun rises over Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., on March 17, 2026. March 25 will mark the centennial of the continuous military sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Heather Diehl/Getty Images Original News Source Link
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) testifies during his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 18, 2026.Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is one step closer to being the next head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Senate advanced the 48-year-old’s nomination on
A U.S. flag at a U.S. Embassy building in this file photo. Adek Berry/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. Department of State on March 22 again advised American citizens around the world to “exercise increased caution,” renewing a worldwide caution alert that was issued by the agency in late February amid concerns about the Iran
Smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack by Iran on March 11, 2026. Handout/Royal Thai Navy/AFP via Getty Images Iran will move to shut down the entire Strait of Hormuz if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through with his threats to hit Iranian energy facilities,