Washington — The indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday marked the culmination of President Trump’s yearslong desire to see one of his political foes punished after the bureau’s investigation into his 2016 presidential campaign and Russian meddling in that election. But the president’s long-held ire toward Comey, coupled with his latest comments
A government shutdown could begin within days, halting pay for hundreds of thousands of federal workers and delaying services, as lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding past Sept. 30. The financial impact of a shutdown typically depends on the length of the disruption, with each week costing the U.S. economy about $7 billion, according to a
Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Trump’s administration to withhold more than $4 billion in foreign aid funding, granting its request for emergency relief in a dispute over money that Congress has already approved. The high court’s decision follows an order that Chief Justice John Roberts had issued earlier this month, which
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Sept. 11, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Supreme Court on Sept. 26 extended its prior order letting the Trump administration temporarily withhold approximately $4 billion in foreign aid funding previously authorized by Congress. The full court granted the federal government’s request to impound the congressionally appropriated funds
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs for the Ryder Cup golf competition in New York State, from the White House on Sept. 26, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump and his 18-year-old granddaughter Kai arrived at Bethpage Black Course in Long Island, New York State, on Sept. 26 to watch
Supporters of President Donald Trump protest at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Jan. 6, 2021. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images The FBI sent hundreds of agents to the U.S. Capitol and nearby locations on Jan. 6, 2021, according to an after-action report that includes numerous complaints of political bias at the FBI. Just the
Washington — A branch of the National Archives released a mostly unredacted version of Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s military records to Nicholas De Gregorio, an ally of Jack Ciattarelli, her GOP opponent in the New Jersey governor’s race. The disclosure potentially violates the Privacy Act of 1974 and exemptions established under the Freedom of Information