Politics

Mexico now says it’s not ruling out the possibility of taking in migrants deported by the United States, regardless of nationality.

In reversal, Mexico may accept migrants from other nations deported by Trump

East Coast longshore workers could go back on strike if a union deal on automation isn't reached by Jan. 15.

Dockworkers push to ban automation at ports with strike deadline weeks away

Biden to visit New Orleans following Bourbon Street terrorist attack

President Biden to visit New Orleans as city recovers from attack

Meta is putting a Republican in charge of global policy just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes back the White House.

Meta’s new head of global policy Joel Kaplan has close Republican ties

Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., was reelected speaker of the House Friday, Jan. 3, after he convinced multiple holdouts to change their votes.

Mike Johnson reelected speaker after convincing holdouts

El Salvador’s president is touting the nation as the safest in the Western Hemisphere, previously called the "murder capital of the world."

How El Salvador’s murder rate fell 98% in nine years

Venezuela’s government is offering a $100,000 reward for help capturing the exiled opposition candidate after a controversial election.

Venezuela offers $100,000 reward for exiled opposition candidate

South Korean anti-corruption officials suspended efforts to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol after an hours-long standoff.

South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain impeached president after standoff

Americans are split on how they expect President-elect Trump to handle issues but most agree that he will control illegal immigration.

Americans optimistic Trump will control illegal immigration: Poll

Liz Cheney, the Wyoming Republican and former House member, was among 20 politicians and advocates to receive an honor in Thursday's ceremony.

Biden awards Liz Cheney, 19 others Presidential Citizens Medal

A U.S. appeals court blocked new rules for internet service providers before they could take effect, delivering a setback to the FCC.

US appeals court strikes down net neutrality, dealing blow to FCC

Trump’s post is based on a false report from Fox News that the organization had to retract. The attack was committed by a U.S. citizen.

Trump connects New Orleans attack to immigrants after false Fox News report

House Republicans are making it nearly impossible for Democrats to oust the speaker of the House during the 119th Congress.

New House rules will prevent Democrats from ousting Speaker Johnson

With a U.S. TikTok ban looming in just a matter of days, some small business owners are worried it could cost them.

Small business owners concerned as TikTok ban looms

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced new sanctions targeting two foreign organizations from Russia and Iran.

US sanctions Russian and Iranian groups over 2024 election interference

Nippon Steel is offering the U.S. government veto power over U.S. Steel production cuts as Biden decides whether to approve the deal.

Japan’s Nippon makes last-minute promise to close US Steel deal

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is expressing concerns about the growing disregard for the U.S. Supreme Court.

A look at US Supreme Court 2025 docket and a warning from Chief Justice Roberts

Colorado is now the second state to legalize psychedelic-assisted treatment.

Colorado is now the 2nd state to allow psychedelic therapy

N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper commuted the death sentences of 15 men on his final day in office, reducing the state's death row by more than 10%.

North Carolina governor commutes death sentences of 15 inmates

The Pentagon revealed it is releasing one of the longest held prisoners at the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba.

US releases Guantánamo prisoner held without charge for more than 20 years

The 118th Congress was the single least productive this century and passed fewer bills into law than any other Congress in at least 50 years.

Congress was the least productive it’s been in 50 years

Carter passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, and swift reactions poured in, with Trump taking to Truth Social and Biden holding a press conference.

How Jimmy Carter’s death was politicized in headlines: Bias Breakdown

President-elect Donald Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told staff not to post on social media without approval.

Trump nominees told not to post on social media without approval

The World Health Organization is asking China once again to share data on the origins of the Covid-19 virus that changed society.

WHO urges China to share COVID origin data 5 years since pandemic began