Politics

Gov. Abbott ordered the American flag to be raised to full staff on Jan. 20 for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Texas Gov. Abbott orders to raise flags for Trump’s inauguration

Incoming U.S. "border czar" Tom Homan has stated that the Trump administration plans to shut down the Darien Gap to curb illegal migration.

‘We’re going to shut the Darien Gap down’: Homan

Gov. Mike Kehoe was inaugurated as Missouri’s 57th governor on Monday, making public safety a top priority.

Missouri’s new Republican governor prioritizes public safety

The Colorado apartment complex that became a central rallying point for President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies is set to close.

Judge closes Colorado apartment complex at center of immigration battle

Carrie Underwood is set to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration, despite keeping her political views quiet throughout her career.

Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump inauguration

U.S. relations with Greenland under the second term of President Donald Trump is already taking a new shape.

Denmark, Greenland call for meeting with Trump to strengthen US ties

A new poll shows former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could be poised for a political comeback if he chooses to challenge NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

New poll shows Andrew Cuomo could be poised for a political comeback

The Senate will consider amendments to the Laken Riley Act, a bill Republicans hope will be a first step in overhauling immigration law.

Laken Riley Act advances in Senate as chamber debates immigration law

Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees begin their confirmation hearings this week. Thirteen nominees will appear before 11 committees.

Trump’s cabinet picks, including Hegseth, have Senate hearings this week

A group of House Republicans introduced a bill that would authorize the purchase of the Panama Canal if the U.S. sought to do so.

Republicans introduce bill authorizing Trump to buy Panama Canal

The Biden administration has proposed new rules for exporting AI chips.

Biden administration proposes new rules limiting AI chip exports

President-elect Donald Trump met with Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, Pa., at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend.

Trump calls Fetterman ‘impressive’ after meeting at Mar-a-Lago

Inauguration security preparations for President-elect Donald Trump's ceremony on Monday, Jan. 20 are underway.

Security preparations well underway for Trump inauguration

Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned from the Department of Justice after concluding investigations into two criminal cases involving President-elect Donald Trump. His resignation ends a contentious chapter in the Justice Department’s efforts to prosecute a former president.

Special counsel Jack Smith resigns as fight to block Trump report continues

JD Vance and Christopher Wray discuss Trump's agenda, January 6th pardons and FBI leadership changes in Fox News and 60 Minutes interviews.

JD Vance, Christopher Wray speak on Jan. 6 ahead of Trump inauguration

Fire crews continue to battle deadly wildfires in Southern California as the death toll rises and strong winds are forecasted to return.

At least 24 dead as strong winds return to fuel California wildfires

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could impact the future of certain "free preventive healthcare services" under the ACA.

SCOTUS to hear case that could impact ACA’s preventive health coverage

A federal appeals court revived a lawsuit that a conservative group brought against Pfizer over one of its fellowship programs.

Court rules Pfizer must face lawsuit over program promoting diversity

China is sending a high-level envoy to Donald Trump’s inauguration, signaling an effort to ease tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Xi Jinping sending top Chinese official to Trump’s inauguration: Report

President Joe Biden is extending Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, to over 800,000 immigrants who are currently in the U.S. legally.

Biden extends TPS for nearly 835,000 migrants from Venezuela, El Salvador

Florida is suing healthcare services company Trinity Health Care Services after accidentally overpaying it by over $5 million.

Florida sues company tied to Dem congresswoman over $5M COVID overpayment

Meta's new policies pull back on the company’s moderation on sites including Facebook and Instagram, including of anti-LGBTQ language.

Employees react as Meta’s new policy allows LGBTQ+ to be called mentally ill

Federal prosecutors want at least a 15-year sentence for disgraced former New Jersey senator Robert Menendez.

Prosecutors want 15 years for ex-NJ Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case

Two Supreme Court Justices expressed concern about redacted evidence the government presented in the TikTok case.

Supreme Court justices express concern about ‘secret evidence’ in TikTok case