No. 2 Arizona’s Jaden Bradley stuns No. 7 Iowa State with a buzzer-beater to reach Big 12 final
No. 13 St. John's back in Big East title game after 78-68 win over Seton Hall at MSG
A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports
The rapper who railed against corruption now set to be Nepal’s new leader
The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors
Passengers face hours-long delays across DC-area airports after equipment malfunction at air traffic control center
Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year
Ludvig Aberg aces Sawgrass with 63 to take 2-shot lead at Players as Scheffler narrowly makes cut
Crime|Political|US|World
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mobilizes state National Guard amid ongoing protests
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mobilizes state National Guard amid ongoing protests
January 17, 2026Trump administration
MidEast|Political|World
Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza
Israel’s government is objecting to a White House announcement about leaders overseeing the next steps in Gaza as the ceasefire enters its challenging second phase
January 17, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Political|US
Tear gas floods a Minneapolis family's SUV after they get caught between protesters and officers
A Minneapolis couple says federal officers rolled a tear gas canister under their SUV, flooding it with toxic fumes and leaving them and several of their six children, including an infant, in need of hospital treatment
January 17, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Your biggest legal questions about ICE and the Minneapolis shooting, answered
Your biggest legal questions about ICE and the Minneapolis shooting, answered
January 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Political
The Trump admin tried to merge DEA and ATF. After pressure, it quietly abandoned the plan
The Trump admin tried to merge DEA and ATF. After pressure, it quietly abandoned the plan
January 17, 2026
Health|Science
New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn't raise the risk of autism despite Trump's claims
A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities
January 16, 2026
Economy|Education|Finance
Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans
January 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Republicans vouch for Fed chair, creating a rare schism with Trump
Republicans in Congress are supporting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as the Trump administration ramps up its pressure campaign against the central bank
January 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political
12 ways the Trump administration dismantled civil rights law and the foundations of inclusive democracy in its first year
At its one-year mark, the Trump administration is dismantling the systems that once helped the US move toward a more open and equal democracy.
January 16, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Mexican president highlights 'compelling results' in crackdown of cartels in face of Trump threats
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that efforts to crack down on Mexican cartels and slow migration north were showing “compelling results” in an effort to head off intervention by the Trump administration
January 16, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World
How the Trump administration erased centuries of Justice Department experience
As Attorney General Pam Bondi approaches her first anniversary on the job, the firings of career attorneys have defined her turbulent tenure
January 16, 2026
Uncategorized
‘Not backing down’: How the Minneapolis mayor’s response to ICE could become a Democratic blueprint
‘Not backing down’: How the Minneapolis mayor’s response to ICE could become a Democratic blueprint
January 16, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|World
International aid groups are dealing with the pain of slashed USAID funding by cutting staff, localizing and coordinating better
Doing more with less may not be sustainable for an exhausted workforce over the long term.
January 16, 2026
Business|Economy
Criminal investigation raises key question: Whether Chair Powell leaves Fed in May
The Justice Department’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has brought heightened attention to a key drama that will play out at the central bank in the coming months: Will Powell leave the Fed when his term as chair ends, or will he take the unusual step of remaining a governor
January 15, 2026
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World
Venezuela’s new leader calls for opening oil industry to foreign investment and warmer US ties
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has used her first state of the union message to advocate opening the state-run oil industry to more foreign investment
January 15, 2026
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
Good news: World records longest ever lull in nuclear tests. Bad news: It’s on shaky ground
Good news: World records longest ever lull in nuclear tests. Bad news: It’s on shaky ground
January 15, 2026
Uncategorized
The Latest: UN Security Council discusses Iran's deadly protests after US request
The U.N. Security Council in an emergency meeting Thursday discussed Iran's deadly protests
January 15, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Remains of 32 Cuban officers killed during strike on Venezuela repatriated as US threat lingers
The bodies of 32 Cuban officers killed during a stunning U.S. attack on Venezuela have been repatriated to their homeland
January 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says
Several Middle Eastern allies of the United States have urged the Trump administration to hold off on strikes against Iran for the government’s deadly crackdown on protesters
January 15, 2026
Economy|Health|Political
Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grants
Providers, state health agencies and others are feeling whiplash and confusion after the Trump administration eliminated and then abruptly reinstated grants that support substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide
January 15, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Aggressive tactics used on Minneapolis protesters raise concerns about federal officer training
Federal immigration agents deployed to Minneapolis have used aggressive crowd-control tactics — including pointing rifles at demonstrators and deploying chemical irritants — actions the government says are necessary to protect officers from violent attacks and growing protests
January 15, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil
U.S. forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela
January 15, 2026
Business|Environment|Political|World
Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY project
A federal judge has cleared the way for a New York offshore wind project to resume construction
January 15, 2026
Americas|Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Political
Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist's home will chill reporting
Press freedom advocates are concerned this week's raid on a Washington Post journalist's home will deter reporting on government actions and silence whistleblowers
January 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new agency with $2.5 billion to boost production of rare earths and the other critical minerals
January 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds
75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds
January 15, 2026
Economy|Health|Political
The debate that never ends: Washington's constant health care fight
The ongoing debate over health care in the U.S. remains as contentious as ever
January 15, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say
A federal officer has shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel during an arrest Wednesday
January 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
The US has officially started selling Venezuelan oil
The US has officially started selling Venezuelan oil
January 15, 2026
Crime|US|World
Judge hears from both sides in lawsuit challenging federal immigration agents’ tactics in Minnesota. Here’s the latest
Judge hears from both sides in lawsuit challenging federal immigration agents’ tactics in Minnesota. Here’s the latest
January 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US|World
Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants
A top Democrat is slamming the Trump administration for cutting thousands of substance abuse and mental health grants and then abruptly reversing course
January 14, 2026
Political|US|World
Senate GOP shields Trump from limits to his war powers in Venezuela after Vance breaks tie
Senate GOP shields Trump from limits to his war powers in Venezuela after Vance breaks tie
January 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|World
Trump administration lawyers blessed US operation to remove Maduro from power, memo shows
A legal memo that came out days before the U_S_ military operation against Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro said such a move would “not rise to the level of a war in the constitutional sense” and would serve “important national interests."
January 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|US
FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home
FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home
January 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' even as Tehran signals executions ahead
President Donald Trump says he’s been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has signaled fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters
January 14, 2026
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
DOJ wants interviews with Democrats as part of investigation into lawmakers’ ‘illegal orders’ video
DOJ wants interviews with Democrats as part of investigation into lawmakers’ ‘illegal orders’ video
January 14, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Democrats say Trump administration is investigating them over video message to troops
Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging members of the military to resist “illegal orders” have confirmed that they're under investigation from the Trump administration
January 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science|World
Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated
Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of U.S. health workers who were laid off last year from a small health agency that aims to protect workers
January 14, 2026
Crime|Education|US|World
Word of the Week: Who gets called an ‘agitator’?
Word of the Week: Who gets called an ‘agitator’?
