Trump, Colombia’s Petro to Meet for White House Talks After Months of Sharp Tension

(Left) U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on Jan. 20, 2025. (Right) Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 19, 2024. Jim Watson, Mauro Pimentel/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump will welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro for a bilateral discussion at the White House

Trump Hosts Colombia’s Petro After Months of Tensions

(Left) Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro addresses the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, on Sept. 24, 2024; (Right) President Donald walks toward reporters while departing the White House in Washington, DC, on Sept. 11, 2025. Angela Weissw, Win McNamee/AFP via Getty Images President Donald

House Expected to Vote on Package to Fund Government

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Feb. 2, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday will take up a bill to fund several sectors of the federal government as a partial shutdown enters its fourth day. Many Democrats—including leaders—have vowed to withhold support from the package. We had a

House to Vote on Package to End Partial Shutdown

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Feb. 2, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday will take up a bill to fund several sectors of the federal government as a partial shutdown enters its fourth day. Many Democrats—including leaders—have vowed to withhold support from the package. We had a

Why Skyrocketing Premiums Were Inevitable With Obamacare’s Design

At an average of nearly $500 per month for a 40-year-old to be insured, the Affordable Care Act caused a cracked insurance market and skyrocketing premiums. Add to My List Save Illustration by The Epoch Times, Getty Images By Lawrence Wilson | February 03, 2026Updated:February 03, 2026 The Affordable Care Act would “bend the cost

Why Skyrocketing Premiums Were Inevitable Under Obamacare’s Design

The Affordable Care Act caused a cracked insurance market and skyrocketing premiums, now at an average of nearly $500 per month for a 40-year-old to be insured. Add to My List Save Illustration by The Epoch Times, Getty Images By Lawrence Wilson | February 03, 2026Updated:February 03, 2026 A fully implemented Affordable Care Act would