Trump to Host Zelenskyy at White House—Here’s What to Know

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Oct. 17 at the White House as part of a renewed effort to end the conflict in Eastern Europe. This will be Zelenskyy’s third visit to the White House this year. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different

Operation Summer Heat: What to Know About the FBI Campaign Targeting Violent Crime

President Donald Trump and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel announced the results of the FBI’s Operation Summer Heat from the Oval Office on Oct. 15. According to the president, federal law enforcement was “in many cities that people didn’t know about,” and the results were substantial.  We had a problem loading this

Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Deploy National Guard in Illinois for Now

National Guard members walk at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Broadview facility in Chicago, Ill., on Oct.9, 2025. Jeenah Moon/ Reuters A federal appeals court on Oct. 16 rejected the Trump administration’s request to pause a lower court ruling from last week that temporarily prevents the president from deploying National Guard troops in

Trump Refiles $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times After Court Dismissal

The New York Times building in New York City on Sept. 16, 2025. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images President Donald Trump on Oct. 16 refiled his $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times (NYT), book publisher Penguin Random House, and three NYT reporters after a judge’s earlier rejection of the case. In a 40-page

Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa Square Off in Fiery NYC Mayoral Debate

(L–R) Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate in New York City on Oct. 16, 2025. Angelina Katsanis/Pool via Getty Images New York City mayoral candidates Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, his primary opponent Andrew Cuomo, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa

Senate to Consider Legislation Expanding Russia Sanctions, Tariffs

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), joined by other Senate Republicans, speaks during the fifteenth day of the government shutdown at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The U.S. Senate will soon vote on a bill to grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose

New Documentary ‘God Complex’ Explores Rise of Censorship in America

The documentary “God Complex: The Rise of America’s Censorship Machine” premiered in Washington on Oct. 10, 2025. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Governments are weaponizing censorship to influence people’s opinions and manipulate elections, and it’s taking place in the Land of the Free, according to a documentary released on Oct. 16 titled “God Complex: The Rise