People carry U.S. flags during Independence Day celebrations in Washington on July 4, 2019. Carlos Barria/Reuters U.S. patriotism has plunged to a historic low, a new Gallup poll finds, driven by a collapse in national pride among Democrats and Independents, as Republicans continued to express overwhelming pride in being American. According to the poll, released
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump meet with fellow G7 leaders during a meeting at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on June 16, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Prime Minister Mark Carney said progress is being made in trying to reach a trade deal with the United States, hours after
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on June 3, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times The Supreme Court’s landmark decision on nationwide injunctions was a win for those who criticized the practice, which has been used to block the Trump administration’s policies since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. But, as some of the
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) arrives for a House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on May 20, 2025. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images WASHINGTON—U.S. Rep. Dustin Michael “Dusty” Johnson (R-S.D.) has announced that he will run for governor of South Dakota during the general election to that office in 2026, implying that he will not
Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters confront federal agents and California National Guardsmen in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times The Department of Justice (DOJ) on June 30 filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles over what it said are “sanctuary city” policies that shield illegal immigrants from deportation efforts,
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Capitol Hill on Jan. 3, 2019. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Donald John “Don” Bacon (R-Neb.) announced on June 30 that he would retire from Congress and not seek reelection to another term during the 2026 congressional elections. Bacon, 61, has represented Nebraska’s 2nd District—covering parts of
DNC chair candidate Ken Martin speaks at the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 1, 2025. AP Photo/Rod Lamkey Jr. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has launched a nationwide initiative called “Organizing Summer,” seeking to mobilize volunteers, boost voter turnout, and counter