Greene: New National Park fees show Trump’s contempt for Blacks and foreigners
Since his return to office, he has tried to downplay the nation’s racist history while...
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Granderson: What Epstein ‘hoax’? The facts are bad enough
'We are to believe that some of the globe's brightest minds could not put the...
‘They treated us like animals’: ICE arrests at Bay Area courthouses left immigrants in fear, but judge’s order gives reprieve
A federal judge has temporarily barred ICE from making arrests at immigration courts across Northern...
Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four charts
His double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country have disrupted global commerce.
Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Zelenskyy told journalists that the two leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine during Sunday’s...
California ditches fight with Trump for high-speed rail funds
California has withdrawn a lawsuit against the Trump administration that sought to recover roughly $4...
Nicki Minaj deactivates Instagram after ‘assassin’ exchange with Erika Kirk
Nick Minaj is taking a step back from social media following her surprise appearance at...
Why Congressional ‘Fix Our Forests Act’ would worsen wildfire threat in California
Will Congress listen? Legislation from L.A. fires would increase the risk, putting homes and lives in...
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria
The United States airstrikes that targeted Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria’s on Thursday marked...
Federal judge blocks ICE from arresting immigrants who show up for court appointments in Northern California
Wednesday’s decision blocks ICE and the Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review from...
US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians
In a Christmas evening post on his social media site, Trump did not provide details...
Trump says ‘Housing First’ failed the homeless. Here’s what the evidence says.
When the Trump administration announced plans last month to redistribute billions of dollars in homelessness...
Why Russia is likely to reject the new U.S.-Ukrainian peace plan
On Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine presented a 20-point peace plan formulated by Ukrainian...
California part of coalition suing HHS over move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
The department, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., issued a declaration that called treatments like...
After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish releasing Epstein files
It further delays compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.
Trump Administration intervenes in PG&E dam controversy
Opponents of a plan to remove two Pacific Gas & Electric Co. dams from the...
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
A federal judge is halting the enforcement of a March presidential memorandum that revoked the...
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa application fee upheld by judge
A federal judge said the Trump administration can move ahead with a $100,000 fee on...
How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused
The “man-made disaster” of the government shutdown required something different.
Santa suits up as ICE agent in AI-generated clip shared by DHS
Santa doesn't just loves snow, he's a fan of ICE too in a new AI-generated...
Zelenskyy says he’s open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland
It offered another potential compromise on control of the Donbas region.
EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
The European Commission condemned on Wednesday the U.S. decision and says the EU is within...
What ‘60 Minutes’ didn’t air: UC Berkeley research on alleged abuse at El Salvador mega-prison
The findings focus on conditions at a prison that held Venezuelan immigrants deported there by...
Pressure mounts for East Bay mayor to resign after controversial posts about Israel
'Hateful rhetoric such as this harms not only those directly targeted, but also the integrity...
Trump administration moves to end H-1B lottery system
The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for...
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The high court order is not a final ruling but it could affect other lawsuits.
Voluminous new Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions, but little revelatory news
Among the mentions of Trump is a note from a federal prosecutor from January 2020...
Federal judge says Trump administration must restore disaster money to Democratic states
The ruling solidified a win for the coalition of 12 attorneys general.
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
The inspector general report suggests that a new mandate in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill...
US strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific
At least 105 people have been killed in 29 known strikes since early September.
US pursuit of third oil tanker intensifies Venezuela blockade
The Trump administration’s military deployment in the Caribbean is the largest in the region in...
US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths
The operation follows the deaths of three U.S. citizens.
Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor and won’t seek reelection to House
Stefanik was facing Bruce Blakeman in what was expected to be a bitter Republican primary.
States face a choice on whether to embrace Trump’s tax cuts on tips, overtime and more
Only a few states have voted on these tax breaks.
The Kennedy Center starts work to add Trump’s name onto the building
Critics of the move say only Congress can change the arts center's name.
Young conservative women find a home in Turning Point with Charlie Kirk’s widow at the helm
Turning Point's efforts to appeal to young women are intended to bridge a gender divide.
‘Warrior Dividend’ to troops won’t be paid for by tariffs
The payments to troops are coming from a congressionally approved housing supplement — money they...
These are Americans’ biggest priorities for the government in 2026, according to a new poll
A poll finds Americans are more likely to prioritize health care than last year.
Trump suspends green card lottery that let suspected university shooter into US
The diversity visa program makes available up to 50,000 green cards each year by lottery...
The Latest: Justice Department releases some case files on Jeffrey Epstein
The records could contain the most detailed look yet at decades of investigations into Epstein’s...
Dublin City Council takes a stand against former federal prison reopening for ICE after community outrage
"Families have been terrorized to the point where people are afraid to leave their homes,"...
Trump’s handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says the board has no authority to rename the center...
House Democrats release more photos from Epstein’s estate
The latest release comes as the Department of Justice faces a deadline to release many...
Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
The switch would move marijuana away from its current classification as a Schedule I drug,...
Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026
Democrats won't issue a postelection report on their 2024 shellacking after all.
US official defends Trump’s nuclear test comments by citing mounting risks from other states
The U.S. and Russia have recently threatened to resume nuclear testing.
Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
A year ago, the conference celebrated President Donald Trump’s victory. Now the movement faces challenges.
Rural schools hit by Trump’s grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money
The percentage of federal dollars used in education spending is significantly higher in rural districts.
DOJ vowed to punish those who disrupt Trump’s immigration crackdown. Dozens of cases have crumbled
Assault charges against protesters are crumbling inside courtrooms.
New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees
A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the student loan program for...
New inflation report: US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted
November's rise was less than the expected 3%.
