Trump threatens to cut aid to Nigeria, escalates claim of Christian persecution

President Trump threatened to stop all aid to Nigeria and has instructed the Pentagon to “prepare for possible action” in the West African country, accusing the country’s government of allegedly failing to rein in the persecution of Christians. In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, Mr. Trump accused the Nigerian government for a second-straight

Obama, Mamdani talk as Election Day approaches in New York City mayor’s race

New York — With just days to go before polls close in New York City’s fractious race for mayor, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani spoke Saturday with former President Barack Obama, even as some major Democrats have taken a cautious political approach when it comes to the democratic socialist.  A source familiar confirmed their call, first reported

China ‘Made a Real Mistake’ With Rare Earth Threats: Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank annual meetings, in Washington, on Oct. 15, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China “made a real mistake” by threatening to restrict exports of rare earth minerals, adding that Beijing’s move has jolted the United States and its allies to fast-track

Trump Seeks Court Guidance on How to Keep Food Stamps Funded Amid Shutdown

A ‘We Accept Food Stamps’ sign hangs in the window of a grocery store in Miami, Fla., on Oct. 31, 2025. Joe Raedle/Getty Images President Donald Trump said he has directed White House lawyers to seek immediate court clarification on how his administration can legally continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the

Trump Seeking Court Guidance on Funding Food Stamps Amid Shutdown

A ‘We Accept Food Stamps’ sign hangs in the window of a grocery store in Miami, Fla., on Oct. 31, 2025. Joe Raedle/Getty Images President Donald Trump said he has directed White House lawyers to seek immediate court clarification on how his administration can legally continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the

US Christian Leaders Welcome Trump’s Spotlighting Persecution in Nigeria

The caskets of 38 Christian villagers killed by Fulani Muslim terrorists are arranged for a funeral Mass about two miles from Madamai, Nigeria, on Sept. 30, 2021. Luka Binniyat/The Epoch Times Christian advocacy groups across the United States hailed President Donald Trump’s Oct. 31 decision to again designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern