Politics

The fencing and added security are a response to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot. The Secret Service is in charge of security.

Capitol surrounded by 10-foot-high fencing for election certification

Vice President Kamala Harris is certifying her own defeat in the 2024 election during the joint session of Congress on Monday, Jan. 6.

VP Harris is certifying her own election defeat, joining Gore and Nixon

President Joe Biden has banned new offshore oil and gas drilling across 625 million acres of U.S. waters. The decision, enacted under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, restricts future leases along the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and parts of Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea.

Biden bans new offshore drilling along most US coasts

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as early as Monday, Jan. 6, according to multiple news outlets. It comes as his party, the Liberal Party, is set to hold its national caucus meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expected to resign this week: Reports

Congress is set to certify Donald Trump's presidential win.

Congress to certify Trump’s win; Biden issues warning to ‘not forget’ riots

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand involuntary mental health commitments, a decision she said was driven by the recent subway attacks.

Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to change involuntary commitment law in NY

In an AP poll, 64% of Republicans said they had “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of confidence in the accuracy of the 2024 electoral count.

Republicans’ trust in elections jumps after President-elect Trump’s win: Poll

The Congressional delegate who represents the U.S. Virgin Islands interrupted the House Speaker election on Friday, Jan. 3.

Virgin Islands representative interrupts Speaker election because she can’t vote

A judge upheld President-elect Donald Trump's conviction in his hush money case with his sentencing scheduled ahead of his second term.

Judge sets Trump hush money case sentencing, decides no jail time

Mexico now says it’s not ruling out the possibility of taking in migrants deported by the United States, regardless of nationality.

In reversal, Mexico may accept migrants from other nations deported by Trump

East Coast longshore workers could go back on strike if a union deal on automation isn't reached by Jan. 15.

Dockworkers push to ban automation at ports with strike deadline weeks away

Biden to visit New Orleans following Bourbon Street terrorist attack

President Biden to visit New Orleans as city recovers from attack

Meta is putting a Republican in charge of global policy just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes back the White House.

Meta’s new head of global policy Joel Kaplan has close Republican ties

Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., was reelected speaker of the House Friday, Jan. 3, after he convinced multiple holdouts to change their votes.

Mike Johnson reelected speaker after convincing holdouts

El Salvador’s president is touting the nation as the safest in the Western Hemisphere, previously called the "murder capital of the world."

How El Salvador’s murder rate fell 98% in nine years

Venezuela’s government is offering a $100,000 reward for help capturing the exiled opposition candidate after a controversial election.

Venezuela offers $100,000 reward for exiled opposition candidate

South Korean anti-corruption officials suspended efforts to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol after an hours-long standoff.

South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain impeached president after standoff

Americans are split on how they expect President-elect Trump to handle issues but most agree that he will control illegal immigration.

Americans optimistic Trump will control illegal immigration: Poll

Liz Cheney, the Wyoming Republican and former House member, was among 20 politicians and advocates to receive an honor in Thursday's ceremony.

Biden awards Liz Cheney, 19 others Presidential Citizens Medal

A U.S. appeals court blocked new rules for internet service providers before they could take effect, delivering a setback to the FCC.

US appeals court strikes down net neutrality, dealing blow to FCC

Trump’s post is based on a false report from Fox News that the organization had to retract. The attack was committed by a U.S. citizen.

Trump connects New Orleans attack to immigrants after false Fox News report

House Republicans are making it nearly impossible for Democrats to oust the speaker of the House during the 119th Congress.

New House rules will prevent Democrats from ousting Speaker Johnson

With a U.S. TikTok ban looming in just a matter of days, some small business owners are worried it could cost them.

Small business owners concerned as TikTok ban looms

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced new sanctions targeting two foreign organizations from Russia and Iran.

US sanctions Russian and Iranian groups over 2024 election interference

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