Trump–Putin Summit Ends With No Breakthrough, but Hopes for Deal Remain

President Donald Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin leave following a press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 15, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images ANCHORAGE, Alaska—U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their high-stakes summit in Alaska on Friday, announcing progress but no immediate cease-fire in the ongoing

Most Californians Oppose Suggested Redistricting Changes: Poll

Accompanied by California and Texas lawmakers, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (C) discusses the push to schedule a special election to redraw California’s Congressional voting districts, during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., on Aug. 8, 2025. Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers face an uphill battle to convince Californians to redraw congressional

Judge Orders DOJ to Amend Order on DC Police Leadership

In an image from video, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes speaks during a hearing in Washington on June 22, 2022. Senate Judiciary Committee via The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to amend an order concerning the leadership of Washington’s police department or face a temporary restraining order. During a hearing

Judge Instructs DOJ to Rewrite Order on DC Police Leadership

In an image from video, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes speaks during a hearing in Washington on June 22, 2022. Senate Judiciary Committee via The Epoch Times A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to amend an order concerning the leadership of Washington’s police department or face a temporary restraining order. During a hearing

Trump Admin Agrees to Leave DC Police Chief in Charge After Court Order

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser (R), joined by Chief of Police at the Metropolitan Police Department Pamela Smith, speaks at a press conference after President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department at the Wilson Building in Washington on Aug. 11, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The Trump administration on Aug. 15 agreed

Trump Admin Retracts Appointment of ‘Emergency Police Commissioner’ in DC After Court Order

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser (R), joined by Chief of Police at the Metropolitan Police Department Pamela Smith, speaks at a press conference after President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department at the Wilson Building in Washington on Aug. 11, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The Trump administration on Aug. 15 agreed

Newsom Calls Special Election to Redistrict California Congress Seats—What to Know

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (C) speaks about the “Election Rigging Response Act” as U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) (L) looks on at a press conference at the Democracy Center, Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles on Aug. 14, 2025. Mario Tama/Getty Images On Aug. 14, California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for his state to