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There’s a unique kind of election fraud in Texas, but what exactly is it? Candidates who jump into a race with no intention of finishing. They are often looking for a deal of some kind. Texas has seen this time and time again. Texas lawmakers need to quickly pass laws to stop this fraud in
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, speaks at a press conference in the Library of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington on Feb. 25, 2026. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times Dr. Mehmet Oz launched a federal investigation into New York’s Medicaid program on March 3, citing the unusual spending
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) speaks at a hearing on oversight of the Federal Trade Commission in Washington on July 13, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) said he will not seek reelection in his southern California district, which had been redrawn to favor Democrats in last year’s redistricting. On March 6, the