January 14, 2026
Crime|Economy|US|World
From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdict
President Donald Trump has claimed control of Venezuela, escalated threats to seize Greenland and increased immigration raids in the U.S. These actions have created turmoil as voters prepare for midterm elections that will determine control of Congress
January 14, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World
Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuit
Reproductive rights advocates have dropped a lawsuit against the Trump administration after officials agreed to restore millions in federal funding for family planning services
January 14, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’
Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’
January 14, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Half of Americans think ICE is making US cities less safe, CNN poll finds
Half of Americans think ICE is making US cities less safe, CNN poll finds
January 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Bilt's new credit cards will feature 10% interest rate, meeting bipartisan call for lower card rates
Bilt has announced an overhaul of its credit cards, introducing an 10% introductory interest rate for one year
January 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US|World
Sales of a powerful Nvidia AI chip to China gets the greenlight, with conditions
The Trump administration placed new security requirements on Nividia’s semiconductor sales to China, but essentially greenlighted the export of its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips to Chinese buyers
January 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
2026 chaos has set gold and silver ablaze
2026 chaos has set gold and silver ablaze
January 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivors
Nearly 1,000 households displaced by wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui in 2023 are anxiously awaiting news on federal assistance
January 14, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says
The Trump administration says multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released
January 14, 2026
Crime|US
Trump administration efforts to shift blame for ICE shooting wreak havoc on Minnesota US attorney’s office
Trump administration efforts to shift blame for ICE shooting wreak havoc on Minnesota US attorney’s office
January 14, 2026
Crime|US|World
Minneapolis duo details their ICE detention, including pressure to rat on protest organizers
Two Minneapolis friends who have been monitoring immigration officers’ actions during the Trump administration’s latest crackdown say they were detained without charge for several hours in distressing conditions, denied phone calls, and pressured to rat out protest organizers and people living in the country illegally
January 13, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says
A top Justice Department official says there is not currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis
January 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Wall Street executives warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry
Wall Street's relationship with the Trump administration is souring
January 13, 2026
Americas|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Denmark, Greenland leaders stand united against Trump's Greenland takeover call ahead of key meeting
The leaders of Denmark and the country’s territory of Greenland on Tuesday offered a united front against President Donald Trump’s calls for the United States to take over the strategic Arctic island
January 13, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rules
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating the economic savings of health benefits from air pollution rules
January 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices
Political chaos, sanctions and technical mismanagement of the oil industry may have taken a heavy toll on the industry.
January 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US
Listen to Minnesota AG announce lawsuit against Trump administration over ICE enforcement surge
The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration, arguing the widespread federal immigration operation in the state is “a federal invasion of the Twin Cities,” according to a lawsuit filed Monday.
January 12, 2026
Economy|World
Wars without clear purpose erode presidential legacies, and Trump risks political consequences with further military action in Venezuela
President Donald Trump should take notice: From Lyndon Johnson to George W. Bush, history shows leaders often pay a high political price when wars they start or expand become unpopular.
January 13, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Minnesota and Illinois are suing the Trump administration over immigration operations. Here are the lawsuits’ key claims
Minnesota and Illinois are suing the Trump administration over immigration operations. Here are the lawsuits’ key claims
January 13, 2026
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World
Machado seeks Pope Leo’s support for Venezuela's transition during Vatican meeting
Pope Leo XIV has met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the Vatican
January 12, 2026
Crime|Political|US|Videos|World
Department of Homeland Security changes story of Maryland ICE shooting after local police release contradicting details
Department of Homeland Security changes story of Maryland ICE shooting after local police release contradicting details
January 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political
Trump administration strikes deal with AbbVie to cut costs of certain drugs
Trump administration strikes deal with AbbVie to cut costs of certain drugs
January 13, 2026
MidEast|Political|Technology|World
Trump administration under pressure to restore funding to groups supporting internet freedom in Iran
Trump administration under pressure to restore funding to groups supporting internet freedom in Iran
January 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted illegally when it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for projects in states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election
January 12, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology
Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US 'will not approve any windmills'
A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Donald Trump seeks to shut it down
January 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Stocks shrug, hit record highs after Trump ups the ante against Jerome Powell and the Fed
Stocks shrug, hit record highs after Trump ups the ante against Jerome Powell and the Fed
January 12, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department fires top career prosecutor in Lindsey Halligan-led office
Justice Department fires top career prosecutor in Lindsey Halligan-led office
January 12, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in Minneapolis
Plaintiffs' attorneys are asking a federal judge to intervene after three Democratic members of Congress were blocked from visiting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Minnesota over the weekend
January 12, 2026
Business|Finance|Technology
Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman
Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as president and vice chairman of the tech giant
January 12, 2026
Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World
Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro
For thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S., the days since the Trump administration ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have brought a mixture of joy and trepidation
January 12, 2026
Americas|Crime|Health|Political|US|World
A Minneapolis church holds a service of 'Lament and Hope' amid fears over immigration crackdown
A Minneapolis church opened its doors for a special Sunday service of ‘Lament and Hope’ amid the ongoing federal immigration crackdown in the city
January 11, 2026
Arts|Crime|Political|World
‘It could have killed me’: Minnesota shooting solidifies the anxieties of people who track ICE
‘It could have killed me’: Minnesota shooting solidifies the anxieties of people who track ICE
January 11, 2026
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World
Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon
Minnesota leaders are urging protesters to remain peaceful as demonstrators converge on a Minneapolis park to protest the fatal shooting of a woman
January 10, 2026
Crime|US|Videos|World
Whistles, then gunfire: How the deadly ICE shooting unfolded in Minneapolis
Whistles, then gunfire: How the deadly ICE shooting unfolded in Minneapolis
January 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Health
Trump officials see fraud everywhere. Here’s what we know
Trump officials see fraud everywhere. Here’s what we know
January 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
A battered Cuba braces for aftershocks as US seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela surge
As U.S. seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela surge, so do concerns in Cuba about whether the island’s government and economy will survive
January 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political
Trump administration can’t block child care money for 5 Democratic-led states for now, judge says
A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now
January 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology
New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze
New York’s attorney general has sued the Trump administration for halting two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes
January 10, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Political|World
Head of FBI's New York field office to serve as co-deputy director after Bongino's departure
The head of the FBI’s New York field office has been named co-deputy director of the bureau, replacing Dan Bongino following his departure last week
January 09, 2026
Crime|Education|Finance|US|World
Minneapolis schools offer remote learning as tensions rise over federal immigration enforcement
The Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month
January 09, 2026
Finance|Political|US|World
Judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders
A federal judge is expected to temporarily block efforts by the Trump administration to end a program that offered legal protections for more than 10,000 relatives of citizens and green card holders
January 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment
Environmental experts warn that U.S. plans under President Donald Trump to restart and control Venezuelan oil exports could intensify pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and ecological damage in a country already burdened by decades of oil-related degradation
January 09, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|Political
Judge halts Trump freeze of social assistance and child care funds in five Democrat-led states, for now
Judge halts Trump freeze of social assistance and child care funds in five Democrat-led states, for now
January 09, 2026
Arts|Crime|Environment|Political|Sports
Anger and outrage spills onto Minneapolis streets after ICE officer's fatal shooting of Renee Good
Anger and outrage are spilling out onto Minneapolis’ streets over the fatal shooting of a woman the day before by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
January 08, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Top diplomats from Greenland and Denmark met with White House officials as Trump pushes for ownership
Top diplomats from Greenland and Denmark met with White House officials as Trump pushes for ownership
