Washington — Leaders in Congress released the final four measures to fund the government Tuesday, as lawmakers race to avoid another government shutdown at the end of the month. Congress has until Jan. 30 to fund the remaining government agencies and programs, after approving a three-bill funding package as part of the effort to end the
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant speaks at USA House during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20, 2026. Markus Schreiber/AP Photo Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Jan. 20 that the relationship between the United States and Europe has “never been closer.” His comments come as President Donald Trump
President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 16, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump on Jan. 20 threatened to impose 200 percent tariffs on French wines and champagne if French President Emmanuel Macron decides not to join the U.S.-led Board of Peace on Gaza. When asked
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter Andrew Johnson is scheduled to be tried on child molestation charges next month, following his July arrest, nearly six months after he and more than 1,500 Jan. 6 riot defendants were pardoned by President Trump. File: Andrew Paul Johnson, Jan. 6 defendant Government exhibit Johnson is accused of molesting a victim
Washington — In the year since his return to power, President Trump has shifted America’s approach to foreign policy and allies, targeted his political enemies, prioritized mass deportations and put his mark on Washington’s architecture. Here are the themes that have shaped his first 365 days in office. Slashing the federal workforce and agencies
St. Paul, Minn. — Federal immigration agents forced open a door and detained a U.S. citizen in his Minnesota home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him out onto the streets in his underwear in subfreezing conditions, according to his family and videos reviewed by The Associated Press. ChongLy “Scott” Thao told the AP
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump used his first year back in the White House to set the tone for his second presidency, changing the nation and the world in the process. Through more than 225 executive orders, the president reorganized federal government policy and focus, while advancing his America First agenda. We had a problem loading this