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Trump Declares Venezuelan Airspace Closed as US Intensifies Pressure on Maduro
The United States has carried out at least 21 lethal strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels since September, killing more than 80 alleged traffickers.
Retail Workers Currently Earning 51.6 Percent Less Than Needed to Afford Rent: Report
Retailers have announced 88,664 job cuts through October this year, a 145 percent jump compared to the same period last year.
Readers Optimistic About America, Mixed on Holiday Spending Plans
Our reader poll found mixed feelings on the impact of the economy on seasonal spending plans, but a more bullish attitude on the future of the country.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Surge on Rate-Cut Hopes
Upbeat earnings from major retailers reinforced confidence that consumers remain engaged.
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What We Know About the 2 National Guard Members Shot in DC Ambush
The suspect has been identified as a 29-year-old Afghan national who once worked with the CIA.
Progressive School Board Candidates Make Gains in Recent Elections
Voters are starting to experience fatigue after years of culture war issues that followed the COVID-19 pandemic, one policy expert says.
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‘You Got One Constituent—That’s God’: Former Senator, Ambassador Brownback Shares How Faith Redefined His Work | Capitol Report
Ambassador Sam Brownback shares his story, from battling cancer to honoring his pledge to step down as senator after two terms, and how faith is at the center o
Midwest Thanksgivings Hit With Lake Effect Snow Storms
The National Weather Service warned that post-holiday traffic would be disrupted.
National Guard Shooting Suspect to Be Charged With First-Degree Murder, Pirro Says
The charge was upgraded after National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom died in the incident.
Your Personal Data Is Bought and Sold Online: How to Protect Yourself
Data brokers may possess your court and voting records, your address and phone number, and even your religious affiliation—all packaged and ready to be sold.
Chinese National Pleads Guilty in Florida to Gift Card Fraud Scheme
‘Gift card fraud schemes like this prey on unsuspecting consumers and erode trust in our everyday retail systems,’ a U.S. attorney said.
Eyes on the Prize: US Nuclear Industry Chief Excited About Breakthroughs on the Horizon
Todd Abrajano tells The Epoch Times that first-generation small modular reactors will be ‘online by the end of the decade or early 2030s.’
Judges Uphold North Carolina’s Redrawn Congressional Map Aimed to Benefit Republicans
The unanimous decision denied a request for an injunction to block the state from using the map in the 2026 elections.
2 National Guardsmen Shot Near White House; Suspect Identified as Afghan National
The suspect entered the U.S. under a Biden-era program that evacuated and resettled tens of thousands of Afghans after the U.S. withdrawal from the country.
Republicans Weigh Second Reconciliation Bill
It could tackle the affordability of health care, housing, and more—but Republican majorities are thin.
Space Force Awards Initial Golden Dome Missile Prototype Contracts
Initial contracts fund competing prototypes for interceptors and fire control stations capable of shooting down missiles in space.
Trump Admin Appeals Order to End National Guard Deployment in DC
A lower court judge previously held that the deployment was unconstitutional but paused her order for three weeks to allow the government to appeal.
AI Could Replace 57 Percent of All US Work Hours: McKinsey Report
McKinsey says machines could already perform the majority of U.S. work hours today, accelerating job shifts across offices, warehouses, and services.
Japan Launches DOGE-Like Initiative to Cut Government Waste
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said that showing how the government is spending taxpayers’ money helps to maintain public trust in the nation’s finances.
