Trump Opposes Stopgap Funding Bill
Elon Musk joined the debate earlier, urging lawmakers to reject the 1,547-page funding measure.
CCP Targets Americans Using Disinformation and Lawfare | Special Report
Leaked communications from within China have revealed plans of the Chinese Communist Party to export its human rights abuses abroad.
What Makes a Work of Literature Universal?
Many have called for the cancelation of the Western literary canon, but this is a bad idea. Here’s why.
Christmas Caroling With the Von Trapps in Vermont Evokes ‘Sound of Music’ Nostalgia
The famed Austrian family brought to the U.S. their love of the mountains, beer, and holiday cheer.
Charming Christmas Poems to Share
These poems are by living poets who write in a beautiful, traditional style about what the holiday means to them.
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Dow Jones Tumbles 1,100 Points, Recording 1st 10-Day Losing Streak Since 1974
‘Today’s Fed announcement put more uncertainty on the table,’ an investment adviser said.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter-Point, Signals Fewer Cuts Next Year
The Federal Reserve expects fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 as inflation pressures weigh on monetary policy.
Gorka Describes Trump’s Foreign Policy: Not Interventionist or Isolationist, but ‘Surgical Strength’
Sebastian Gorka discussed President-elect Donald Trump’s foreign policy outlook in an interview with Epoch TV’s ‘American Thought Leaders.’
EPA Allows California to Ban New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales by 2035
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its decision to grant two requests from the state under the Clean Air Act.
When Murders Go Unresolved, These Volunteers Come in to Help
Nearly 340,000 cases of homicide and non-negligent manslaughter have gone unsolved from 1965 to 2022.
California Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency Over Bird Flu
The governor described the order as a proactive action.
With Formation of New Axis, China Has Critical Choice to Make, Says White House
China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran have been called a new ‘axis.’
Trump’s Border Czar Anticipates ‘Collateral Arrests’ in Mass Deportation Plan
‘We’re starting across the country on the same day’ that Trump is sworn in, Homan said.
Honda and Nissan Neither Confirm Nor Deny Report of Possible Merger
If joined, the two Japanese companies would be the third largest automaker in the world.
Trump Appointees Could Lead to More Agency Oversight, Sen. Johnson Says
The senator explored the topic in a wide-ranging interview with The Epoch Times.
Sen. Rand Paul Blocks Bill Authorizing States to Track Drones, Citing Overreach
The bill would have expanded state drone-tracking authority, but Paul had concerns over privacy and data collection.
Day in Photos: Flooded Florida, Argentina Plane Crash, Concert at the Royal Palace
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Federal Agency Urges High-Level US Officials to ‘Immediately’ Switch to Encrypted Apps
The guidance was issued after Chinese Communist Party-linked hackers targeted U.S. telecommunications systems.
Here’s What’s in the Government Funding Deal
The massive bill includes disaster relief funding, pharmacy benefit management reforms, and a congressional pay raise.
CCP’s Anti-Corruption Purge May Hamper Military Modernization Efforts, US Says
Pentagon says current wave of purges touches ‘every service’ in the CCP military and ’may have shaken Beijing’s confidence in high-ranking PLA officials.’
House and Senate Republicans Rally Behind 2-Step Legislative Strategy to Deliver Trump’s Agenda
A growing GOP coalition supports a two-track reconciliation process to secure border funding and extend Trump-era tax cuts.
Social Security May Get an Overhaul Under New Senate Bill: Here’s What to Know
The Senate is slated to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act this week.
Tax Preparer ‘The Magician’ Pleads Guilty to Defrauding IRS of $145 Million
This is ‘one of the largest ever tax frauds’ committed by a preparer, said an official.
Three Versions of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’
The somber show tune performed by Judy Garland morphed into a transcending holiday hit.
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There Was a Time
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The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
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A History of the American Nation
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‘Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog’
If a puppy is on this year’s holiday wish list, this book may be the perfect companion.
Ex Libris: The Wright Brothers
In this latest installment in our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at a library and a book that impacted the two men who would give wings to the world.
Disney to Bring Bluey to the Big Screen with First-Ever Movie in 2027
Bluey’s cultural resonance was evident in 2023 when its episode ‘Cricket’ overshadowed the Australia’s men’s cricket team winning the World Test Championship.
‘The Miracle Worker’: A Teacher Transforms Helen Keller
This installment of ‘Movies for Teens and Young Adults’ frames learning as understanding.
‘Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog’
If a puppy is on this year’s holiday wish list, this book may be the perfect companion.
The Beloved Ingredient That Makes French Toast 10 Times Better (And Way Easier!)
The bread sizzles in butter and fries up golden brown for perfectly plush, fluffy, and custardy French little toasts.
Paddle the Loxahatchee River, One of Two National Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida
In 1985, this outstanding Florida river earned its status as a National Wild and Scenic River.
Winter Family Fun Off the Slopes
Dogsledding combines two of our favorite things—happy dogs and icicle-laden forests.
Hurkle-Durkling: The Latest Travel Trend and Where to Do It
The first of our 12 days of travel trends for 2025.
Paddle the Loxahatchee River, One of Two National Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida
In 1985, this outstanding Florida river earned its status as a National Wild and Scenic River.
‘Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ Thrills Young Audiences
The timeless fairy tale is brought to life in Marriott Theatre’s end-of-year production of ‘Cinderella.’
The Surprising Odyssey of ‘The Christmas Song’
A hot summer day helps create an enduring Christmas classic.
Miracles of Healing During the Civil War
In this installment of ‘Forgotten History Matters,’ we learn about a mysterious ‘angel glow’ that healed wounded soldiers during the Battle of Shiloh.
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