U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, joined by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and other House Republicans, speaks at a press conference during the government shutdown in Washington, on Oct. 23, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
An electricity pylon is on the ground after being knocked down by strong winds during the autumn storm, Benjamin, which swept through Switzerland, near Biere, on Oct. 23, 2025. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images
