The U.S. Capitol building after a snowstorm in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times A bipartisan deal brokered by President Donald Trump and Senate leaders to avert a partial government shutdown ran into trouble late on Jan. 29 as objections from lawmakers prevented a quick vote. The Senate had been hoping to
Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pa., on April 23, 2024. Matt Rourke/AP Photo House Republicans on Jan. 29 said they plan to roll out a comprehensive election reform bill that would set requirements for elections, including for photo IDs and proof of citizenship. House Administration Committee Chair Rep. Bryan
President Donald Trump arrives to speak during the Trump Accounts summit at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Newborn babies could get an extra boost into their Trump Account from private companies. The federally funded pilot program, created by President Donald Trump, will donate $1,000 into
President Donald Trump arrives to speak during the Trump Accounts summit at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Newborn babies could get an extra boost into their Trump Account from private companies. The federally funded pilot program, created by President Donald Trump, will donate $1,000 into
Washington — The Senate agreed Thursday to move forward with a government funding package while negotiations continue over reforms to immigration enforcement in the wake of last weekend’s fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, though the deal hit a snag as at least one Republican senator pushed back. Under the deal, lawmakers plan to
President Trump says he will announce his nominee for Federal Reserve chair Friday morning, as he puts pressure on the Fed to cut interest rates. “I’ve chosen a very good person to head the Fed,” he told reporters late Thursday. In response to a question from CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs, the
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend a screening of the documentary film “Melania” at The Trump-Kennedy Center in Washington on Jan. 29, 2026. Samuel Corum/Getty Images WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump joined First Lady Melania Trump for the premiere of her new documentary “Melania” on Jan. 29 at the Trump-Kennedy Center in Washington. The