Tag: US Features

New York Parade Celebrates Falun Gong, Condemns Religious Persecution in China

NEW YORK—A blue-and-golden dragon, a float of fairies seated atop large lotus flowers, and a full Western marching band formed part of a contingent of thousands who marched through midtown Manhattan for a yearly celebration. The New York parade, with 5,000 attendees, marks one of the largest of its kind in the world to commemorate…


ANALYSIS: Floridians Fear Being Left Behind as DeSantis Reportedly Prepares for 2024

Florida’s governor has just cut ties with a political action committee (PAC) bearing his name. Many Floridians see this as an indication that he’s preparing to abandon Florida for a presidential run. On May 9, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis severed ties with “Friends of Ron DeSantis,” a major state-level PAC “committed to advancing” the governor’s…


IN-DEPTH: Rep. Jordan to Grill Ex-Prosecutor Over His Trump Book

In a closed-door session on May 12, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and the House Judiciary Committee will grill prosecutor-turned-author Mark Pomerantz about the New York criminal probe of former President Donald Trump. Much of what Pomerantz is likely to say is already laid out in a 287-page exposé he published earlier this year. But unknowns…


IN-DEPTH: Legislation Intended to Ban TikTok Can Be a Double–edged Sword for US Citizens Freedom: Experts

The Senate bill introduced with the intention to ban TikTok over security concerns could potentially infringe on U.S. citizens’ freedoms, according to a communication technology provider and experts. There are attempts to regulate communications tools due to threats posed by technologies connected to foreign adversaries, such as Chinese-owned TikTok, a popular video-sharing app with 150…


The ‘COVID Cartel’s’ Manipulation of America

“It was insane,” says Sen. Ron Johnson. “Of our response to COVID I would say that’s probably the best word to sum it up: insane—a miserable failure.” In a recent episode of “American Thought Leaders,” host Jan Jekielek talked with Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), a member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs…


IN-DEPTH: Biden EPA Proposes Stringent Rules for Carbon Emissions from Coal, Oil, Natural Gas Power, Boosting Carbon Capture

After weeks of buildup, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally unveiled a new suite of carbon emissions proposals for power produced using natural gas, coal, and oil that could spur the use of carbon capture technologies. The standards released on May 11 would impact new and old power infrastructure, including new natural gas turbines and…


Biden EPA Announces Toughest-Ever Rules for Power Plant Emissions

After weeks of buildup, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled its strictest-ever rules for power produced using natural gas, coal, and oil that could spur the use of carbon capture technologies. The standards released on May 11 would impact new and old power infrastructure, including new natural gas turbines and the country’s existing coal fleet….


Democrats Push to Lower Age of Consent to 12 for Medical, Mental Treatment

Minors as young as 12 can in various parts of the United States now be treated for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), undergo mental health counseling, get a vaccine, and even have an abortion without their parents knowing. Many states lowered the age of medical consent during the pandemic, just before the emergence of the child…


ANALYSIS: How Trump Turned the Tables on Manhattan DA’s Indictment

Despite the recent indictment by New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg, former President Donald Trump has managed to turn it into a positive boost fueling his bid to return to the White House in 2024. As previously reported by The Epoch Times, Bragg filed a 16-page indictment (pdf) of 34 felony charges and a 13-page statement of facts…


EXCLUSIVE: Marine Veteran Injured Fighting ISIS in Syria Now Fights to Reverse ‘Unjust’ Separation

In part one of this series, to make his wrongs right, Sergeant Javier E. Ortiz reported the use of cannabis to his healthcare providers. Because a “cocktail” of prescription medications was not working, and worsening his quality of life and health, Ortiz made the regrettable decision to self-medicate with cannabis to fight the demons inside…