Audience members watch a show by Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington on Feb. 24, 2025. Lisa Fan/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Patrons and donors pulled out their wallets in record fashion to support the National Symphony Orchestra, raising $3.45 million at an annual fundraising gala last weekend at the John
A Palestinian woman sits overlooking a camp for displaced people in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Sept. 29, 2025. Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP via Getty Images WASHINGTON—Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas said Friday it has agreed to release all hostages in accordance with U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan. The group also said it
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the office of The Center for American Progress (CAP) Action Fund in Washington on March 18, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to hold a public conference on Friday during her visit to his state, as he accused federal agents
Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny) attends the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at Regal Union Square in New York on Aug. 26, 2025. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP WASHINGTON—There is “no tangible plan” for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be at Super Bowl LX, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Oct. 3 during a
Office of Management and Budget Director Russel Vought (C)—joined by Vice President JD Vance (R), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) (L), and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) (3rd L)—speaks at the White House on Sept. 29, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON— The White House on Oct. 3 said that there were no intentions
The government shutdown has entered its 3rd day, with Senators again voting on a bill to reopen the government. However, there has yet to be a breakthrough in bipartisan talks. NTD has the latest updates. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced that the Department of Justice will investigate the arrest of cit… Original
The U.S. Capitol building on the second day of the government shutdown on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 2, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Senate Democrats are expected to again block a GOP short-term government funding plan on Oct. 3, as the shutdown enters its third day. The federal government shut down at 12:01