Messages from the tranche of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents released by Congress on Nov. 13 shed new light on the deceased sex offender’s effort to court billionaire Bill Gates. The newly released material from 2017 shows a series of text messages between Epstein and an apparent adviser to Gates, discussing the tech baron and other attendees
Congress should turn President Donald Trump’s 2020 executive order suspending Hong Kong’s special trade status into law, an advisory panel said, citing China’s “complete political control” over the city and its regulatory environment. The recommendation appears in the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s annual report, released on Nov. 18. The commission—an independent body created
Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer speaks at the Liberty and Justice Celebration at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 1, 2019. Scott Olson/Getty Images Billionaire businessman Tom Steyer launched his bid for California governor on Nov. 19. Steyer, who self-funded an unsuccessful 2020 presidential campaign, began his campaign announcement on Wednesday
President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia at the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center in Washington, on Nov. 19, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump told an audience that included Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Nov. 19 that the United States is working to negotiate
Protesters in front of the U.S. Supreme Court as the high court hears a case over banning gender procedures for minors, in Washington on Dec. 4, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Newly released peer reviews of a federal report rejecting medical interventions for children with gender dysphoria called the government analysis “scientifically sound” and “compelling.” The
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California’s redistricting was in response to Texas’ rare mid-decade redistricting push. That doesn’t mean California is turning back after a federal court in Texas blocked the state’s recently redrawn congressional map from going into effect for the 2026 midterm elections. Tuesday’s court ruling came weeks after California voters formally approved a
Businessman Tom Steyer is entering the already crowded race for California governor in 2026. Steyer announced his candidacy on Wednesday with a video posted to his YouTube channel. “I’m Tom Steyer. I wanted to build a business here. Now, it’s worth billions of dollars. And I walked away from it because I wanted to give