Jacob Burg describes one of the most shocking moments of his career—defendant Ryan Routh suddenly tried to stab himself with a pen, after he was found guilty in his trial over the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.Also, the Supreme Court is set to return in October. Our court reporter Sam Dorman tells us which cases to look out for—including the upcoming hearing on Trump’s firing of top government officials.Related Reports:Ryan Routh Tries to Stab Himself After Guilty Verdict in Trump Assassination Attempt Trial (Read)As Supreme Court Set to Return, What to Expect in Trump Cases (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
FBI director Kash Patel faced tense questioning on Capitol Hill over the Charlie Kirk investigation. Nathan Worcester recaps Patel’s testimony and reports on heightened security on the Hill, amid increasing concerns about political violence.Over in Utah, our political reporter Janice Hisle describes the show of compassion in the alleged suspect's Utah community, where neighbors are uniting in faith to support the Robinson family.Related Reports:FBI Director Wraps up Two Days of Testimony Before Congress (Read)Radicalization of Suspected Charlie Kirk Assassin a Key Focus (Read)In the Neighborhood of Kirk’s Alleged Assassin, Religious Faith Steadies Rattled Residents (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
Our national politics reporter, T.J. Muscaro, walks us through the timeline of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and what happened immediately after.The following day, the trial for Ryan Wesley Routh began. Routh, who is representing himself, is charged with the Sept. 15, 2024, attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. Jacob Burg describes Routh’s bizarre opening argument.Sam Dorman ties the two events together with Justice Amy Coney Barrett's highly anticipated new book, "Listening to the Law," which calls for respect as political violence rocks the nation.Related Reports:How the Assassination of Charlie Kirk Unfolded (Read)Ryan Routh, DOJ Offer Opening Arguments in Trump Assassination Attempt Trial (Read)Tragedy in Utah (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
Nathan Worcester reports from Orem, Utah, where supporters gathered for a candlelight vigil held in honor of Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator who was shot and killed at a college campus event on Sept. 10.Nathan is joined by Sam Dorman to discuss the possible implications on free speech and political debate, and whether Kirk’s death could end up being a watershed moment in American politics.Related Reports:Candlelight Vigil Honors Kirk in Orem (Read)Witness Recounts the Shot, Chaotic Aftermath (Read)References:UnHerd Poll: Third of US students say violence is an acceptable response to speech (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
Andrew Day, senior editor of The American Conservative, joins our congressional reporter Nathan Worcester for an interview on the biggest topics from the 2025 National Conservatism Conference in Washington—from Europe delaying peace in the Russia-Ukraine war to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Israel policy.Related Reports:6 Takeaways From Trump’s Meetings With Zelenskyy, European Leaders (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
Join Nathan Worcester and Sam Dorman as they report from the fifth National Conservatism Conference in Washington, D.C.Politicians in the Trump administration and conservative thinkers gathered to debate some of the biggest issues in American politics—from foreign policy to same-sex marriage. Tune in as our hosts explain where opinion diverged and where the Trump base is finding common ground. Related Reports:Judge Reverses Trump Admin’s Harvard Funding Freeze (Read)Trump Admin Violated Law With Troop Deployment in LA, Judge Rules (Read)DHS Terminates 2021 Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
Over 30 states now have regulations against students using mobile phones in public schools. Nathan Worcester reports from West Virginia, where a law was passed to ban cell phones in classrooms. Join us to learn how schools are implementing the restrictions.In other news, President Donald Trump suggested he will approve visas for 600,000 Chinese international students.And, El Salvador native Kilmar Abrego Garcia will remain in the United States, at least until October. Courts correspondent Sam Dorman explains a Maryland judge’s ruling that blocked his deportation to Uganda.Related Reports:Trump Says Chinese Students Are Welcome to Attend US Universities (Read)Back to School: What to Know About Cellphone Bans in K-12 (Read)Judge Dismisses Trump Admin Lawsuit Against Federal Court in Maryland (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
On this special breakout episode, Epoch Times courts correspondent Sam Dorman interviews Robert George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University.Join us for a conversation about the future of substantive due process and whether the Supreme Court could revisit Obergefell v. Hodges, a landmark case that established same-sex marriage as a fundamental right in the U.S.Related Reports:Supreme Court Could Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Ruling in Kim Davis Case, Lawyer Says (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
Florida State Sen. Joe Gruters has been elected as the new leader of the Republican National Committee.Nathan Worcester reports from Atlanta with details on the RNC meeting.Related Reports:RNC Elects Trump-Backed Joe Gruters as Chairman (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
Executive branch reporter Jacob Burg updates us on Russia–Ukraine peace talks after President Donald Trump’s meetings with the countries’ leaders.Courts expert Sam Dorman joins to discuss whether the Supreme Court could overturn a landmark decision on same-sex marriage.Finally, the two discuss Trump's huge victory in avoiding a $500 million penalty in his New York civil fraud case.Related Reports:6 Takeaways From Trump’s Meetings With Zelenskyy, European Leaders (Read)Appeals Court Tosses Trump’s $500 million Civil Penalty in Business Fraud Case (Read)Supreme Court Could Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Ruling in Kim Davis Case, Lawyer Says (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
