Vance calls killing of Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer ‘a tragedy of her own making’
Vance said he wasn’t worried about prejudging the investigation into the death of Renee Good.
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After delays, the missing Jan. 6 plaque will be displayed at the Capitol
Senators said police must be honored for defending democracy.
Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say
The Portland Police Bureau said its officers found a man and woman with gunshot wounds.
FACT FOCUS: Minneapolis shooting prompts spread of misrepresented and fabricated images online
Soon after the shooting, fabricated and misrepresented photos emerged spread widely.
Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates
The president said the move would help reduce mortgage rates.
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords returns to House floor on 15th anniversary of shooting
Giffords left Congress after the shooting to focus on her recovery.
House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
Renegade GOP lawmakers joined Democrats to help millions of Americans afford insurance under Obamacare.
House refuses to override Trump vetoes as Republicans stick with president
Republicans stuck with the president despite their prior support for the measures.
White House says it wasn’t economical to save East Wing during ballroom construction
An information presentation is often the first step in the review process.
Woman killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis was a mother of 3, new to the city
Renee Nicole Macklin Good described herself as a poet, writer, wife and mom.
Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over Trump’s call for a ‘takeover’
The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and UK defended Greenland's sovereignty.
Trump officials and Louisiana put an end to another decades-old school desegregation order
Civil rights groups say the orders are needed to fight the enduring impact of racism.
What to know about the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis
Protesters have confronted federal officers in Minneapolis on Thursday.
Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James
The judge ruled Sarcone was serving in his post unlawfully when he requested subpoenas.
Senate pushes back on Trump’s military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote
The vote was a disapproval of Trump's expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.
Wisconsin man accused of killing parents to fund Trump assassination plot pleads guilty to homicide
Prosecutors dropped other charges, including two counts of hiding a corpse and theft.
Trump’s ‘beautiful’ new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes
The measure imposes new work requirements for some people with Medicaid health coverage.
Trump invites Colombian president to White House days after threatening it with military strike
Trump said he exchanged a friendly phone call with Gustavo Petro.
Trump seeks $6.2 million in legal fees from Fani Willis’ office over election interference case
The election interference case brought against him and others was recently dismissed.
California’s congressional delegation renews call for federal aid on anniversary of wildfires
California's congressional delegation pens letter to President Donald Trump, asking for supplemental aid.
US will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels.
Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says
It's a 2.2% smaller gain than it had predicted in 2025.
Trump invited to give State of the Union address on Feb. 24
The address will give Trump the chance to shape the GOP’s message to voters going...
Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing ‘dangerous times’
The 2026 military budget is set at $901 billion.
Justice Department sues Connecticut and Arizona as part of effort to get voter data from the states
The department's Civil Rights Division announced the lawsuits, bringing to 23 the number of states...
Trump urged mid-decade redistricting. One-third of states have now looked at reshaping House seats
Here is a look at the states heeding Trump's call to redistrict ahead of the...
Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It’s part of his affordability plan
President Trump says a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their...
Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge
It’s unclear if or when child care providers and families will feel the pinch.
Trump’s Greenland idea isn’t new. The US has pursued it at least 3 times before
American leaders have long seen Greenland as a strategic asset.
White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law
The action rescinds regulations related to the National Environmental Policy Act.
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida’s congressional districts
Nationwide, Republicans believe they can gain more seats, but litigation could impact the outcomes.
ICE officer kills Minneapolis driver in deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation
It's at least the fifth person killed during immigration operations since 2024.
Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO
Greenland is part of NATO ally Denmark.
Trump officials loosen strings on federal education money for Iowa. More states could follow
Known as block grants, the funding model is a longtime dream of conservatives.
Trump leaves Venezuela’s opposition sidelined and Maduro’s party in power
Exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado has not been embraced by Trump.
Rubio plans to meet with Danish officials next week to talk about US interest in Greenland
The White House said the “military is always an option” regarding taking over Greenland.
A Craigslist ad seeking child actors for Minnesota day care center was posted as a prank
Posts sharing the ad gained tens of thousands of views on multiple platforms.
Trump store in suburban Philadelphia ‘kind of run its course’ and is set to close
Owner Mike Domanico said he’s focusing on another business selling items at gun shows.
How Delcy Rodríguez courted Donald Trump and rose to power in Venezuela
Rodríguez's efforts have made her a key figure in U.S. business and political circles.
Trump’s former Russia adviser says Russia offered US free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine
Although no formal offer was made, Moscow's ambassador to the U.S. hinted at a swap.
FACT FOCUS: Trump sows confusion on number of childhood vaccinations
The number of injections was closer to 36 and the entire list was never required.
Bill would ban ICE arrests at California state courthouses
"Discouraging people from coming to court makes our community less safe," says the Inland Empire...
Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here’s what they really think
President Donald Trump promised that 'America First' would stand against more foreign entanglements.
Trump tells Republicans to be ‘flexible’ on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal
Trump essentially wants to set aside decades of GOP policy.
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
Venezuela’s AG said prosecutors would investigate what he described as a “war crime.”
Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro
Withholding information on a planned mission for that reason is routine for news organizations.
After Maduro capture, Trump’s tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism
It's the kind of talk not heard since the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Why Greenland is strategically important to Arctic security
Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark.
Trump’s vague claims of the US running Venezuela raise questions about planning for what comes next
It's complicated by seemingly contradictory statements from Trump and Rubio.
