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Former US Air Force Pilot Arrested for Allegedly Providing Combat Training to Chinese Military
The Chinese government is exploiting the expertise of former and current U.S. military members to modernize its own capabilities, said an FBI official.
Vance Says US Sees Evidence Iran Is Trying to Pursue a Nuclear Weapon
As a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran has said it has a right to pursue a civilian nuclear program, but denies seeking a weapon.
In Photos: 2026 State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address.
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Investors Seek Refuge in Asset-Heavy Stocks as AI Jitters Rattle Markets, Analysts Say
Strategists say doubts over AI monetization and disruption risks are pushing investors toward tangible assets and cyclical sectors.
K-12 Reading, Math Scores Lagging Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels: Study
State math and reading assessments for 2026 have been updated with questions that align more closely to what students are learning now.
Chinese Illegal Alien Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly
The defendant collected more than $500,000 in cash and gold from victims while acting as a courier, prosecutors said.
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Medicare Hospital Trust Fund Will Be Insolvent by 2040, Report Says
Today, only 2.8 workers support each Medicare beneficiary, compared with four in 1965. And the ratio will continue to shrink through 2040.
Supreme Court Won’t Halt Former Detainee’s Lawsuit Against Private Prison Contractor
The justices said the extent to which the work policies were authorized by ICE was an issue that should be dealt with at trial.
Democrats Lay Out Plans to Ride Affordability to ‘Big Blue Wave’ in Midterms
House Democratic leaders used their annual issues conference to preview a message centered on costs, with the DCCC targeting 44 seats.
Trump Says Iran Developing Missiles That Could Hit US
The president made the statement during Tuesday night’s State of the Union speech to Congress.
Federal Judge Blocks Government’s Bid to Search Washington Post Reporter’s Devices
Federal authorities seized two laptops, a mobile phone, a portable hard drive, a recording device, and an exercise watch during the raid.
Trump Proposes New Retirement Account for US Workers Without 401(k) Access
The president announced that his administration would match Americans’ contributions by up to $1,000 each year.
State of the Union 2026: NTD Live Special Coverage
Join Steve Lance and Tiffany Meier to track the president ahead of his speech, for reactions from lawmakers, and in-depth panels on what it all means for you.
JPMorgan CEO Dimon Warns Markets Resemble Era Before 2008 Recession
‘Everyone was making a lot of money, people leveraging to the hilt,’ Jamie Dimon said at a bank event in New York City.
Judge in Kirk Murder Case Refuses to Disqualify Prosecutors
The defendant’s lawyers wanted the entire office dismissed because the deputy attorney general’s daughter had been in the crowd during the shooting.
Savannah Guthrie Offers $1 Million Reward for Information on Mother’s Disappearance
The reward is being offered in conjunction with the FBI’s $100,000 reward, the bureau says.
Here’s How a New US-Led Mineral Alliance Could Sideline China
While Beijing maintains a ‘perception of dominance’ in rare earths, experts say the United States is increasing its leverage.
Newsom Tours Red States Ahead of Expected 2028 Presidential Run
Term-limited California Gov. Gavin Newsom tours the country as Democrats jostle to replace him with no clear front-runner and Republicans polling near the top.
Chinese Defense Labs Exploit Nearly $1 Billion in US Research Funds, Report Says
If collaborating with Chinese defense laboratories is not considered ‘an unacceptable risk that should be restricted, then what is?’ the authors say.
