NJ Voters Support Sherrill for Governor at Obama-Backed Rally

People line up outside Essex County College to hear gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill speak in Newark, N.J., on Nov. 1, 2025. Juliette Fairley/The Epoch Times NEWARK, N.J.—Hundreds of people lined up outside the Essex County College gymnasium in Newark this weekend to attend a campaign rally for New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.)

Former Kentucky Gov. Martha Layne Collins Has Died at 88

Former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins speaks to a group of supporters of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes in Lexington, Ky., on Jan. 26, 2015. Timothy D. Easley/AP Photo LEXINGTON, Ky.—Martha Layne Collins, the first and only woman elected governor of Kentucky, died on Saturday. She was 88. The Democrat’s most visible legacy

Food Stamps Suspended as Congress Fails to Reach Deal

People shop for food at a store that accepts food stamps in New York City in a file photograph. Spencer Platt/Getty Images The federal food stamp program was suspended starting Nov. 1, as the program ran out of congressional allocations amid the government shutdown—although at least some participants may soon receive their normal benefits. The

Trump Threatens Nigeria With US Military Action If It Doesn’t Confront Killings of Christians

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 11, 2025. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters President Donald Trump on Nov. 1 threatened military action in Nigeria if the West African country doesn’t do more to halt the killing of Christians. “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of

China ‘Made a Real Mistake’ With Rare Earth Threats: Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank annual meetings, in Washington, on Oct. 15, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China “made a real mistake” by threatening to restrict exports of rare earth minerals, adding that Beijing’s move has jolted the United States and its allies to fast-track

Trump Seeks Court Guidance on How to Keep Food Stamps Funded Amid Shutdown

A ‘We Accept Food Stamps’ sign hangs in the window of a grocery store in Miami, Fla., on Oct. 31, 2025. Joe Raedle/Getty Images President Donald Trump said he has directed White House lawyers to seek immediate court clarification on how his administration can legally continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the