Joseph Lord

2 days ago | theepochtimes.com | Joseph Lord |Jackson Richman

The Byrd Rule excludes non-budgetary measures from being included in a reconciliation bill. By Joseph Lord and Jackson Richman6/3/2025Updated: 6/3/2025With the “One Big Beautiful Bill” pending before the Senate, several provisions may be stripped out in what is known as a “Byrd Bath.”The Byrd Rule, named for the late Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.), restricts reconciliation bills, like the one the congressional GOP is looking to pass, to deal with matters related to the budget.

1 week ago | theepochtimes.com | Joseph Lord

Nine people in total were pardoned by President Donald Trump, while two were granted commutations. 5/29/2025Updated: 5/29/2025President Donald Trump on May 28 signed a flurry of presidential pardons and commutations, including for some well-known former politicians. In total, the White House confirmed to The Epoch Times, Trump planned to pardon nine individuals convicted of federal crimes, while commuting the sentences for two others. Those nine include former Connecticut Gov.

1 week ago | theepochtimes.com | Joseph Lord

The rescission request would codify some of the cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency if approved by Congress. 5/28/2025Updated: 5/28/2025WASHINGTON—The White House will send Congress a request to claw back $9.4 billion in previously appropriated funds to public media and foreign aid.

1 week ago | theepochtimes.com | Joseph Lord

President Donald Trump on May 27 announced that he would soon grant pardons to reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, who were convicted of bank fraud, tax evasion, and other financial crimes. The reality stars of the show “Chrisley Knows Best” were convicted of defrauding Atlanta-area community banks out of more than $30 million through fraudulent loans in June 2022. The pair was also convicted of tax evasion. Trump said that he planned on pardoning the couple within 24 hours.

1 week ago | theepochtimes.com | Joseph Lord

The GOP megabill touches on almost every sector of the federal government. Here are its lesser-known components. 5/27/2025Updated: 5/27/2025Following its passage by the House in the early morning hours of May 22, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—the vehicle to fund and implement President Donald Trump’s agenda—is now in the process of being evaluated by the Senate.