Politics

The U.N. Human Rights Council announced it will launch an investigation into the controversial Venezuelan presidential election. AP Images

UN agency opens probe into Venezuela’s presidential election

The oil cartel OPEC+ is extending its current production cuts as it anticipates the return of President-elect Trump. Getty Images

OPEC+ delays production increase, awaits arrival of Trump administration

The leader of one of Georgia's opposition parties was arrested on Wednesday amid mass protests going on a sixth day. Reuters

Georgian opposition leader arrested as mass protests enter 6th day

The congressional “DOGE Caucus” is welcoming its first Democrat, Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida, to its ranks. Getty Images

The DOGE Caucus welcomes first Democrat to help cut gov’t waste

The Biden administration has spent over $100 billion on clean energy projects, and is working to allocate more funds before Trump takes over. Getty Images

Biden spent $100B on clean energy, aims for more before Trump takes over

President-elect Donald Trump picked a billionaire entrepreneur with ties to Elon Musk to lead NASA on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Getty Images

Trump picks Musk-tied billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Peter Navarro as the senior counselor for Trade and Manufacturing. AP Images

Trump taps Peter Navarro as senior trade adviser

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on a Tennessee law that bans the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors. SAN

SCOTUS hears case on Tennessee transgender care ban for minors

A federal judge rebuked President Joe Biden's claims that his son, Hunter Biden, was unfairly prosecuted. Getty Images

Federal judge rebukes Biden’s pardon of Hunter as trying to ‘rewrite history’

As the Trump administration nears, some gay couples are hurriedly marrying, worried their right to do so could be challenged. Getty images

Incoming Trump admin sparks fears gay marriage rights could be overturned

The Biden administration wants to end a policy that allows qualified employers to hire workers with disabilities at less than minimum wage.

Biden looks to stop paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage

President-elect Donald Trump fulfills a campaign promise by tapping crypto advocate Paul Atkins to chair the SEC. Getty Images

Trump announces crypto-friendly Paul Atkins to head the SEC

Several people on President-elect Donald Trump's team are reportedly supporting efforts to make an Edward Snowden pardon happen. Getty Images

Support of Edward Snowden pardon grows as 2nd Trump term nears

President-elect Donald Trump may tap Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace Pete Hegseth as the defense secretary nominee. Getty Images

Hegseth being replaced? Allegations, reactions, confirmation chances

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have reignited the debate over America’s biannual clock changes, calling for an end to the practice. The suggestion, shared on Musk’s social media platform X, is tied to their leadership of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency under President-elect Donald Trump. Getty Images

Should the US end daylight saving time? Musk and Ramaswamy say yes

Airlines are exploring ways to implement customer specific pricing using AI and algorithms, according to new testimony made during a Senate hearing. Getty Images

Airlines may use algorithms, AI for ‘customer specific’ pricing

Amazon excluded certain Washington, D.C., neighborhoods from fast Prime delivery, according to a lawsuit by the District’s attorney general. Amazon

DC accuses Amazon of ‘secretly’ excluding zip codes from 2-day delivery

The United States Postal Service delivered some positive news on its ballot delivery efforts as a House Oversight hearing nears. Getty Images

Postal Service highlights ballot delivery as oversight hearing nears

Trump's pick to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel was allegedly the target of cyberattack attempt by Iranian-backed hackers. Getty Images

Trump’s pick for head of FBI target of Iranian-backed cyberattack: US

Four weeks after Election Day, the make-up of the House of Representatives is now known. The last race has finally been called. AP Images

Democrats win final House race of 2024 election, Republican margin narrows

Ukrainian delegation, led by Andriy Yermak, meets Trump's team to discuss policy plans and peace strategies with Russia. Reuters

Ukrainian delegation visits US as Trump’s peace plans take shape

A motion has been made to impeach South Korea's president after he declared martial law on Tuesday. AP Images

South Korean president faces impeachment calls after martial law order

Village People singer Victor Willis defended President-elect Donald Trump’s use of “Y.M.C.A.” and denied claims that it’s a "gay anthem." Getty Images

Village People singer defends Trump’s use of ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ denies it as ‘gay anthem’

Federal judge dismisses Hunter Biden’s gun case amid opposition from prosecutors Getty Images

Judge dismisses Hunter Biden’s gun case amid opposition from prosecutors