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Day in Photos: Rescued Migrants, Highline Performance in Switzerland, and International Agricultural Show
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Paxton and Hunt Set Sights on Cornyn in GOP Texas Senate Primary
The two Republicans are among the Senate candidates who have been campaigning across the Lone Star State. Election Day is March 3.
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Finding Solutions to America’s Loneliness Epidemic
As ‘third places’ such as cafes and churches decline, these Americans are finding new spaces to build community and combat social isolation.
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I Talked to 50 California Mayors. What They Told Me Was Surprising | Elaine Culotti
Culotti recently traveled across California interviewing mayors on both sides of the aisle to understand the root causes of California’s biggest challenges.
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Trump Raises Global Tariff to 15 Percent After Supreme Court Ruling
Bessent suggested the Supreme Court ruled that only IEEPA cannot be used to impose tariffs on imports from other countries.
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PacifiCorp to Pay $575 Million, Settle Wildfire Damage Claims
The company’s electrical lines are alleged to have been responsible for widespread wildfires in two U.S. states.
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Student ICE Protests Lead to Lockdowns, Debate Over Discipline in Pennsylvania Schools
A pair of Pennsylvania school districts are the latest to grapple with aftereffects from student walkouts.
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Readers Weigh In on Voter ID Requirements at the Polls: Epoch Survey
Readers of The Epoch Times favored showing voter ID at the polls but have mixed reactions on who is to blame for public distrust in the voting system.
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USTR Will Launch New Trade Probes Covering Major Trading Partners, Greer Says
The probes followed the Supreme Court’s ruling that invalidated tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on trading partners.
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USA vs. Canada: 2026 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey Preview of Gold Medal Match
The match will decide who claims the men’s hockey gold at the 2026 Olympics on Sunday.
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Wall Street Review: Stocks Rebound on Bargain Hunting
A slew of headlines sent mixed signals about the state of monetary policy and the economy.
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US New Home Sales Hit Near-4-Year High in November 2025
December also saw strong new home sales, marking the second-highest level in the period.
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EPA Repeals Biden-Era Mercury Standards for Coal-Fired Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency said that easing the emission standards will save the country an estimated $670 million.
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Trump Admin Mandates English-Only Tests for Truckers Seeking Commercial Driver’s Licenses
‘American families deserve safe roads and we are going to deliver them,’ said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
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US Military Strikes Another Drug-Smuggling Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3
It marked the second strike this week, following a Feb. 16 attack in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean that killed 11 occupants aboard three vessels.
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Millions Brace for Powerful Weekend Nor'easter
The storm could dump more than a foot of snow in multiple states.
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DHS Seizes 660 Pounds of Meth From Commercial Truck at Border
Only days before the methamphetamine seizure, the agency took possession of $6.8 million worth of cocaine at the same port of entry.
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Ports Are Predicting the Economy—Here’s What They Show | Noel Hacegaba
Noel Hacegaba, executive director of the Port of Long Beach, explains what recent trade activity reveals about the economy and what it may signal for trade.
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Trump Admin Proposal Could Bring Drastic Changes to Asylum Process
Employment authorizations would be paused until processing times for asylum applications reach 180 days or lower, according to the proposal.
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Melania Trump Donates Second Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian
The 2025 inaugural ball gown is becoming part of the museum’s long-running exhibit recognizing the role and legacy of first ladies.
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Day in Photos: Rescued Migrants, Highline Performance in Switzerland, and International Agricultural Show
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
|
Paxton and Hunt Set Sights on Cornyn in GOP Texas Senate Primary
The two Republicans are among the Senate candidates who have been campaigning across the Lone Star State. Election Day is March 3.
|
Finding Solutions to America’s Loneliness Epidemic
As ‘third places’ such as cafes and churches decline, these Americans are finding new spaces to build community and combat social isolation.
|
I Talked to 50 California Mayors. What They Told Me Was Surprising | Elaine Culotti
Culotti recently traveled across California interviewing mayors on both sides of the aisle to understand the root causes of California’s biggest challenges.
|
Trump Raises Global Tariff to 15 Percent After Supreme Court Ruling
Bessent suggested the Supreme Court ruled that only IEEPA cannot be used to impose tariffs on imports from other countries.
|
PacifiCorp to Pay $575 Million, Settle Wildfire Damage Claims
The company’s electrical lines are alleged to have been responsible for widespread wildfires in two U.S. states.
|
Student ICE Protests Lead to Lockdowns, Debate Over Discipline in Pennsylvania Schools
A pair of Pennsylvania school districts are the latest to grapple with aftereffects from student walkouts.
|
Readers Weigh In on Voter ID Requirements at the Polls: Epoch Survey
Readers of The Epoch Times favored showing voter ID at the polls but have mixed reactions on who is to blame for public distrust in the voting system.
|
USTR Will Launch New Trade Probes Covering Major Trading Partners, Greer Says
The probes followed the Supreme Court’s ruling that invalidated tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on trading partners.
|
USA vs. Canada: 2026 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey Preview of Gold Medal Match
The match will decide who claims the men’s hockey gold at the 2026 Olympics on Sunday.
|
Wall Street Review: Stocks Rebound on Bargain Hunting
A slew of headlines sent mixed signals about the state of monetary policy and the economy.
|
US New Home Sales Hit Near-4-Year High in November 2025
December also saw strong new home sales, marking the second-highest level in the period.
|
EPA Repeals Biden-Era Mercury Standards for Coal-Fired Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency said that easing the emission standards will save the country an estimated $670 million.
|
Trump Admin Mandates English-Only Tests for Truckers Seeking Commercial Driver’s Licenses
‘American families deserve safe roads and we are going to deliver them,’ said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
|
US Military Strikes Another Drug-Smuggling Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3
It marked the second strike this week, following a Feb. 16 attack in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean that killed 11 occupants aboard three vessels.
|
Millions Brace for Powerful Weekend Nor'easter
The storm could dump more than a foot of snow in multiple states.
|
DHS Seizes 660 Pounds of Meth From Commercial Truck at Border
Only days before the methamphetamine seizure, the agency took possession of $6.8 million worth of cocaine at the same port of entry.
|
Ports Are Predicting the Economy—Here’s What They Show | Noel Hacegaba
Noel Hacegaba, executive director of the Port of Long Beach, explains what recent trade activity reveals about the economy and what it may signal for trade.
|
Trump Admin Proposal Could Bring Drastic Changes to Asylum Process
Employment authorizations would be paused until processing times for asylum applications reach 180 days or lower, according to the proposal.
|
Melania Trump Donates Second Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian
The 2025 inaugural ball gown is becoming part of the museum’s long-running exhibit recognizing the role and legacy of first ladies.
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