Politics

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

More than 460 illegal immigrants have been arrested in the United States since President Donald Trump's inauguration Monday, Jan. 20, including those with criminal histories, according to multiple reports.

Incoming ‘border czar’ Homan says he will bring back ‘zero tolerance’ policy

A new AP poll out this week found that 65% of Americans say they need to limit their media consumption of politics.

Americans say they need break from politics as viewership declines: Poll

A wave of uncertainty is spreading across college campuses among international students ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office.

Alerts for international college students ramp up ahead of Trump presidency

Nearly all of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are being run illegally, risking consumers getting ineffective or dangerous drugs, according to the U.S. Trade Representative's annual report on notorious markets.

Medicare’s new $2,000 out-of-pocket prescription cap takes effect Jan. 1

Massachusetts Gov. Healey clarified that her state is not a sanctuary state, despite sanctuary policies in eight Massachusetts cities.

Massachusetts Gov. Healey clarifies state’s stance on migrants

Brendan Carr, President-elect Trump’s pick to run the FCC, sent a warning letter to Disney, accusing ABC of eroding public trust.

President-elect Trump’s pick to lead FCC sends warning letter to Disney

If Biden had signed the Judges Act, President-elect Trump would have been able to fill 22 of the new positions.

Biden vetoes bipartisan bill that would have let Trump appoint more judges

California democrats make last minute attempt to secure more funding for high-speed rail

California Democrats race to secure more funding for high-speed rail