U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: December 17, 2025
Today: December 17, 2025

Political

Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump's views if he is chair

A leading candidate to be President Donald Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve chair says he would present the president’s views to Fed officials for their consideration but they could reject them if they chose when making decisions on interest rates

Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump's views if he is chair
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski describes Belarus prison ordeal in first interview after release

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski has been released from a Belarusian prison after more than four years

Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski describes Belarus prison ordeal in first interview after release
Americas|Interview|Political|World

CNN speaks to man who exfiltrated Venezuelan opposition leader

Jim Sciutto talks to Bryan Stern, who helped exfiltrate Venezuelan opposition

CNN speaks to man who exfiltrated Venezuelan opposition leader
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Mass shooting at Jewish event on Bondi Beach follows rising antisemitism in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called an attack on a Hanukkah celebration at a Sydney beach that killed at least 11 people an act of antisemitism and terrorism

Mass shooting at Jewish event on Bondi Beach follows rising antisemitism in Australia
Australia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu lashes out while world shows shock and sympathy over Australia shooting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized Australia's leader, linking calls for a Palestinian state to rising antisemitism

Israel's Netanyahu lashes out while world shows shock and sympathy over Australia shooting
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Iraq's election result ratified by Supreme Federal Court as premiership remains up for grabs

Iraq’s Supreme Federal Court has ratified the final results of last month’s parliamentary elections

Iraq's election result ratified by Supreme Federal Court as premiership remains up for grabs
Political|World

Hamas confirms the death of a top commander in Gaza after Israeli strike

Hamas has confirmed the death of a top commander in Gaza, a day after Israel said it had killed Raed Saad in a strike outside Gaza City

Hamas confirms the death of a top commander in Gaza after Israeli strike
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned

More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned

More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned
Election|Political|US|World

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her

Brian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he's become a key figure in the Oval Office

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her
Asia|Political|World

Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party votes to disband after more than 30 years of activism

Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party has voted to dissolve after more than 30 years of activism

Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party votes to disband after more than 30 years of activism
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Bill Clinton & others

Kaitlan Collins and Wolf Blitzer report on the photos newly released by House Oversight Committee Democrats.

New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Bill Clinton & others
Asia|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Thailand says Cambodian rocket fire has caused its first civilian death in new border fighting

Thailand's government reports a rocket attack from Cambodia on Sunday killed a 63-year-old villager

Thailand says Cambodian rocket fire has caused its first civilian death in new border fighting
Education|Political|Sports

Horvath to Heidenreich on 4th-and-goal leads No. 22 Navy to a 17-16 win over Army

Navy has beaten Army for a second straight season

Horvath to Heidenreich on 4th-and-goal leads No. 22 Navy to a 17-16 win over Army
Business|Finance|Political|World

Israel approves 19 settler outposts in major expansion in occupied West Bank

Israel approves 19 settler outposts in major expansion in occupied West Bank

Israel approves 19 settler outposts in major expansion in occupied West Bank
Crime|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine trade attacks as US and European officials prepare for peace talks

Moscow pounded Ukrainian power infrastructure with drone and missile strikes and Kyiv launched a deadly strike of its own on southwestern Russia, a day before talks involving senior European and U.S. officials aimed at ending the war were set to resume

Russia and Ukraine trade attacks as US and European officials prepare for peace talks
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Belarus frees Nobel Prize laureate Bialiatski, opposition figure Kolesnikova as US lifts sanctions

Belarusian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison

Belarus frees Nobel Prize laureate Bialiatski, opposition figure Kolesnikova as US lifts sanctions
Crime|Political|US|World

As DOJ seeks to recharge Comey, judge deprives prosecutors from accessing key evidence for now

As DOJ seeks to recharge Comey, judge deprives prosecutors from accessing key evidence for now

As DOJ seeks to recharge Comey, judge deprives prosecutors from accessing key evidence for now
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation that was uprooted from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s is facing widespread outrage over plans to profit from another forced removal

