Trump leaves Venezuela’s opposition sidelined and Maduro’s party in power
President Trump has sidelined Venezuela's opposition party by allowing Nicolas Maduro's vice president, Delcy Rodríguez,...
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Denmark and Greenland seek talks with Rubio after the White House says again it wants the island
Tensions escalated after the White House said Tuesday that the “U.S. military is always an...
A Craigslist ad seeking child actors for Minnesota day care center was posted as a prank
Posts sharing the ad gained tens of thousands of views on multiple platforms.
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced his death in a social media post.
Trump store in suburban Philadelphia ‘kind of run its course’ and is set to close
Owner Mike Domanico said he’s focusing on another business selling items at gun shows.
How Delcy Rodríguez courted Donald Trump and rose to power in Venezuela
Rodríguez's efforts have made her a key figure in U.S. business and political circles.
Trump’s former Russia adviser says Russia offered US free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine
Although no formal offer was made, Moscow's ambassador to the U.S. hinted at a swap.
FACT FOCUS: Trump sows confusion on number of childhood vaccinations
The number of injections was closer to 36 and the entire list was never required.
Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns
Five states — California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York — are targeted.
US nearly triples list of countries whose citizens must post bonds up to $15,000 to apply for visas
The bond requirement for the latest additions will take effect Jan. 21.
Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here’s what they really think
President Donald Trump promised that 'America First' would stand against more foreign entanglements.
Cuba releases details of 32 officers killed in US strike on Venezuela as US defends attack
The deceased include colonels, lieutenants, majors and captains, aged 26 to 60.
Georgia sets March 10 election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
Greene resigned from Congress following a tumultuous five years.
Trump tells Republicans to be ‘flexible’ on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal
Trump essentially wants to set aside decades of GOP policy.
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
Venezuela’s AG said prosecutors would investigate what he described as a “war crime.”
Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro
Withholding information on a planned mission for that reason is routine for news organizations.
After Maduro capture, Trump’s tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism
It's the kind of talk not heard since the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Trump says the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security. Here’s why
Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark.
Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including first US pill ban
The justices sided with the state’s only abortion clinic.
Trump’s vague claims of the US running Venezuela raise questions about planning for what comes next
It's complicated by seemingly contradictory statements from Trump and Rubio.
Indiana US Rep. Jim Baird expected to make a full recovery following car crash, his office says
In 2022, Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski was killed in a head-on vehicle collision.
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213
LaMalfa was a former state lawmaker and rice farmer first elected to Congress in 2012.
Trump tries to rally House GOP but meanders along the way as the party’s majority narrows
Trump insists Republicans have 'so many good nuggets' to campaign on as they try to...
Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
There's no official event to memorialize the attack.
What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent polls
Many Americans want the government to focus in 2026 on domestic issues.
Military action in Venezuela emerges as an issue in a closely watched GOP primary in Kentucky
The campaign pits a Trump antagonist against a retired Navy SEAL officer supported by Trump.
Hilton, Minnesota hotel apologize for email canceling immigration agents’ rooms
DHS accused Hilton of a “coordinated” effort to refuse service to its employees.
Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO
The dead-of-night operation by U.S. forces left the world stunned, and heightened concerns.
Cuba faces uncertain future after US topples Venezuelan leader Maduro
Severing Cuba from Venezuela could have disastrous consequences for its leaders.
FACT FOCUS: Fabricated and misrepresented images shared widely online after US removal of Maduro
President Donald Trump shared multiple videos he falsely claimed showed Venezuelans celebrating the operation.
Trump officials bar Head Start providers from using ‘women’ and ‘race’ in grant applications
The directive could reshape the early education program.
After judge’s ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officers
The decision marks a blow to states that sued the administration over privacy concerns.
US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas
Thirteen countries are now on the list.
EPA says it will propose drinking water limit for perchlorate, but only because court ordered it
Perchlorate affects the function of the thyroid and can be particularly damaging to infants.
After Maduro, who’s next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba and Colombia
Rubio declared the communist government in Cuba is “in a lot of trouble.”
Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after Democrats’ video urging troops to resist unlawful orders
Hegseth said it was a step to proceedings that could result in a demotion for...
Walz, Democrats’ 2024 VP pick, drops bid for third term as Minnesota governor; Klobuchar considers
Around a dozen Republicans are already in the race.
US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump’s allies and threatening his foes
U.S. actions in Venezuela exposed stark political divisions from Mexico to Argentina.
Trump says that Ukraine didn’t target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims
President Trump initially appeared to take the Russian allegations seriously and said he was angry.
This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It’s nowhere to be found at the Capitol
Approaching the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the official...
Venezuelans wonder who’s in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro’s deputy
There was no immediate sign that the U.S. was running Venezuela.
Capture of Maduro and US claim it will run Venezuela raise new legal questions
The stunning development caps months of aggressive U.S. military action in the region.
How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Trump described Maduro as being 'highly guarded' in a presidential palace.
After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project
There are no visible signs of a U.S. presence on the ground in Caracas.
What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela’s Maduro
Trump said the U.S. is 'going to run' Venezuela until a transition of power can...
