Politics

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation Wednesday, saying he would leave office before Trump's inauguration.

FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign ahead of Trump inauguration

The JUDGES Act would create 63 new district level positions to help with an increased workload, with Trump allowed to fill 22 of them.

Arkansas Gov. Sanders calls for a ban on buying junk food with SNAP

The White House says the memo could serve as a roadmap for the Trump administration on Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.

Biden approves national security memo detailing cooperation by US adversaries

The JUDGES Act would create 63 new district level positions to help with an increased workload, with Trump allowed to fill 22 of them.

Biden threatens to veto bipartisan bill that would let Trump appoint more judges

A federal judge blocked a Biden administration rule that would have allowed DACA recipients to enroll in health coverage under the ACA.

Federal judge blocks ‘Obamacare’ coverage for DACA recipients

New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith requested Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin provide tools needed to take down mystery drones.

Mystery drone sightings: New Jersey requests assistance from Pentagon

Elon Musk now the first person ever to reach a $400 billion net worth, according to an estimate from Bloomberg News.

Elon Musk becomes first person to reach $400 billion net worth

San Diego County is divided among elected officials after the Board of Supervisors voted to make the region a "super sanctuary."

Deportation showdown: San Diego sheriff will defy new ‘super sanctuary’ law

North Carolina's Republican candidate is arguing that 60,000 ballots should be tossed out following the state's Supreme Court election.

Republican candidate challenges 60k votes in NC Supreme Court race

Trump is appointing Andrew Ferguson as the next FTC chair, replacing antitrust firebrand Lina Khan. Both are Big Tech skeptics.

Trump’s FTC pick expected to stay tough on Big Tech but relax on mergers

It’s a stark comment from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as Turkey and Russia have been on opposite sides of the conflict in Syria.

Turkish President Erdogan says he and Putin are ‘the only two leaders left’

Lawmakers are optimistic about a deal for Dreamers after the president-elect Trump said he wants them to stay.

Congress hopeful a DACA deal can be reached during Trump administration

The White House briefing room may soon look different under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Podcasters or journalists: Who will ask questions in Trump’s press briefings?

FBI Director Christopher Wray is reportedly considering resigning before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration to avoid being fired.

FBI Director Wray considering resignation before Trump’s inauguration

Republican senators say Sen. Mitch McConnell is fine after a fall during the GOP's weekly lunch on Tuesday.

Outgoing GOP leader Mitch McConnell ‘fine’ after fall in Washington, DC

The Senate is scheduled to be in session five days a week in 2025, uncommon for lawmakers on Capitol Hill who typically work 3 to 4 days.

Senate scheduled to work 5 days a week in 2025, a big increase in workload

The New York attorney general’s office has rejected President-elect Trump's attempt to get rid of a penalty in his civil fraud case.

New York AG won’t drop Trump’s multi-million dollar civil fraud penalty

Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal would send $500 checks to families making up to $300,000 and $300 to individuals making up to $150,000.

NY Gov. Hochul pitches $500 inflation checks as her popularity suffers

A bill introduced in the California legislature would require social media companies to put mental health warnings on their sites.

California aims to protect kids with social media warning labels

President-elect Donald Trump and his border czar, Tom Homan, addressed “Dreamers” while discussing plans for mass deportations.

Trump, Homan discuss the fate of ‘Dreamers’

Sen. Richard Blumenthal opposes President Joe Biden's consideration of preemptive pardons for President-elect Donald Trump's rivals.

Democratic senator opposes Biden’s preemptive pardons. Here’s why.

President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau exchanged remarks regarding possible tariffs on Canada.

Trump, Trudeau trade barbs on tariffs despite recent meeting

US charges two former Syrian intelligence officials, Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud, with war crimes for torturing Americans and civilians.

US charges 2 former Syrian officials with war crimes

The man accused of gunning down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on a New York City sidewalk has been charged with murder.

Suspect charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

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