Politics

Donald Trump’s cabinet appointments are unconventional, but they also stand out as one of the most ideologically diverse in modern history.

Trump’s cabinet: A bold experiment in ideological diversity?

There's talk Canada might cut its own trade deal with the United States leaving, a bilateral deal that would leave Mexico out.

Canada might seek trade deal with US without Mexico

The First Amendment Coalition is suing California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu.

1st Amdt group sues over California ban on reporting sealed arrest records

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed two bills into law that are part of the Kremlin's effort to abide by “traditional values.”

Putin’s new adoption and LGBTQ+ laws to align with country’s ‘traditional values’

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said he opposes using the military for mass deportations, which President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to do.

Sen. Rand Paul opposes use of military for deportations, says it’s illegal

Donald Trump wants to bring back the Keystone XL oil pipeline. But the company behind the pipeline pulled out more than three years ago.

Trump plans to bring back controversial Keystone XL pipeline ‘on first day’

TikTok CEO Shou Chew has turned to Elon Musk for guidance amid growing uncertainty about the app’s future in the United States.

TikTok CEO contacts Elon Musk over Trump admin’s tech policies: Report

President-elect Donald Trump made more cabinet picks over the weekend.

Trump rounds out his cabinet with picks to lead USDA, CDC, FDA

The size of Donald Trump’s election victory has sparked debate. Was it a landslide? The answer depends on where you get your news.

News headlines compared: Did Trump win by a landslide?

For the first time in four years, Republicans are suddenly feeling good about the economy. Economically speaking, only one thing has changed.

Republicans feel good about the economy now that Trump has won

President Biden nominated the general to be the head of U.S. forces in Europe. He is known as last man out of the Afghanistan withdrawal.

Sen. Mullin blocks promotion of general who led Afghanistan withdrawal

Bitcoin is poised to cross $100,000 any day as the industry has newfound enthusiasm after Donald Trump's election victory.

Bitcoin closes in on $100K amid Trump’s vow to support crypto industry

The Texas Education Board voted Friday, Nov. 22, to approve the inclusion of Bible-based lessons in public elementary schools.

Texas approves Bible-based lessons in public schools, set to begin next fall

Gaetz resigned to pursue the position of Attorney General but could have returned because he was reelected in November.

Matt Gaetz says he will not return to Congress

Chinese hackers are actively listening to phone calls and reading text messages around the Washington, D.C. area, according to officials.

Chinese hackers listening to calls, reading texts of US government officials

Multiple cities in Oregon banned the use of psychedelic mushrooms despite the state being the first to legalize therapeutic use of the drug.

Multiple cities in Oregon vote to ban ‘magic mushrooms’

President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York criminal hush money trial has been postponed indefinitely, with no future date set.

Judge delays sentencing in Trump hush money trial indefinitely

A bill introduced by Senate Republicans could fulfill one of President-elect Trump’s campaign promises: dismantling the Education Department.

GOP senator introduces bill to dismantle Department of Education

President-elect Donald Trump is urging Republicans to block a bill designed to protect journalists from government surveillance.

The PRESS Act Trump opposes: Reporter protections or security risk?

President-elect Trump nominated Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew his candidacy.

Trump picks Bondi after Gaetz withdrawal; Hegseth responds to police report

Minor league baseball players are technically exempt from minimum wage and overtime laws. Lawmakers are trying to blunt that exemption.

Senators seek to protect minor league baseball pay with Fair Ball Act

A Pennsylvania election official is facing backlash after comments she made about disregarding court rulings to count certain ballots.

PA election official apologizes for remarks on ignoring election laws

US spent $150.7 billion on illegal immigration in 2023, 2.4% of federal spending, according to Elon Musk's DOGE report.

The DOGE Plan: Musk, Ramaswamy detail vision for government efficiency

There are two ways former Rep. Matt Gaetz could get back into Congress, now that he's no longer Attorney General nominee.

How Matt Gaetz could make his way back to Congress