January 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Political
Newsom punches back at California's critics and Trump in his final State of the State speech
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has delivered his final State of the State address to lawmakers in Sacramento
January 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing's debt and oil stakes
President Donald Trump’s plan to control Venezuela's oil industry and counter China's influence could clash with his goal of stabilizing trade with Beijing
January 09, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Venezuela helps vault Rubio to quarterback of Trump’s foreign policy team
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a football fan, now is quarterbacking President Donald Trump’s foreign policy team as it navigates particularly turbulent global waters, notably in Venezuela
January 08, 2026
Uncategorized
The Latest: House votes to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House has passed legislation that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act
January 08, 2026
Business|Crime|US|World
Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James
A judge has disqualified a federal prosecutor from overseeing investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James
January 08, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over Trump's call for a 'takeover'
Denmark and Greenland’s envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump’s call for a “takeover” of the strategic Arctic island
January 08, 2026
Crime|Environment|Political
Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades
January 08, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
House easily passes spending package as lawmakers work to avoid another shutdown
The House has passed a bipartisan package of three spending bills that would fund parts of the federal government through September
January 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science
Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash
Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash
January 08, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Judge says Trump’s acting US Attorney investigating Letitia James is serving unlawfully
Judge says Trump’s acting US Attorney investigating Letitia James is serving unlawfully
January 08, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over Greenland
The U.S. has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, backed by British support
January 08, 2026
Education|US|World
Trump officials and Louisiana put an end to another decades-old school desegregation order
The Trump administration and Louisiana officials have lifted another decades-old school desegregation order, part of a campaign to end court orders they describe as outdated
January 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Trump wants to own Venezuela’s oil, but its largest oil customer is speeding toward clean energy
Trump wants to own Venezuela’s oil, but its largest oil customer is speeding toward clean energy
January 08, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Neighbors describe peaceful morning interrupted by gunfire after deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting
Neighbors describe peaceful morning interrupted by gunfire after deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting
January 08, 2026
Americas|Economy|Political|World
President Petro's clash with Trump over Venezuela backs Colombia into a corner
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s actions against Venezuela
January 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Health
Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge
The Trump administration’s crackdown on the $12 billion Child Care and Development Fund, which subsidizes care for 1.4 million children from low-income households, has rattled child care providers and families that rely on the aid money
January 07, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|World
The Latest: Trump exits 66 international organizations in latest retreat from global cooperation
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organizations, agencies and commissions
January 07, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
The Latest: ICE officer shoots and kills a woman during Minneapolis immigration crackdown
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown in a major U.S. city — a shooting that federal officials claimed was an act of self-defense but that the city’s mayor described as “reckless” and unnecessary
January 07, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|World
US suspends assistance to Somalia’s federal government, alleging it seized food aid
The State Department says it has suspended all U.S. assistance to Somalia’s federal government over allegations that Somali officials destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program and seized 76 metric tons of food aid intended for impoverished civilians
January 07, 2026
Crime|World
Driver shot in Minneapolis is at least the fifth person killed in US immigration crackdown
A motorist who was fatally shot by an immigration officer in Minneapolis is at least the fifth person to die since the Trump administration launched its aggressive immigration crackdown last year
January 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Trump’s offshore wind project freeze draws lawsuits from states and developers
Offshore wind developers and states are suing the Trump administration over its order to suspend work on five large-scale projects under construction off the East Coast for at least 90 days
January 07, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Rubio plans to meet with Danish officials next week to talk about US interest in Greenland
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet with Danish officials next week after the Trump administration reiterated its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island
January 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppled
Mexico has emerged as a key fuel supplier to Havana as the United States prepares to seize control of Venezuelan oil and the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump hardens its stance toward Cuba
January 07, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law
The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental law that the White House says needlessly delays federal approvals for energy and infrastructure projects
January 07, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|US
Trump is freezing funds for small but key welfare program. Here’s what TANF does
Trump is freezing funds for small but key welfare program. Here’s what TANF does
January 07, 2026
Education
Trump officials loosen strings on federal education money for Iowa. More states could follow
The Trump administration is giving Iowa more power to decide how it spends its federal education money
January 07, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Word of the Week: What makes a military attack ‘kinetic’?
Word of the Week: What makes a military attack ‘kinetic’?
January 07, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans still face deportation from US after Maduro capture
Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans still face deportation from US after Maduro capture
January 07, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
Behind the photo: How a woman running from US bombs in Venezuela captured the night's fear and chaos
A photo of 21-year-old Mariana Camargo dashing through the streets of eastern Caracas as explosions boomed in the background was soon on front pages of major international outlets
January 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US
Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns
President Donald Trump’s administration is withholding funding to help needy families with children in five states governed by Democrats
January 06, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Homeland Security plans 2,000 officers in Minnesota for its 'largest immigration operation ever'
The Department of Homeland Security says it has launched in Minnesota what it's calling the largest immigration enforcement operation ever carried out by the agency
January 06, 2026
Americas|Economy|Political|World
The Latest: Venezuela says 24 security officers were killed in US operation to capture Maduro
Venezuela's military says the U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro resulted in dozens of casualties
January 06, 2026
Education|Health|Political|Science|World
What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule
What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule
January 06, 2026
Business|Finance|Political|Travel|World
US nearly triples list of countries whose citizens must post bonds up to $15,000 to apply for visas
The Trump administration is nearly tripling the number of countries whose passport holders will be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States
January 06, 2026
Arts|Interview|Opinion|Political|World
President Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here's what they think
President Donald Trump promised that “America First” would stand against more foreign entanglements
January 06, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Trump officials told lawmakers that Maduro and his wife hit their heads as they attempted to flee US forces
Trump officials told lawmakers that Maduro and his wife hit their heads as they attempted to flee US forces
January 06, 2026
Americas|Economy|Finance|Political|World
After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism
President Donald Trump hasn’t minced words about the larger message he’s trying to send the world with the U.S. military raid to capture Nicolás Maduro
January 06, 2026
Opinion|World
2026 begins with an increasingly autocratic United States rising on the global stage
The US attack on Venezuela highlights a shifting American foreign policy that dismisses a rules-based global order and focuses on economic interests and military might.
January 06, 2026
Uncategorized
Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro
News organizations have gotten a rare “thank you” from the Trump administration for not putting its military action in Venezuela in jeopardy by reporting on it before it happened
January 06, 2026
Crime|US|World
Key moments in the US arrest of and case against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
After apparent months of planning, the U.S. strike that resulted in the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro unfolded swiftly over the weekend, with American forces converging on Caracas to arrest Maduro and his wife
January 06, 2026
Crime|US|World
The political divide over January 6 is only deepening five years after the deadly US Capitol attack
The political divide over January 6 is only deepening five years after the deadly US Capitol attack
January 06, 2026
Americas|Crime|World
Rubio says US will press change in Venezuela with oil embargo, while Trump insists 'we're in charge'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the United States won’t govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country
January 04, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
A clearer picture is emerging of what Trump meant when he said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela
A clearer picture is emerging of what Trump meant when he said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela
January 04, 2026
Crime|Education
Minnesota lawmaker: Families in limbo after WH freezes child care payments
Minnesota State Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn joins The Lead.
