Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is dropping his reelection campaign amid increased criticism over his handling of fraud in the state. Walz initially announced his run for a third term as governor in September, but says he reevaluated the decision over the holidays. “I came to the conclusion that I can’t give a political campaign
Following the action in Venezuela, the Trump administration is alluding to possible action elsewhere in the region. In remarks aboard Air Force One Sunday night, Mr. Trump mentioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying Colombia is “very sick too, run by a very sick man.” Mr. Trump said he felt Petro is “not going to be
U.S. President Donald in the Oval Office of the White House on Dec. 18, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump on Jan. 4 told reporters he did not believe Ukraine targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in a drone attack last week, countering claims from Moscow. “I don’t believe that strike happened. There
Washington — Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown. The next funding fight comes fresh off a revolt from moderate Republicans over rising health care costs, and as the conflict with Venezuela and frustration with the Justice Department’s handling of the rollout of the Epstein files
If the hope among Democrats for a decisive blue wave in the 2026 midterms has a chance of coming to pass, the party would likely have to win difficult House contests in redder parts of the country. Montana’s 1st Congressional District may prove to be the test case for whether that can happen. Smokejumper Sam
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Dec. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Following the holiday break, Congress returns this week with a lot to do. At the top of the agenda is government funding that is needed to avert a shutdown on Jan. 30. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable
President Donald Trump listens during a ceremony for the presentation of the Mexican Border Defense Medal in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Dec. 15, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Donald Trump warned on Jan. 4 that drug traffickers in Colombia and Mexico could be facing action by the U.S. military,