Trump Says He Hopes to End War Without Having to Consider Tomahawks for Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House in Washington on Oct. 17, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. During the meeting, Trump expressed hope that he would be

2 More Universities Decline Trump’s Offer for Preferential Federal Funding

Students walk between classes in front of College Hall on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on Sept. 25, 2017. Charles Mostoller/Reuters Two more universities have declined to sign President Donald Trump’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, bringing the total number of nays to four, with five schools still undecided.

Thune Says He Won’t Negotiate ‘Under Hostage Conditions’ to End Shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (C), joined by other Senate Republicans, speaks during the 15th day of the government shutdown at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Oct. 17 reiterated that the government needs to be reopened before

US Chamber of Commerce Sues Trump Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on Sept. 19, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for foreign workers. The business group said in its lawsuit that a proclamation issued by