ICE head won’t block agents from wearing masks, confirms use of Medicaid data

Washington — In an exclusive interview, Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, told CBS News he’s not a “proponent” of agents wearing masks during arrest operations, but said he will allow the practice to continue due to concerns about his officers’ safety. He also confirmed ICE plans to use data

Venezuela Frees 10 US Citizens in Exchange for Deported Nationals

Men, who El Salvador’s government identify as Venezuelans who the U.S. government detained and flew to El Salvador months ago, boarding a Venezuelan plane bound for Venezuela as soldiers stand by at the Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, on July 18, 2025. El Salvador’s presidential press office via AP

The Fed’s $2.5 Billion Renovations, Political Fallout—What to Know

The Federal Reserve Bank in Washington on Jan. 14, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times The Federal Reserve has been under fire over comprehensive renovations of the U.S. central bank’s headquarters in Washington. President Donald Trump, senior administration officials, and scores of Republican lawmakers have criticized the Fed for overspending on the Marriner S. Eccles Building

As Congress Slashes Funding to NPR and PBS, the Real Losers May Be Far Downstream, Say Experts

The headquarters for National Public Radio (NPR) in Washington on April 15, 2013. Charles Dharapak/AP A major part of the $9 billion rescissions package Congress passed this week is cutting $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports NPR and PBS. While the cuts will have an impact, critics disagree on whether the

Trump signs landmark GENIUS Act, hailing “exciting new frontier” for crypto

Washington — President Trump signed a landmark bill to regulate cryptocurrency on Friday, hailing the “exciting new frontier” for the technology one day after the bill passed the House. The legislation, called the GENIUS Act, will be the first major law governing digital currency, establishing a regulatory framework for the $250 billion stablecoin market. Stablecoins