Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Deploy National Guard in Illinois for Now

National Guard members walk at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Broadview facility in Chicago, Ill., on Oct.9, 2025. Jeenah Moon/ Reuters A federal appeals court on Oct. 16 rejected the Trump administration’s request to pause a lower court ruling from last week that temporarily prevents the president from deploying National Guard troops in

Senate again fails to advance funding bill as shutdown enters Day 17

At his daily press conference at the Capitol, Speaker Mike Johnson was noncommittal about the possibility of holding a House vote on extending health care tax credits, saying the issue would be part of the “deliberative process” among members. A reporter noted that Senate Majority Leader John Thune has offered Democrats a vote on extending

Trump Refiles $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times After Court Dismissal

The New York Times building in New York City on Sept. 16, 2025. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images President Donald Trump on Oct. 16 refiled his $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times (NYT), book publisher Penguin Random House, and three NYT reporters after a judge’s earlier rejection of the case. In a 40-page

Virginia AG candidates Jay Jones and Jason Miyares clash over incendiary texts

Virginia Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares and Democratic challenger Jay Jones squared off in their first and only debate Thursday over a set of violent and incendiary text messages sent by Jones — an issue that has overtaken the race and vaulted it to national prominence. Miyares, an incumbent running for reelection, pushed hard against

Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa Square Off in Fiery NYC Mayoral Debate

(L–R) Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate in New York City on Oct. 16, 2025. Angelina Katsanis/Pool via Getty Images New York City mayoral candidates Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, his primary opponent Andrew Cuomo, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa

Senate to Consider Legislation Expanding Russia Sanctions, Tariffs

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), joined by other Senate Republicans, speaks during the fifteenth day of the government shutdown at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The U.S. Senate will soon vote on a bill to grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose