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A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it

When fires broke out across Los Angeles in January 2025, Miguel Santana, CEO of the California Community Foundation, saw the devastation firsthand

Trump is threatening to attack a country that produces three times more oil than Venezuela

Trump is threatening to attack a country that produces three times more oil than Venezuela

Federal agent shoots a man officials say assaulted an officer, sparking new protests in Minneapolis

Federal agent shoots a man officials say assaulted an officer, sparking new protests in Minneapolis

Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new agency with $2.5 billion to boost production of rare earths and the other critical minerals

Canadian prime minister hails renewed relations with China during his Beijing visit

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and China are entering a new era of relations

Palestine Action-linked protesters end their weeks-long UK hunger strike

Palestine Action-linked protesters end their weeks-long UK hunger strike

Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base

Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base

75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds

75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds

Russia expels British diplomat from Moscow embassy over spying claims

Russian authorities have ordered a British diplomat to leave the country, accusing the official of spying

Israel to honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism

Israel plans to honor the late Charlie Kirk for his efforts against antisemitism

Execution of Iranian protester Erfan Soltani postponed, family says, as Trump claims ‘killing has stopped’

Execution of Iranian protester Erfan Soltani postponed, family says, as Trump claims ‘killing has stopped’

The debate that never ends: Washington's constant health care fight

The ongoing debate over health care in the U.S. remains as contentious as ever

Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say

A federal officer has shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel during an arrest Wednesday

Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as crews rush to restore power

Officials say emergency repair crews are working tirelessly to restore power in the Kyiv region of Ukraine

The US has officially started selling Venezuelan oil

The US has officially started selling Venezuelan oil

House GOP's new Jan. 6 committee questions what happened that day

The House GOP’s new Select Committee on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack has held its first hearing, but it's clear the trauma of that day still lingers

Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising retaliation against US, Israel

Iranian officials signaled that fast trials and executions lay ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests, while the Islamic Republic promised retaliation if the U.S. or Israel intervened in the domestic unrest

Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's push to extradite doctor accused of mailing abortion pills

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state

Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants

A top Democrat is slamming the Trump administration for cutting thousands of substance abuse and mental health grants and then abruptly reversing course

Senate GOP shields Trump from limits to his war powers in Venezuela after Vance breaks tie

Senate GOP shields Trump from limits to his war powers in Venezuela after Vance breaks tie

In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad

Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has argued for years that the Venezuelan government has intentionally orchestrated mass migration into the United States

Venezuela war powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure

Senate Republicans have voted to dismiss a war powers resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela

Danish official says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland

A top Danish official says a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Trump says ‘anything less’ than US control of Greenland is ‘unacceptable’

Trump says ‘anything less’ than US control of Greenland is ‘unacceptable’

Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile from close range during California protest

A demonstrator was hit in the face with a projectile fired by a federal officer at close range during a protest in Southern California

Trump administration lawyers blessed US operation to remove Maduro from power, memo shows

A legal memo that came out days before the U_S_ military operation against Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro said such a move would “not rise to the level of a war in the constitutional sense” and would serve “important national interests."

Trump enacts 25% tariff on chips — with a caveat

Trump enacts 25% tariff on chips — with a caveat

Venezuela's acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro

Epstein survivors ask inspector general to review Justice Department’s release of files

Epstein survivors ask inspector general to review Justice Department’s release of files

22 candidates enter Georgia race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress

A district attorney, a state senator and a trash-hauling entrepreneur are among the 22 candidates bidding to succeed former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a Georgia congressional seat

Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention

The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota said three of the four tribal members detained by ICE agents in Minneapolis last week have been transferred to an ICE facility and called for their immediate release

Renee Good's family hires George Floyd law firm to investigate Minneapolis ICE shooting

Renee Good's family hired the law firm that represented George Floyd’s family to seek answers and accountability for the Minneapolis mother's killing by a federal immigration agent

FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home

FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home

Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about 'terrifying' threats to her homeland

Greenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

A pop star, an aging autocrat and a crackdown: What to expect from Uganda’s election

A pop star, an aging autocrat and a crackdown: What to expect from Uganda’s election

Official says law Trump is using to seek legal fees in Georgia election case likely unconstitutional

The head of a nonpartisan group supporting Georgia prosecutors says a new state law used by Donald Trump and others to seek attorney fees is likely unconstitutional

Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' even as Tehran signals executions ahead

President Donald Trump says he’s been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has signaled fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters

Syrian military tells civilians to evacuate contested area east of Aleppo amid rising tensions

Syria’s military has announced it will open a “humanitarian corridor” for civilians to evacuate from an area in Aleppo province

DOJ wants interviews with Democrats as part of investigation into lawmakers’ ‘illegal orders’ video

DOJ wants interviews with Democrats as part of investigation into lawmakers’ ‘illegal orders’ video

Democrats say Trump administration is investigating them over video message to troops

Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging members of the military to resist “illegal orders” have confirmed that they're under investigation from the Trump administration

Supreme Court revives GOP congressman's challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law

The Supreme Court is reviving a Republican challenge to a law allowing the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, a target of President Donald Trump

What to know as New York City nurses strike for a 3rd day

New York City nurses are striking for a third day with both sides seemingly preparing for a protracted walkout

Smithsonian hands over documents as its leader tries to balance ‘principle and pragmatism’ in facing White House demands

Smithsonian hands over documents as its leader tries to balance ‘principle and pragmatism’ in facing White House demands

US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave

US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave

US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States

Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated

Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of U.S. health workers who were laid off last year from a small health agency that aims to protect workers

Gaza is entering the second phase of the ceasefire plan Trump helped broker, US says

The United States says it’s moving into the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan involving disarming Hamas, rebuilding the war-ravaged territory and establishing the group of Palestinian experts that will administer daily affairs

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit sets off a MAGA showdown in her old Georgia district

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit sets off a MAGA showdown in her old Georgia district

Supreme Court sides with Montana police on warrant requirements during emergencies

The Supreme Court has sided with Montana police in a case over when officers can enter a home without a warrant if an emergency might be unfolding inside

Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack

Some personnel at a key U.S. military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate

Free Starlink access for Iran seen as game changer for demonstrators getting their message out

SpaceX's Starlink has dropped fees to help Iranian demonstrators share protest details globally, activists say

Milwaukee father charged with locking 6 kids in storage testifies at his own trial

Milwaukee father charged with locking 6 kids in storage testifies at his own trial

FBI searches a Washington Post reporter's home as part of a classified documents investigation

Attorney General Pam Bondi says the search of a Washington Post reporter’s home was done at the Pentagon’s request as part of a leak investigation

Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuit

Reproductive rights advocates have dropped a lawsuit against the Trump administration after officials agreed to restore millions in federal funding for family planning services

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’

Half of Americans think ICE is making US cities less safe, CNN poll finds

Half of Americans think ICE is making US cities less safe, CNN poll finds

Ukraine's new defense minister reveals scale of desertions as millions avoid the draft

Ukraine's new defense minister says wide-scale desertions and draft-dodging are major challenges as Russia's invasion continues

Supreme Court seems likely to back state transgender athlete bans

West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey joins The Lead.

Supreme Court hears arguments over transgender sports bans

ACLU attorney Joshua Block joins The Lead.

Supreme Court revives GOP congressman’s absentee ballot suit that could spur more election litigation

Supreme Court revives GOP congressman’s absentee ballot suit that could spur more election litigation

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

President Donald Trump’s threats against independent media and free speech look a lot like the actions of autocrats elsewhere intent on undermining the institutions meant to keep them in check.

Reporter asks Trump about his message to father of woman who was killed by ICE

In an interview with CBS, President Donald Trump commented Renee Good was likely “a very solid, wonderful person, but her actions were pretty tough.” CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil told Trump that Good’s father is a Trump supporter but is deeply upset by his daughter’s death and the administration’s portrayal of her. In response, Trump said “Well, I want to say to the father that I love all of our people.”

Trump feels obligated to take action on Iran as administration weighs risks of retaliation

Trump feels obligated to take action on Iran as administration weighs risks of retaliation

Discussions to end Sudan war resume in Cairo as it nears the 3-year mark

Peace efforts in Sudan have resumed in Cairo, with Egypt and the United Nations urging warring parties to agree to a nationwide humanitarian truce

What Americans think about Trump's military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new poll shows most Americans believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries

The ‘drug threat’ that justified the US ouster of Maduro won’t be fixed by his arrest

There is no evidence that US intervention in Venezuela will lead to a meaningful reduction in drugs flowing into the United States.

EU targets Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support

The European Union plans to allocate most of a new loan program to Ukraine's military needs over the next two years

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran

President Donald Trump has said that all countries that do business with Iran will face a new 25% tariff. CNN's Paula Hancocks discusses what this could mean for trading partners such as China.

Pro-Palestinian activists are carrying out one of the UK’s longest ever hunger strikes. Their families say they won’t stop

Pro-Palestinian activists are carrying out one of the UK’s longest ever hunger strikes. Their families say they won’t stop

4 ways Trump wants to make America more affordable. Will they work?

4 ways Trump wants to make America more affordable. Will they work?

Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects President Donald Trump to interfere with the midterm elections

Ex-lawmaker who advocated protecting kids gets 17 years in prison for sharing child sex abuse videos

A former Republican lawmaker in South Carolina has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prison for sending videos of children being sexually abused on social media

Why this legal expert says the Minnesota and Illinois immigration lawsuits ‘are close to completely meritless’

Why this legal expert says the Minnesota and Illinois immigration lawsuits ‘are close to completely meritless’

As election denier Tina Peters tries to overturn her conviction, Colorado’s Democratic governor signals openness to clemency

As election denier Tina Peters tries to overturn her conviction, Colorado’s Democratic governor signals openness to clemency

Judge deals blow to the Trump Justice Department’s use of the Civil Rights Act to ‘clean’ voter rolls

Judge deals blow to the Trump Justice Department’s use of the Civil Rights Act to ‘clean’ voter rolls

The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash

The British government has scaled back plans for mandatory digital ID cards, initially proposed as a way of helping control immigration

Venezuelan officials return to X in apparent end to Maduro-era ban on platform

Venezuelan officials return to X in apparent end to Maduro-era ban on platform

Ugandan opposition leader campaigns in flak jacket

The Ugandan opposition leader known as Bobi Wine has been campaigning for president in a flak jacket and helmet as soldiers filled the streets of the capital, Kampala

Japanese and South Korean leaders jam to K-pop hits at a summit

The Japanese and South Korean leaders agreed to deepen cooperation between their countries before they let loose with their own surprise cultural exchange in a surprise jam session drumming to K-pop hits

Minnesota protesters, agents repeatedly square off while prosecutors quit after Renee Good's death

Days of demonstrations against immigration agents and a new lawsuit have left Minnesota tense

Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivors

Nearly 1,000 households displaced by wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui in 2023 are anxiously awaiting news on federal assistance

Kavanaugh and Roberts are already looking ahead to the next major transgender controversy

Kavanaugh and Roberts are already looking ahead to the next major transgender controversy

New documents shed light on Renee Good’s ties to ICE monitoring efforts in Minneapolis

New documents shed light on Renee Good’s ties to ICE monitoring efforts in Minneapolis

Hundreds more in Venezuela say their loved ones are 'political prisoners'

Edilson Torres has been buried in his hometown after dying in a Venezuelan prison

The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say

Activists say the death toll from the protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500 people

Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US

President Donald Trump has once again drawn his go-to diplomatic weapon — tariffs — to coerce the Iranian government to end its bloody crackdown on nationwide protests

Frustration mounts inside White House over Pirro’s handling of Powell investigation

Frustration mounts inside White House over Pirro’s handling of Powell investigation

The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club

President Donald Trump promoted his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, as he tries to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are hurting Americans’ pocketbooks

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says

The Trump administration says multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released

The Latest: Iran eases some communications restrictions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500

Activists say the death toll from Iran's protests has risen to at least 2,571, and Iranian state TV acknowledges there was a high death toll

Interim Venezuelan government frees at least 4 Americans

Interim Venezuelan government frees at least 4 Americans

Pentagon to dispatch dozens of military lawyers to Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown

Pentagon to dispatch dozens of military lawyers to Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown

Trump calls on Tehran to show protesters humanity amid reports of rising death toll in crackdown

President Donald Trump met Tuesday with his national security team to discuss the Iranian government’s violent crackdown on protesters as he looks to get a better understanding of the number of Iranian citizens who have been killed and arrested in more than two weeks of unrest throughout the country

House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations

The House gave approval to legislation aimed at loosening water efficiency regulations for showerheads

Au pair who had affair with Brendan Banfield describes alleged scheme to kill his wife and another man

Au pair who had affair with Brendan Banfield describes alleged scheme to kill his wife and another man

Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died

Fact check: Trump litters Detroit economic speech with numerous false claims about economy

Fact check: Trump litters Detroit economic speech with numerous false claims about economy

Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says

A top Justice Department official says there is not currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis

Military plane part of secretive, classified fleet used in first Caribbean boat strike

Military plane part of secretive, classified fleet used in first Caribbean boat strike

Trump threatens to halt federal money next month not only to sanctuary cities but also their states

President Donald Trump says that his administration is planning to halt federal payments to "sanctuary cities" and the states where they're located starting Feb. 1

'This is not fair': Fmr college athlete involved in SCOTUS case on trans athletes offers her perspective

As the Supreme Court of the United States hears arguments in blockbuster cases challenging transgender sports bans, CNN's Brianna Keilar speaks with Madison Kenyon, a former college athlete who is involved in one of the cases before the court, and Kristen Waggoner, President & CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom.

Access to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is now free in Iran as regime continues brutal crackdown on protests

Access to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is now free in Iran as regime continues brutal crackdown on protests

Activists say Iran has aired at least 97 coerced confessions from protesters, often after torture

Iranian state media has aired at least 97 confessions from protesters since Dec. 28, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency

Denmark, Greenland leaders stand united against Trump's Greenland takeover call ahead of key meeting

The leaders of Denmark and the country’s territory of Greenland on Tuesday offered a united front against President Donald Trump’s calls for the United States to take over the strategic Arctic island

Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor's authority

Justice Department officials have accused a federal judge of abusing his power in demanding that Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan explain why she continues to identify herself as a U.S. Attorney in Virginia despite another judge’s ruling that she was illegally appointed

Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments on transgender athletes

Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments on transgender athletes

Hospital and nurses fail to negotiate during second day of NYC's largest nursing strike in decades

Thousands of New York City nurses were back on the picket lines as they walked out for a second day from their jobs at some of the city’s leading hospitals

Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy

President Donald Trump is defending his tariffs, using a major economic speech in Michigan to argue that they boost domestic manufacturing despite many Americans fears about rising prices

Classified legal memo argues Trump wasn’t constrained by US or international law for Maduro capture operation

Classified legal memo argues Trump wasn’t constrained by US or international law for Maduro capture operation

Georgia lawmakers move to strike Savannah ban on guns in unlocked cars

Georgia lawmakers are moving to void a Savannah ordinance that fines or jails people for leaving guns in unlocked cars

Plane used in boat strike off Venezuela was painted to look like a civilian aircraft, AP sources say

The plane used by the U.S. military to strike an alleged drug-smuggling boat off Venezuela last fall was painted to look like a civilian aircraft

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports

The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams

Trump steps up pressure campaign to avoid rare Congress reprimand on war powers

Trump steps up pressure campaign to avoid rare Congress reprimand on war powers

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic

U.S. President Donald Trump has made an American takeover of Greenland a focus of his second term in the White House

NYC Council employee’s arrest sparks protests and a dispute over his immigration status

A New York City Council employee detained in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is an asylum-seeker from Venezuela, according to a court petition seeking his release

Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations

President Donald Trump's administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions on them

Why are there mass protests in Iran, and could the US get involved?

Why are there mass protests in Iran, and could the US get involved?

Ex-Navy SEAL convicted of planning to fire explosives at police during San Diego ‘No Kings’ rally

A jury has convicted a former Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi beliefs of transporting fireworks across state lines with plans to shoot explosives at police during last year’s “No Kings” protest in San Diego

Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt proceedings

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are refusing to testify to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein

As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move

As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move

Marine Le Pen's appeal trial opens in Paris, with far-right leader's 2027 presidential bid at stake

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has returned to court to appeal an embezzlement conviction that risks affecting her 2027 presidential ambitions

Families demand proof of life as Venezuela releases only dozens of political prisoners. Here’s what we know so far

Families demand proof of life as Venezuela releases only dozens of political prisoners. Here’s what we know so far

Democrats will spend millions to shift voter registration strategy ahead of the midterm elections

The Democratic National Committee plans to spend millions of dollars to consolidate voter registration efforts, traditionally handled by nonprofits and individual campaigns

Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants

The Trump administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants

Retired firefighter assaulted at anti-ICE rally; suspect claims stolen valor

Retired firefighter assaulted at anti-ICE rally; suspect claims stolen valor

Clintons refuse to testify in congressional Epstein probe despite contempt threat

Clintons refuse to testify in congressional Epstein probe despite contempt threat

Listen to Minnesota AG announce lawsuit against Trump administration over ICE enforcement surge

The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration, arguing the widespread federal immigration operation in the state is “a federal invasion of the Twin Cities,” according to a lawsuit filed Monday.

Woman who was shocked on sidewalk with her dog speaks out: "Like he was being tased"

Woman who was shocked on sidewalk with her dog speaks out: "Like he was being tased"

Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income

The policy of providing guaranteed cash incomes has gained momentum in recent years. This tool to tackle inequality has the potential to address racial resentment.

Rubio says US does not know whereabouts of 137 Venezuelans deported under the Alien Enemies Act

Rubio says US does not know whereabouts of 137 Venezuelans deported under the Alien Enemies Act

John Hinckley Jr., the man who shot President Reagan in 1981, wants you to read his new book

John Hinckley Jr., the man who shot President Reagan in 1981, wants you to read his new book

Ex-Justice Department special counsel Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigations

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify publicly next week about his investigations into President Donald Trump that resulted in two indictments

Trump set to lead largest-ever US delegation to World Economic Forum in Davos next week

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to return to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, next week

The BBC says it will ask for dismissal of Trump’s lawsuit

The BBC says it will ask for dismissal of Trump’s lawsuit

Uganda's military deployed in national capital before presidential election

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni and his opponents have held their final rallies before the country's next election

Leaders of South Korea and Japan agree to improve cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have agreed to enhance cooperation in economic security, defense and the search for Korean forced laborers' remains

Former British ambassador to US Peter Mandelson issues apology over friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Former British ambassador to US Peter Mandelson issues apology over friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Top central bankers express 'full solidarity' with Fed Chair Powell in clash with Trump

Central bankers from around the world have expressed full support for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

Minnesota and Illinois are suing the Trump administration over immigration operations. Here are the lawsuits’ key claims

Minnesota and Illinois are suing the Trump administration over immigration operations. Here are the lawsuits’ key claims

Wisconsin Gov. Evers questions his lieutenant governor's immigration enforcement proposal

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is questioning whether a proposal from his own lieutenant governor to ban federal immigration enforcement actions around courthouses, schools and other locations can, or should, be done

Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup

Senegal and Ivory Coast fans who want to support their teams at the World Cup this summer have had their plans upended because of a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration

Howling winds send walls crashing down on Gaza tent camps, killing 4

Hospital authorities in the Gaza Strip say that at least four Palestinians have died following the collapse of walls onto tents sheltering displaced during rainfall and strong winds that lashed the coastal territory

The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court

The BBC will ask a judge to dismiss U.S. President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the broadcaster

Trump ‘immediately’ imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. That could include China

Trump ‘immediately’ imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. That could include China

Machado seeks Pope Leo’s support for Venezuela's transition during Vatican meeting

Pope Leo XIV has met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the Vatican

Department of Homeland Security changes story of Maryland ICE shooting after local police release contradicting details

Department of Homeland Security changes story of Maryland ICE shooting after local police release contradicting details

Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome

Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome

Former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to publicly testify in House Judiciary hearing

Former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to publicly testify in House Judiciary hearing

Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence

The Trump administration’s criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has sparked a backlash that may undermine the White House’s goals

Man accused of recklessly driving U-Haul into Iran protest in Los Angeles, police say

A man accused of steering a U-Haul truck toward a Los Angeles demonstration over the weekend in support of Iran’s protests has been released after being arrested on suspicion of reckless driving, officials say

Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown as he 'explores' Tehran messages

President Donald Trump has arrived at a delicate moment as he weighs whether to order a U.S. military response against the Iranian government over its crackdown on protests

US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland

A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation is headed to Copenhagen later this week to show unity with Denmark amid tensions over Greenland

Trump administration strikes deal with AbbVie to cut costs of certain drugs

Trump administration strikes deal with AbbVie to cut costs of certain drugs

Trump administration under pressure to restore funding to groups supporting internet freedom in Iran

Trump administration under pressure to restore funding to groups supporting internet freedom in Iran

US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace

The United States is accusing Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” of the nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is trying to advance negotiations toward peace

Families of prisoners in Venezuela wait in anguish as promised releases trickle

Yaxzodara Lozada has woken up freezing on a sidewalk outside a Venezuelan prison, hoping her husband, a police officer detained in November, will be released

FBI says it has found no video of Border Patrol agent shooting 2 people in Oregon

The FBI says in a court document that it has found no surveillance or other video of a Border Patrol agent shooting and wounding two people in a pickup truck during an immigration enforcement operation in Portland, Oregon, last week

A morgue overflowing with more body bags than answers amid Iran’s latest crackdown on dissent

A morgue overflowing with more body bags than answers amid Iran’s latest crackdown on dissent

Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown

The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are suing the federal government to stop an enforcement surge by Immigration and Customs Enforcement following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer

Russia killed more than 2,500 Ukrainian civilians in 2025, many of them far from the front lines

Russia killed more than 2,500 Ukrainian civilians in 2025, many of them far from the front lines

The Latest: Trump says Iran proposed negotiations as hundreds killed in protests

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has proposed negotiations following his threat to strike the country amid a crackdown on demonstrators

FBI says arson suspect targeted Mississippi synagogue because it's a Jewish house of worship

The FBI says that an arson suspect admitted to targeting a historic Mississippi synagogue because it's a Jewish house of worship

Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, declaring it unconstitutional

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly has sued the Pentagon over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders

Colombian rebels call for a 'national accord' after the US intervention in Venezuela

Colombia’s National Liberation Army called for a “national accord” to overcome political conflicts, as it faces the prospects of attacks from the governments of Colombia and the United States

DC's inspector general is investigating police crime statistics, the latest probe against the force

Washington’s inspector general’s office has launched an investigation into the Metropolitan Police Department’s crime data reporting system

Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships

Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November

Justice Department fires top career prosecutor in Lindsey Halligan-led office

Justice Department fires top career prosecutor in Lindsey Halligan-led office

Drone strike kills 3 in Gaza as Hamas prepares to transfer governance to new committee

Hospital officials in Gaza say an Israeli drone strike has killed three Palestinians who crossed the ceasefire line

Cuba's president says no current talks with the US following Trump's threats

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his administration is not in talks with the U.S. government

'All In For Our Culture Festival' bringing community together to celebrate next mayor

'All In For Our Culture Festival' bringing community together to celebrate next mayor

Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in Minneapolis

Plaintiffs' attorneys are asking a federal judge to intervene after three Democratic members of Congress were blocked from visiting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Minnesota over the weekend

Fire that killed 10 at an assisted living facility prompts Massachusetts to enact safety reforms

Massachusetts is enacting a series of safety reforms at assisted living facilities including increase inspections following a fire that killed 10 residents last year

Carriage horse runs into traffic, hits multiple vehicles

Carriage horse runs into traffic, hits multiple vehicles

Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals

Thousands of nurses at several major New York City hospitals have gone on strike

Cyprus president's top aide quits after online video alleging government corruption

A top aide to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has resigned after an online video was posted recently in which it was suggested that he and others were using their close ties to the leader to earn favors for would-be investors in exchange for cash

London’s homicide rate is at a record low as mayor says it disproves Trump's 'dystopian' claims

London's murder rate fell in 2025 to its lowest level in decades, officials said Monday

Limited information about victims as human rights group says more than 400 killed in Iran protests

A US-based human rights group says more than 400 protesters have now been killed in two weeks as information about the victims of Iran’s bloody crackdown is starting to emerge. CNN’s Paula Hancocks reports.

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to visit White House on Thursday

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to visit White House on Thursday

The Golden Globes were calm, scripted and largely apolitical amid a world on fire

The Golden Globes were calm, scripted and largely apolitical amid a world on fire

Young Americans are increasingly rejecting the Democratic and Republican parties, a new poll shows

New polling from Gallup shows that Americans are increasingly identifying as political independents and rejecting the labels of the two major political parties

Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race

Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola announces her challenge against Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in this year's midterm elections

Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs at major hospitals

Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs at major hospitals

Supreme Court leaves multibillion-dollar Boy Scouts bankruptcy settlement in place

Supreme Court leaves multibillion-dollar Boy Scouts bankruptcy settlement in place

Venezuela’s oil industry has flailed under government control – Mexico and Brazil have had more success with nationalizing

US oil companies have never stopped investing and operating in Venezuela’s petroleum industry, despite many changes in the terms of their engagement.

Cuban leader says ‘no one dictates what we do’ as Trump tells regime to make a deal

Cuban leader says ‘no one dictates what we do’ as Trump tells regime to make a deal

Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 544

President Donald Trump says Iran wants to negotiate with the U.S. after his threat to strike the country over its crackdown on protesters

Hearings on whether Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya opens at top UN court

Myanmar heard accusations that it is responsible for genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority at the top court of the United Nations, as long-awaited hearings began on Monday

Since the Supreme Court protected transgender people from discrimination, ‘The backlash has been brutal’

Since the Supreme Court protected transgender people from discrimination, ‘The backlash has been brutal’

A timeline of how the protests in Iran unfolded and grew

Demonstrations broke out in Iran on Dec. 28 and have spread nationwide as protesters vent their increasing discontent over the Islamic Republic’s faltering economy and the collapse of its currency

Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro

For thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S., the days since the Trump administration ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have brought a mixture of joy and trepidation

Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into the Fed and Jerome Powell

Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into the Fed and Jerome Powell

Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden Globes

Some celebrities have donned anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes ceremony in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis this week

Death toll from protests in Iran hits at least 544, activists say, as Trump says Iran wants to talk

President Donald Trump says Iran reached out to the U.S. and proposed negotiations after he threatened action in response to a crackdown on protesters in the Middle Eastern country

Off the ballot, Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Ugandan president’s military son, is not on the ballot in Thursday's presidential election

A student, a bodybuilder and a father of three among those killed during protests in Iran

A student, a bodybuilder and a father of three among those killed during protests in Iran

Video captures Minneapolis immigration arrest in a city on edge after shooting of Renee Good

Federal agents are carrying out immigration arrests in Minnesota’s Twin Cities region already shaken by the fatal shooting of a woman

Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over his testimony this summer about the Fed’s building renovations

Trump weighs potential military intervention in Iran

Trump weighs potential military intervention in Iran

Trump's motorcade in Florida rerouted due to 'suspicious object'

President Donald Trump's motorcade took an unusual route to the airport in Florida due to a "suspicious object

Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting

President Donald Trump says he is “inclined” to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive was skeptical about oil investment efforts in the country after the toppling of former President Nicolás Maduro

A Minneapolis church holds a service of 'Lament and Hope' amid fears over immigration crackdown

A Minneapolis church opened its doors for a special Sunday service of ‘Lament and Hope’ amid the ongoing federal immigration crackdown in the city

Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic

Britain is discussing with NATO allies how to enhance Arctic security against Russia and China

Reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from the display of his Smithsonian photo portrait

References to President Donald Trump’s two impeachments have been removed from his photo portrait display at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington

Smithsonian takes down details about Trump’s impeachments from presidential portrait exhibition

Smithsonian takes down details about Trump’s impeachments from presidential portrait exhibition

Former New Jersey acting governor Richard Codey dies at 79

Longtime New Jersey legislator and former acting governor Richard “Dick” Codey has died

First responders enter devastated Aleppo neighborhood after days of deadly fighting

First responders started entering a contested neighborhood in Syria's Aleppo after deadly clashes between government and Kurdish-led forces

With Cuban ally Maduro ousted, Trump warns Havana to make a 'deal' before it's too late

There's another warning from President Donald Trump to Cuba in the wake of Nicolás Maduro's ouster in Venezuela

Anti‑ICE protests held across US after agent’s fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis

Anti‑ICE protests held across US after agent’s fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis

‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks

‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks

A group is teaching residents about rights they have during ICE interactions. Here's how.

A group is teaching residents about rights they have during ICE interactions. Here's how.

Settler violence in the Jordan Valley expels Palestinians from one of the few towns left standing

Families from one of the few remaining Palestinian Bedouin villages in the dusty corridor between Ramallah and Jericho packed up and prepared to flee their homes Sunday, saying harassment by Jewish settlers living in unauthorized outposts nearby had grown unbearable

Myanmar holds second round of voting in first general election since military takeover

Myanmar has begun a second round of voting in its first general election since the military takeover five years ago

Kurdish fighters evacuated from Aleppo after days of violent clashes

Kurdish fighters have been evacuated from a contested neighborhood in Aleppo, Syria, after days of violent clashes with government forces

What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?

What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?

Pope Leo baptizes 20 infants in a tradition marking the end of the Christmas season

Pope Leo XIV has baptized 20 babies in the Sistine Chapel, continuing an annual tradition marking the end of the Christmas holiday at the Vatican

Ukrainian drone attack in Russia kills 1 following Moscow's intense bombardment

A Ukrainian drone strike has killed one person and wounded three others in the Russian city of Voronezh

Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions

The German government has sharply rejected claims by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that it sidelined patient autonomy during COVID-19

US launches new retaliatory strikes against IS in Syria after deadly ambush

The U.S. has launched another round of strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria

Retouched images of Netanyahu's wife, distributed by the state, ignite a fiery ethics debate

Israel’s official state photos from last year portend to show history in the making

‘It could have killed me’: Minnesota shooting solidifies the anxieties of people who track ICE

‘It could have killed me’: Minnesota shooting solidifies the anxieties of people who track ICE

Slow-moving prisoner releases in Venezuela enter 3rd day after government announces goodwill effort

Venezuelan detainee Diógenes Angulo has been released from prison after a year and five months

Death toll in violence surrounding protests challenging Iran's theocracy reaches 116, activists say

Activists say the death toll in nationwide protests challenging Iran's theocracy has reached at least 116 people killed

Protesters in Tehran describe seeing ‘bodies piled up’ in hospitals after crackdown by authorities

Protesters in Tehran describe seeing ‘bodies piled up’ in hospitals after crackdown by authorities

ICE agent's video shows his perspective of fatal confrontation

Video captured by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross gives a raw, up-close perspective of the tense moments surrounding his fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis.

The history of US interest in Greenland

President Trump says he's discussing a range of options to acquire Greenland, but he's not the first. CNN's Nic Robertson breaks down the history of US interest in the Danish territory.

Nicaragua’s government says it’s freeing detainees after pressure from the US

Nicaragua’s Interior Ministry has announced the release of dozens of prisoners

US carries out strikes in Syria as part of ongoing retaliation against ISIS

US carries out strikes in Syria as part of ongoing retaliation against ISIS

Virginia man pleads not guilty to charges in DC pipe bomb case

A Virginia man has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

What is the Oreshnik missile Russia fired into Ukraine?

Russia launched an Oreshnik missile into Ukraine overnight into Friday for the second time since the full-scale war began 2022, CNN's Nick Paton Walsh looks back at the first time it was used during a strike on Dnipro in late November 2024.

Man convicted for carrying Pelosi's podium during US Capitol riot seeks Florida county office

A man who is known for grabbing Nancy Pelosi's podium during the U.S. Capitol riot is running for a county office in Florida

Trump signs executive order meant to protect the money from Venezuelan oil

President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue from judicial proceedings

Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and banks balk

President Donald Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates

Analysis of ICE agent’s cellphone footage and tactics

CNN’s examination of the fatal shooting of Renee Good includes newly-released footage and a 3D model

As protests rage, Iran pulls the plug on contact with the world

Iran has disconnected its internet and phone lines to cut off its 85 million people from the rest of the world

Greenland's party leaders firmly reject Trump's push for US control of the island

Greenland’s party leaders have rejected President Donald Trump’s calls for the U.S. to take control of the island

Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids

Doctors fear this week’s unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death among children

Supporters press for a DC memorial to Thomas Paine, whose writings helped fuel the Revolutionary War

British-born Thomas Paine helped inspire the 13 English colonies to declare independence and form the United States of America

US will take Greenland the ‘hard way’ if it can’t do it the ‘easy way,’ Trump says

US will take Greenland the ‘hard way’ if it can’t do it the ‘easy way,’ Trump says

A battered Cuba braces for aftershocks as US seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela surge

As U.S. seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela surge, so do concerns in Cuba about whether the island’s government and economy will survive

Trump administration can’t block child care money for 5 Democratic-led states for now, judge says

A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now

Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card rates in his latest appeal to affordability concerns

Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card rates in his latest appeal to affordability concerns

New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze

New York’s attorney general has sued the Trump administration for halting two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes

New video of fatal Minnesota ICE shooting, from officer's perspective, brings fresh scrutiny

A Minnesota prosecutor is calling on the public to share with investigators any recordings and evidence connected to the fatal shooting of Renee Good as new video emerged showing the final moments of her encounter with an immigration officer

Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to West

Russia has launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles

June dragging incident could have influenced ICE officer during fatal Minneapolis shooting, experts say. Only he knows

June dragging incident could have influenced ICE officer during fatal Minneapolis shooting, experts say. Only he knows

US and Venezuela take first steps toward restoring relations after Maduro's ouster

The United States and Venezuela are exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations

Iran supreme leader signals upcoming crackdown on protesters 'ruining their own streets' for Trump

Protests in Iran have continued despite threats from the government to crack down

The Latest: US military says its forces intercept another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean

U.S. forces have boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea

Head of FBI's New York field office to serve as co-deputy director after Bongino's departure

The head of the FBI’s New York field office has been named co-deputy director of the bureau, replacing Dan Bongino following his departure last week

Trump wears a new 'Happy Trump' lapel pin, but insists he's never happy

President Donald Trump is showing off a lapel pin he says is called "Happy Trump," featuring a cartoonish version of himself

Oregon to investigate Border Patrol shooting of man and woman who authorities say have ties to notorious gang

Oregon to investigate Border Patrol shooting of man and woman who authorities say have ties to notorious gang

FBI picks career agent to replace Dan Bongino as deputy director

FBI picks career agent to replace Dan Bongino as deputy director

Trump brushes off early posting of confidential jobs figures

In an unusual move, President Donald Trump posted a graph Thursday night on social media that reflected jobs data from December that weren’t supposed to be released until the Labor Department issued the monthly employment report Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. eastern

Trump promises oil executives 'total safety' if they invest in Venezuela after Maduro ouster

President Donald Trump is calling on oil executives to rush to invest in Venezuela as the White House looks to quickly secure $100 billion in private funding to revive the country's ability to fully tap into its expansive reserves of petroleum

Judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders

A federal judge is expected to temporarily block efforts by the Trump administration to end a program that offered legal protections for more than 10,000 relatives of citizens and green card holders

Fear of Trump’s wrath ripples through House GOP

Fear of Trump’s wrath ripples through House GOP

The Latest: Minnesota prosecutor asks public to share Renee Good shooting evidence with her office

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has asked the public to send any video or other evidence in the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis directly to her office

Trial begins for Stanford students for occupying offices in pro-Palestinian protest

Opening statements began Friday in the trial of five current and former Stanford students who overtook a university building during 2024 pro-Palestine protests

ICE agent’s cellphone captures fatal confrontation in Minneapolis

ICE agent’s cellphone captures fatal confrontation in Minneapolis

DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to federal charges

DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to federal charges

Iran's exiled crown prince rises as a figure in protests, decades after leaving his homeland

Nearly 50 years after the 1979 Islamic Revolution overthrew his father, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has spurred demonstrators onto the streets in a massive escalation of the protests sweeping Iran

Why are Iranians protesting and what does it mean for the regime?

Why are Iranians protesting and what does it mean for the regime?

Federal officers are leaving Louisiana immigration crackdown for Minneapolis, documents show

Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that federal border agents are pulling out of a Louisiana immigration crackdown and heading to Minneapolis

Luigi Mangione’s federal death penalty trial could start before the end of the year

Luigi Mangione’s federal death penalty trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson could begin before the end of the year

Separatist group in southern Yemen announces dissolution after its leader flees to the UAE

Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council, is set to dismantle its institutions effective Friday

Ceasefire quickly unravels after days of clashes between Syrian security forces and Kurdish fighters

Syria's Defense Ministry has announced a ceasefire after three days of clashes in Aleppo between government forces and Kurdish fighters

US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean

US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean

George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens

For the nation’s first president, friendliness was strategy, not concession: the republic would treat other nations with civility in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.

As Trump promises Venezuelan renaissance, locals struggle with crumbling economy

President Donald Trump says American intervention in Venezuela will bring billions of dollars of investment in the country's infrastructure, a revival of its once-thriving oil industry and a new age of prosperity for the Latin American country

Russia just used its new hypersonic missile again in Ukraine. Here's what to know about the Oreshnik

Russia has used its latest missile against Ukraine for a second time in the nearly 4-year-old war, a forceful signal to Kyiv and its Western allies as peace talks are in a crucial stage

Cold cap helped mom keep hair during chemo. Now she is trying to help others get access to treatment.

Cold cap helped mom keep hair during chemo. Now she is trying to help others get access to treatment.

Pope Leo says ‘war is back in vogue’ in major address to global envoys

Pope Leo says ‘war is back in vogue’ in major address to global envoys

Americans have had their mail-in ballots counted after Election Day for generations − a Supreme Court ruling could end the practice

29 states allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted days after an election. A case before the Supreme Court could take that decision away from the states.

Why the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s closure exposes a growing threat to democracy

When reputable local news outlets close, fewer people vote and get involved in local politics, and misinformation, corruption and polarization increase.

Trump says he has canceled a ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela due to country’s cooperation with US

Trump says he has canceled a ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela due to country’s cooperation with US

UN rights office cites 'widespread repression' in Uganda before next week's presidential election

A new U.N. rights report says that the presidential election in Uganda next week will be “marked by widespread repression and intimidation" against the opposition and others

China, Russia and Iran join South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high

Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships have launched a week of naval drills with host South African off the coast of Cape Town as geopolitical tensions run high over the United States’ intervention in Venezuela

White House East Wing expansion proposal includes changes dubbed ‘Upper West Wing,’ too

White House East Wing expansion proposal includes changes dubbed ‘Upper West Wing,’ too

Israeli strikes kill at least 13 across Gaza, as Trump is expected to announce Board of Peace

Health officials say at least 13 people were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza as U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce his Board of Peace to oversee the fragile ceasefire

Trump pick for Gaza board Nickolay Mladenov frequently worked to ease Mideast tensions

Nickolay Mladenov, the man chosen to serve as the director-general for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Gaza, is a Bulgarian politician and former U.N. envoy to the Middle East who frequently has worked to ease tensions between Israel and Hamas

Judge halts Trump freeze of social assistance and child care funds in five Democrat-led states, for now

Judge halts Trump freeze of social assistance and child care funds in five Democrat-led states, for now

US will provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to ensure regional stability

The United States will be providing significant aid to Thailand and Cambodia to ensure regional stability in the wake of the two nations fighting last year

What’s behind the highly unusual move to block Minnesota officials from investigating ICE shooting

What’s behind the highly unusual move to block Minnesota officials from investigating ICE shooting

Oil CEOs are meeting with Trump today. These are their demands

Oil CEOs are meeting with Trump today. These are their demands

More diplomatic and economic tensions surface between China, Japan as a bumpy week ends

A week in which longtime tensions between neighbors China and Japan ratcheted up economically and politically is drawing to a close with no sign of improvements

Venezuela releases imprisoned opposition figures and activists, which Trump says US requested

Venezuela has released a number of imprisoned high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists — both citizens and foreigners — nearly a week after former President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces to face drug-trafficking charges

Iran plunged into internet blackout as nationwide anti-government turmoil spreads

Iran plunged into internet blackout as nationwide anti-government turmoil spreads

Anger and outrage spills onto Minneapolis streets after ICE officer's fatal shooting of Renee Good

Anger and outrage are spilling out onto Minneapolis’ streets over the fatal shooting of a woman the day before by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer

Venezuela releases first prisoners in ‘peace’ gesture: Here’s what to know

Venezuela releases first prisoners in ‘peace’ gesture: Here’s what to know

Minnesota shooting videos challenge administration narrative, policing experts question tactics

Federal officials say an immigration officer acted in self-defense when he shot through the window of a car, killing the driver, Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three in Minneapolis

Internet and phones cut in Iran as protesters heed exiled prince's call for mass demonstration

Iran’s government has cut off the country from the internet and international telephone calls

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act

The Latest: ICE officer who shot Renee Good identified in court records as Jonathan Ross

A day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed 37-year-old mother of three Renee Good as she tried to drive away on a snowy Minneapolis street, tensions have remained high

Top diplomats from Greenland and Denmark met with White House officials as Trump pushes for ownership

Top diplomats from Greenland and Denmark met with White House officials as Trump pushes for ownership

Newsom punches back at California's critics and Trump in his final State of the State speech

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has delivered his final State of the State address to lawmakers in Sacramento

Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing's debt and oil stakes

President Donald Trump’s plan to control Venezuela's oil industry and counter China's influence could clash with his goal of stabilizing trade with Beijing

Energy executives scramble to head off Trump demands on Venezuela

Energy executives scramble to head off Trump demands on Venezuela

Fatal ICE shooting sparks jurisdiction clash between state and federal authorities

Fights over which agencies will be involved in the investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis are roiling as calls for a thorough investigation and accountability mount

UN says the US has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several

The top United Nations official says the United States has a “legal obligation” to keep paying its dues that fund U.N. agencies after the White House announced that it's withdrawing support from more than 30 initiatives operated by the world body

GOP Rep: 'Appalling' to suggest US will take Greenland

Republican Congressman Don Bacon joins The Lead.

Venezuela helps vault Rubio to quarterback of Trump’s foreign policy team

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a football fan, now is quarterbacking President Donald Trump’s foreign policy team as it navigates particularly turbulent global waters, notably in Venezuela

Do ICE agents have absolute immunity? No, experts say, but it’s not easy for a state to prosecute

Do ICE agents have absolute immunity? No, experts say, but it’s not easy for a state to prosecute

Vance calls killing of Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer 'a tragedy of her own making'

Vice President JD Vance is blaming a federal immigration officer’s fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman on “a left-wing network,” Democrats, the news media and the woman who was killed

Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates

President Donald Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices

Trump orders ‘my representatives’ to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds in effort to lower housing costs

Trump orders ‘my representatives’ to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds in effort to lower housing costs

Tens of thousands flee Aleppo neighborhoods as Syrian government clashes with Kurds intensify

Syrian authorities have warned civilians to leave a contested area in Aleppo as clashes between government and Kurdish forces intensify

Hill liberals push for shutdown clash over ICE funding but face resistance in Democratic ranks

Hill liberals push for shutdown clash over ICE funding but face resistance in Democratic ranks

ICE killing of driver in Minneapolis involved tactics many police departments warn against − but not ICE itself

Police departments have changed their policies regarding use of force over the years to protect life, but ICE and other federal agencies have lagged in this regard.

Sonia De Los Santos cancels Kennedy Center shows, citing unwelcoming climate

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos has canceled her upcoming performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington

Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over Trump's call for a 'takeover'

Denmark and Greenland’s envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump’s call for a “takeover” of the strategic Arctic island

Tennessee university reinstates professor fired for Charlie Kirk post and settles for $500k

Austin Peay State University has reinstated a professor who was fired for his social media post after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

White House says it wasn't economical to save East Wing during ballroom construction

The White House says structural issues and decay had made it unfeasible to save the East Wing

Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say

Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades

House refuses to override Trump vetoes as Republicans stick with president

The House refused Thursday to override President Donald Trump’s veto of two low-profile bills as Republicans stuck with the president despite their prior support for the measures

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Somalia denies US allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouse

Somalia’s government is denying an allegation by the U.S. government that authorities in Mogadishu destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program

Mexico boasts sharp decline in homicides, but analysts urge caution

The Mexican government reports a sharp decline in homicide rates, claiming its security strategy is working

Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions

Russia has strongly condemned the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker

Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget sends military contractor shares higher

President Donald Trump is causing some commotion for investors in U.S. defense contractors this week

Hochul and Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City

New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan unveiled by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Israel says Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov to direct Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza

Israel’s prime minister says a former U.N. Mideast envoy, Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov, has been chosen to serve as the director-general for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace aimed at overseeing the peace process in Gaza

What we know about ICE’s fatal shooting of a US citizen in Minneapolis

What we know about ICE’s fatal shooting of a US citizen in Minneapolis

Judge says Trump’s acting US Attorney investigating Letitia James is serving unlawfully

Judge says Trump’s acting US Attorney investigating Letitia James is serving unlawfully

'Almost mathematically impossible': Elie Honig on DOJ failing to indict Letitia James again

A grand jury once again declined to bring a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James over alleged fraud on mortgage paperwork. CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig says the department needs to stop and it's embarassing they were unable to convince a grand jury to indict on two separte occasions.

Russian drone strikes cause major blackouts in two regions of Ukraine

Russian drone strikes have knocked out power in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region and left over 600,000 households in Dnipropetrovsk without electricity

Hoyer laments House 'is not living up to the Founders’ goals' as he tells colleagues he's retiring

The longest-serving Democrat in Congress has announced he's retiring at the end of his term, saying he's deeply concerned "this House is not living up to the Founders’ goals.”

Handful of Republicans join Democrats to force Senate check on Trump’s war powers in Venezuela

Handful of Republicans join Democrats to force Senate check on Trump’s war powers in Venezuela

Protesters gather outside Orlando City Hall after ICE fatally shoots Minneapolis woman

Protesters gather outside Orlando City Hall after ICE fatally shoots Minneapolis woman

Woman says she never applied for unemployment benefits that letter asked her to repay

Woman says she never applied for unemployment benefits that letter asked her to repay

Sen. Thom Tillis: Stephen Miller needs to know 'what he's talking about or get out of this job'

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis joins The Lead.

Large crowd gathering in Minneapolis following shooting of woman four blocks from where George Floyd was killed

A woman is dead in Minneapolis after a shooting involving immigration officers, who were conducting targeted operations in Minneapolis on Wednesday. A statement from the Dept of Homeland Security said that “violent rioters weaponized” a vehicle and attempted to run over officers. CNN's Whitney Wild reports from Minneapolis.

Baltimore pays $14 million to wrongfully convicted man who spent 31 years in prison

Baltimore pays $14 million to wrongfully convicted man who spent 31 years in prison

Lebanon says first phase of plan to disarm Hezbollah completed, but Netanyahu warns progress ‘far from sufficient’

Lebanon says first phase of plan to disarm Hezbollah completed, but Netanyahu warns progress ‘far from sufficient’

Northern Colorado city to change approach in response to homelessness

Northern Colorado city to change approach in response to homelessness

DHS officials privately express shock at department’s immediate response to Minneapolis shooting

DHS officials privately express shock at department’s immediate response to Minneapolis shooting

Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over Greenland

The U.S. has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, backed by British support

Lebanese military moves to new phase of disarming non-state groups like Hezbollah

Lebanon's military says it has ended the first phase of its plan to deploy across southern Lebanon and disarm non-state groups, including Hezbollah

Saudi-backed forces move to capture key Yemeni city as crisis with UAE deepens

Saudi-backed forces move to capture key Yemeni city as crisis with UAE deepens

Russia says any foreign forces in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’, after UK and France pledge troops

Russia says any foreign forces in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’, after UK and France pledge troops

Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal

Dozens of angry farmers have demonstrated in France and Greece, halting traffic and blocking roads with tractors to protest European Union plans to move forward with a free trade deal with five South American nations

DHS said a woman attempted to run over ICE officers before being shot in Minneapolis. Here’s what videos show

DHS said a woman attempted to run over ICE officers before being shot in Minneapolis. Here’s what videos show

Trump’s controversial ballroom could solve a decades-long problem — and is taking the first formal steps for construction

Trump’s controversial ballroom could solve a decades-long problem — and is taking the first formal steps for construction

Neighbors describe peaceful morning interrupted by gunfire after deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting

Neighbors describe peaceful morning interrupted by gunfire after deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind

Longtime DC delegate faces challenge from former staffer for seat in Congress

Longtime DC delegate faces challenge from former staffer for seat in Congress

Despite Trump-Petro feud, US-Colombia anti-drug partnership remains strong

Despite Trump-Petro feud, US-Colombia anti-drug partnership remains strong

What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker

What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker

Australia's leader announces a royal commission into antisemitism after Bondi mass shooting

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission into antisemitism, weeks after a deadly attack at a Jewish holiday event in Bondi Beach

Trump’s 'beautiful' new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes

State lawmakers and governors will have decisions to make in 2026 about the budgets for their biggest social safety net programs

President Petro's clash with Trump over Venezuela backs Colombia into a corner

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s actions against Venezuela

Somalia's fight against extremist militants shows signs of success on the streets of Mogadishu

Mogadishu’s first line of defense against the next militant attack on Somalia’s capital ranges from machine gunners in pick-up trucks to young men in plainclothes manning checkpoints

Venezuela's military buries soldiers killed in US operation to capture Maduro

Venezuela's military has held a funeral for some of the soldiers killed during the U.S. operation that captured former President Nicolás Maduro

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says ICE agent was justified in fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman after mayor disputes DHS account

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says ICE agent was justified in fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman after mayor disputes DHS account

After losing home in wildfire, reality TV personality Spencer Pratt says he will run for LA mayor

Spencer Pratt, a reality television personality who lost his home in the deadly Palisades wildfire last year, said Wednesday that he intends to run for mayor of Los Angeles

Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats against Greenland pose a new and potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO, perhaps even an existential one

House Oversight hearing over fraud allegations in Minnesota drew shouting and partisan fury. Here are the takeaways

House Oversight hearing over fraud allegations in Minnesota drew shouting and partisan fury. Here are the takeaways

Federal prosecutors slam Mangione lawyers’ 'meritless' claims about Bondi’s lobbying ties

Federal prosecutors are slamming Luigi Mangione’s lawyers for making what the government said were “meritless” and “misleading” claims about Attorney General Pam Bondi’s ties to a lobbying firm and her decision to seek the death penalty against Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

California loses $160M for delaying revocation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants

U.S. transportation officials say California will lose $160 million for delaying the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants

The Latest: Trump exits 66 international organizations in latest retreat from global cooperation

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organizations, agencies and commissions

The Latest: ICE officer shoots and kills a woman during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown in a major U.S. city — a shooting that federal officials claimed was an act of self-defense but that the city’s mayor described as “reckless” and unnecessary

What to know about Diosdado Cabello, the powerful Venezuelan minister who may be in jeopardy next

What to know about Diosdado Cabello, the powerful Venezuelan minister who may be in jeopardy next

US suspends assistance to Somalia’s federal government, alleging it seized food aid

The State Department says it has suspended all U.S. assistance to Somalia’s federal government over allegations that Somali officials destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program and seized 76 metric tons of food aid intended for impoverished civilians

House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership

The House is pushing ahead with legislation to renew subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans

Georgia Republicans move to scrap state income tax by 2032 despite concerns

Georgia is the latest state to consider eliminating its personal income tax, with Republican leaders in the Senate backing a proposal to phase it out by 2032

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ownership announces it's shutting down paper in May

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is shutting down in May after its owners cited financial losses

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela

US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela

GOP senator’s scathing message to Stephen Miller: Get informed on Greenland or leave the job

GOP senator’s scathing message to Stephen Miller: Get informed on Greenland or leave the job

Trump invited to give State of the Union address on Feb. 24

Speaker Mike Johnson has invited President Donald Trump to give his first State of the Union of his second term on Feb. 24

Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says

The U.S. population is projected to grow more slowly over the next 30 years than previously predicted

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar

Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It's part of his affordability plan

President Donald Trump says he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their first homes

Separatist group in Yemen loses contact with delegation that went to Riyadh for talks

A separatist group in southern Yemen says it's urgently trying to contact a delegation that traveled to the Saudi capital for talks meant to de-escalate recent tensions

Rubio plans to meet with Danish officials next week to talk about US interest in Greenland

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet with Danish officials next week after the Trump administration reiterated its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island

Justice Department sues Connecticut and Arizona as part of effort to get voter data from the states

Officials in Connecticut and Arizona are defending their decision to refuse a request from the U.S. Justice Department to turn over detailed voter information

Why the US has designs on Venezuela's oil

Venezuela’s oil industry has been in the spotlight since President Donald Trump captured the country’s President Nicolas Maduro

Trump urged mid-decade redistricting. One-third of states have now looked at reshaping House seats

Officials in about one-third of the states have considered revising their U.S. House districts since President Donald Trump called for mid-decade redistricting

Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppled

Mexico has emerged as a key fuel supplier to Havana as the United States prepares to seize control of Venezuelan oil and the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump hardens its stance toward Cuba

Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure

Why does health care reform keep failing despite decades of attention and expanding costs? A scholar of Congress has some answers.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends tenant official facing backlash for 'white supremacy' posts

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is supporting a new housing official amid backlash over past social media posts

White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law

The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental law that the White House says needlessly delays federal approvals for energy and infrastructure projects

Trump threatens to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes

Trump threatens to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes

Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts

Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for Florida’s legislature to redraw congressional districts

EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America

The European Union is renewing negotiations for a free trade agreement with five South American nations neighboring Venezuela

ICE officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, investigation underway

ICE officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, investigation underway

ICE entered hospital without warrant, handcuffed patient to bed, community organizers say

ICE entered hospital without warrant, handcuffed patient to bed, community organizers say

Tug-of-war erupts over how to view the January 6 riot

On the 5th anniversary of the insurrection, a DC march celebrates the rioters pardoned by Donald Trump, while Democrats struggle to remind the public that a mob stormed the Capitol.

Separate and alone: How Nicolás Maduro and his wife can expect to be treated in jail

Separate and alone: How Nicolás Maduro and his wife can expect to be treated in jail

Trump leaves Venezuela's opposition sidelined and Maduro's party in power

Opposition supporters have long hoped their leaders could replace Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela's president

Man pardoned by Trump for participation in Jan. 6 riot says life hasn’t changed a year later

Man pardoned by Trump for participation in Jan. 6 riot says life hasn’t changed a year later

Word of the Week: What makes a military attack ‘kinetic’?

Word of the Week: What makes a military attack ‘kinetic’?

Shooting at Airbnb reignites calls for regulation on short-term rentals

Shooting at Airbnb reignites calls for regulation on short-term rentals

US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin

The U.S. military operation in Venezuela can be seen as both a benefit and a burden for Russian President Vladimir Putin

Trump administration demands Venezuela cut ties with US adversaries to resume oil production

Trump administration demands Venezuela cut ties with US adversaries to resume oil production

Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency?

Perhaps no one outside of Venezuela should care more about the US invasion and capture of President Nicolás Maduro than the Islamic Republic of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

Farm bills – famously complex legislative and spending balances between farm subsidies, food assistance, conservation and more – have tended to be passed about every five years since 1933.

Civilians flee Aleppo as clashes between Syrian government and Kurdish forces escalate

Fighting has escalated in Syria's northern city of Aleppo

Gen Z activists who toppled Nepal's government are frustrated with the leaders they brought to power

Frustration and anger are brewing among young protesters in Nepal who helped topple the government

White House rewrites January 6 history and blames police for deadly attack on 5-year anniversary

White House rewrites January 6 history and blames police for deadly attack on 5-year anniversary

US Christian leaders minister to an anxious diaspora with Venezuela's future in flux

Faith leaders are urging prayers for peace following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed

Everyone is talking about Greenland. Here’s what it’s like to visit

Everyone is talking about Greenland. Here’s what it’s like to visit

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans still face deportation from US after Maduro capture

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans still face deportation from US after Maduro capture

Iran army chief threatens preemptive attack over 'rhetoric' targeting country after Trump's comments

Iran’s army chief has threatened preemptive military action over the “rhetoric” targeting the Islamic Republic

Protest-hit Iran warily watches the US after its raid on Venezuela

As Iran is gripped by new protests, many people there are focused on the U.S. raid in Venezuela and wonder whether the same could occur in Tehran

Plans for $2.3 billion stadium ignite debate in 2032 Olympics host city

Plans for $2.3 billion stadium ignite debate in 2032 Olympics host city

Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan

Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan

Whitewashing January 6th

The White House website is officially re-writing the history of the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Anderson is Keeping Them Honest.

Notorious CIA spy whose treachery caused the deaths of countless sources has died in federal prison

Notorious CIA spy whose treachery caused the deaths of countless sources has died in federal prison

Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states

Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states

Ahead of election, Uganda's security forces are accused of using violence against the opposition

Uganda is preparing for a election in an atmosphere of political violence

Behind the photo: How a woman running from US bombs in Venezuela captured the night's fear and chaos

A photo of 21-year-old Mariana Camargo dashing through the streets of eastern Caracas as explosions boomed in the background was soon on front pages of major international outlets

Days after US attack, weary but resilient Venezuelans try to return to normal amid fears of repression

Days after US attack, weary but resilient Venezuelans try to return to normal amid fears of repression

Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price

President Donald Trump says Venezuela will be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., and he pledges to use proceeds from the sale of this oil “to benefit the people” of both countries

Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns

President Donald Trump’s administration is withholding funding to help needy families with children in five states governed by Democrats

Homeland Security plans 2,000 officers in Minnesota for its 'largest immigration operation ever'

The Department of Homeland Security says it has launched in Minnesota what it's calling the largest immigration enforcement operation ever carried out by the agency

White House discussing ‘options’ to acquire Greenland, says military use isn’t off the table

White House discussing ‘options’ to acquire Greenland, says military use isn’t off the table

White House says military 'always an option' in Greenland as European leaders reject US takeover

The White House says the U.S. military is “always an option” for acquiring Greenland, despite European leaders rejecting President Donald Trump's comments about taking over the island

The Latest: Venezuela says 24 security officers were killed in US operation to capture Maduro

Venezuela's military says the U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro resulted in dozens of casualties

What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule

What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule

Why is Gov. Tim Walz ending his reelection bid?

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ending his gubernatorial re-election bid. Podcast host Blois Olson joins CNN This Morning to explain why the former Democratic vice presidential nominee has decided not to run for another term as governor.

A Craigslist ad seeking child actors for Minnesota day care center was posted as a prank

As the Trump administration continues to investigate a series of alleged fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents, social media users are falsely citing a Craigslist ad as evidence of such deceit

Suspect in vandalism of Vice President JD Vance's Ohio home is behind bars

An individual accused of vandalizing the Ohio home of Vice President JD Vance and causing other property damage is behind bars pending a Friday hearing

California Rep. Doug LaMalfa's death leaves a vacant House seat. What happens next?

California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s sudden death this week leaves a new vacant seat in the House

UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia

UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia

2,000 federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis in an escalated immigration push. Here’s what we know

2,000 federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis in an escalated immigration push. Here’s what we know

Trump store in suburban Philadelphia 'kind of run its course' and is set to close

A suburban Phlladelphia shop selling President Donald Trump-themed merchandise that became a magnet for die-hard supporters announced it’s closing its doors, six years after opening

What’s next in deposed Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro’s criminal case

Nicolás Maduro’s first court hearing — a heavily secured spectacle where he proclaimed he is still Venezuela’s president and pleaded “soy inocente” — was merely the beginning of a legal odyssey that could keep him locked up and out of power for years, maybe even the rest of his life

Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? ‘I’m seriously considering it,’ she says

Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? ‘I’m seriously considering it,’ she says

Ukraine's allies praise major progress on defense guarantees if a peace deal is struck with Russia

Ukraine’s allies have made major progress toward defending the country if a peace deal is struck with Russia

Cuba releases details of 32 officers killed in US strike on Venezuela as US defends attack

The Cuban government has revealed the identities of 32 military personnel killed during the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

US nearly triples list of countries whose citizens must post bonds up to $15,000 to apply for visas

The Trump administration is nearly tripling the number of countries whose passport holders will be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States

President Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here's what they think

President Donald Trump promised that “America First” would stand against more foreign entanglements

Trump’s ‘ammunition’ for House GOP to win the midterms involves lots of grievances

Trump’s ‘ammunition’ for House GOP to win the midterms involves lots of grievances

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the US Capitol

On the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, there is no official event to memorialize what happened

Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signatures

A former Republican lawmaker in Arizona has been sentenced to probation and a five-year ban on running for public office

Trump tells Republicans to be 'flexible' on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal

President Donald Trump wants Republicans to get a deal on health care insurance assistance by being flexible on a long-standing budget policy that bars federal money from being spent on abortion services

Israel clears final hurdle to start settlement construction that would cut the West Bank in two

Israel has cleared the final hurdle before starting construction on a controversial settlement project near Jerusalem that would effectively cut the West Bank in two

Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including first US pill ban

Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court struck down two laws that include the nation’s first explicit ban on abortion pills

George Conway, persistent Trump critic, is running for Congress in New York

George Conway says he is running for a U.S. House seat in New York City

New deadly clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters erupt in Aleppo

The deadliest clashes so far have erupted between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo

Trump officials told lawmakers that Maduro and his wife hit their heads as they attempted to flee US forces

Trump officials told lawmakers that Maduro and his wife hit their heads as they attempted to flee US forces

Canada's Indigenous governor general to visit Greenland as Trump renews talk of annexing it

Prime Minister Mark Carney says his foreign minister and the governor general will visit Greenland in early February in the wake of renewed threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to annex the Danish territory