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes

More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes

More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim

Fighting is raging along the Thailand-Cambodia border, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of a new ceasefire agreement

Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim
Election|Political|US|World

Democrats want to win back Congress. First they need to weather their primary battles

Democrats want to win back Congress. First they need to weather their primary battles

Democrats want to win back Congress. First they need to weather their primary battles
Americas|Political|US|World

María Corina Machado ready to step up as vice president when Venezuela undergoes democratic transition

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has told CNN that the US government is preparing for a democratic transition of power in her native Venezuela. Speaking after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Machado said she stands ready to step up as Venezuela’s vice president as the country enters this “new and challenging era.”

María Corina Machado ready to step up as vice president when Venezuela undergoes democratic transition
Asia|Political|World

Trump says he's sealed Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire, but fighting continues

President Donald Trump says Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew a truce after days of deadly clashes

Trump says he's sealed Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire, but fighting continues
Asia|Environment|Political|World

Thai villagers stay behind to guard empty homes as border clashes force mass evacuations

Fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border has forced hundreds of thousands of Thai villagers to flee since Monday

Thai villagers stay behind to guard empty homes as border clashes force mass evacuations
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political

Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has launched his campaign for Alabama governor

Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants

The federal government continues to find states improperly issuing commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants that remain valid after their authorization to be in the country expires, putting millions of dollars of funding at risk

New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative

The Senate failed to get anywhere on health care this week

Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative
Crime|Political|US|World

GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry

The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee is threatening contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton

GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate

President Donald Trump says he hasn’t seen the photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate released Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, but says they are not a big deal

House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate
Business|Economy|Health|Political

House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming

House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming

House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming
Business|Political

Department of Labor hosts first-ever prayer service, including a message from a right-wing rabbi

Department of Labor hosts first-ever prayer service, including a message from a right-wing rabbi

Department of Labor hosts first-ever prayer service, including a message from a right-wing rabbi
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

Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case
Crime|Economy|Political|World

US removes Brazilian Supreme Court justice and his wife from sanctions list

The U.S. has removed Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes from its sanctions list

US removes Brazilian Supreme Court justice and his wife from sanctions list
Arts|Business|Political|US|World

Trump sued by preservationists seeking reviews and congressional approval for ballroom project

President Donald Trump has been sued by preservationists seeking an architecture review and congressional approval over his White House ballroom project

Trump sued by preservationists seeking reviews and congressional approval for ballroom project
Election|Political|US

2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election

A pair of lawsuits seeking to redraw congressional boundary lines that currently favor Republicans in Wisconsin are on track to be resolved after the 2026 midterms

2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Treason trial of South Sudan's suspended VP is further eroding peace deal, UN experts say

U.N. experts warn that the treason trial of South Sudan’s suspended vice president is further eroding a 2018 peace agreement he signed with President Salva Kiir

Treason trial of South Sudan's suspended VP is further eroding peace deal, UN experts say
Political|US|World

Indiana Senate Republicans reject Trump’s redistricting push

The Indiana Senate on Thursday voted down a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts to produce two more GOP-friendly seats, rejecting President Donald Trump’s months-long campaign to pressure the Republican supermajority in the deep-red state to bend to his will.

Indiana Senate Republicans reject Trump’s redistricting push
Economy|Environment|Political

FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby

FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays
Political|US|World

Commander in charge of US military operations in the Caribbean retires after clashes with Hegseth over boat strikes

Commander in charge of US military operations in the Caribbean retires after clashes with Hegseth over boat strikes

Commander in charge of US military operations in the Caribbean retires after clashes with Hegseth over boat strikes
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Man who attacked Lancaster County officers with his own urine, feces sentenced up to 12 years in prison, DA says

Man who attacked Lancaster County officers with his own urine, feces sentenced up to 12 years in prison, DA says