Epoch Times Washington, D.C.-based reporter Stacy Robinson joins the Constitution Avenue crew to share how locals feel about President Donald Trump’s recent takeover of the city’s police force.The hosts also share their own encounters with altercations on the streets while living in D.C.And while the Hill is in recess, Nathan Worcester has the latest on a key MAGA agenda item: curbing foreign influence, including from the Chinese Communist Party. Sen. Tom Cotton, who chairs the powerful U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, has introduced an amendment to the upcoming big defense bill. It would address what he says is a loophole that lets foreign nationals access Department of Defense computer systems.Related Reports:DC Locals Have Mixed Reactions to Trump’s Police Takeover (Read)Violent Crime, Homelessness, and Fentanyl in DC: What to Know (Read)Trump Proposes Sending Homeless ‘Far From the Capital’ as Part of Beautification Push (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs went into full effect on Thursday after two extension periods had ended. Jacob Burg breaks down the trade deals that the U.S. struck during the negotiation period and why some trading partners are less than thrilled.Nathan Worcester and Epoch Times senior politics reporter John Haughey look at the 2026 midterms landscape and redistricting.Courts expert Sam Dorman explains why IQ is at the centre of debate in a death penalty case taken up by the Supreme Court.Related Reports:Tariff Diplomacy (Read)Trump’s Aug. 7 Tariffs Take Effect—Here’s What to Know (Read)Elections Forecaster Says Both Parties’ Midterms Prospects a Mixed Medley (Read)Supreme Court Rejects Inmate’s Request to Have His Pacemaker Turned Off Before Lethal Injection (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
Epoch Times aerospace reporter Jacob Burg is back from a three-day hearing in Washington with details on what went wrong in the nation's deadliest aviation accident in over two decades.Related Reports:Black Hawk Crew in Deadly Crash Had Wrong Altitude Data, Safety Board Reveals (Read)FAA Defends Reagan Airport’s Controller Staffing Levels on Night of Deadly Midair Collision (Read)Ted Cruz Introduces Bill to Change Rules for Military Flights Near Airports After Deadly Midair Collision (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
Senate Republicans are getting frustrated with Democrats stalling over 100 Trump nominees. Could it lead to rule changes or even canceling the August recess? Nathan Worcester explains the options.Sam Dorman breaks down President Donald Trump’s tense confrontations with Obama-appointed Judge Boasberg over deportations.We also touch on why Trump called Senator Josh Hawley 'second-tier' over a bipartisan bill to ban stock trading.Related Reports:Senators Weigh Canceling August Recess to Confirm Trump Nominees (Read)Senate Panel Advances Congressional Stock Trading Ban, Prompting Trump Criticism (Read)DOJ Files Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Handling Key Deportations Case (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
Jacob Burg is joined by Epoch Times congressional correspondent Nathan Worcester and court correspondent Sam Dorman to get the latest from Capitol Hill and the courts.Nathan details some of the support from Democrats behind RFK Jr.'s push to ban prescription drug ads.Sam updates us on the legal back and forth over a new law that would defund Planned Parenthood.And finally, Jacob explains the debate over Texas possibly redistricting mid-cycle. The move was kicked off by President Donald Trump’s executive branch in hopes that Republicans can scoop a few Democratic congressional seats in the Lone Star State. Plus, a response from California's governor.Related Reports:Judge Grants Planned Parenthood’s Request to Block Republicans’ Defunding Effort (Read)Texas’s Redistricting Plans (Read)Sanders, King Introduce Legislation to Ban Prescription Drug Ads (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
Jacob Burg invites Epoch Times economics reporter Andrew Moran to catch up on the latest with trade deals, tariffs, and inflation. Follow Andrew as he explains how tariffs on Russian energy could affect American consumers, how U.S. tariffs may impact interest rates, and whether Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will complete his current term.Related Reports:US Wholesale Inflation Holds Steady in June (Read)Status of Tariffs With 15 Top US Trading Partners—What to Know So Far (Read)Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com
Our congressional reporter Nathan Worcester asks senators what they think about Elon Musk’s recently launched “America Party.”Meanwhile, Epoch Times court correspondent Sam Dorman has updates on the latest block against Trump’s birthright citizenship policies, as well as another nuanced trial that is challenging the visa revocations of pro-Palestinian noncitizen student activists.Finally, our Texas reporter Darlene Sanchez joins host Jacob Burg to share stories from the devastating floods in the Lone Star State.Related Report:In the Darkest of Hours, a Life Is Saved From Raging Waters in Texas Hill Country (Read)Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your front-row seat to the U.S. government.
Epoch Times congressional reporter Nathan Worcester spent 31 hours covering the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. There were a few records broken in the process, including one for the longest House speech by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Join Nathan and Jacob Burg as they dissect the effort it took to send the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your front-row seat to the U.S. government.
Jacob Burg gives us a tour of the now built Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” and why environmental groups have sued to block the illegal immigrant detention facility.Sam Dorman delves into the next arc of President Donald Trump’s policy on birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court provided some clarity on the legality of nationwide injunctions. Meanwhile, illegal immigration crackdowns have also affected U.S. farms, which are facing labor shortages during peak harvest season.Related Reports:Attorneys Push for Class Action in Birthright Citizenship Case After Supreme Court Ruling (Read)Supreme Court’s Decision on Nationwide Injunctions Leaves Open Potential Workarounds (Read)Florida AG: Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants Set to Arrive at Alligator Alcatraz (Read)What to Know About Alligator Alcatraz: The Deportation Center Surrounded by 30,000 Alligators (Read)Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your front-row seat to the U.S. government.
Jacob Burg invites Epoch Times military reporter Ryan Morgan to break down his story on the Pentagon's secret program to take out Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant. Follow Ryan as he describes what happened at the Pentagon press briefing, and why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters they have “missed the point” in their coverage of the operation. Reports Covered:The Secret 15-Year Plan Behind US Strikes on Iran (Read) Infographic: Inside the Secret Mission That Took Down Iran’s Nuclear Plants (Read)Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your front-row seat to the U.S. government.