Politics

Sens Joe Manchin and Peter Welch introduced a constitutional amendment, limiting SCOTUS justices to 18-year terms. Getty Images

Manchin, Welch introduce constitutional amdt to limit SCOTUS justice terms

The outgoing chair of the Republican National Committee may have not one but two different states where she could serve. Reuters

Lara Trump leaves RNC, could make play for Florida Senate seat

President-elect Donald Trump put to bed the notion he’d try to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term expires in 2026.  Getty Images

‘You’re not fired.’ Trump says he won’t try to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is exploring ways to get around current laws to deport undocumented immigrants. AP Images

NYC mayor looks to change sanctuary law, bypass city council opposition

House Speaker Johnson says Congress will block U.S. tax dollars to fund gender-affirming care for transgender children of military members. Getty Images

Congress will block tax dollars in gender-affirming care for military kids: Report

TikTok asked a federal appeals court to stop the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban in the coming weeks.  Getty Images

TikTok seeks temporary pause of US ban pending Supreme Court review

Beijing launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia just a week after U.S. increased restrictions on chip exports to China. Getty Images

Nvidia dragged into US-China tit-for-tat over chip restrictions

Universities with "woke policies" could reportedly see federal research grants withheld under the new Trump administration. Stanford University

Trump’s NIH pick weighs withholding research grants from ‘woke’ colleges

The Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to ban a common, artificial food dye often used in candy, snacks and beverages. Getty Images

FDA may soon ban artificial red dye used in candy, food and drinks

Syrian rebels oust dictator Bashar al-Assad, who has fled the country after nearly 25 years in power. AP Images

‘Risk and uncertainty’ as Syrian rebels oust Assad after decades in power

The media is split after former President Barack Obama's first speech since the 2024 presidential election. Getty Images

How the media is covering Obama’s first speech since the election

The board game game, First Monday in October, will take players through the history of the Supreme Court from 1789 to present. Talia Rosen

New board game lets players change the Supreme Court’s philosophy

Romania’s presidential election has been called off following accusations that the frontrunner’s campaign was influenced by Russia. Getty Images

Romania’s election called off over accusations of Russian meddling

Amnesty International is the first major human rights organization to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, releasing a report of its evidence. Getty Images

New Amnesty International report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

President-elect Donald Trump announced the nominations to head Customs and Border Protection and Acting ICE Director. Getty Images

Trump taps border, ICE veterans to advance immigration agenda

A number of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are interested in working with DOGE to trim down the government.  Getty Images

3 places DOGE could make the biggest difference, fix government

A judge ruled the U.S. Naval Academy can use race as a factor in admissions, rejecting a challenge from Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA). Getty Images

Judge rules Naval Academy can consider race as a factor in admissions

One month after the election, new financial details have emerged regarding the Democratic and Republican National Committees. AP Images

FEC filings reveal Dem finances following most expensive election in US history

Republicans block efforts by their Democratic colleagues to release the House Ethics Committee's report on its investigation into former Congressman Matt Gaetz. AP Images

House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

The Biden administration is making a final push to establish major consumer protections for airline passengers. Getty Images

The Biden administration makes final push for airline-customer protections

A new report from Iowa Senator Joni Ernst highlights inefficiencies and money lost due to federal work-from-home policies. Getty Images

Bubble bath on duty: Ernst report details federal employees’ abuse of remote work

Texas is taking steps toward banning THC, with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, R, stating the Senate will push for a ban on all consumable products. Getty Images

Texas lawmakers move to ban sale of all THC products in 2025

Federal officials revealed the scope of a Chinese cyberattack is wider than first thought, impacting multiple U.S. communication networks. Getty Images

Chinese hack of 8 US telecom companies prompts FBI warning

President-elect Donald Trump is criticizing The Wall Street Journal's report on the withdrawal of his nominee for DEA. AP Images

Trump nixes DEA pick after controversial pastor arrest resurfaces: Report