A timeline of the US military’s buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats
On Saturday, the U.S. conducted a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela. Here is the timeline of...
US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days later
The U.S. has not said how many people jumped into the water.
President Trump orders divestment in $2.9 million chips deal to protect US security interests
The order cast a spotlight on a deal that drew scant attention when it was...
Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week
The Administration for Children and Families provides $185 million in child care funds annually to...
As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps
State judges are poised to play a pivotal role in legal challenges to the maps.
Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike
Venezuela is open to reaching an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking,...
Trump wants to overhaul the ‘president’s golf course.’ He hasn’t played there yet
The White House says the project's cost, and when work will start, hasn't been determined...
Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
Trump wrote that “We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after Tatiana Schlossberg’s death
No sooner had John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter died of leukemia at age 35, than President...
Chief Justice says Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’ with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
Roberts released his annual letter to the judiciary on Wednesday.
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
The action Wednesday is part of the Trump administration’s pressure campaign on Maduro.
Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration
Farmers say the aid won’t solve all their problems as they continue to deal with...
US military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing 3 and possibly leaving survivors
U.S. Southern Command did not reveal where the attacks occurred.
Trump administration terminates lease for Washington’s 3 public golf courses
President Donald Trump has another opportunity to put his stamp on the nation’s capital.
Capitol riot ‘does not happen’ without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress
The Dec. 17 deposition was held privately despite Smith’s request to testify publicly.
Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
Trump said in a social media post that he’s removing the Guard troops for now.
Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The DOJ has run over a week past a deadline set in law by Congress.
Deep cuts made 2025 a difficult year for National Park Service
The year has been a steady flow of bad news for NPS staff and services.
A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around
It's likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists across the world.
These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them
The vetoes effectively punished backers who had opposed Trump’s positions on other issues.
Trump isn’t the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says
The longest-serving White House chief usher says presidents before Donald Trump were interested in having...
Trump made lots of tariff threats in 2025. Here’s some that never materialized
While many threats led to a barrage of new import taxes, others never materialized.
Zohran Mamdani to become NYC’s next mayor with a midnight oath underground
Mamdani's office expects thousands of people to attend the block party and says there will...
Trump administration says it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
The announcement comes after the $300 million scheme at the nonprofit Feeding Our Future.
Judge temporarily halts Trump’s move to end protected status for South Sudanese immigrants
The termination was set for January 2026, affecting about 300 South Sudanese nationals.
US commits $480M in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign ‘America First’ health deals
The signing covers areas such as HIV, malaria, maternal and child health, and global health...
ICE doesn’t plan to detain Abrego Garcia again as long as judge’s order banning it stands
An order unsealed on Tuesday sheds new light on the case.
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
SNAP recipients in five states will see new limits starting Thursday.
In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
RFK Jr. reshaped the HHS, cutting research funding and promoting discredited views on vaccines.
Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
This decision comes days before the bureau would have run out of money.
‘Trump’s EPA’ in 2025: A fossil fuel-friendly approach to deregulation
Critics argue Trump’s approach abandons the agency's environmental mission.
Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers
Trump labeled Minnesota Somalis as “garbage.”
After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
Democrats point to a number of developments over the past year as warning signs that...
New 2026 laws are among the first of their kind to tackle climate change, drunken driving
The new year will begin with some first-of-their-kind laws in several states.
National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year’s a year after deadly attack
The Guard is expected be confined to the French Quarter area popular with tourists.
US military carries out 30th strike on alleged drug boat
The strike killed two people.
These former members of Congress are seeking comebacks in 2026
There’s a long list of former members from both parties who want back in Congress.
Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached
Money from the Rural Health Transformation Program won't be distributed equally.
Homeland Security says a fraud investigation is underway in Minneapolis
Secretary Kristi Noem said officers were 'conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant...
In escalating tensions with Venezuela, Trump says the US ‘hit’ a coastal drug loading facility
Trump declined to say if the military or CIA was involved or where it occurred.
Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program during Netanyahu visit
Netanyahu's visit comes at another critical moment in Gaza.
US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must ‘adapt or die’
The money is a tiny fraction of what the U.S. has contributed in the past.
US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says
Details of the security guarantees remain undisclosed.
Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
A federal judge canceled the trial of the Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported.
Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four charts
His double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country have disrupted global commerce.
Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects
The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block...
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria
Donald Trump said the “powerful and deadly” strikes were carried out against IS militants. Here...
US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians
Trump said the airstrikes were launched against Islamic State militants “who have been targeting and...
Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says
A 20-point plan under discussion 'is about 90% ready,' the Ukrainian president said.
Trump warns against infiltration by a ‘bad Santa,’ defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids
Trump defended “clean, beautiful coal” as a Christmas gift.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
Scholars say the name change violates the law.
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children’s health programs
The suit alleges HHS made the cuts in retaliation for speaking out against Trump actions.
Federal judge upholds Hawaii’s new climate change tax on cruise passengers
Officials expect the tax to generate nearly $100 million annually.
After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish releasing Epstein files
It further delays compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.
More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
Most major medical organizations oppose restrictions on transgender care and services for young people.