Gov. Walz, AG Ellison testify at hearing on fraud

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

What to know about the agency Trump says will insure ships in the Gulf

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,

Democratic Reps. Green, Menefee advance to runoff in redrawn Texas district

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

House Ethics panel investigates Tony Gonzales over allegations of affair with aide

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

DOT Granting $100 Million to Improve Transportation in FIFA World Cup Host Cities

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

How Operation Epic Fury Unfolded

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