Fact check of Trump’s address: Glowing account contradicted by statistics
Trump repeated his false claim that an executive order he issued on prescription drug prices...
Trump touts US economy in televised address
His remarks came at a crucial time as he tries to rebuild his steadily eroding...
Watch: President Trump addresses the nation
Polls show most U.S. adults are frustrated with Trump's handling of the economy.
Sleepy. Divisive. A fan of young Trump: A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame
The additions include references to “Sleepy Joe” Biden.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he plans to resign next month as bureau’s No 2 official
The departure comes as FBI leadership has been buffeted by criticism over Director Kash Patel’s...
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers’ access to ICE facilities
Twelve Democratic members of Congress sued to challenge ICE’s amended visitor policies.
Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado
The lab supports research to predict, prepare for and respond to severe weather and other...
Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
The legislation is attempting an overhaul of how the Pentagon purchases weapons.
FCC leader says agency is no longer independent as he’s grilled by Democrats over Kimmel controversy
Lawmakers suggested he was politicizing an independent agency and trampling the First Amendment.
Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel
Trump sought to pin any worries about high inflation on his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt’ against Trump
Smith says investigators had “powerful evidence” Trump broke the law.
4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
The stunning move gave Democrats the 218 signatures the need to force a floor vote...
Trump to preview his 2026 agenda in address to the nation as his popularity wanes
The president has said that he thinks more Americans would back him if they simply...
Afghan couple reflects on impact of Trump’s travel ban as anti-immigrant rhetoric intensifies
“Afghanistan is not a backward country where we eat people. Islam is not a bad...
Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro
Trump alleged Venezuela was using oil to fund drug trafficking and other crimes and vowed...
California sues Trump to free up EV charging funds
Bonta says $180 million is being illegally withheld to build new chargers and repair existing...
Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries
The administration included five more countries as well as people traveling on documents issued by...
Britain’s BBC is both beloved and maligned. Now it faces a $10 billion Trump lawsuit
Legal experts say Trump faces challenges proving his case.
How a Trump Media deal with a crypto firm exposes potential conflicts of interest
Legal and ethics experts say it's a case study on conflicts of interest.
Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, opines on Trump in Vanity Fair: ‘An alcoholic’s personality’
Wiles pushed back on what she described as a 'hit piece' that lacked context.
Under Kennedy, America’s health department is in the business of promoting Kennedy
HHS has compromised campaigns promoting immunizations and other preventive health measures.
Despite ICE concerns, Oakland revives possible $2 million deal for surveillance cameras
The contract will now appear Tuesday before the full council.
Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security
The filings assert that final plans for the ballroom have yet to be completed.
Court battle begins over California’s new voter-approved congressional map
The map, which was approved in November through Prop. 50, is designed to help Democrats...
Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections
Voting by mail faces a moment of uncertainty ahead of the midterm elections next year.
Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear
Some researchers see fraud as troublesome but not something that happens on a massive scale.
Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing
Trump is blaming Rob Reiner’s outspoken opposition to the president for the actor-director’s killing.
Clendaniel: Democrats need to voice their 2028 presidential preferences now
Every individual needs to make clear what they are seeking in a nominee. Don’t wait...
Chabria: Is RFK Jr. better on women’s health than Newsom? We’re about to find out
'How much power should insurance companies have to deny care that a doctor deems reasonable?'
Barron Trump under fire for his friendship with accused sex trafficker
The hands-off approach that the media has had towards Barron Trump could be over
California among 19 states suing over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B application fee
The lawsuit, led by Attorney General Rob Bonta, argues that the fee creates a costly...
AI is powering Trump’s economy, but American voters are getting worried
President Donald Trump is heading into the 2026 election year vowing to pull out all...
‘Mean Girls’ star won’t apologize for calling Charlie Kirk ‘hateful’
Amanda Seyfried says her comments about the Turning Point USA founder, following his assassination, were...
New photos released from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate showing Trump, Bannon, Clinton and other high-profile people
One image released Friday shows what appears to be a bowl of novelty condoms with...
Another California college reaches settlement over allegations of antisemitism
Under the terms of the settlement the college will update its non-discrimination policy, website, and...
California university economist sees ‘no gangbuster year’ in 2026
"If it weren't for the tariffs, the economy would be much stronger," says James Doti,...
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
States with laws could lose access to broadband funding, according to the order.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention, attorney says
A judge on Thursday ordered ICE to let the Maryland man go immediately, writing that...
Indiana Senate Republicans reject Trump’s redistricting push
By Eric Bradner, CNN Indianapolis — The Indiana Senate on Thursday voted down a plan...
Senate rejects renewal of Obamacare subsidies amid looming spike in premiums
The failure of the dueling partisan plans all but guarantees the expiration of enhanced Affordable...
US sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro’s 3 nephews as pressure campaign ratchets up
The sanctions are meant to deny them access to any property or financial assets held...
‘Nothing beautiful about that’: Erase Trump’s face from parks pass, lawsuit demands
The suit cites the federal statute that dictates the image will be chosen through a...
US jobless claims jump by most since 2020 after holiday drop
Initial claims increased by 44,000 to 236,000 in the week ended Dec. 6, according to...
Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US
A new wave of immigration enforcement is dividing families inside the U.S.
Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in murder-suicide
The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business...
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as its person of the year for 2025
The magazine cited 2025 as the year when the potential of artificial intelligence “roared into...
Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends Trump’s hard-line immigration policies at hearing
Protesters interrupted Noem's testimony.
Nearly 8 years later, Trump admits he called Haiti, African nations ‘s—hole’ countries
Nearly eight years later, President Trump confirmed during a Pennsylvania rally that he referred to...
Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say
The Democrats’ report found that American consumers’ share of the bill came to nearly $159...