Politics

President Biden called for a ban on congressional members trading stock as the clock runs out on his time in the Oval Office.

Biden backs banning stock trades for Congress. Will Trump?

The Fed shaved off another 25 basis points from its benchmark interest rate while inflation is moving away from the Fed's target.

Fed forges ahead with third interest rate cut despite growing inflation

Congressional leadership released a 1,500 page spending bill to keep the government funded and open through March 14.

Government funding bill gives Congress a raise, sets new rules on ticket sales

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s lawyer called a New York Times report “misleading” over claims he asked the FDA to revoke polio vaccine approval.

RFK Jr.’s lawyer: NYT report over polio vaccine petition ‘categorically false’

Congressional leaders unveil a stopgap bill to fund the government until March.

Congress unveils stopgap bill to avert shutdown

The FTC's rule banning hidden fees for hotels and live events may be Biden's final shot at junk fees, but will the rule survive?

FTC bans ‘bait-and-switch’ junk fees in hotels, rentals, ticket sales

Both sides of the media are covering Trump's lawsuit over an Iowa poll in different ways, learn about the coverage in this Bias Breakdown™.

Media reacts to Trump’s lawsuit over flawed Iowa poll: Bias Breakdown

A Tennessee Republican lawmaker proposes a bill to send undocumented migrants charged with minor crimes to sanctuary cities.

Tenn. bill would send undocumented migrants to sanctuary cities

California lawmakers introduce bills that would prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE agents near or on school campuses.

Calif. lawmakers introduce bills to prevent ICE actions within 1 mile of schools

Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s past statements on vaccines could hurt his chances of being confirmed as the secretary of the HHS.

Republicans skeptical of Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s views on vaccines

Canada’s finance minister resigned from Trudeau’s cabinet, lambasting him in a letter about their divided views on Trump's tariff threats.

Trudeau facing calls to resign after finance minister quits in shocking way

A judge dismissed a California lawsuit attempting to stop Huntington Beach's voter ID mandate.

Huntington Beach gets Calif. lawsuit against its voter ID law dismissed

Congress wants to create a time capsule that won’t be opened until July 4, 2276, when the United States of America turns 500.

Congress wants to bury time capsule to be opened in 2276

Democratic senators want to abolish electoral college, push to amend constitution

Democratic senators want to amend Constitution to abolish Electoral College

Just 35% of Americans trust in the judicial system and courts, putting it well below the average of other highly developed countries.

Americans’ trust in courts hits record low: Gallup poll

President-elect Donald Trump met with TikTok CEO at Mar-a-Lago as the platform faces a U.S. ban on January 19, 2025.

Trump meets with TikTok CEO as app faces US ban

Russia says the head of its nuclear and chemical forces has been killed in a bombing near a Moscow apartment building.

Explosion kills top Russian general in Moscow: Officials

A third federal judge has backtracked on plans to retire in the weeks following President-elect Donald Trump’s win.

3rd federal judge backtracks on plans to retire after Trump win

As government funding hangs in the balance, Congress will leave Washington by the end of the week and isn't scheduled to return until 2025.

Congress has a big to-do list before it leaves for holidays

Virginia’s governor announced budget proposals, reaffirming that the state is not a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants.

Virginia Gov. Youngkin threatens to pull state funding for sanctuary cities

Six weeks after the 2020 election, MSNBC and CNN continue to face a steep decline in viewership, while Fox News has gained viewers.

Ratings slump: Half of MSNBC viewers haven’t returned since Election Day

Trump's incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said America needs to take a stronger stance on cyberattacks.

Trump’s incoming security adviser ready to get hackers to ‘knock it off’

New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham stated that her state will not support President-elect Trump’s mass deportation plans.

NM Gov. Lujan Grisham vows state won’t help Trump’s mass deportation plans

SoftBank is doubling down with its investment in President-elect Donald Trump's economy, committing $100 billion during Trump's second term.

Trump secures $100 billion investment in America from Japan’s SoftBank