The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
US Politics

Senators Want to Trade Columbus Day for Juneteenth

Senators Want to Trade Columbus Day for Juneteenth
A statue to the famed explorer Christopher Columbus stands in Columbus Circle in New York on June 25, 2020. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
7/2/2020|Updated: 7/2/2020

Two Republican senators want to trade the Columbus Day federal holiday for one on Juneteenth.

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) recently introduced legislation that would make Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery, a federal holiday. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) said they don’t want an additional federal day off, citing concerns about the rising national debt.
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
twitter
truth
Author’s Selected Articles

Appeals Court Blocks Adoption Requirement of Supporting Children’s Sexual Orientation

Jul 25, 2025
Appeals Court Blocks Adoption Requirement of Supporting Children’s Sexual Orientation

Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell Meets With DOJ Officials

Jul 25, 2025
Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell Meets With DOJ Officials

COVID-19 Vaccines Prevented Deaths, Primarily Among the Elderly: Study

Jul 25, 2025
COVID-19 Vaccines Prevented Deaths, Primarily Among the Elderly: Study

West Virginia Parents Seeking Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Requirements Win Reprieve

Jul 25, 2025
West Virginia Parents Seeking Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Requirements Win Reprieve
Related Topics
Columbus Day
Juneteenth
Add to My List
Save
The Epoch Times
To ensure we reach the high standards of reliability and neutrality that you expect from us, we are engaging with Ad Fontes Media to analyze our content. If you find an article you think falls short of the standard, please submit the link through this form.
Copyright © 2000 - 2025 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.