January 02, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Maduro’s case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
When Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York courtroom to face U.S. drug charges, he'll be following a path taken by Panama's Manuel Noriega, another strongman who was toppled by American forces
January 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|US|World
Somalis in Minneapolis say they are facing harassment, threats and empty businesses in the wake of fraud allegations video
Somalis in Minneapolis say they are facing harassment, threats and empty businesses in the wake of fraud allegations video
January 04, 2026
Business|Political|World
Maduro's ouster sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida
Revelers chanted “liberty” and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the U.S. military operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro and remove him from the country
January 03, 2026
Crime|Political|US|Videos|World
Visualizing the US assault on Venezuela
Visualizing the US assault on Venezuela
January 03, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Capture of Maduro and US claim that it will run Venezuela raise new legal questions
Legal questions are being raised about the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuela’s president and claims that it will “run” the South American country
January 03, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas
Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas
January 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump says US is taking control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Here’s what it means
Trump says US is taking control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Here’s what it means
January 03, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political|World
Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance
Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance
January 03, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|World
From bus driver to president: Venezuela's Maduro never escaped his predecessor's shadow
Nicolás Maduro's fall at the hands of the United States follows months of pressure from the Trump administration
January 03, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World
A timeline of the US military's buildup and strikes against Venezuela leading to Maduro's capture
President Donald Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes on targets on Venezuelan territory after months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs from the South American country
December 05, 2025
Crime|Economy|Education|World
Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week
Minnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds
January 02, 2026
Americas|Economy|Political|World
Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials have exchanged dueling threats as widening economic protests sweep across parts of the Islamic Republic
January 02, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days later
The Coast Guard said it's still searching for people who had jumped off alleged drug-smuggling boats when the U.S. military attacked them days earlier
January 03, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political
Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota
Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota
January 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World
Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins
Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins
January 02, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions with US rise
Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions with US rise
January 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks
January 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
Federal payment freeze puts some Minnesota families in danger of losing child care amid investigation into alleged fraud
Federal payment freeze puts some Minnesota families in danger of losing child care amid investigation into alleged fraud
December 30, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
US military says at least eight killed in new strikes on alleged drug boats, with survivors abandoning ship
US military says at least eight killed in new strikes on alleged drug boats, with survivors abandoning ship
December 31, 2025
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|Sports
Trump administration terminates nonprofit’s control over DC golf courses in possible takeover bid
Trump administration terminates nonprofit’s control over DC golf courses in possible takeover bid
January 01, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
US military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8 and possibly leaving survivors
The U.S. military says it has struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days
December 31, 2025
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
Chief Justice John Roberts says that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon
December 31, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology
Trump administration orders a Colorado coal-fired power generator to stay open
The Trump administration has ordered another coal-fired power facility to remain open
December 31, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration
Farmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a $12 billion package that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month
December 31, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela's oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property
December 31, 2025
Arts|Sports|US|World
Trump administration terminates lease for Washington's 3 public golf courses
The Trump administration has ended the lease agreement for three public golf courses in Washington
December 31, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side
Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side
December 31, 2025
Health|US
Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds
A federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue
December 31, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment
The Trump administration just ordered another retiring coal plant to stay open. It could cost ratepayers millions
The Trump administration just ordered another retiring coal plant to stay open. It could cost ratepayers millions
December 31, 2025
Business|Crime|Education|World
A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around
By most measures, 2025 was a rough year for those who care about freedom of the press
December 31, 2025
Business|Economy
Judge rebuffs Trump administration’s latest attempt to shut down consumer protection watchdog
Judge rebuffs Trump administration’s latest attempt to shut down consumer protection watchdog
December 30, 2025
Environment|Health|Political|Science
In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services
December 30, 2025
Crime|Economy|Environment|World
US faith leaders supporting targeted immigrants brace for a tough year ahead
Faith leaders across the United States face challenges as they support anxious immigrants
December 30, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast
Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast
December 30, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|World
In escalating tensions with Venezuela, Trump says the US 'hit' a coastal drug loading facility
President Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. has “hit” a dock facility along a shore as he wages a pressure campaign on Venezuela
December 29, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
A federal judge has canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in its human smuggling case against him
December 26, 2025
Americas|Crime|World
Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after US judge ruling
Venezuelan migrants transferred to a prison in El Salvador by the U.S. government are demanding justice
December 26, 2025
World
Ukrainian and US negotiators discuss peace deal on Christmas Day
Ukrainian and US negotiators discuss peace deal on Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Americas|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|World
In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza being forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’
In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza being forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’
December 25, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World
US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
The State Department is barring five Europeans it accuses of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints
December 23, 2025
Political|US
Supreme Court’s National Guard decision could force new debate over how Trump could use Insurrection Act
Supreme Court’s National Guard decision could force new debate over how Trump could use Insurrection Act
December 24, 2025
Europe|Political|Technology|US|World
State Department imposes sanctions on former EU official, disinformation group leaders for ‘censorship’
State Department imposes sanctions on former EU official, disinformation group leaders for ‘censorship’
December 23, 2025
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US
Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026
The Trump administration says it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default early next year
December 23, 2025
Crime|US|World
Trump approves deployment of 350 National Guard members to New Orleans
The Trump administration is deploying 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans ahead of the New Year
December 23, 2025
Business|Environment
Trump order halts offshore wind projects for at least 90 days
A stop-work order by the Trump administration directs offshore wind developers to “suspend all ongoing activities” related to five large-scale projects under construction along the East Coast “for the next 90 days for reasons of national security.”
December 23, 2025
Business|Economy|Education|Technology|World
Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system
The Department of Homeland Security is replacing its lottery system for H-1B visas with a new approach prioritizing skilled, higher-paid foreign workers
December 23, 2025
Crime
John Brennan accuses Justice Department of possible judge shopping and grand jury leaks
John Brennan accuses Justice Department of possible judge shopping and grand jury leaks
December 23, 2025
Crime|World
US strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific
The U.S. military says it has conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person
December 23, 2025
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump warns Maduro against playing 'tough' as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela
President Donald Trump has delivered a new warning to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
December 22, 2025
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Sudan's prime minister takes his peace plan to the UN, but US urges humanitarian truce now
Sudan’s prime minister is proposing a wide-ranging peace initiative to end a nearly 1,000-day war with a rival paramilitary force
December 23, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Judge rules Trump administration must allow court challenges for Venezuelan migrants sent to prison
A federal judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration must give legal due process to Venezuelan migrants flown to a notorious prison in El Salvador, either by providing court hearings or returning them to the U.S. Judge James Boasberg ordered the government to come up with a plan within two weeks
December 23, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance
21 Democratic-led states sue White House over consumer protection bureau funding
A coalition of 21 attorneys general from Democratic-led states has sued the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its director, Russell Vought
December 22, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast, cites national security concerns
The Trump administration is suspending leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction on the East Coast due to what it said were national security risks identified by the Pentagon
December 22, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
The Trump administration is suing the District of Columbia over its gun laws
The Trump administration is suing the local government of Washington, D.C., over its gun laws, alleging that restrictions on certain semiautomatic weapons run afoul of Second Amendment rights
December 22, 2025
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World
US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities
The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries
December 22, 2025
Arts|Crime|US|World
Judge presses Trump administration on its plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Judge presses Trump administration on its plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
December 22, 2025
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World
NSA employee sues the Trump administration over transgender rights and 'immutable' genders
A transgender employee of the National Security Agency is suing the Trump administration and trying to block enforcement of a presidential executive order and other policies the employee says violate federal civil rights law
December 22, 2025
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts
Trump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts
December 22, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions
The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities
December 21, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Coast Guard is pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, US official says
The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea
December 21, 2025
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World
Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foul
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending the Justice Department’s decision to release just a fraction of the Jeffrey Epstein files by the congressionally mandated deadline
December 21, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'
A White House envoy says he held “productive and constructive” talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine
December 21, 2025
Americas|Election|Political|World
Trump administration restricts 2 Honduran election officials' visas over special vote count
The Trump administration has restricted visas for two leftist Honduran election officials, citing interference in the Central American country’s special vote count
December 20, 2025
Business|Crime|Political|World
Takeaways from the US Justice Department's initial release of Epstein files, mandated by Congress
The Department of Justice has published thousands of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein
December 20, 2025
Business|Economy|Political
The US Treasury wants more states to embrace Trump's tax cuts. So far, only a few have done so
Lawmakers across the U.S. will be debating whether to adopt new federal tax breaks for tips, overtime and business expenses
December 19, 2025
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
US awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies
The Trump administration has awarded a $1.6 million, no-bid contract a Danish university to study hepatitis B vaccinations on newborns in Africa
December 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Health|Political
Trump announces ‘Most Favored Nation’ deals with nine drug companies and plans to meet with insurers next
Trump announces ‘Most Favored Nation’ deals with nine drug companies and plans to meet with insurers next
December 19, 2025
Political|US|World
Supreme Court revives free speech lawsuit from immigration judges in loss for Trump
Supreme Court revives free speech lawsuit from immigration judges in loss for Trump
December 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political
Trump administration will appeal judge's order reversing federal funding cuts at Harvard
The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge’s order reversing billions of dollars in funding cuts to Harvard University
December 19, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Military lawyer swiftly fired from immigration bench after defying Trump deportation push
A U.S. Army Reserve lawyer detailed as a federal immigration judge has been fired barely a month into the job after granting asylum at a high rate out of step with the Trump administration’s mass deportation goals
December 19, 2025
Economy|Education|Health|Political
These are Americans' biggest priorities for the government in 2026, according to a new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are more likely to prioritize health care than they were last year
December 19, 2025
Crime|Political|World
4 months in, activists say Trump's operation in Washington targets immigrants
Washington, D.C., activists and local leaders say the law enforcement operation President Donald Trump launched four months ago with the goal of fighting crime has led to a crackdown on immigrants
December 19, 2025
World
Exclusive: Top lawyer for military joint chiefs told chairman that officers should retire if faced with an unlawful order
Exclusive: Top lawyer for military joint chiefs told chairman that officers should retire if faced with an unlawful order
December 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US|Videos
Trump debuted a new affordability script. It’s unclear to advisers whether he’ll stick to it
Trump debuted a new affordability script. It’s unclear to advisers whether he’ll stick to it
December 19, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
US military says 2 strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in eastern Pacific
The U.S. military says that it conducted two more strikes Thursday against boats it said were smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing five people
December 19, 2025
Business|Economy|US|World
The Latest: Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors
December 18, 2025
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US|World
Kansas tribe ends nearly $30 million deal with ICE
A Kansas tribe said it has walked away from a nearly $30 million federal contract to come up with preliminary designs for immigrant detention centers after facing a wave of online criticism
December 18, 2025
Health|World
Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
U.S. officials are proposing new restrictions that are designed to block access to gender-affirming care for minors
December 18, 2025
Crime|Election|Political|US
US Justice Department sues 3 states, District of Columbia for voter data
The U.S. Justice Department has sued three states and the District of Columbia for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration
December 18, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Illinois panel's first meeting over federal misconduct focuses on chemical agents
A commission formed to document alleged harassment and abuse by federal agents amid an immigration crackdown in the Chicago area has focused its first public hearing on the wide use of chemical agents
December 18, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Feds pave the way for Big Tech to plug data centers right into power plants in scramble for energy
Federal regulators will allow tech companies to effectively plug massive data centers directly into power plants
December 18, 2025
Political
Judiciary offices don’t have to turn over records to Trump-aligned group, judge rules
Judiciary offices don’t have to turn over records to Trump-aligned group, judge rules
December 18, 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Rubio hits 2 more International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over Israel prosecutions
President Donald Trump's administration has imposed sanctions on two more International Criminal Court judges over their role in investigating Israeli officials for possible war crimes
December 18, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China
President Donald Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, including medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones
December 18, 2025
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
The Trump admin is closing a critical research center in Colorado as president spars with the state’s governor
The Trump admin is closing a critical research center in Colorado as president spars with the state’s governor
December 17, 2025
Business|Crime|Election|Political|US
Dan Bongino plans to step down as FBI deputy director in January
Dan Bongino plans to step down as FBI deputy director in January
December 17, 2025
Education|Health
Leading pediatrics group loses funding for grants that HHS says don’t align with administration’s priorities
Leading pediatrics group loses funding for grants that HHS says don’t align with administration’s priorities
December 17, 2025
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities
A federal judge in the nation’s capital has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing policies limiting Congress members’ access to immigration detention facilities
December 17, 2025
US|World
Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
The Senate has given final passage to an annual military policy bill that will authorize $901 billion in defense programs
December 17, 2025
Business|Environment|Science|Technology
Energy Department watchdog will audit Trump's cuts of nearly $8B in clean energy grants
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Inspector General will investigate the Trump administration’s termination of $7.6 billion in grants for clean energy projects across several states that voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in last year’s presidential election
December 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|World
$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed
$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed
December 17, 2025
Political|US|World
Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington can continue for now, an appeals court says
A federal appeals court says the National Guard deployment in the nation's capital can continue for now
December 17, 2025
Crime|Political|World
In wake of Syria attack that killed two US soldiers, Trump faces complicated ally and echoes of Afghanistan
In wake of Syria attack that killed two US soldiers, Trump faces complicated ally and echoes of Afghanistan
December 17, 2025
Arts|Opinion|Political|US|World
Norman Podhoretz, contentious and influential neo-conservative, has died
Norman Podhoretz, a leading neo-conservative and the former editor of Commentary magazine, has died
December 17, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
The Latest: Hegseth and Rubio brief lawmakers on US military escalation
President Donald Trump’s top Cabinet officials overseeing national security are back on Capitol Hill as questions mount over the swift escalation of U.S. military force and deadly boat strikes in international waters near Venezuela
December 16, 2025
Crime|Political|Travel|US|World
Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries
The Trump administration has announced an expansion of travel restrictions to include 20 more countries
December 16, 2025
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|US|World
Federal judge indicates he won’t halt the White House ballroom project
Federal judge indicates he won’t halt the White House ballroom project
December 16, 2025
Health|Political|Science|World
Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts
A former leading scientist at the National Institutes of Health has sued the Trump administration, saying she was illegally fired for warning that research cuts were endangering patients and public health
December 16, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
US conducts three more strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats
According to the US Southern Command, the US military launched three more strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration’s campaign aimed at curtailing narcotics trafficking to the US.
December 16, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Sen. Mark Kelly calls Pentagon investigation into his remarks a move to chill military dissent
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona says the Pentagon’s escalating investigation into his plea to troops to refuse unlawful orders is part of an effort to silence dissent within the military
December 16, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds
Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing President Donald Trump’s administration for what they say is unlawfully withholding billions of dollars in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs
December 16, 2025
Crime|Political|World
Exclusive: House Judiciary Committee expands Jack Smith probe
Exclusive: House Judiciary Committee expands Jack Smith probe
December 16, 2025
Economy|Political
Trump administration takes its economic message to Pennsylvania again as Vance heads to swing state
Trump administration takes its economic message to Pennsylvania again as Vance heads to swing state
December 16, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Abrego Garcia is still hoping to find justice after his wrongful deportation, his lawyer says
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's mistaken deportation to El Salvador has become a significant issue in the Trump administration's immigration policies
December 15, 2025
Arts|Political|World
Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security
The Trump administration says in a court filing that the president’s White House ballroom construction project must continue for unexplained national security reasons
December 15, 2025
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|US
US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
Many U.S. consumers say they’ve noticed higher than usual prices for holiday gifts in recent months, according to a a December poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
December 15, 2025
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Health
Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear
Accusations of widespread fraud are at the heart of the Trump administration's policies on SNAP
December 15, 2025
Americas|Arts|Europe|Political|US|World
Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids
Nativity scenes at some churches are sparking fierce debates
December 12, 2025
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
US government launches ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent
US government launches ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent
December 15, 2025
Crime|Political|World
Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case
The Justice Department has asked an appeals court to block a contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March
December 12, 2025
Crime|Education|Environment|Health
Fentanyl Fathers turn grief into prevention, visiting schools to save lives
Fentanyl Fathers turn grief into prevention, visiting schools to save lives
December 12, 2025
Business|Economy|Education|World
Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
December 12, 2025
Arts
What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation
In the absence of comprehensive federal AI regulation, states have stepped in. The Trump administration, at Big Tech’s urging, is attempting to roll back many of those laws.
December 12, 2025
Environment|Science
Trump administration delays decision on federal protections for monarch butterflies
The Trump administration has delayed a decision on whether to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies indefinitely
December 12, 2025
Arts|Business|Environment|Political|US|World
Trump sued over East Wing demolition
Trump sued over East Wing demolition
December 12, 2025
Business|Celebrity|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
The Trump administration argues that providing real-time American Sign Language interpretation for events like White House press briefings would intrude on the president’s control over his public image
December 12, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
Judge orders Abrego Garcia freed from ICE custody; Attorney reacts: 'he now has an open runway to apply for asylum'
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man the Trump administration sent to that notorious prison in El Salvador earlier this year, has been released from ICE custody. CNN's Erin Burnett talks one-on-one with his attorney Simon Sandoval.
