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

Blanche Says DOJ Has Not Confirmed If Ex-Nvidia CEO’s Affair Partner Was a Spy

Jensen Huang resigned as CEO of Nvidia on Nov. 12 after reports of multiple affairs.

US News November 12, 2026
Tennessee Seeks to Block Christa Pike’s Attorneys From Inspecting Drug Used in Failed Execution

The convicted murderer survived two lethal doses of pentobarbital during the execution attempt on Sept. 30.

US News November 11, 2026
8 Dead, Multiple People Trapped After Building Collapses in Brooklyn

The FDNY was called to the scene of a partial building collapse just south of Prospect Park on ...

US News November 11, 2026
Nvidia Launches Probe After Report CEO Huang Was Target of Chinese Spy Operation

The NVIDIA Board does not believe that any national security or company secrets were compromised.

Tech News November 8, 2026
US Forces Stop Vessel Breaching Iran Blockade, Set Up Task Force on Ground Arms Routes

Task Force Iron Gate will work with other U.S. government agencies to prevent the movement of advanced weapons ...

Iran War November 8, 2026
Judge Taps Former US Attorney to Probe Whether Lawyers Misled Court on DC Golf Course

Jessie Liu was a U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia during President Donald Trump’s first term.

Courts November 7, 2026
Shooting at Poland Market Kills at Least 6

The shooting happened at Main Market Square, an urban area full of cafés, hotels, and museums.

Europe November 7, 2026
Democrat Aaron Ford Draws Winning Hand in Nevada Governor’s Race, Flips It Blue

Polling was mixed ahead of Election Day, with Lombardo or Ford ahead by just a few points depending ...

2026 Midterms November 4, 2026
Democrat Trone Garriott Wins Iowa’s 3rd, Flipping Seat From Nunn

Iowa’s Third Congressional District covers southwest Iowa including Des Moines.

2026 Midterms November 4, 2026
Democrat Bohannan Unseats Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s First District

Iowa’s First Congressional District covers the southeast part of the state, including Iowa City and Davenport.

2026 Midterms November 4, 2026
Republican Blackburn Elected as First Female Governor of Tennessee

Marsha Blackburn had decades of experience representing Tennessee in the U.S. House and Senate before running to be ...

2026 Midterms November 4, 2026
Democrat Turek Wins Iowa Senate Race

The U.S. senator-elect will succeed Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, who didn't run for reelection.

2026 Midterms November 3, 2026
Democrat Rob Sand Wins Iowa Governor’s Race, Flipping It Blue

Sand will succeed Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is retiring.

2026 Midterms November 3, 2026
‘Your Vote Matters’: Americans Explain What Brought Them to the Polls

As control of Congress hangs in the balance, voters weigh economic pressures, foreign conflicts, and their views of ...

2026 Midterms November 3, 2026
Cancer Takes Spotlight in Iowa Races

Concerns about water quality splashed into the minds of Iowans in March. That's when the annual “Cancer in ...

News Clips November 2, 2026
A Look at the South as Midterms Shift

Democrats are leading or trailing closely in contested Senate, gubernatorial, and House races across the southeast.

2026 Midterms November 2, 2026
Voters Across America Are Wary of Data Centers

Amid competitive midterm races in Ohio, Texas, and Maine, data-center concerns have drawn campaign attention.

Regional & State News November 2, 2026
Voters Weigh In on Top Issues Ahead of Midterms

The Epoch Times spoke to dozens of voters across battleground states to learn their top issues this election ...

2026 Midterms November 2, 2026
Trump Wraps Multi-Week Blitz With Rallies in Iowa and Kansas

The president has spent a month campaigning to bolster support for Republican candidates in key states ahead of ...

2026 Midterms November 1, 2026
Key Voter Blocs That Determined 2024 Election Now Swing Against Republicans, Polling Shows

In polls, Americans’ top concern is the economy, and by a wide margin.

2026 Midterms November 1, 2026
Cancer and Water Quality Concerns Take Spotlight in Iowa’s Governor, Senate Races

In the state with the second-highest cancer rate in the nation, voters have expressed alarm over water pollution ...

2026 Midterms October 31, 2026
Trump, First Lady Vote Early in Florida

The president told reporters he 'very much so' voted for Republican candidates.

2026 Midterms October 24, 2026
US Reduces Staff at Middle East Embassies Amid Iran and Houthi Threats

The State Department has advised Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution while traveling.

Middle East October 24, 2026
How the Iran War Looms Over the Midterms

In the months since the Iran war began, polling has shown falling U.S. public support for the war, ...

2026 Midterms October 24, 2026
Kamala Harris Rallies Mississippi Voters Behind Scott Colom in Senate Race

At his hometown high school, the Democratic challenger attacked rising costs and pledged to fight for a higher ...

2026 Midterms October 23, 2026
Trump Endorses Netanyahu in Israeli Election

The election is scheduled for Oct. 27.

Middle East October 18, 2026
Fire at Alberta Military Base Prompts Mass-Casualty Response

The fire ignited on Saturday afternoon at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.

Canada October 18, 2026