Trump, Japanese PM Agree to Critical Minerals, Rare Earths Deals in ‘New Golden Age’ for Both Countries

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold up signed documents regarding securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths, at a bilateral meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 28, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the royal

Trump, Japanese PM Sign Critical Minerals, Rare Earths Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold up signed documents regarding securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths, at a bilateral meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 28, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on

Trump Says His MRI Test Performed at Walter Reed Was ‘Perfect’

President Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on Oct. 27, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Donald Trump’s MRI test has captured the attention of multiple news organizations since he spoke about it aboard Air Force 1 on Oct. 27 on his way to Japan. A reporter asked the president about advanced medical imaging

Virginia Takes First Step Toward Mid-Cycle Redistricting

Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Aug. 13, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Virginia House of Delegates approved a procedural resolution opening the door to a mid-decade redistricting plan on Oct. 27. The chamber voted 50 to 42 to adopt House Joint Resolution No. 6006, which adds a redistricting amendment to the list

Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court to Uphold Firing of Copyright Office Chief

The U.S. Supreme Court, with the copper dome of the Library of Congress shown on the right, in Washington on Sept. 11, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Trump administration on Oct. 27 asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the firing of the director of the U.S. Copyright Office, Shira Perlmutter. The Copyright Office,