Politics

The U.S. announced it is sending another $6 billion in aid to Ukraine in the Biden administration's final days.

US to send nearly $6B to Ukraine in Biden administration’s final days

Details are now public about the nation’s plans to pay tribute to the late former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday, Dec. 29, at 100 years old. While President Biden has declared next Thursday, Jan. 9, a National Day of Mourning, New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, will begin an eight-day mourning period.

Jimmy Carter funeral, memorial events set

The U.S. Treasury Department says it was hacked by Chinese actors.

Chinese-sponsored hackers behind ‘major’ breach: Treasury Department

President-elect Donald Trump's statements put him somewhere between cannabis opponents and people advocating for it to be legalized.

Trump’s mixed record on cannabis laws clouds the industry’s future

A federal appeals court has upheld a sexual abuse verdict against Donald Trump in the E. Jean Carroll case.

Trump loses appeal in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse and defamation case

A new survey shows nearly half of Republican voters support using the U.S. military to detain undocumented immigrants until deportation.

46% of GOP voters support military detaining migrants illegally in US: Survey

Biden believes Garland was slow to prosecute Donald Trump over the Jan.6 riot and allowed for an aggressive prosecution of his son Hunter.

Biden regrets appointing Merrick Garland as attorney general: Report

Spartz’s demands were related to fiscal policy, with an illustration portraying the USA as the Titanic and the national debt as the iceberg.

Rep. Spartz releases list of demands for Johnson to earn her speaker vote

Chinese President Xi Jinping's alleged anti-corruption efforts across China are widening with more detention centers going up to hold suspects at the center of his crackdown.

China builds more detention centers as Xi Jinping ups anti-corruption drive

The Taliban announced it plans to close all non-governmental national and foreign groups in Afghanistan that employ women.

Taliban to shut down all NGOs employing women

In a boost for Mike Johnson, whose reelection prospects were wavering, the House speaker received an endorsement from the president-elect.

Trump endorses Johnson for speaker days before House leadership elections

Nearly two dozen states will increase their minimum wage, or legally mandated base pay, on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Minimum wage increases coming for 9 million Americans

Authorities in South Korea announced on Monday, Dec. 30, they are seeking an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Authorities in South Korea seek arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon

Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Jimmy Carter has died at 100, according to an announcement from his son.

Former US President Jimmy Carter dead at 100

During a Christmas visit, Donald Trump suggested hockey icon Wayne Gretzky run for Prime Minister of Canada, and Gretzky's wife may agree.

Trump suggests hockey icon Wayne Gretzky run for Canadian prime minister

The U.S. is condemning Hong Kong's government after it issued arrest warrants and bounties for six pro-democracy activists.

US condemns Hong Kong for issuing pro-democracy activist arrest warrants

Guatemalan officials have expressed openness to “constructive and respectful dialogue” with President-elect Trump’s incoming administration.

Guatemala open to dialogue with Trump administration on deportations

Musk and Ramaswamy said it’s necessary for companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers because there aren't enough qualified Americans.

Musk, Ramaswamy criticized for comments about foreign work visas

Migrants are leaving the U.S. voluntarily due to President-elect Donald Trump's pledge for mass deportations.

Mexico developing app allowing citizens to send alert if detained in US

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, requiring fossil fuel companies to pay up for climate damage.

New York aims to make fossil fuel companies pay $75 billion for pollution

Another city has come forward accusing President-elect Donald Trump of still owing money from campaign rallies.

Grand Rapids joins other cities in Trump campaign unpaid bill accusations

South Korea's parliament has voted to impeach its acting president.

South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president

New Hampshire congresswoman ready to pass baton to younger politicians

New Hampshire congresswoman ready to pass baton to younger lawmakers

President-elect Donald Trump announced Kevin Marino Cabrera as his pick for U.S. Ambassador to Panama, days after threatening the country.

Trump announces pick for US ambassador to Panama