John Haughey

Reporter

John Haughey is an award-winning Epoch Times reporter who covers U.S. elections, U.S. Congress, energy, defense, and infrastructure. Mr. Haughey has more than 45 years of media experience. You can reach John via email at john.haughey@epochtimes.us

Key Takeaways From Primaries in California, Iowa, Other States

In California, votes are still being counted in the tight primary race for governor.

2026 Midterms June 3, 2026
Republican Underdog to Challenge Haaland in New Mexico Governor’s Race

Three-term mayor Gregg Hull wins the three-way GOP primary and will take on the former Interior Secretary in ...

US Politics June 3, 2026
Tight GOP Primaries Have Republicans Edging Democrats in Nevada Early Vote Turnout

Trump issues key endorsement in open-seat race to succeed retiring incumbent in a deep red House district where ...

2026 Midterms May 30, 2026
As Electricity Costs Spike, Renewable Energy Divestments Emerge as Theme of Midterms

From Biden’s green energy edicts to Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ policies, voters may seek payback for costly reversals in ...

Policies & Impacts May 28, 2026
Merged Federal Agency to Manage Massive Expansion in Proposed Offshore Oil Development

Democrats question how the Marine Minerals Administration’s trimmed staffing can ensure safety. Republicans wonder if it can keep ...

Energy May 26, 2026
Key House Seats on the Ballot as Early Voting in Purple Nevada’s 2026 Primaries Kicks Off

Republican rivals will again vie for June 9 GOP berths to unseat incumbent Democrats in three Las Vegas-area ...

2026 Midterms May 23, 2026
Several States Contest Federal Orders Keeping Coal-Fired Power Plants Open

Lawsuits seek to enable utilities to shutter aging electricity generators, an outcome that could derail key administration energy ...

Policies & Impacts May 20, 2026
Electric Bills Could Be 2026 Election Shocker

Americans are paying more for power while financing long overdue expansions and upgrades to the nation's grid—and they ...

Premium Reports May 20, 2026
Federal Consolidation of Wildland Firefighting Forces Will Face 1st Test This Summer

With 60 percent of the nation in drought and snowpacks at historic lows, the Trump administration seeks ‘strategic ...

Policies & Impacts May 17, 2026
Middle East Commander Says Iran’s Drones Are Depleted, US Navy Could Open Strait of Hormuz

Adm. Brad Cooper told senators that Tehran has 10 percent drone and missile capacity, disputing other assessments.

Iran War May 14, 2026
Farmers Call for Emergency Relief, Adoption of Key Bills to Stem Soaring Fertilizer Costs

Senators pledged to advance measures to counter industry consolidation that has fostered dramatic increases in consumer prices—and corporate ...

Policies & Impacts May 13, 2026
Ship Owners, Supervisor Indicted Over Deadly Crash That Destroyed Baltimore Bridge

Federal prosecutors say Singapore-based Grace Ocean Private, Synergy Marine Group of India, and an onboard supervisor are criminally ...

US News May 12, 2026
Iran’s Oil Storage Clock Is About to Run Out

As U.S. blockade holds, Iran’s inability to store tens of millions of barrels of oil could alter the ...

Premium Reports May 6, 2026
Blockade of a Blockade: As Tehran Menaces Strait of Hormuz, US Tightens Vise on Iranian Shipping

Iran's hold on the waterway causes international pain while U.S. Navy's worldwide hunt for 'shadow fleet' tankers is ...

Iran War April 29, 2026
EPA Spending Slashed by More Than Half in Trump Admin’s Proposed 2027 Budget

The agency's scaled-back budget request is essentially the same as last year's, little of which was adopted by ...

US Politics April 28, 2026
How Would NATO Fare Without the US? This Is What the Experts Say

The possibility of a U.S. exit from NATO leaves European leaders assessing military capabilities without American might.

Premium Reports April 27, 2026
Pentagon Seeks $104 Billion for Nuclear Weapons Programs

Requested 19.5 percent boost in annual ‘nuclear enterprise’ spending addresses increasing threats, aims to restart tests for first ...

National Security April 26, 2026
Despite Budget Trim, Staffing Shortfalls, Federal Nuclear Energy Push on Target

Nuclear regulatory commissioners told a House panel that deregulation, 'one-step' permitting, and incentives will overcome an 8 percent ...

Energy April 23, 2026
NATO Under Fire: Trump’s Threats to Pull US From Cold War Alliance Puts Heat on Allies

After allies failed to rally to president's call for aid in Strait of Hormuz, congressional leaders say 'restructuring' ...

Policies & Impacts April 21, 2026
US-Iran Talks Set to Start in Islamabad–What to Know

The three key issues for ensuring a ceasefire are Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli ...

Iran War April 10, 2026
What to Know as US–Iran Truce Enters Day 3: Israel Agrees to Lebanon Talks, Strait Debate

Control of the Hormuz Strait is key as House Democrats’ call for war resolution fails and U.S. and ...

Iran War April 9, 2026
What We Know About US–Iran Ceasefire

Vice President JD Vance will spearhead face-to-face negotiations with Tehran representatives starting this weekend.

Iran War April 9, 2026
How the High-Stakes Rescue Mission in Iran Unfolded

An injured aviator, decoy rescue operations, and the 'no man left behind' credo were all part of the ...

Premium Reports April 8, 2026
Bolstered A-10 Presence Over Iran Portends Pending Infantry Action: Analysts

If a tentative cease-fire doesn’t hold, all forces will be in place by mid-April, should the president think ...

Iran War April 7, 2026
Ukraine Offers Lessons Learned in Building a Resilient, Diverse, Gritty Grid While Under Fire

Representatives from the besieged nation tout above-and-beyond innovation with all-of-the-above energies as a 'demonstration ... of the future.'

Russia-Ukraine War March 31, 2026
9th US LNG Plant Begins Operations in Race to Replace Production Lost in Iran War

ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy's jointly owned Golden Pass plant in Texas is liquefying natural gas as of March 30 ...

Energy March 30, 2026
US Energy Regulator Says Iran War Underscores Urgency in Expanding Nation’s Pipeline Network

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Laura Swett tells reporters at Houston conference that Strait of Hormuz crisis highlights ...

Energy March 28, 2026