Travelers keep their shoes on as they go through security screening at San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, Texas, on July 10, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The eldest daughter of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Fox News host Rachel Duffy said she nearly missed her flight on Dec. 18 because of an incident
Federal prosecutors unveiled charges Thursday against another six people, accusing them of defrauding public assistance programs in Minnesota — including two men they allege traveled to the state for that express purpose. The latest indictments add fuel to a scandal that has now led to charges against more than 90 people who have been accused, and
Washington — Lawyers for former special counsel Jack Smith reiterated their call for Smith to appear publicly before lawmakers to answer questions about his investigations into President Trump after he testified privately earlier in the week. Smith appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a closed-door deposition and answered questions for roughly nine
Ben Shapiro speaks at Turning Point USA’s America Fest in Phoenix, AZ., on Dec. 18, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times PHOENIX—By the end of day one, it was clear that AmericaFest 2025 was a big and very crowded tent. The first AmFest that Turning Point USA has held since its founder, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated
President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the Diplomatic Room of the White House on Dec. 17, 2025. Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump announced on Dec. 18 that an athletic contest and a UFC fight will occur next year in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The “Patriot Games” will span four days, featuring high
Tens of thousands of pages of documents have been released over the past year, in most cases by a House committee that subpoenaed the Justice Department and Epstein’s estate. They included emails and text messages showing that Epstein continued to court the rich and famous right up until his 2019 arrest. Dec. 18, 2025: Democrats
Washington — The Senate confirmed Admiral Kevin Lunday as Coast Guard commandant Thursday night after agency guidance on the display of hate symbols such as swastikas and nooses was clarified. Democrats objecting to the guidance had been holding up the confirmation. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, of South Dakota, called for and got senators to