Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducts a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters on Jan. 23, 2026, in a still from video. U.S. Southern Command The U.S. military said it conducted a deadly strike on a narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, killing two
Washington — The United States carried out another strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, the first since the U.S captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The strike — the 35th since Sept. 2, 2025 — killed two people and left one survivor, according to U.S. Southern Command. “Intelligence
Vice President JD Vance speaks ahead of the 53rd annual March for Life in Washington on Jan. 23, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Vice President JD Vance announced on Jan. 23 that the Trump administration would restrict funding to international organizations that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, in addition to abortion. “We’re going
California Gov. Gavin Newsom gestures as he speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Jan. 22, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23, 2026. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom told an assembly of world leaders and corporate executives
A bronze seal for the Department of the Treasury is shown at the U.S. Treasury building in Washington, on Jan. 20, 2023. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters WASHINGTON—The Trump administration announced a new round of sanctions on Jan. 23 targeting eight tankers accused of helping transport Iranian oil and petroleum products. The Treasury Department said eight vessels linked to
(L-R) Eric Trump, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, and his running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) arrive at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 16, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times The Republican National Committee (RNC) is now closer to staging an unconventional political convention. In a Jan. 23 vote at its winter meeting in
Cardboard moving boxes are ready to be packed as a military family prepares for a change of station from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., on July 17, 2025. Staff Sgt. Stephanie Henry/U.S. Air Force via DVIDS The U.S. military will transform its task force for military moves into a permanent activity of the Department of