Indiana US Rep. Jim Baird expected to make a full recovery following car crash, his office says
In 2022, Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski was killed in a head-on vehicle collision.
Trump Mobile’s golden phone remains nowhere to be found
A golden phone that President Donald Trump’s family business promised to release last year remains...
Trump tries to rally House GOP but meanders along the way as the party’s majority narrows
Trump insists Republicans have 'so many good nuggets' to campaign on as they try to...
Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
There's no official event to memorialize the attack.
What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent polls
Many Americans want the government to focus in 2026 on domestic issues.
White House says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland as European leaders reject US takeover
The leaders issued a statement Tuesday reaffirming the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island “belongs to its...
Military action in Venezuela emerges as an issue in a closely watched GOP primary in Kentucky
The campaign pits a Trump antagonist against a retired Navy SEAL officer supported by Trump.
Hilton, Minnesota hotel apologize for email canceling immigration agents’ rooms
DHS accused Hilton of a “coordinated” effort to refuse service to its employees.
FACT FOCUS: Fabricated and misrepresented images shared widely online after US removal of Maduro
President Donald Trump shared multiple videos he falsely claimed showed Venezuelans celebrating the operation.
Venezuelan government seeks to show it is operating free from US control
Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president.
After judge’s ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officers
The decision marks a blow to states that sued the administration over privacy concerns.
US allies and adversaries use UN meeting to blast Venezuela intervention as America defends action
The meeting began with the top U.N. official warning America may have violated international law.
US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas
Thirteen countries are now on the list.
EPA says it will propose drinking water limit for perchlorate, but only because court ordered it
Perchlorate affects the function of the thyroid and can be particularly damaging to infants.
After Maduro, who’s next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba and Colombia
Rubio declared the communist government in Cuba is “in a lot of trouble.”
Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after Democrats’ video urging troops to resist unlawful orders
Hegseth said it was a step to proceedings that could result in a demotion for...
A year after LA wildfires, California seeks billions more in federal aid to rebuild
Could the political dynamics between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump impact funding?
US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump’s allies and threatening his foes
U.S. actions in Venezuela exposed stark political divisions from Mexico to Argentina.
Trump says that Ukraine didn’t target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims
President Trump initially appeared to take the Russian allegations seriously and said he was angry.
This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It’s nowhere to be found at the Capitol
Approaching the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the official...
Trump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces major hurdles
American oil companies will want a stable regime in the country before they are willing...
SoCal business owners originally from Venezuela celebrate Maduro’s capture
Elsewhere, some protests are hurriedly pulled together. Some elected officials condemn Trump's action.
Venezuelans wonder who’s in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro’s deputy
There was no immediate sign that the U.S. was running Venezuela.
Capture of Maduro and US claim it will run Venezuela raise new legal questions
The stunning development caps months of aggressive U.S. military action in the region.
Southern California’s lawmakers weigh in on US capture of Venezuela’s president
While many were quick to condemn Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's tenure, they split along party...
How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Trump described Maduro as being 'highly guarded' in a presidential palace.
After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project
There are no visible signs of a U.S. presence on the ground in Caracas.
What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela’s Maduro
Trump said the U.S. is 'going to run' Venezuela until a transition of power can...
A timeline of the US military’s buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats
On Saturday, the U.S. conducted a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela. Here is the timeline of...
US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days later
The U.S. has not said how many people jumped into the water.
President Trump orders divestment in $2.9 million chips deal to protect US security interests
The order cast a spotlight on a deal that drew scant attention when it was...
As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps
State judges are poised to play a pivotal role in legal challenges to the maps.
Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike
Venezuela is open to reaching an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking,...
Trump wants to overhaul the ‘president’s golf course.’ He hasn’t played there yet
The White House says the project's cost, and when work will start, hasn't been determined...
Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
Trump wrote that “We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after Tatiana Schlossberg’s death
No sooner had John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter died of leukemia at age 35, than President...
Chief Justice says Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’ with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
Roberts released his annual letter to the judiciary on Wednesday.
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
The action Wednesday is part of the Trump administration’s pressure campaign on Maduro.
Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration
Farmers say the aid won’t solve all their problems as they continue to deal with...
US military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing 3 and possibly leaving survivors
U.S. Southern Command did not reveal where the attacks occurred.
Trump administration terminates lease for Washington’s 3 public golf courses
President Donald Trump has another opportunity to put his stamp on the nation’s capital.
Capitol riot ‘does not happen’ without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress
The Dec. 17 deposition was held privately despite Smith’s request to testify publicly.
Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
Trump said in a social media post that he’s removing the Guard troops for now.
DOJ backs down in fight over California National Guard deployment in Los Angeles
A federal judge earlier this month ordered President Donald Trump to return control of some...
Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The DOJ has run over a week past a deadline set in law by Congress.
Deep cuts made 2025 a difficult year for National Park Service
The year has been a steady flow of bad news for NPS staff and services.
A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around
It's likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists across the world.
These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them
The vetoes effectively punished backers who had opposed Trump’s positions on other issues.
Trump isn’t the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says
The longest-serving White House chief usher says presidents before Donald Trump were interested in having...
Trump made lots of tariff threats in 2025. Here’s some that never materialized
While many threats led to a barrage of new import taxes, others never materialized.
Zohran Mamdani to become NYC’s next mayor with a midnight oath underground
Mamdani's office expects thousands of people to attend the block party and says there will...