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2 hours ago
- Politics
- Epoch Times
🎧 Megabill Feud, Supreme Court Major Decisions, ICE Crackdowns and Drone Dangers
Nathan Worcester gives updates on the Republican megabill and why Elon Musk has called it a 'disgusting abomination' on the social media platform X. Over at the judiciary branch, the Supreme Court is approaching the end of its term in June. This is the time when the court is expected to release its more controversial decisions. Sam Dorman looks at the outstanding cases and their potential implications for the nation. Jacob Burg reports on the Trump administration's efforts to address illegal immigration on the streets of cities from one coast to another. Meanwhile across the Atlantic, Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Russia have sparked the topic of airspace vulnerabilities in the United States. Epoch Times national security correspondent Andrew Thornebrooke breaks down how cheap, commercially available drones are changing the landscape of modern warfare. Reports Covered: Trump, Musk Trade Barbs Amid Break Over Policy Bill ( ) Big Beautiful Bill Provisions That Could Be Stripped Out in the Senate ( ) Top 9 Supreme Court Decisions to Watch For in June ( 5 Takeaways From the Fallout After Ukraine's Drone Attack on Russia ( ) Ukraine Strikes on Russian Air Base Show How Drones Have Changed Modern Warfare ( ) US-China Breakup: It's Getting Personal | China Watch ( If you'd like to support our independent journalism, follow us on . Related Stories 6/5/2025 6/3/2025
Epoch Times
2 days ago
- General
- Epoch Times
Sweden Urged to Halt International Adoptions After Decades of Child Trafficking Uncovered
A Swedish government commission has recommended halting all international adoptions after an investigation found that decades of illegal adoptions amounted to child trafficking involving state authorities and adoption agencies. At a press conference in Stockholm, Social Services Minister Camilla Waltersson Gronvall told the Swedish language Epoch Times on June 2: '[There are] appalling cases of deficient background information, and even children simply being stolen from their parents.' 'There has been an unreasonable level of trust in the governments of the countries of origin for the children adopted to Sweden.' According to roughly 60,000 people have been adopted into Sweden. It started with children from South Korea in the 1950s, and then grew to include China, Chile, Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, peaking in the mid 1970-1980s. By the early 2000s, the numbers began to steadily decline. Amid growing concerns that adopted children may have been taken from their biological parents illegally, the commission found confirmed cases of child trafficking spanning every decade from the 1970s to the 2000s. Head of the inquiry Anna Singer, professor of civil law, told The Epoch Times that this practice is 'winding down by itself.' Related Stories 6/3/2025 6/3/2025 'Last year, 54 children were adopted to Sweden [from abroad]. ... Many countries have ceased putting children up for intercountry adoption.' 'Adoption agencies are not a sustainable solution for meeting the needs of these children,' she added. 'It's better to try to improve conditions in their countries of origin. Intercountry adoption may have worked to slow down such efforts.' China in the Spotlight The final two-volume report It said that all children adopted from China were described as abandoned and lacked any background history, making it difficult, or impossible, to assess whether the adoptions were in the child's best interest. 'Chinese authorities have confirmed that four adoptions to Sweden were linked to the systematic child trafficking in Hunan that was exposed in 2005. However, it cannot be ruled out that more Swedish adoptions are affected by the child trafficking in China,' it said. Financial incentives were created, as orphanages in China received compensation of $3,000 to $5,000 per child placed for international adoption. The Swedish supervisory authority found that the orphanages were dependent on these fees. In total, just under 4,300 adoptions from China have been carried out to date, making China the fourth-largest country of origin for adoptions to Sweden in terms of total numbers. Most adoptions occurred during the period 2000–2010, when more than 3,200 children were adopted from China to Sweden. China is one of the few countries that approved adoption of young children to single adoptive parents. The report also In many cases, signed documentation from biological parents was missing, even when those parents were known. Files also often lacked critical details needed for adoptees to understand their origins. 'Ultimately, it is the Swedish State that has failed to protect the rights of children in intercountry adoption activities. This means that the State must take responsibility for what has happened and take measures to ensure that it does not happen again,' the report said. It recommended an official apology to adopted people and their families as well as providing financial aid to help those who have been adopted to travel to their country of origin. The Netherlands said in December it would phase out international adoptions over the next six years, after an official 2021 report found that children had been stolen or bought from their birth parents in cases going back to the 1960s. Switzerland said in January it also plans to end international adoptions, amid similar concerns of abuse. Epoch Times reporter Roger Sahlström, Reuters, and Press Association contributed to this report.
Epoch Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Epoch Times
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared June 2
U.S. stock indexes drifted closer to records, coming off their stellar May. The S&P 500 rose 0.4 percent Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.1 percent, and the Nasdaq composite added 0.7 percent. Each of the indexes had dropped nearly 1 percent in the morning following some discouraging updates on U.S. manufacturing. But stocks rallied back as the day progressed, and gains for a few influential Big Tech stocks helped the S&P 500 to rise even though the majority of stocks within it weakened. On Monday: The S&P 500 rose 24.25 points, or 0.4 percent, to 5,935.94. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 35.41 points, or 0.1 percent, to 42,305.48. The Nasdaq composite rose 128.85 points, or 0.7 percent, to 19,242.61. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 3.88 points, or 0.2 percent, to 2,070.16. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 54.31 points, or 0.9 percent. The Dow is down 238.74 points, or 0.6 percent. The Nasdaq is down 68.18 points, or 0.4 percent. The Russell 2000 is down 159.99 points, or 7.2 percent. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided.
Epoch Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
🎧 GOP Megabill, Trade Deals and the Question of Executive Power: This Week in Politics
Epoch Times reporter Lawrence Wilson joins Constitution Avenue to break down the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' and why the Democrats oppose it. Jacob recaps the ongoing trade deals and tariffs, and how stores such as Target, Walmart and Best Buy are affected. Sam looks at the challenges facing President Donal Trump as he tries to fire certain top bureaucrats within his administration—and what this could mean for presidential power. Reports Covered: What's in Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'? ( ) House Passes Trump Agenda Bill in Early Morning Vote ( ) Supreme Court Allows Trump to Remove Protected Status for Venezuelans ( ) Trump Firings Could Prompt Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Power ( ) If you'd like to support our independent journalism, give us a 5-star rating on or .
Epoch Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared May 19
U.S. stocks, bonds, and the value of the U.S. dollar drifted Monday following the latest reminder that the U.S. government seems to be hurtling toward an unsustainable mountain of debt. Moody's Ratings became the last of the three major credit-rating agencies to say the U.S. federal government no longer deserves a top-tier 'Aaa' rating. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3 percent, and the Nasdaq was little changed. In the bond market, the 30-year Treasury yield briefly jumped above 5 percent before calming a bit. The issues Moody's cited in its downgrade are all well known among investors. On Monday: The S&P 500 rose 5.22 points, or 0.1 percent, to 5,963.60. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 137.33 points, or 0.3 percent, to 42,792.07. The Nasdaq composite rose 4.36 points, or less than 0.1 percent, to 19,215.46. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 8.82 points, or 0.4 percent, to 2,104.43. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 81.97 points, or 1.4 percent. The Dow is up 247.85 points, or 0.6 percent. The Nasdaq is down 95.33, or 0.5 percent. The Russell 2000 is down 125.72 points, or 5.6 percent. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided.