December 11, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has walked away after a scheduled appointment at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office after a federal judge ordered that officials could not detain him
December 12, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|World
Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under Trump
A Danish intelligence agency report has warned that the United States is using its economic power to assert its will and threaten military force against both allies and adversaries
December 12, 2025
Arts|Education
Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs
US coins showcase American identity and public memory through their designs. The America 250 coins just unveiled reflect the nation’s divided politics and history.
December 12, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|World
House Republicans throw federal labor unions a lifeline in a rare rebuke of Trump
House Republicans throw federal labor unions a lifeline in a rare rebuke of Trump
December 12, 2025
Business|Economy|World
Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue
Venezuela relies on the black-market oil trade for a large chunk of its revenue. US enforcement actions may push down the price it can charge, further squeezing the country’s economy.
December 12, 2025
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in
Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in
December 12, 2025
Education|Health|Political
Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproar
A bipartisan group in Congress is urging the Education Department to add nursing to a list of college programs that are considered “professional.”
December 12, 2025
Crime|Economy|Election
Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress
Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is running for Congress after resigning when the Trump administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
December 12, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Political
Federal judge orders FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation funding
A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the Trump administration to restore billions in canceled FEMA disaster mitigation funding
December 12, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
A meeting meant to launch FEMA reforms is abruptly canceled
A presidentially appointed council's meeting to announce reforms to FEMA was unexpectedly canceled, according to two people familiar with the matter
December 11, 2025
Crime|Opinion|Political|US
As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system
A university president who’s a former federal judge looks at the rule of law and the Trump administration’s first year, concluding the president ‘simply lacks respect for our system of justice.’
December 11, 2025
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|US
US national park gift shops ordered to purge merchandise promoting DEI
The Trump administration is expanding its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion by ordering national parks to remove certain items from gift shops
December 11, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to US antidrug efforts
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has linked the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela to the Trump administration's counterdrug efforts
December 11, 2025
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World
Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are clashing over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities
December 11, 2025
Europe|Political|World
NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target
NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target
December 11, 2025
Business|Economy
Farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems
American farmers are feeling the strain from trade disputes under President Donald Trump, particularly with China
December 11, 2025
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology
The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose
While headlines focus on Harvard and Columbia, state universities train far more STEM students, power the nation’s research engine and have fewer resources to weather sweeping cuts.
December 11, 2025
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous
The Trump administration has made several efforts to support the coal industry, but even if coal were free, the economics aren’t in its favor.
December 11, 2025
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense bill
The Trump administration may have softened its language on China to maintain a truce in their trade war, but Congress is pushing for more restrictions on Beijing
December 11, 2025
Political|US|World
The Latest: Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
President Donald Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
December 10, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US border
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California
December 10, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting
Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting
December 10, 2025
Political|US|World
House advances annual defense policy bill, upping pressure on boat strike video release
House advances annual defense policy bill, upping pressure on boat strike video release
December 10, 2025
Environment|Political|Science|World
Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA
Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA
December 10, 2025
Business|Education|World
Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers
President Donald Trump’s push for the largest mass deportation in history has had an outsized impact on the child care field, which is heavily reliant on immigrants and already strained by a worker shortage
December 10, 2025
Political|World
Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges
District courts have dismissed the administration’s efforts to detain virtually all undocumented immigrants without a bond hearing while they await deportation proceedings.
December 10, 2025
Political|Technology|Travel|World
US plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 years
US plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 years
December 10, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US
Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads
Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads
December 10, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World
Hegseth tells congressional leaders he is weighing release of boat strike video
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's still weighing whether to release the full video of an attack on an alleged drug boat that killed two survivors
December 09, 2025
Political|US|World
Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about it
President Donald Trump admits he used the slur “shithole countries” during a private 2018 meeting with lawmakers to disparage Haiti and African nations
December 10, 2025
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries
At a nighttime event in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, although the issue couldn't quite command his full attention
December 09, 2025
Americas|Crime|US|World
Federal agents use pepper spray on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown
Federal agents have used pepper spray to disperse a crowd in a heavily Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis
December 09, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|World
US military flies 2 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela as scrutiny grows
The U.S. military has flown a pair of fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela in what appears to be the closest American warplanes have come to the South American country’s airspace since the start of the Trump administration’s pressure campaign
December 09, 2025
Business|Economy|Education
Trump administration announces deal to end Biden-era student debt repayment plan
Trump administration announces deal to end Biden-era student debt repayment plan
December 09, 2025
Education|Environment|Health|Science
What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?
The nation’s leading doctors groups are in a standoff with federal health officials over vaccines
December 09, 2025
Arts|Crime|Education|Political|World
Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules
A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she challenges her arrest and detention by the Trump administration
December 09, 2025
Crime|Political|US
Trump threatens funding for Chicago transit after woman set on fire
The Trump administration is threatening to pull public transportation funding from Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train
December 09, 2025
Environment|Science|Technology
Trump admin is ‘trying to put out a fire they started’ at Weather Service as a cold, snowy winter looms
Trump admin is ‘trying to put out a fire they started’ at Weather Service as a cold, snowy winter looms
December 09, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Science
US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves
Industry leaders have objected to reversals of long-standing policies, and market forces are moving against the Trump administration’s hopes.
December 09, 2025
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela
Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela
December 09, 2025
Arts|Lifestyle|World
Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in US
Hundreds of Nicaraguans caroled the Virgin Mary at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots as well as the back of vehicles on the streets of Miami to mark the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
December 09, 2025
Crime|Education|US|World
Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas since January, State Department official says
Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas since January, State Department official says
December 09, 2025
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US
The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members
The U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to expand presidential control over independent federal agencies, signaling support for President Donald Trump’s firing of board members
December 08, 2025
Crime|Finance|Political|US|World
Judge wants whistleblower to testify in contempt probe of Trump official over planes to El Salvador
A federal judge investigating whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should face a contempt charge over flights carrying migrants to El Salvador wants to hear from a whistleblower and a top Justice Department official
December 08, 2025
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World
ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration over its pressure on Apple to remove app
The maker of an iPhone app that flagged sightings of U.S. immigration agents has sued the Trump administration for free speech violations
December 08, 2025
Crime|Political|Technology|US
ICEBlock creator sues Trump administration officials saying they pressured Apple to remove it from the app store
ICEBlock creator sues Trump administration officials saying they pressured Apple to remove it from the app store
December 08, 2025
Business|Economy|Political
Trump announces $12 billion farmer aid package
Trump announces $12 billion farmer aid package
December 08, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
A second flight of Iranian deportees, carrying 55, has left the US, Iran says
Iranian officials say a second flight carrying deported Iranians has left the United States
December 08, 2025
Economy|Science|Technology
Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears
Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears
December 08, 2025
Europe|Political|World
EU leader warns of US interference in Europe's affairs as Russia praises Trump's security vision
A top European Union official has warned the United States against interfering in European affairs
December 08, 2025
Political|World
Analysis: Trump’s first year back in office contradicts his ‘free speech’ commitments
Analysis: Trump’s first year back in office contradicts his ‘free speech’ commitments
December 08, 2025
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political|US
Swing-district Republican sounds alarm over GOP’s affordability agenda: ‘Doing nothing is not an option’
Swing-district Republican sounds alarm over GOP’s affordability agenda: ‘Doing nothing is not an option’
December 07, 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Trump administration set to deport more Iranians back to their home country
Trump administration set to deport more Iranians back to their home country
December 07, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Hegseth defends action in the Caribbean amid mounting questions
Hegseth defends action in the Caribbean amid mounting questions
December 06, 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|World
Judge rejects Trump administration's bid to toss lawsuit challenging Guantánamo migrant detentions
A federal judge has rejected a request from the Trump administration to toss a lawsuit challenging the detention of migrants at the U.S. Navy base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba
December 06, 2025
Health|Science
FDA in turmoil after exit of veteran cancer researcher
FDA in turmoil after exit of veteran cancer researcher
December 06, 2025
Crime|Political|US|Videos|World
Democratic congresswoman says she was pepper-sprayed during ICE raid in Arizona
Democratic congresswoman says she was pepper-sprayed during ICE raid in Arizona
December 05, 2025
Education
Education Department workers targeted in layoffs are returning to tackle civil rights backlog
The Trump administration is bringing back dozens of Education Department staffers who were slated to be laid off
December 06, 2025
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump is fighting the Institute of Peace in court. Now, his name is on the building
The Trump administration has renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace after President Donald Trump and planted the president’s name on the organization’s headquarters despite an ongoing fight over the institute’s control
December 04, 2025
Crime|Political|US
Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump's ongoing command of California National Guard troops
A federal judge has questioned the Trump administration’s authority and need to maintain command of California National Guard troops it first deployed to Los Angeles in June following violent protests
December 05, 2025
Opinion|Political|World
Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase
Advocates for each side will provide a different explanation for who falls under ‘the jurisdiction’ of the United States.
