The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Feb. 2, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The House Rules Committee on Monday advanced a Senate bill to fund the government as multiple agencies remain in a partial shutdown. The measure advanced in a party-line 8–4 vote following the more than four-hour committee hearing. We had a problem
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for approximately two years for “Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding,” President Trump announced on Sunday. Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post. The decision to fully close the center
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown. “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ICE out,” the Puerto Rican artist said as he accepted a Grammy Award for his album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” in
7:33 PM / January 31, 2026 House Rules Committee to consider Senate-passed funding package on Monday The House Rules Committee will consider the Senate-passed funding package during its meeting Monday at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The committee is often the last stop for legislation before it hits the House floor. If the package survives
The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on Dec. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the Trump-Kennedy Center in Washington will be closed for around two years for renovation starting on July 4, following a review of the facility’s
A half dozen former U.S. Capitol insurrection prosecutors, who helped lead the largest criminal prosecution in American history, have crafted a strategy memo to prompt Congress to investigate potential misconduct by federal immigration agents. The four-page memo, which was obtained by CBS News on Sunday, details a series of investigative recommendations for Congressional committees
Border czar Tom Homan speaks to reporters at the White House press briefing on April 28, 2025. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times White House border czar Tom Homan rebuffed speculation that the administration is retreating on deporting illegal immigrants in the midst of conversations with Democratic officials in Minnesota. Speaking to Fox News’ Sean Hannity, Homan