Washington — Abigail Shry’s verbal threats against public officials have been racist, violent and detailed. Her targets have included a federal judge in Washington, a Democrat in the House and the Texas Capitol. She allegedly once said she would “annihilate” the Texas government in an “armed attack” that would be more violent than the Jan. 6
Students study in the Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 22, 2024. Brandon Bell/Getty Images The Education Department issued guidance on Feb. 18 urging colleges to implement practices to reduce student loan delinquency and default rates or risk losing access to federal student aid. In a statement, the department
President Donald Trump has once again urged the UK to maintain its sovereignty over the Chagos Islands and not hand them over to Mauritius. The archipelago, located in the central Indian Ocean, comprises over a thousand islands, with Diego Garcia hosting a vital U.S.–UK joint military facility that London has leased to Washington until 2036.
The U.S. Capitol viewed from the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial memorial park in Arlington, Va., on Feb. 9, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains in shutdown after lawmakers last week failed to reach an agreement to fund the agency. Funding lapsed on Feb. 13 after a final monetary
Washington — President Trump on Thursday announced the United States will contribute $10 billion to the “Board of Peace” he established as part of his 20-point peace plan for Gaza, although the funding source isn’t yet clear. “I want to let you know that the United States is going to make a contribution of $10
Washington — A commission that advises the federal government on architecture and the arts voted Thursday to approve President Trump’s overhaul of the White House East Wing, clearing a key hurdle before above-ground construction can begin on a new ballroom. Six members of the Commission of Fine Arts voted to give final approval of the
Years of accusations stemming from former Prince Andrew’s close friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein culminated Thursday in a moment long sought by survivors of Epstein’s abuse, when King Charles III’s brother was arrested. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest is related to suspected misconduct in public office, not his actions with young women linked to Epstein.