Politics

Hundreds of Chinese nationals are asking President-elect Donald Trump to let them stay in the United States.

Chinese nationals ask Trump for asylum as hundreds of others get deported

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, CEO of the world's second-largest fracking company, for Energy Secretary.

Trump taps fossil fuel executive Chris Wright for energy secretary role

Vice President Kamala Harris is the favored choice among Democratic voters to lead the party in the 2028 presidential election.

Kamala Harris tops Newsom, Shapiro in early 2028 primary favorites: Poll

The Texas State Board of Education has advanced a plan to incorporate Bible-based lessons into elementary school classrooms.

Bible lessons in public school? Texas advances elementary school plan

Alex Jones is taking legal action against the proposed sale of his website info wars to satirical news outlet the Onion.

Alex Jones sues The Onion, Sandy Hook families over Infowars bid

The Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance protecting undocumented immigrants, solidifying its "sanctuary city" stance.

Los Angeles passes new sanctuary city ordinance before Trump takes office

President-elect Trump said the Senate should stop confirming President Biden’s judicial nominees to lifetime positions on the federal bench.

Trump wants Senate to stop confirming Biden judges

The House Ethics Committee is set to decide Wednesday whether to release the report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

House Ethics Committee to discuss Gaetz report amid calls for its release

The House Ethics Committee report released Monday caps off one of the most extensive investigations into former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s conduct.

Hacker alleges to have accessed testimony around Matt Gaetz: Report

Google is co-hosting an event led by a top Democratic super PAC to strategize ways to oppose the Republican agenda.

Dem super PAC plans GOP resistance event, Google hosting afterparty

The FEMA Administrator said the invesigation continues into a former supervisor who told employees to avoid helping homes with Trump gear.

FEMA head calls for Inspector General review of fired anti-Trump employee

During a press conference, President-elect Donald Trump said he told Hamas to release hostages soon or face severe consequences.

Manhattan DA agrees to delay Trump’s sentencing in hush money case

Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could have an unlikely ally on Capitol Hill – Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.

Could Sen. Cory Booker join with RFK Jr. to get carcinogens out of food?

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is facing backlash after laying off staff members with just one day's notice and no severance.

Union questions if Harris campaign debt contributed to DNC mass layoffs

In the wake of Google's landmark antitrust defeat, the Justice Department is expected to recommend a forced sale of its web browser Chrome.

DOJ to squeeze Google to sell Chrome to bust search monopoly: Report

Hundreds of migrants are in custody after being caught by U.S. border agents in Arizona and Texas ahead of Trump's inauguration.

Large groups of migrants apprehended at US-Mexico border in recent days

As Congress gets ready to swear-in its first openly trans member, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a transgender bathroom ban.

Republican introduces transgender bathroom ban for Capitol Hill

A judge in Wyoming has ruled that two laws making up the state’s abortion ban violate the state's constitution.

Wyoming state abortion ban struck down as unconstitutional

A Donald Trump staffer is predicting election officials in Pennsylvania will face jail time over a vote recount.

Trump staffer says Pa. election officials will get jail time over recount

There's more controversy over President-elect Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz.

Lawyer details Gaetz accusations as committee mulls report release

President-elect Trump said he's preparing to use the military for deportations. He also used the military during his first term.

Trump confirms he’ll use military for immigration enforcement, deportations

The Biden administration is urging Congress to quickly pass a massive $100 billion disaster relief spending bill.

Biden administration requests $100B for disaster relief after hurricanes

President-elect Donald Trump is having second thoughts about his Treasury secretary options as insiders lobby for their choice.

Trump’s transition team tussles over choice for top economic post

Donald Trump’s team is reportedly investigating the 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal in Afghanistan and if military leaders could face charges.

Trump wants charges for military leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal: Report