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
President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office on May 23, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on June 30 to lift most sanctions on Syria, giving the Middle Eastern country an opportunity to economically develop. Sanctions on former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and other malign
President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office on May 23, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 30 to lift most sanctions on Syria, giving the Middle-Eastern country an opportunity to develop economically. Sanctions on former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and other malign actors will
The State Department has announced that it has revoked U.S. visas for the members of British punk band Bob Vylan, “in light of their hateful tirade” that included “leading the crowd in death chants” during their performance at the Glastonbury music festival in the UK over the weekend. Monday will see a long night of