December 05, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|US
Florida congressional Republicans tell Trump to keep oil drilling off state's coasts
Florida’s Republican-dominated congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to drop a plan that would allow new oil drilling off the state’s coast
December 05, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
FACT FOCUS: Trump said weaker gas mileage rules will mean cheaper cars. Experts say don't bet on it
President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken strict gas mileage requirements for automakers set under former President Joe Biden
December 05, 2025
Uncategorized
Justice Department urges Supreme Court to block immigration judges’ free speech lawsuit
Justice Department urges Supreme Court to block immigration judges’ free speech lawsuit
December 05, 2025
Arts
Pete Hegseth could be investigated for illegal orders by 5 different bodies – but none are likely to lead to charges
Allegations are swirling around a US military strike on an alleged drug boat that resulted in 2 civilian deaths. A military law scholar outlines how facts and accountability can be determined.
December 04, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Immigration crackdown in New Orleans has a target of 5,000 arrests. Is that possible?
Trump administration officials overseeing the latest immigration crackdown are aiming to arrest 5,000 immigrants in New Orleans and across Louisiana
December 04, 2025
Crime|Election|US|World
NY attorney general challenges authority of acting US attorney investigating her Trump lawsuits
New York Attorney General Letitia James is challenging the authority of an acting U.S. attorney in Albany who is investigating her
December 04, 2025
Business|Economy|US|World
New York Times sues Hegseth over Pentagon press crackdown
New York Times sues Hegseth over Pentagon press crackdown
December 04, 2025
Political
Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discrimination
Two Black men who were fired by President Donald Trump from the National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Surface Transportation Board accused the administration Thursday of discriminating against them as part of a pattern of dismissing Black leaders
December 04, 2025
Crime|World
Anxiety grips Minneapolis’s Somali community as immigration agents zero in on the Twin Cities
Anxiety grips Minneapolis’s Somali community as immigration agents zero in on the Twin Cities
December 04, 2025
US|World
Adm. Bradley, respected Navy SEAL leader under scrutiny for double-tap strike, set to brief lawmakers
Adm. Bradley, respected Navy SEAL leader under scrutiny for double-tap strike, set to brief lawmakers
December 04, 2025
Political|US|World
The Latest: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth put US personnel at risk with Signal use
The Pentagon’s watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen
December 03, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump targets Minnesota's Somali community with harsh words and policies
President Donald Trump and his top officials have recently criticized Minnesota's Somali community, drawing attention to immigrants from the war-torn East African country
December 03, 2025
Crime
Wisconsin top court to examine if local jails can comply with ICE detainer requests
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to consider whether state law prohibits local jails from detaining individuals at the request of federal immigration
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology
Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles
President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed slashing fuel economy standards that former President Joe Biden had finalized last year, in a push to
December 03, 2025
Crime|World
Trump launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans
U.S. immigration officials began an operation in New Orleans to arrest immigrants in the U.S. illegally, federal officials said
December 03, 2025
Africa|Economy|Political|World
Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo
Rwanda’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he hoped an accord set to be signed by U.S.
December 03, 2025
Crime|US|World
Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison
Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison
December 03, 2025
Crime|Political|World
US adds more penalties to those linked to Tren de Aragua gang
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on alleged affiliates of the Tren de Aragua gang
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Fired employees file First Amendment lawsuit against EPA
Six former Environmental Protection Agency employees on Wednesday filed a First Amendment legal challenge against EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for
December 03, 2025
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Political|World
Labeling dissent as terrorism: New US domestic terrorism priorities raise constitutional alarms
A new Trump administration policy threatens free speech and association by targeting individuals and groups as potential domestic terrorists based on their beliefs rather than their actions.
December 03, 2025
Crime|Political|World
Here’s what the Trump administration has said about the ‘double-tap’ strike on an alleged drug boat
Here’s what the Trump administration has said about the ‘double-tap’ strike on an alleged drug boat
December 03, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Interview|US|Videos
Sabrina Carpenter calls White House video using her song ‘evil and disgusting’
Sabrina Carpenter calls White House video using her song ‘evil and disgusting’
December 02, 2025
Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US
Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data
The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance
December 02, 2025
Crime|US
US Justice Department seeks to dismiss Maurene Comey lawsuit on procedural grounds
The U.S. Justice Department is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit that fired former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey brought against it, saying she didn't properly follow administrative complaint procedures before suing
December 02, 2025
Americas|Political|US|World
US lawmakers to force vote on war powers if Trump attacks Venezuela
U.S. lawmakers who have tried repeatedly to rein in President Donald Trump's aggression against Venezuela said on Tuesday they would file a new
December 02, 2025
Entertainment|Political|US|World
Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps
The Pentagon press secretary has held her first briefing since most nonpartisan news outlets were replaced by friendly media representatives willing to accept new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
December 02, 2025
Economy|Health|Political
US judge blocks Trump from cutting Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked U.S.
December 02, 2025
Business|Economy|Technology
AT&T commits to ending DEI programs
U.S. wireless carrier AT&T said in a letter to the U.S. telecoms regulator that it had committed to ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a
December 02, 2025
Business|Economy|Education
Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might
Everything the Trump administration has done this year to strengthen and enforce the standards for truck drivers and the schools that train them after several deadly crashes may cause problems for some companies if immigrants continue to flee the profession rather than deal with the harassment and scrutiny
December 02, 2025
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
The U.S. Justice Department is suing six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain voter data and other election information
December 03, 2025
Crime|Political|World
Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in the nation’s capital without warrants or probable cause that the person is an imminent flight risk
December 03, 2025
World
Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations
The Trump administration is pausing immigration applications, including green cards, for people from 19 countries previously banned from travel
December 03, 2025
Crime|World
US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say
US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say
November 28, 2025
Crime|US|World
Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC
Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC
November 29, 2025
Asia|Crime|Political|World
Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place
The Trump administration is promising a stricter anti-immigration agenda after an Afghan national was being charged in the shooting of two National Guard members
November 29, 2025
Business|Education|Political|US|World
Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds
Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds
November 29, 2025
Crime|US|World
Trump officials and judge face off over flights to El Salvador in rare, high-stakes contempt probe
A federal judge in Washington has relaunched his contempt probe of the Trump administration for failing to turn around two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March
November 29, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World
US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports
November 29, 2025
Crime|US
Bustling DC retail district in shock after shooting of National Guard members
Bustling DC retail district in shock after shooting of National Guard members
November 29, 2025
Crime|Political|World
Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage
Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage
November 29, 2025
Crime|Political|US
From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan
From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan
November 30, 2025
Americas|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crack
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was once critical of English
November 30, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats
Lawmakers from both parties say they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea
November 30, 2025
Crime|Education|Political|Sports|World
Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot
President Donald Trump says he’s invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House
November 30, 2025
Crime|Political|World
Venezuela's National Assembly to investigate US boat strikes
Venezuela's National Assembly will form a special commission to investigate U.S.
November 30, 2025
Crime|US|World
Who is National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal?
Who is National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal?
November 30, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Gunvor weighs US energy push that could bolster Washington ties, sources say
Commodity trader Gunvor has held active talks to invest in U.S. oil- and gas-producing assets, which could smooth over ties with the Trump administration
December 01, 2025
Economy|Environment|Technology
Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters
The residents came in camouflage hats and red shirts signaling unity, more than 300 of them packing into a rural
December 01, 2025
Business|Crime|Political|US|World
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
President Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Alina Habba has been disqualified from serving as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor
December 01, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey, appeals court says
Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey, appeals court says
December 01, 2025
Crime|World
Court disqualifies Trump ally Habba as top New Jersey federal prosecutor
A federal appeals court determined on Monday that Alina Habba, a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, was unlawfully appointed as the top federal prosecutor in
December 01, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump met with advisers on Venezuela as US ramps up pressure
U.S. President Donald Trump held talks on Monday with top advisers to discuss the pressure campaign on Venezuela, among other topics, a senior U.S. official said.
December 01, 2025
Crime|Health|World
National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor says
West Virginia's governor says a National Guard member from his state who was shot last week in an attack in Washington, D.C., remains in serious condition but has shown some positive signs
December 01, 2025
Health|Political|World
The US government is no longer commemorating World AIDS Day
The US government is no longer commemorating World AIDS Day
December 01, 2025
Business|Environment|Health
Trump administration backs Bayer's bid to curb Roundup lawsuits
President Donald Trump's administration urged the U.S.
December 02, 2025
Business|Economy|Education|Political
Dell family to donate $6 billion to 'Trump accounts' of 25 million US children
Entrepreneur Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, will deposit $250 in the individual investment accounts of 25 million American children in
December 02, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|World
European shares little changed; Bayer surges on Trump administration backing
By Anastasiia Kozlova, Purvi Agarwal and Tharuniyaa .
December 02, 2025
Interview|US|World
With Border Patrol expected in New Orleans, a mayor-elect tugs at levers in her reach to ‘protect people’
With Border Patrol expected in New Orleans, a mayor-elect tugs at levers in her reach to ‘protect people’
December 02, 2025
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology
Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab
The Trump administration has renamed one of the country's energy laboratories to remove the word 'renewable' in the latest effort to downplay
December 02, 2025
Business|World
Pope Leo urges against US incursion of Venezuela as he warns Western countries to be ‘less fearful’ of immigrants
Pope Leo urges against US incursion of Venezuela as he warns Western countries to be ‘less fearful’ of immigrants
December 02, 2025
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Key figure in Comey case sues to block use of evidence as DOJ mulls second indictment
A key figure in the Trump administration's now-dismissed criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey has asked a federal judge to bar
December 02, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban
The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington is one of about 76,000 Afghans brought to the U.S. after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan
November 27, 2025
Crime|Political|World
Officials criticize Biden vetting, but Afghan shooting suspect was granted asylum under Trump
The Trump administration on Thursday blamed Biden-era vetting failures for the admission of an Afghan immigrant suspected of shooting two
November 27, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown
US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown
November 27, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
US Commerce Department pushed for control of Swiss investment in trade talks, sources say
The U.S.
November 28, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
UN urges Washington to keep doors open to asylum seekers after D.C. attack
U.N. agencies on Friday appealed to Washington to continue allowing asylum seekers access to the country and to be given due process after President Donald Trump vowed to freeze
November 28, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
National Guard member dies as ambush in US capital becomes political flashpoint
A National Guard member died on Thursday after being shot near the White House in an ambush that investigators say was carried
November 27, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean
How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean
November 27, 2025
Crime|US|World
What is Operation Allies Welcome, the program officials say brought the DC shooting suspect to the US?
What is Operation Allies Welcome, the program officials say brought the DC shooting suspect to the US?
November 27, 2025
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
US directs diplomats to lobby governments against mass migration, cable says
The Trump administration last week ordered U.S. diplomats abroad to lobby against pro-migration policies and raise concerns over what it says are migrant
November 27, 2025
World
Federal judge expands access to bond hearings for detained immigrants nationwide
A federal judge in California has expanded a decision allowing more detained immigrants to request bond hearings
November 27, 2025
Election|Political|US|World
Court allows North Carolina's new Republican-drawn US House map to take effect
A panel of three federal judges in North Carolina on Wednesday cleared the way for a new congressional map to be used in the 2026 midterm elections, in a win for President
November 27, 2025
Crime|Economy|Education
A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House
A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House
November 26, 2025
Education|Political|US|World
Trump administration's effort to end 1960s school desegregation cases faces a hurdle
The Trump administration’s effort to overturn decades-old school desegregation orders is facing pushback from a federal judge in Louisiana
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|World
Canada's prime minister announces supports for lumber, steel sectors hit by U.S. tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing new supports for the steel and lumber industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs
November 26, 2025
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Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE
A Massachusetts woman who was once engaged to the brother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains in ICE custody two weeks after her arrest on the way to pick up the son she shares with her ex-fiance
November 26, 2025
Africa|Economy|Political|World
Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US
Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US
November 26, 2025
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Democratic attorneys general sue to block USDA guidance that makes some immigrants ineligible for SNAP benefits
Democratic attorneys general sue to block USDA guidance that makes some immigrants ineligible for SNAP benefits
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political
Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions
The Trump administration says pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations and that it's expected to produce billions in savings for older adults
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
CNN exclusive: Colombian president says oil is ‘at the heart of’ US pressure campaign on Venezuela
CNN exclusive: Colombian president says oil is ‘at the heart of’ US pressure campaign on Venezuela
November 26, 2025
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Trump administration seeks major Belarus prisoner release, sources say
The Trump administration and Belarus are discussing the possible release of at least 100 political prisoners by Minsk soon, three sources familiar with the
November 26, 2025
Economy|Environment|Health|Opinion
As US hunger rises, Trump administration’s ‘efficiency’ goals cause massive food waste
Despite the administration’s claim of streamlining the government to make its operations more efficient, a range of recent federal policies have, in fact, exacerbated food wastage.
November 26, 2025
Business|Political|World
US peace plan for Ukraine drew from Russian document, sources say
The U.S.-backed 28-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, which became public last week, drew from a Russian-authored paper submitted to the Trump
November 26, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Could the latest Ukraine talks actually end the war? Here’s what to know
Could the latest Ukraine talks actually end the war? Here’s what to know
November 25, 2025
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World
Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrested by ICE
Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrested by ICE
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Health
US slashes 36% off Medicare spending on 15 high-priced medicines
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November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Health|Political
Trump admin says drug price negotiations will save Medicare roughly $12 billion
Trump admin says drug price negotiations will save Medicare roughly $12 billion
November 26, 2025
Political|World
Trump administration plan to review Biden-era refugees sparks worry and uncertainty
The Trump administration’s plan to review all refugees admitted to the United States under the Biden administration is weighing heavily on people who could be affected by the evaluation and fueling uncertainty and worry among people who believed their status was secured
November 26, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
US Justice Department plans gun rights office within civil rights unit
By David Hood-Nuño and Sarah N.
November 25, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military about illegal orders
The FBI has requested interviews with six Democratic members of the U.S.
November 25, 2025
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World
How Gabbard's 'hunters' pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files
The officials arrived at the secret CIA archival facility in the Washington area one morning in
November 25, 2025
Political|US|World
DC Mayor Bowser, who walked a tightrope with Trump, won’t seek reelection
DC Mayor Bowser, who walked a tightrope with Trump, won’t seek reelection
November 25, 2025
Business|Science|Technology
Dozens of state attorneys general urge US Congress not to block AI laws
Republican and Democratic attorneys general from 35 states and the District of Columbia urged congressional leaders on Tuesday not to block state laws governing artificial
November 25, 2025