Jacki Thrapp

Jacki Thrapp is an Emmy® Award-winning journalist based in Nashville. She previously worked at The New York Post, Fox News Channel and has written a series of Off-Broadway musicals in NYC. Contact her at jacki.thrapp@epochtimes.us

Rep. Biggs Wins GOP Primary, Will Challenge Hobbs for Arizona Governor in November

The Cook Political Report predicted that voters in Arizona may lean Democrat in the general election this fall.

2026 Midterms July 21, 2026
Musk’s Music City Tunnel in Nashville to Almost Double in Size

The Music City Loop in Nashville is expected to open with more than 20 stops in early 2027.

Tennessee July 19, 2026
2nd Person in NYC Dies During Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

The outbreak started earlier this month in New York City’s Upper East Side.

Health News July 19, 2026
Trump Presents Trophy to Spain at FIFA World Cup Final

The president was at the stadium to watch the highly anticipated match between Spain and Argentina.

World Cup 2026 July 19, 2026
UK’s New Prime Minister to Scrap Digital IDs, Announce North Sea Drilling Plan

Andy Burnham will take office as the UK’s new prime minister on July 20.

UK News July 19, 2026
Women Are Turning to Mahjong in Droves. Here’s Why.

The Chinese tile-based game has surged across America in recent years, especially among women.

Premium Reports July 19, 2026
What to Know About Arizona’s Gubernatorial Primary Next Week

The Democratic incumbent has no challengers, but four Republicans are vying to face her. The front-runner is Rep. ...

2026 Midterms July 18, 2026
DHS Cuts Visa Duration for Foreign Media, With Chinese Journalists Getting Only 90 Days

A new Homeland Security rule will eliminate the 'duration of status' loophole, which allowed indefinite stays.

Immigration & Border Security July 17, 2026
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air-Quality Warnings Across Northern US

From Minneapolis to New York, people are urged to stay inside amid hazardous conditions.

US News July 16, 2026
Record-Setting Heat Wave Blankets Millions

Salt Lake City set an all-time temperature record on Sunday afternoon.

US News July 12, 2026
Lindsey Graham’s Death Prompts Last-Minute Senate Primary in South Carolina

Candidates will be allowed to file paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate seat between July 21 and ...

2026 Midterms July 12, 2026
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Steps Down as Zelenskyy Reveals Leadership Changes

Changes will also be made to law enforcement agencies, Zelenskyy said.

Europe July 12, 2026
DOJ Subpoenas New York Times Journalists After Air Force One Security Report

The New York Times said that some journalists had federal law enforcement agents at their doorstep.

US News July 11, 2026
South Africa World Cup Star Jayden Adams Dies at 25

Adams played as a midfielder for South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

World News July 11, 2026
Epoch Readers Weigh In on Communism’s Influence in the United States

President Donald Trump suggested multiple times in recent weeks that communism was the biggest threat to America.

Survey July 11, 2026
Judge Allows DOJ’s Bid to Dismiss Jan. 6 Convictions Against 4 Proud Boys

All four had been convicted of ‘serious crimes’ related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the Capitol.

Courts July 10, 2026
DHS Requires States to Follow New Election Security Measures Before Receiving FEMA Grant

The Department of Homeland Security stated that each state must take a series of five 'common-sense steps' to ...

US News July 10, 2026
Officials Detail How They Thwarted Planned Attack at White House UFC Event

The White House hosted the high-profile event on June 14.

US News July 10, 2026
11 Charged With Violating FIFA World Cup No-Drone Zone in Texas

Federal officials have confiscated more than 600 drones from banned areas across the nation since the FIFA World ...

US News July 9, 2026
8 Men Indicted Over Alleged Plot to Attack White House UFC Freedom 250 Event

The White House hosted the Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 event on June 14.

US News July 9, 2026
Tennessee Names New Bridge After Trump

The President Donald J. Trump bridge is located approximately 30 miles east of Knoxville, Tennessee.

US News July 9, 2026
Entrepreneur Biohacking Body to Live Forever Reveals Diagnosis of Incurable Disease

Bryan Johnson is a tech entrepreneur who went viral for spending millions in recent years to achieve immortality.

US News July 8, 2026
White House Touts First ‘Freedom Fuel’ Gas Stations

The White House promoted the Freedom Fuel Network's gas stations on July 8 on social media pages.

US News July 8, 2026
Kentucky Gov. Beshear Requests Update on McConnell’s Health

The Kentucky governor requested Sen. McConnell's office provide an update on the lawmaker's health, citing concerns over his ...

US Politics July 8, 2026
Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Campaign

Democrat Mallory McMorrow was polling lower than her opponents ahead of the primary.

US Politics July 5, 2026
Reflection Pool to Be Drained After Thousands of Dollars in Damages From Vandals, Interior Secretary Says

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum addressed the latest issues with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington on July ...

Crime & Public Safety July 5, 2026
Trump Again Offers to Help End Russia–Ukraine War, Kremlin Adviser Says

Trump held separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy during the Fourth of July weekend.

Russia-Ukraine War July 5, 2026