Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans

The Department of Education in Washington on April 28, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times The U.S. Department of Education will suspend, for now, tax refund seizures and wage garnishments for people in default on their federal student loans. The suspensions took effect on Jan. 16 and do not yet have a specific end date. We

Democrat-Controlled Virginia Assembly Passes Redistricting Amendment

All of Virginia’s Democratic state senators voted in favor of the redistricting amendment while all Republicans voted against. The same was true in the House of Delegates. Above, the Virginia General Assembly. Zach Gibson/Getty Images The Virginia General Assembly on Jan. 16 passed an amendment to the state Constitution that would allow legislators to redraw

Trump to Unveil Plan Allowing Homebuyers to Use 401(k) Funds for Down Payments

A for-sale sign is posted in front of a home in Las Vegas, Nev., on Aug. 8, 2025. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump will unveil a plan next week that would allow Americans to withdraw funds from their 401(k) accounts to use for a home down payment. White House National Economic Council Director Kevin

Pentagon to Remove ‘Woke Distractions’ From Stars and Stripes Publication

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington on July 2, 2025. Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo The Pentagon will remove “woke distractions” from the Stars and Stripes news publication for the U.S. military and return content to its original mission, U.S. Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs

Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions on Supporters of Iran-Backed Houthis Terrorists

The United States Department of the Treasury is seen in Washington, on Aug. 30, 2020. Andrew Kelly/Reuters WASHINGTON—The Treasury Department announced on Jan. 16 that it has sanctioned more than 20 individuals and entities for allegedly helping transfer oil, get arms, and provide financial backing for the Iran-backed Houthis. The department targeted 21 individuals and