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Sam Dorman
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Sam Dorman is a Washington correspondent covering courts and politics for The Epoch Times. You can follow him on X at @EpochofDorman.
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US-Venezuela Tensions
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John Haughey
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T.J. Muscaro
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Sam Dorman
9 Takeaways From Trump’s Address on Operation to Capture Maduro
The U.S. president previewed heavy investment in the nation’s oil industry to rebuild infrastructure and increase production.
Jan 03, 2026
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John Haughey
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Jacki Thrapp
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World Leaders React to Maduro’s Capture After US Strikes
‘The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition,’ EU foreign policy chief said.
Jan 03, 2026
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Jacki Thrapp
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Courts
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Judge Orders Continued Detention of Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect
The defense had suggested Cole could be released to his grandmother with certain restrictions.
Jan 02, 2026
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NY Politics
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Sam Dorman
New York Mayor Mamdani Vows to Enact Democratic Socialist Agenda
Zohran Mamdani signed executive orders, including one establishing a deputy mayor for economic justice.
Jan 01, 2026
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Premium Reports
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Sam Dorman
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3 Key Supreme Court Cases to Watch in Early 2026
The justices are poised to tackle complex legal questions about gender, gun rights, and the president’s ability to fire people.
Jan 01, 2026
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NY Politics
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Kimberly Hayek
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Mamdani Sworn In as New York City Mayor
The 34-year-old took the oath at a historic subway station, emphasizing public transit’s role in the city’s vitality and future.
Jan 01, 2026
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Kimberly Hayek
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US News
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Judge Releases Details Surrounding DOJ’s Decision to Prosecute Abrego Garcia
The Justice Department denied acting vindictively and said the decision to prosecute was ‘based on the facts, evidence, and established DOJ practice.’
Dec 30, 2025
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Courts
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Judge Says Indictment Returned Against J6 Pipe Bomb Suspect
The Justice Department said recently that Brian Cole Jr. confessed to planting the bombs on Jan. 5, 2021.
Dec 30, 2025
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US
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Pipe Bomb Suspect’s Attorneys Say He Has OCD, Autism, in Their Request Not to Detain
The Justice Department said on Dec. 28 that Brian Cole Jr. confessed to authorities.
Dec 30, 2025
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Trump Is Global Newsmaker of the Year: Epoch Times Readers’ Choice
Trump was selected from a shortlist of 10 global and domestic leaders who dominated the news this year.
Dec 30, 2025
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Janice Hisle
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US-Venezuela Tensions
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John Haughey
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T.J. Muscaro
,
Sam Dorman
9 Takeaways From Trump’s Address on Operation to Capture Maduro
The U.S. president previewed heavy investment in the nation’s oil industry to rebuild infrastructure and increase production.
Jan 03, 2026
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John Haughey
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Jan 03
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Americas
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Jacki Thrapp
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Sam Dorman
World Leaders React to Maduro’s Capture After US Strikes
‘The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition,’ EU foreign policy chief said.
Jan 03, 2026
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Jacki Thrapp
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Jan 03
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Courts
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Sam Dorman
Judge Orders Continued Detention of Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect
The defense had suggested Cole could be released to his grandmother with certain restrictions.
Jan 02, 2026
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Sam Dorman
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Jan 02
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NY Politics
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Sam Dorman
New York Mayor Mamdani Vows to Enact Democratic Socialist Agenda
Zohran Mamdani signed executive orders, including one establishing a deputy mayor for economic justice.
Jan 01, 2026
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Sam Dorman
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Jan 01
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Premium Reports
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Sam Dorman
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Stacy Robinson
3 Key Supreme Court Cases to Watch in Early 2026
The justices are poised to tackle complex legal questions about gender, gun rights, and the president’s ability to fire people.
Jan 01, 2026
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Sam Dorman
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Jan 01
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NY Politics
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Kimberly Hayek
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Sam Dorman
Mamdani Sworn In as New York City Mayor
The 34-year-old took the oath at a historic subway station, emphasizing public transit’s role in the city’s vitality and future.
Jan 01, 2026
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Kimberly Hayek
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Jan 01
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US News
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Sam Dorman
Judge Releases Details Surrounding DOJ’s Decision to Prosecute Abrego Garcia
The Justice Department denied acting vindictively and said the decision to prosecute was ‘based on the facts, evidence, and established DOJ practice.’
Dec 30, 2025
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Sam Dorman
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Dec 30
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Courts
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Sam Dorman
Judge Says Indictment Returned Against J6 Pipe Bomb Suspect
The Justice Department said recently that Brian Cole Jr. confessed to planting the bombs on Jan. 5, 2021.
Dec 30, 2025
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Sam Dorman
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US
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Sam Dorman
Pipe Bomb Suspect’s Attorneys Say He Has OCD, Autism, in Their Request Not to Detain
The Justice Department said on Dec. 28 that Brian Cole Jr. confessed to authorities.
Dec 30, 2025
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Sam Dorman
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Dec 30
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Premium Reports
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Janice Hisle
,
Emel Akan
,
Sam Dorman
Trump Is Global Newsmaker of the Year: Epoch Times Readers’ Choice
Trump was selected from a shortlist of 10 global and domestic leaders who dominated the news this year.
Dec 30, 2025
|
Janice Hisle
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Dec 30
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