By Sylvia Xu | January 23, 2026Updated:January 23, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking to change a rule that determines eligibility for permanent residency—commonly known as a green card—based on whether an applicant is considered a “public charge,” someone who is likely to depend primarily on public benefits. That rule—known as the
People take part in March for Life in Washington on Jan. 24, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON–The 53rd annual March for Life is expected to draw tens of thousands on Jan. 23, as pro-life groups continue the fight for legal recognition and protections for unborn life. President Donald Trump is expected to address the
House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) (L) and Ranking Member Rep. Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.) (R) speak ahead of a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 13, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Two congressional committees grilled health insurance CEOs on the dramatic increases in premiums and their business
U.S. President Donald Trump attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21, 2026. Romina Amato/Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed Thursday that key security guarantees for his country have been completed after talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, but agreements regarding territory cessations have not been realized as Russia’s war
Minneapolis — In his visit to Minnesota Thursday, Vice President JD Vance appeared to acknowledge that the Minnesota Department of Corrections, overseen by Gov. Tim Walz, was cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “Look, if I was going to list the five agencies locally and statewide I’m most worried about, I wouldn’t put the
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the United States’ northern neighbor. The president announced the move in a message to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Truth Social, saying the Board of Peace “is withdrawing its invitation
Crews assess wreckage in the Potomac River after a midair collision killed all 67 people aboard a passenger jet and an Army helicopter, in Arlington, Va., on Jan. 30, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Temporary restrictions imposed last year on helicopters and powered-lift aircraft operating around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will become permanent outside of