Man who attacked Lancaster County officers with his own urine, feces sentenced up to 12 years in prison, DA says
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate allegations made by a former attorney for President Donald Trump in Wisconsin that a judge overseeing his felony case is guilty of misconduct and must step aside

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case
Crime|Political|US|World

New photos released from Epstein’s estate showing Trump, Bannon, Bill Clinton and other high-profile people

New photos released from Epstein’s estate showing Trump, Bannon, Bill Clinton and other high-profile people

New photos released from Epstein’s estate showing Trump, Bannon, Bill Clinton and other high-profile people
Arts|Business|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump sued over East Wing demolition

Trump sued over East Wing demolition

Trump sued over East Wing demolition
Political|Sports|World

Trump honors 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic team with a new gold medal

Trump honors 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic team with a new gold medal

Trump honors 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic team with a new gold medal
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Leadership of US command in Latin America changes hands amid criticism of boat strikes

A U.S. Navy admiral who oversees military operations in Latin America has handed off command responsibilities as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration’s deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the region

Leadership of US command in Latin America changes hands amid criticism of boat strikes
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

Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say

Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, according to her supporters

Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Political|US|World

Venezuela says US has suspended deportation flights; US denies it

Venezuela says US has suspended deportation flights; US denies it

Venezuela says US has suspended deportation flights; US denies it
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Chileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far right

Chile is heading into a high-stakes presidential runoff defined by sharply contrasting visions of the country’s recent past and visions for its future

Chileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far right
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.

Judge orders Abrego Garcia freed from ICE custody; Attorney reacts: 'he now has an open runway to apply for asylum'
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

Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says

A senior Kremlin official says Russian police and the National Guard will stay on in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas even if a peace settlement ends the war

Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says
Americas|Political|World

Venezuelan opposition leader says she aims for a peaceful transition after Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader says she aims for a peaceful transition after Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader says she aims for a peaceful transition after Maduro
Crime|Political|US

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin makes first in-person court appearance

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah court Thursday for the first time in-person since his arrest. Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder and felony use of a firearm, as well as obstruction of justice, witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child.He has not yet entered a plea to the charges.

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin makes first in-person court appearance
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Political|US

Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins

Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins

Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins
Europe|Political|World

UN chief recommends Iraqi ex-President Barham Salih take over refugee agency, letter says

Former Iraqi President Barham Salih is on track to become the next head of the U.N. refugee agency

UN chief recommends Iraqi ex-President Barham Salih take over refugee agency, letter says
Europe|Political|World

Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference

An official says Germany has summoned the Russian ambassador following accusations of sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference

Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference
Europe|Political|World

Belarus leader hosts US envoy as he seeks to improve his country's ties with the West

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has hosted a U.S. envoy for talks in Minsk, the latest step in the isolated leader’s effort to improve ties with the West

Belarus leader hosts US envoy as he seeks to improve his country's ties with the West
Economy|Education|Europe|Health|Political|World

Italy's national strike called by main union disrupts transport and school services

A national strike called by Italy’s largest trade union in protest against the government’s budget plans has widely disrupted transportation, health and school services across the country

Italy's national strike called by main union disrupts transport and school services
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Oklahoma Black Lives Matter leader indicted for fraud, money laundering

The longtime leader of the Black Lives Matter movement in Oklahoma City has been indicted for fraud and money laundering

Oklahoma Black Lives Matter leader indicted for fraud, money laundering
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

House Republicans throw federal labor unions a lifeline in a rare rebuke of Trump
Election|Political|World

Thailand's parliament is dissolved for a new election early next year

Thailand is preparing for a new election early next year after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives

Thailand's parliament is dissolved for a new election early next year
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump announces pardon for Tina Peters, increasing pressure to free her though he can’t erase state charges

Trump announces pardon for Tina Peters, increasing pressure to free her though he can’t erase state charges

Trump announces pardon for Tina Peters, increasing pressure to free her though he can’t erase state charges
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Travel|World

A major strike in Portugal severely disrupts travel and public services

A strike called by Portugal’s two main trade union confederations has caused severe travel disruption and forced the cancellation of many medical appointments and school classes

A major strike in Portugal severely disrupts travel and public services
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

Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|World

Spectacular loss by Honduras' governing party spurs reflection and criticism

Honduras’ governing LIBRE party experienced a spectacular collapse in the presidential election, going from more than 50% of the vote four years ago to less than 20% this time

Spectacular loss by Honduras' governing party spurs reflection and criticism
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.”

Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproar
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention on judge's order and returns home

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from an immigration detention center in Pennsylvania following an order from a federal judge issued Thursday

Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention on judge's order and returns home
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump pardons former Colorado elections clerk, but it alone won't free her from prison

President Donald Trump has issued a symbolic pardon for Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections administrator convicted of a data breach scheme tied to false claims of election fraud

Trump pardons former Colorado elections clerk, but it alone won't free her from prison
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump’s security strategy is making a hard pivot on China. Why now?

Trump’s security strategy is making a hard pivot on China. Why now?

Trump’s security strategy is making a hard pivot on China. Why now?
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Canada's Liberals are one shy of a majority government after another Conservative defects

A Canadian Conservative lawmaker has defected from his party and joined Prime Minister Mark Carney’s governing Liberals

Canada's Liberals are one shy of a majority government after another Conservative defects
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

Federal judge orders FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation funding
Political|US|World

The deeply personal reasons why many Indiana Senate Republicans said no to Trump

The deeply personal reasons why many Indiana Senate Republicans said no to Trump

The deeply personal reasons why many Indiana Senate Republicans said no to Trump
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

China's new 'condom tax' draws skepticism and worries over health risks

China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over 30 years

China's new 'condom tax' draws skepticism and worries over health risks
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state

In a resounding rejection of a pressure campaign from the White House, Indiana Republican Senators voted down a new congressional map created to give the GOP an advantage in the upcoming 2026 election

Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state
Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI

Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI

Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI
Crime|Political|US

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for 1st time as a judge weighs media access

The Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk has made his first in-person court appearance as his attorneys push to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for 1st time as a judge weighs media access
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look

The U.S. Mint has unveiled designs for coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence

New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits

The Senate has rejected two partisan health bills on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year

The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Political|Sports

Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcry

Local officials in Florida’s capital city have voted to sell a city-owned golf course built on top of the graves of enslaved people to a once-segregated country club

Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcry
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US

How the IRS' crime-fighting force took on immigration and other issues in 2025

The IRS Criminal Investigations unit is doing more than just cracking down on tax evaders

How the IRS' crime-fighting force took on immigration and other issues in 2025
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

What to know as trial nears for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge agents

Defense attorneys and prosecutors have selected the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law

What to know as trial nears for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge agents
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash

Senators from both parties are pushing to change a defense bill after crash investigators and victims' families warned it could undo key safety reforms

Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second time

Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second time

Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second time
Crime|Political|World

Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends Trump’s hard-line immigration policies during tense hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended the Trump administration's immigration policies during a contentious House committee hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends Trump’s hard-line immigration policies during tense hearing
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP sources say

A grand jury has declined for a second time in a week to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James

Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP sources say
Crime|Political|US|World

Navy delivers report to Hegseth on potential of punishment for Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

Navy delivers report to Hegseth on potential of punishment for Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

Navy delivers report to Hegseth on potential of punishment for Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
Election|Political|US|World

House squashes second attempt to impeach Trump from Rep. Al Green

The House has voted to dismiss an effort to impeach President Donald Trump

House squashes second attempt to impeach Trump from Rep. Al Green
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

A meeting meant to launch FEMA reforms is abruptly canceled
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro's 3 nephews as pressure campaign ratchets up

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

US sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro's 3 nephews as pressure campaign ratchets up
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel

After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance stating airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses like meals or lodging when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed by an aircraft recall

After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls
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.’

