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

Developers Say More Federal, State Lawmaking Needed to Sustain US ‘Nuclear Renaissance’

Industry cheers Trump administration deregulation in spurring first new reactor validations since 1973 while lobbying for faster licensing, ...

Energy July 20, 2026
Colorado AG Phil Weiser Beats Sen. Michael Bennet to Win Democratic Nomination for Governor

The Republican primary, between All Things Possible Ministries founder Victor Marx and state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, is too ...

2026 Midterms July 1, 2026
Progressive Wins Primary for Colorado House Seat, Setting Up Fall Showdown in Battleground District

Liberal Democrat Manny Rutinel edges moderate Shannon Bird and will take on first-term incumbent Republican Rep. Gabe Evans ...

2026 Midterms June 30, 2026
Hickenlooper Fends Off Primary Challenger, Enters Senate Race as November Favorite

Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) will face a veteran Republican lawmaker in the general election.

2026 Midterms June 30, 2026
Hot House, Gubernatorial Ballot-Setters Highlight Colorado’s Primary Slate

Democrats square off to face Republican incumbent in 'toss-up' congressional district while party rivals battle for November berth ...

2026 Midterms June 30, 2026
At ‘Nuclear Woodstock,’ Developers Celebrate Rapid Advancements in Reactor Design

With third novel reactor set to achieve criticality and meet President Donald Trump's July 4 challenge, the future ...

Policies & Impacts June 26, 2026
Early In-Person Voting for Colorado Primaries Kicks Off on June 22

November party berths on tap for governor, U.S. Senate, eight U.S. House seats, and dozens of state legislative ...

2026 Midterms June 21, 2026
Before Hormuz Traffic Resumes, up to 600 Ships, 20,000 Sailors Must Be Evacuated From Gulf

It could take 90 days to clear mines and get stranded tankers to transit the Strait, and nine ...

Iran War June 18, 2026
Knicks Take Title in 5, Knock Off Spurs in San Antonio for 1st NBA Crown in 53 Years

There's certain to be joyful bedlam in Gotham as the beloved blue and orange win their first world ...

NBA June 13, 2026
Trump-Tapped Flippo Poised to Take GOP Nod in Deep Red Nevada House Primary

The retired Air Force officer holds a double-digit percentage point lead over James Settelmeyer in the GOP race ...

2026 Midterms June 10, 2026
GOP Challengers to Take on Incumbent Democrats in 3 Key Nevada House Races

State Sen. Carrie Buck, composer Marty O’Donnell, and rancher Cody Whipple win June 9 Republican primaries, will vie ...

2026 Midterms June 10, 2026
Trump Endorsement Pits Newcomer Against Familiar Face in Deep Red Nevada House Primary

David Flippo has the president’s nod, but some say longtime legislator James Settelmeyer’s local ties will prove decisive ...

2026 Midterms June 8, 2026
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