Art of Truth, Compassion, and Tolerance Exhibition Graces Congressional Building in Washington

Visitors say they see pain, faith, bravery, beauty, and hope in the paintings. WASHINGTON—A specially curated version of the Art of Zhen, Shan, Ren (Truth, Compassion, Tolerance) International Exhibition was held at the foyer of the Rayburn House Building in Congress from Nov. 12 to Nov. 15. The 17 paintings depict Chinese people’s unwavering belief

Members of Congress React to Gabbard and Hegseth Being Picked for Cabinet Roles

WASHINGTON—The recent announcements by President-elect Donald Trump that he would nominate former Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Tulsi Gabbard (R-Hawaii), as well as Fox News host Pete Hegseth, to key national security positions in his Cabinet have elicited mixed reactions from House lawmakers. Trump announced on Nov. 13 that he would nominate Gaetz to be

Bernie Sanders Open to Working with Trump on Capping Credit Card Interest Rates

The president-elect recently proposed imposing a 10 percent temporary cap on credit card rates. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is open to working with President-elect Donald Trump and the incoming administration on capping credit card interest rates. Trump recently proposed implementing a 10 percent temporary cap on credit card rates. “While working Americans catch up, we’re

Net-Zero Rollback: How Trump Might Achieve De-regulation Goals

‘Executive orders will drive the overarching regulatory policy goals of the next administration,’ says Dan Goldbeck, director at the American Action Forum. President-elect Donald Trump won the election on, among other things, pledges to roll back the regulations that were put in place under the Biden administration, particularly those intended to meet net-zero emissions goals

Federal Appeals Court Allows Most Louisiana School Districts to Follow Ten Commandments Poster Law

A federal appeals court has temporarily allowed most Louisiana school districts to implement a law requiring Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. A federal appeals court in New Orleans has temporarily narrowed the scope of a ruling that struck down a Louisiana law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, allowing the law

Here’s Why Counting Ballots Takes Longer in California

About 1.4 million ballots, out of more than 16 million cast statewide, still need processing. California elections officials are following new and established state laws and vote tallying processes that some say are extending the time it takes to complete the job of certifying the election. About 1.4 million ballots await counting in the Golden

Trump Names Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary

Leavitt, 27, was the national press secretary for Trump’s presidential campaign. President-elect Donald Trump has named Karoline Leavitt as his White House press secretary, ending days of public speculation about who would fill the highly visible role for his upcoming administration. “Karoline Leavitt did a phenomenal job as the National Press Secretary on my Historic