As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system
Crime|Political|US|World

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in Congo's South Kivu kills over 400 civilians

More than 400 civilians have been killed since the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group escalated its offensive in eastern Congo, officials said

Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in Congo's South Kivu kills over 400 civilians
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

Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to US antidrug efforts
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US proposes ‘free economic zone’ in parts of Donbas after Ukrainian pullback, Zelensky says

US proposes ‘free economic zone’ in parts of Donbas after Ukrainian pullback, Zelensky says

US proposes ‘free economic zone’ in parts of Donbas after Ukrainian pullback, Zelensky says
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

Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has decided to return the winners' trophy

Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for looser regulations for the U.S. financial system

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is proposing changes to the Financial Stability Oversight Council

Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for looser regulations for the U.S. financial system
Economy|Health|Political

The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here's what's at stake for Americans

Hopes for solving a major health insurance issue are fading in Washington

The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here's what's at stake for Americans
Health|Political

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

The Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Venezuelan opposition leader says US helped her travel to Norway to accept Nobel Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader says US helped her travel to Norway to accept Nobel Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader says US helped her  travel to Norway to accept Nobel Prize
Arts|Environment|Political|World

Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges

Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges

Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says negotiators are tackling territorial issues in U.S.-led peace talks with Russia

Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
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

NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Security ramping up for Army-Navy game in Baltimore, with Trump expected to attend

Security ramping up for Army-Navy game in Baltimore, with Trump expected to attend

Security ramping up for Army-Navy game in Baltimore, with Trump expected to attend
Interview|Political|World

Venezuelan Nobel laureate credits Trump for pressuring Maduro with ‘decisive’ actions

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says “decisive” actions by the United States, including the seizure of an oil tanker, have left the repressive government of President Nicolás Maduro at its weakest point

Venezuelan Nobel laureate credits Trump for pressuring Maduro with ‘decisive’ actions
Economy|Political|World

Bulgaria's government resigns after mass protests and just weeks before nation due to join eurozone

Bulgaria’s government has resigned as mass protests gripped the country just weeks before it’s due to join the eurozone

Bulgaria's government resigns after mass protests and just weeks before nation due to join eurozone
Crime|Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Mamdani and top New York rabbis will meet privately, but their core divide remains unresolved

Mamdani and top New York rabbis will meet privately, but their core divide remains unresolved

Mamdani and top New York rabbis will meet privately, but their core divide remains unresolved
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia. How much can it increase the pressure?

Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia. How much can it increase the pressure?

Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia. How much can it increase the pressure?
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology

AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving

Don’t discount the threat of AI political videos fooling people, but for now, they’re mostly about bolstering group identity and cashing in on viral content.

AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving
Environment|Political|Science|Travel|World

A day out in the Death Strip: How a symbol of communist paranoia became a wild paradise

A day out in the Death Strip: How a symbol of communist paranoia became a wild paradise

A day out in the Death Strip: How a symbol of communist paranoia became a wild paradise
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections

The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc

EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections
Africa|Political|Sports|World

How a World Cup match scheduled in Seattle has caused outrage in Egypt and Iran

How a World Cup match scheduled in Seattle has caused outrage in Egypt and Iran

How a World Cup match scheduled in Seattle has caused outrage in Egypt and Iran
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling
Asia|Political|World

US and Japan hold joint flight drills as China ups military activity near Japan

U.S. strategic bombers joined Japanese fighter jets in a joint military exercise around Japan's airspace

US and Japan hold joint flight drills as China ups military activity near Japan
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say

Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee

Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say
Economy|Finance|Health|Political

Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability

Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability

Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability
Business|Election|Political

Joel Brennan, former top Evers aide, joins crowded 2026 Wisconsin governor race

A former top official in Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ administration is running to succeed the two-term Democrat

Joel Brennan, former top Evers aide, joins crowded 2026 Wisconsin governor race
Arts|Asia|Environment|Political|World

Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensify with airstrikes and artillery attacks

Cambodia says Thailand has launched more airstrikes as heavy fighting flares along their border

Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensify with airstrikes and artillery attacks
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Pentagon did not conduct routine investigation on whether Hegseth damaged national security by sharing strike plans on Signal

Pentagon did not conduct routine investigation on whether Hegseth damaged national security by sharing strike plans on Signal

Pentagon did not conduct routine investigation on whether Hegseth damaged national security by sharing strike plans on Signal
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Former Bolivian President Arce arrested in corruption investigation a month after leaving office

Bolivian law enforcement officials have arrested former President Luis Arce as part of a corruption investigation, opening an uncertain new chapter in Bolivia’s politics just a month after the inauguration of conservative President Rodrigo Paz ended 20 years of socialist rule

Former Bolivian President Arce arrested in corruption investigation a month after leaving office
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
Asia|Crime|Political|World

New Thailand-Cambodia border fighting shows no sign of stopping

Renewed border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia is showing no signs of stopping

New Thailand-Cambodia border fighting shows no sign of stopping
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|World

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee
Europe|Political|World

After months in hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears as a Nobel laureate

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has appeared in public for the first time in 11 months

After months in hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears as a Nobel laureate
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Political

Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog

Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog

Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

U.S. President Donald Trump says he and European leaders have discussed proposals to end the war in Ukraine, adding that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “has to be realistic” about his country’s position on a peace plan

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It's not that simple

As President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package this week to help U.S. farmers hurt by tariffs, he placed responsibility for the U.S. agricultural trade deficit on former President Joe Biden

FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It's not that simple
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

President Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro

Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
Crime|Political|World

Venezuela’s Machado arrives in Norway hours after Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

Venezuela’s Machado arrives in Norway hours after Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

Venezuela’s Machado arrives in Norway hours after Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
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

The Latest: Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
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

Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US border
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

Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting
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

House advances annual defense policy bill, upping pressure on boat strike video release
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’

Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’

Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Aid flow into Gaza falls short of the ceasefire terms, Israeli figures show

Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling short of the amount agreed upon in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire

Aid flow into Gaza falls short of the ceasefire terms, Israeli figures show
Political|Technology|Travel|World

Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening

Travelers who are now able to come to the United States without a visa might soon need to provide social media, email, and family history details to the Department of Homeland Security

Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump calls affordability a hoax again in insult-ridden speech

President Donald Trump traveled to Pennsylvania to tout his economic agenda and try to allay voters’ cost of living concerns.

Trump calls affordability a hoax again in insult-ridden speech
Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA

Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA

Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA
Health|Political|US|World

Appeals court rules New Jersey's medically assisted suicide law is for residents only

A federal appeals court has ruled that a New Jersey law that permits terminally ill people to seek life-ending drugs applies only to residents of the state and not those from beyond its borders

Appeals court rules New Jersey's medically assisted suicide law is for residents only
Crime|Health|Political|US

81 alleged victims join suit against Army doctor accused of sexual misconduct

81 alleged victims join suit against Army doctor accused of sexual misconduct

81 alleged victims join suit against Army doctor accused of sexual misconduct
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Brad Lander, a Mamdani ally, challenges Rep. Dan Goldman in Democratic primary with mayor-elect’s backing

Brad Lander, a Mamdani ally, challenges Rep. Dan Goldman in Democratic primary with mayor-elect’s backing

Brad Lander, a Mamdani ally, challenges Rep. Dan Goldman in Democratic primary with mayor-elect’s backing
Crime|Political|US

Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles

Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Could Ukraine really hold elections in the next 90 days?

Could Ukraine really hold elections in the next 90 days?

Could Ukraine really hold elections in the next 90 days?
Europe|Political|World

European nations agree to consider weakening protections for migrants dating to WWII

European nations have agreed to consider changes that rights advocates say would weaken migrant protections that have underpinned European law since World War II

European nations agree to consider weakening protections for migrants dating to WWII