EU Paves Way for Rise in European Defense Spending
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A U.S. senator proposes giving Americans a license to hunt drug cartel members.
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DOGE Wins Approval but Many Seek Greater Access to Findings: Epoch Readers’ Poll
The most common demand among survey respondents was for greater public visibility into DOGE’s findings.
Florida Authorities Will Start Cooperating With ICE in Immigration Enforcement
‘We’re setting ourselves up so we can deploy the full power ... to assist the federal government to deport these criminal illegals,’ a state lawmaker says.
Judge Extends Temporary Block on DOGE’s Access to Treasury Data
A long list of states sued, arguing the Trump administration was exceeding its authority.
Cannabis Is Behind Rising Cases of Nausea and Vomiting
Although not fully understood, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome symptoms include nausea, cyclic vomiting, and abdominal pain.
DOGE Workers ‘Energetic and Dug In’ Despite Threats: Source
‘These DOGE guys are completely action-oriented,’ a source told The Epoch Times
What We Know About Trump’s Plan to End the Russia–Ukraine War
The central issue of land will likely prove the most difficult problem to solve in any cease-fire negotiation.
Missouri Bounty-Hunter Bill for Illegal Immigrants Would Create State Version of ICE
The Show Me state eyes a bill requiring life imprisonment for violent illegal immigrants convicted of trespassing.
Arctic Blast to Bring Below-Zero Temperatures Across Parts of US
An Arctic cold front is poised to sweep across parts of the United States, bringing with it record-breaking low temperatures and dangerous wind chills.
Texas Probes DeepSeek Over Privacy Concerns, Cost-Efficiency Claims
The state has banned the use of DeepSeek on all government-issued devices.
Frankfurt Audience Praises Shen Yun’s Artistry: ‘High Level of Grace’
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Adams Denies Alleged Deal With DOJ to Drop Corruption Case
The NYC mayor’s statement was in response to a claim in the resignation letter of Danielle Sassoon, the former acting Manhattan U.S. attorney.
OpenAI Rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4 Billion Buyout Offer
OpenAI’s board has unanimously rejected Elon Musk’s takeover bid.
DOJ Asks Judge to Dismiss Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams
The filing came after some prosecutors resigned rather than file the motion.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
Judge Declines to Halt Trump’s Firing of Inspectors General
The fired inspectors general were forced to drop a request for a temporary restraining order.
Judge Temporarily Halts Trump Admin’s Firing of CFPB Employees
The order comes amid the Trump administration’s efforts to scale back the federal workforce.
Carbs Can Help You Lose Weight–Here’s Why
Carbs have gotten a bad rap due to a misconception that they uniformly cause weight gain, but using them properly can help you reach your fitness goals.
Day in Photos: Etna Eruption, Bridge Collapsed in Peru, and Valentines Celebrations
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Funding for Obamacare Outreach Program Cut by 90 Percent
The Affordable Care Act navigator program will now receive $10 million per year. Last year, it received $98 million.
McConnell Emerges as Trump’s Biggest Republican Detractor in the Senate
McConnell voted against three of the president’s cabinet nominees.
Trump Creates National Energy Dominance Council
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Matthew W. Stirling: Archaeologist of the Americas
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet an ethnologist whose passion for Central and South America led to revolutionary discoveries.
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Visit Panama City Beach Unveils 2025 News and Openings
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