In a historic milestone that many economists once considered impossible, entrepreneur and innovator Elon Musk has officially become the world's first trillionaire following the blockbuster public debut of SpaceX. The company's record-breaking stock market launch pushed its valuation above $2 trillion and elevated Musk's personal net worth beyond the trillion-dollar mark. The achievement represents far more than a personal financial victory. It is a powerful demonstration of w

A growing federal investigation into alleged election fraud in California is drawing national attention after First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli revealed that prosecutors expect some cases to result in criminal charges. Speaking to The Epoch Times, Essayli confirmed that multiple investigations are currently underway and indicated that federal authorities are actively reviewing evidence related to potential election law violations. “And I do expect those will result i

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In what may become one of the most significant intelligence disclosures of the decade, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released newly declassified documents revealing that American taxpayer dollars helped fund and support more than 120 biological laboratories across more than 30 countries, including over 40 facilities in Ukraine. The disclosure has reignited concerns about government transparency, gain-of-function research, and the role

Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates found himself under intense scrutiny this week as he appeared before the House Oversight Committee investigating the far-reaching network and influence of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. During hours of closed-door testimony, Gates admitted that Epstein had attempted to use information about his personal life, including marital infidelities, as leverage to pressure him into maintaining contact. Gates insisted he never partic

From Interviews With The Senior Advisor Of The California Crypto Commission From January 2025 to May 2026 By Scott Shields and Stephanie Li – Contributing Writers For Capitol Times Media 06/11/2026 Introduction: The Missing Fourth Element of the AI Revolution Over the past few years, people have become accustomed to explaining the AI revolution through three core elements: computing power, algorithms, and data. Computing power determines the scale at which AI can operate. Alg

President Donald Trump signed the Secure America Act into law Wednesday, securing long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security and delivering what supporters are calling one of the most significant border security victories in modern American history. The legislation, passed by Republican majorities in Congress without a single Democrat vote, provides nearly $70 billion in funding for immigration enforcement and border security through the end of President Trump'

Outgoing Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is facing intense criticism after appearing to minimize the deadly weapon used by convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony during a recent episode of her podcast. Anthony was convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a Texas high school track meet. Prosecutors argued that Anthony escalated a dispute and stabbed Metcalf in the chest, while the defense unsuccessfully claim

Prelude To Entire Book Published By Capitol Times Media – Available July 2026 From Interviews With The Senior Advisor Of The California Crypto Commission From January 2025 to May 2026 By Scott Shields and Stephanie Li – Contributing Writers For Capitol Times Media 06/08/2026 WHO IS LIABLE WHEN AI MAKES A MISTAKE? What We Need Is Not AI “Personhood,” but a Verifiable Chain of Accountability INTRODUCTION: A REPEATEDLY MISFRAMED QUESTION As artificial intelligence becomes deeply

WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 5, 2026 — President Donald Trump's administration returned to federal court Friday to defend its plan for a $400 million White House ballroom, arguing that national security and presidential safety outweigh the objections of preservation activists seeking to halt construction. Before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, administration attorney Yaakov Roth argued that opponents of the project lack legal standing and that the f

WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 5, 2026 — The American economy delivered another powerful reminder of its resilience under President Donald Trump's leadership, posting a third consecutive month of strong job growth despite rising inflation pressures and instability in the Middle East. The Labor Department reported that employers added 172,000 jobs in May, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate remained at a stable 4.3 percent for the third straight month. Even more e

Prelude To Entire Book Published By Capitol Times Media - Available July 2026 From Interviews With The Senior Advisor Of The California Crypto Commission From January/2025 to May/2026 By Scott Shields and Stephanie Li - Contributing Writers For Capitol Times Media 06/04/2026 I. In A New Era, Theory Does Not Come First; Facts Do When an era reaches a turning point, theory does not come first. Facts come first. When facts accumulate to the point where old theories can no longe

WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 4, 2026 As Senate Republicans prepare for a marathon vote-a-rama on President Donald Trump's $70 billion immigration enforcement package, Democrats are once again attempting to derail one of the administration's most important national security priorities. The legislation would provide three years of funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, strengthening America's ability to secure the border and enforce immigration

As Pride Month begins across America, music icon Elton John is urging LGBTQ activists to push back against what he describes as growing political “hostility,” placing himself squarely in opposition to many of the cultural and political changes occurring under President Donald Trump and conservative-led governments across the country. In a recent interview with Out magazine, Elton John claimed that “hostility is real and it is growing,” arguing that LGBTQ rights are being roll

NEW YORK CITY — Mayor Zohran Mamdani made headlines this week by becoming the first New York City mayor in more than six decades to skip the annual Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue, breaking a tradition embraced by generations of city leaders. Mamdani defended his absence by citing his opposition to the current Israeli government, a decision that immediately sparked criticism from many Jewish leaders, elected officials, and parade attendees. Yet despite the boycott, thousand

The liberal architects of Obamacare promised Americans lower costs, better coverage, and affordable healthcare. Instead, they delivered one of the greatest financial disasters ever forced upon the American middle class. Today, millions of hardworking families are facing a shocking reality: health insurance is costing more than homeownership. Reports show many Americans are now paying more each month for health coverage than they pay toward their mortgage. For countless famili

NEWARK, N.J. — June 1, 2026 After weeks of chaos, disruption, and escalating confrontations outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey law enforcement finally moved in Sunday night, arresting numerous anti-ICE demonstrators as the Trump administration intensified its law-and-order response. The arrests came after protesters repeatedly blocked access to the facility, confronted federal officers, and disrupted operations surrounding one of the East Co

The political downfall of longtime Texas Democrat Al Green is more than just another primary upset — it is a warning shot from voters exhausted by years of anti-Trump obsession. Green, one of the most aggressive enemies of President Donald Trump, lost his Democratic primary runoff in Texas to fellow Democrat Christian Menefee after a bitter campaign shaped by redistricting and growing voter frustration. For years, Green built his national reputation not by delivering prosperi

Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly is facing fierce backlash from Trump supporters after launching a stunning public attack on President Donald Trump, accusing him of cheating “on every wife he’s had” and reviving decades-old allegations involving Ivana Trump during a recent podcast appearance. The remarks shocked many conservatives, especially because Kelly once endorsed Trump and publicly praised his leadership during the 2024 election. Critics across conservative media b

The shadow of Iran’s terror network has once again reached American soil — and this time, according to explosive reports, the target was President Donald Trump’s own daughter, Ivanka Trump. An alleged Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-trained terrorist reportedly plotted to assassinate Ivanka Trump in a revenge operation tied directly to President Trump’s historic elimination of Iranian terror mastermind Qasem Soleimani in 2020. According to reports first revealed by t

Why Bitcoin Is Not Rising: The Market Has Not Heard a New Narrative By President Of California Crypto Commission & California Gubernatorial Candidate Scott Shields Bitcoin’s most difficult problem today is not the absence of good news. It is that good news keeps arriving, yet the price remains stagnant. Over the past year, America’s attitude toward crypto assets has clearly warmed. Bitcoin ETFs have entered mainstream capital markets; strategic reserves, stablecoin regulati