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Trump Signs Executive Order Releasing Additional JFK Assassination Files
Trump also ordered the release of files on the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Behind the Scenes With Steve Guttenberg
From his humble beginnings in New York to his rise in Hollywood, his family has always been his rock
The Marcus Aurelius Guide to Self-Care
Stoic philosophy reminds us that even when external circumstances cause stress, we can look inward and master ourselves.
‘American Primeval’: A Gritty, Authentic Depiction of the American West
Director Peter Berg, writer Mark L. Smith, and a stellar cast all hit their respective marks.
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The federal judge called the Jan. 20 executive order ‘blatantly unconstitutional.’
President and Vice President to Address National March for Life
Vance will attend the March in person, in his first post-inauguration public appearance. Trump will address the crowd of thousands of pro-lifers by video.
Senate Advances Hegseth’s Defense Secretary Nomination to Final Vote
Pete Hegseth could be confirmed as the next secretary of defense, if he can maintain his current level of Senate support.
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798: An Explainer of the Law Trump May Invoke
The act allows the government to detain or remove foreign nationals without a hearing in times of war or invasion.
Trump Signals He May Withhold Federal Aid to California Over Water Policies
‘I don’t think we should give California anything until they let water flow down,’ he said.
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as New CIA Director
A bipartisan majority in the Senate voted 74–25 on Jan. 23 to confirm the former intelligence director as the next head of the CIA.
White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention Webpage Goes Dark on Trump’s 2nd Day
The disabled website has both sides of gun control debate speaking out about the status of the Second Amendment under the second Trump administration.
Renters Must Earn $63,680 to Afford US Homes, Lowest in Nearly 3 Years
Potential homebuyers may opt to rent longer as cheap rents provide an affordable option compared to buying a home, said a real estate expert.
Raleigh Audience Impressed and Amazed by Shen Yun
Shen Yun Performing Arts graced the stage of the Memorial Auditorium at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Jan. 1
Media Watchdog Founder Brent Bozell Nominated to Lead US Agency for Global Media
Conservative activist and media watchdog founder Brent Bozell will lead the federal agency that oversees Voice of America, pending Senate confirmation.
Gabbard to Appear Before Senate Intelligence Committee Next Week
The former Congresswoman’s previous stance against the intelligence establishment may prove an early difficulty in her confirmation process.
CBP Memo Pushes for ‘Smart Border Wall’
The directive calls for completion of the southwest border wall, ‘including all associated technology, as quickly as possible.’
Trump Says He'll Ask Saudi Arabia to Increase Investment in US to $1 Trillion
At a virtual appearance at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Trump also called for lower oil prices.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
Tea Bags Shed Microplastics, Gut Cells Absorb Them: Study
Researchers have found that common tea bag materials such as nylon, polypropylene, and cellulose shed particles at different rates.
Grenell to NATO: Ukraine Membership Push Would Face ‘Big Buzzsaw’ in US
Grenell said NATO shouldn’t take on new members while its current members lag behind on their military spending commitments.
Trump to Davos Leaders: ‘Make Your Product in America’ or Face Tariffs
Trump also criticized the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives championed by the WEF.
Russia ‘Carefully’ Monitoring Trump’s Sanctions Threats, Kremlin Official Says
Trump said he would use more economic punishment against Russia over the war.
Why the Big 5 Hollywood Studios Are No Longer Relevant, Part 2
In Part 2 about the Big 5, mainstream movies still make gobs of cash but few of them have any artistic value.
Epoch Readers’ Stories
Cutting the Budget
In an effort to change the objective of a bureaucracy, you need to establish goals and rewards for success in achieving those goals.
There Was a Time
Someday, maybe, God will decide we’ve suffered enough, and ... then we will return.
The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
Of Cars and Kids
Why should our kids have to settle for a Trabant, or a Pyonghwa, education when they could have a BMW?
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Empower the World with Your Story: Share Love, Inspiration, and Hope with Millions
How the ‘Bridge That Couldn’t Be Built’ Was Built
In ‘This Week in History,’ the citizens of San Francisco chose to build the impossible bridge and rely on a brilliant designer to lead the way.
Tom Brady Uses Cross-Sport Comparison for Jayden Daniels
‘When you’re a great competitor, you don’t care your age ... You just care about your inner belief in yourself. He has that,’ Brady said of Daniels.
Tom Brady Uses Cross-Sport Comparison for Jayden Daniels
‘When you’re a great competitor, you don’t care your age ... You just care about your inner belief in yourself. He has that,’ Brady said of Daniels.
Social Media Influencer Dies at 45 After Going Under General Anesthesia for Back Tattoo
Ricardo Godoi, a Brazilian sports car content creator, went into cardiac arrest on Jan. 20 prior to receiving the massive tattoo.
Social Media Influencer Dies at 45 After Going Under General Anesthesia for Back Tattoo
Ricardo Godoi, a Brazilian sports car content creator, went into cardiac arrest on Jan. 20 prior to receiving the massive tattoo.
Over 40 Percent of US Adults Are at Risk of Liver Disease by 2050, Study Warns
Liver transplant demand is set to quadruple by 2050 as liver disease cases rise.
Over 40 Percent of US Adults Are at Risk of Liver Disease by 2050, Study Warns
Liver transplant demand is set to quadruple by 2050 as liver disease cases rise.
‘The Husbands’: A Thoughtful Twist on Romance
In contemporary London, Lauren confronts her deepest fears when her magical attic starts spawning husbands, complete with alternate lives she doesn’t remember.
Walter Chrysler: The Man and His Machinery
A self-taught mechanic and son of a Kansas railroader went on to head one of the greatest car manufacturers in America.
Elizabeth Tabish Takes On Leading Role in ‘Between Borders’
The actress, who plays Mary Magdalene in the popular series ‘The Chosen,’ reflects on her latest role.
The Enduring Mystery of Velázquez’s ‘Las Meninas’
One of Velázquez’s largest and complex paintings, ‘Las Meninas’ inspired generations of artists.
‘The Husbands’: A Thoughtful Twist on Romance
In contemporary London, Lauren confronts her deepest fears when her magical attic starts spawning husbands, complete with alternate lives she doesn’t remember.
Faux Pho Tastes Close to the Real Thing but Comes Together so Much Faster
A clever, semi-homemade trick builds quick flavor in this weeknight-friendly chicken noodle soup.
Yosemite Is One of the Deadliest National Parks in the US and There’s One Main Reason
Yosemite is one the most popular national parks but it is also one of the most dangerous.
‘Country Collectors,’ How Many Places Have You Been?
How far would you go to add another place to your list?
Atlantic Sunrise, Gulf Sunset: Driving Florida Coast to Coast in One Day
Picture perfect sunsets that glisten on the ocean are wonderful to enjoy.
Yosemite Is One of the Deadliest National Parks in the US and There’s One Main Reason
Yosemite is one the most popular national parks but it is also one of the most dangerous.
‘Dreaming in Red, White, and Blue’: Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Only in America’
Brooks & Dunn’s 2001 single ‘Only in America’ debuted when America needed the song most.
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Short Story Shows the Wonder of the Ordinary
With ‘A Rill From the Town Pump,’ the American author takes a comical look at an underappreciated object.
Ex Libris: Frederick Douglass
In this latest installment of Ex Libris, we turn to the books that influenced a fugitive slave who became a voice for the American conscience.
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