Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying Wednesday morning at a House Oversight Committee hearing on fraud and the “misuse” of federal funds in the state. Lawmakers will also hear from a clergy member about the impact of Operation Metro Surge. The hearing comes after Republicans launched an investigation into how
As concerns over the global oil supply intensify, President Trump has pledged that a little-known U.S. government agency will step in to insure ships sailing through the Persian Gulf, a move he said will maintain the “free flow of energy” as the Iran war continues. The Trump administration has tapped the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation,
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said it was the first sinking of enemy ship by a torpedo since World War II A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who said it was the first sinking of an enemy ship by a torpedo since World
In a race that pitted two incumbents against each other, Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee will advance to a runoff in the race for Texas 18th Congressional District, CBS News projects. Menefee was elected to represent the 18th Congressional District in a January special election to replace Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died last
The House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday that it is launching an investigation into allegations that GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas had an affair with an aide who later died by suicide. The announcement came a day after the Texas primaries. Gonzales was forced into a May runoff against Brandon Herrera. Herrera has also called on
President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on Dec. 5, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The federal government will invest $100.3 million to enhance public transportation in cities hosting the
The Pentagon, restrained for decades from attacking Iran, needed less than 10 hours to launch after getting the ‘go order’ from the president. Add to My List Save By John Haughey | March 04, 2026Updated:March 04, 2026 Illustration by The Epoch Times, Public Domain, Shutterstock The Pentagon had been choreographing a prospective massive attack on