Justice Department uses Maduro case to defend Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations

Justice Department uses Maduro case to defend Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations

Indiana US Rep. Jim Baird expected to make a full recovery following car accident, his office says

Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Baird of Indiana is recovering from a car crash and expected to make a full recovery, A statement from Baird's office says he is recovering, but details of the crash are not immediately clear

Violent crime fell in 2025 for a third straight year in New Orleans, where Guard troops now patrol

New Orleans ended 2025 with its third year of declining violent crime rates even as armed National Guard troops patrolled the city's streets on the orders of President Donald Trump

After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism

President Donald Trump hasn’t minced words about the larger message he’s trying to send the world with the U.S. military raid to capture Nicolás Maduro

Suspect charged with murder of Ravenscroft teacher held without bond

Suspect charged with murder of Ravenscroft teacher held without bond

Security forces clash with protesters in Iran's main market as toll rises to 36

Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy have conducted a sit-in at Tehran's Grand Bazaar

California GOP Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65

California GOP Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65

Venezuelan restaurant in Indy turns into community hub amid homeland crisis

Venezuelan restaurant in Indy turns into community hub amid homeland crisis

Uniontown swears in its first-ever woman police chief

Uniontown swears in its first-ever woman police chief

What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent polls

There are few signs that President Donald Trump’s supporters wanted the United States to become more embroiled in foreign conflicts — even as many Republicans show initial support for his military strike in Venezuela

Even after Maduro’s capture, Democrats try to keep their focus on affordability

Even after Maduro’s capture, Democrats try to keep their focus on affordability

The many ways lawyers for Maduro could try to derail the case against him

The many ways lawyers for Maduro could try to derail the case against him

China bans exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could enhance Tokyo's military power

China has banned exports to Japan of dual-use goods for military purposes

Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance

Trump administration's capture of Maduro raises unease about the international legal framework

The capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has sparked global controversy

Israel strikes multiple sites in Lebanon ahead of a key disarmament meeting

Israel's air force has struck areas in southern and eastern Lebanon, including Sidon, the country's third-largest city

Trump says 'we're going to run' Venezuela

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the US is “going to run” Venezuela in the immediate aftermath of President Nicolás Maduro's capture. Trump did not offer a timeline for how long he anticipated such a transition of power would take.

Cautious Venezuelans brace for the unknown

Apprehensive of what comes next, some Venezuelans are heading to local stores for supplies. Journalist Mary Mena reports from Caracas.

Paris court to rule in case involving alleged cyberbullying of Brigitte Macron

A Paris court is set to rule in a case involving 10 people accused of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron

US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foes

The U.S. capture and ouster of Venezuelan strongman leader Nicolás Maduro marked a stunning culmination of the Trump administration’s efforts to assert dominance in Latin America

Trial begins for officer accused of failing to protect children during Uvalde school shooting

One of the first police officers to respond to the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, goes on trial Monday on charges that he failed to protect children during the attack, when authorities waited more than an hour to confront the gunman

A clearer picture is emerging of what Trump meant when he said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela

A clearer picture is emerging of what Trump meant when he said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela

After Maduro, who's next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba and Colombia

A day after the ouster of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump is renewing his calls for an American takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland and is threatening Colombia with military action over its drug trade

Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ouster

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez has taken the place of her ally President Nicolás Maduro who was captured by the United States in a nighttime military operation

Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles

President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing that country's president in a military raid isn't likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices

Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy

If Washington governs by force in Venezuela, it will repeat the failures of Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya: Power can topple regimes, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy.

North Korea says latest missile tests involve hypersonic weapons system

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country’s nuclear war deterrent

'Still shaken': Trepidation in Venezuela after US captures Maduro

Venezuelans remain in shock after President Nicolás Maduro was deposed and captured in a U.S. military operation

Venezuelans hunker down, apprehensive about what comes next

Venezuelans hunker down, apprehensive about what comes next

Maduro’s case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial

When Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York courtroom to face U.S. drug charges, he'll be following a path taken by Panama's Manuel Noriega, another strongman who was toppled by American forces

US intervention in Venezuela could test Trump's ability to hold GOP together in an election year

President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela is testing his ability to hold the Republican coalition together

Teen arrested in alleged ISIS-inspired attack plot in North Carolina

Homeland Security expert Donell Harvin joins The Lead.

After capture and removal, Venezuela's Maduro is being held at notorious Brooklyn jail

The New York jail holding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is a facility so troubled, some judges have refused to send people there even as it has housed such famous inmates as music stars R. Kelly and Sean “Diddy” Combs

Trump’s MAGA allies mostly rally behind his Venezuela strike

Trump’s MAGA allies mostly rally behind his Venezuela strike

Inside the operation: How the US moved to capture Nicolás Maduro

Inside the operation: How the US moved to capture Nicolás Maduro

Drone strikes kill 2 in Russian border regions ahead of Ukraine peace talks

Officials say Ukrainian drone strikes killed two people and wounded two others, including a child, in Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk regions on Sunday

Marjorie Taylor Greene made waves. Her constituents don't agree on whether it was worth it

Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Capitol Hill after five years as one of the most well-known members of Congress

North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea ahead of South Korean leader's visit to China

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missiles toward the sea

What the Noriega case can tell us about Maduro’s upcoming legal battle

What the Noriega case can tell us about Maduro’s upcoming legal battle

South Korean president visits China following Beijing's rising tensions with Japan over Taiwan

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has begun his visit to China as Beijing aims to strengthen ties amid heightened tensions with Japan over Taiwan

International aid groups grapple with what Israel's ban will mean for their work in Gaza

Israel has revoked the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations, and now those groups are grappling with how that will affect aid operations in Gaza

US military operation in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights canceled

The U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has disrupted Caribbean travel

Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputy

Venezuelans are trying to understand who is in charge after the United States announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro

US plans to 'run' Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro

President Donald Trump says the United States will run Venezuela at least temporarily after an audacious military operation plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country

Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s leader after Maduro’s capture?

Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s leader after Maduro’s capture?

The Latest: Trump says US will run Venezuela at least temporarily after military option

President Donald Trump insists that the U.S. government would run Venezuela after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country

Maduro's ouster sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida

Revelers chanted “liberty” and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the U.S. military operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro and remove him from the country

Appeals panel says California's ban on open carry in more populated counties is unconstitutional

A federal appeals panel has ruled that a California law prohibiting open carry of firearms in heavily populated counties is unconstitutional

After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project

President Donald Trump declared Saturday’s military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro a major success

Visualizing the US assault on Venezuela

Visualizing the US assault on Venezuela

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims as he discusses US raid to extract Venezuela's president

President Donald Trump has held a news conference to explain a U.S. raid on Venezuela to extract President Nicolás Maduro and his wife

Capture of Maduro and US claim that it will run Venezuela raise new legal questions

Legal questions are being raised about the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuela’s president and claims that it will “run” the South American country

Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas

Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas

I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers

Congress has a legal, constitutional and even moral responsibility to assert itself as a branch when it comes to military actions by the US, says an expert on war powers.

The US has captured Venezuelan leader Maduro. Here’s what to know

The US has captured Venezuelan leader Maduro. Here’s what to know

How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

President Donald Trump and U.S. officials have laid out some of the details of the U.S. military strike against Venezuela that led to the capture of leader Nicolás Maduro

Who is Cilia Flores, Maduro’s wife and ‘first combatant’ of Venezuelan socialism?

Who is Cilia Flores, Maduro’s wife and ‘first combatant’ of Venezuelan socialism?

Trump says US is taking control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Here’s what it means

Trump says US is taking control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Here’s what it means

Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing arrest of immigrant resigns as GOP threatens impeachment

Embattled Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction last month for helping an immigrant evade federal officers, has sent her resignation letter to the governor

Security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summit

National security advisers from Europe and other allies have discussed security guarantees in Kyiv as the U.S.-led push to end the war in Ukraine intensifies

Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 15

Iran’s supreme leader has addressed the ongoing protests, insisting that “rioters must be put in their place.”

Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance

Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance

From bus driver to president: Venezuela's Maduro never escaped his predecessor's shadow

Nicolás Maduro's fall at the hands of the United States follows months of pressure from the Trump administration

A timeline of the US military's buildup and strikes against Venezuela leading to Maduro's capture

President Donald Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes on targets on Venezuelan territory after months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs from the South American country

Military-backed party leads in early election results in Myanmar

Myanmar's military-appointed election body has announced the winners of the first phase of its three-part general election

Trial to begin for police officer charged in delayed response to Uvalde school shooting

One of the first officers on the scene at the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is about to stand trial

Coast Guard suspends search for people who abandoned ship after US strikes on alleged drug boats

Coast Guard suspends search for people who abandoned ship after US strikes on alleged drug boats

Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing as Gaza aid groups face Israeli suspension

Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing as Gaza aid groups face Israeli suspension

‘Wicked’ composer says he won’t appear at Kennedy Center after name change

‘Wicked’ composer says he won’t appear at Kennedy Center after name change

Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the US. It comes as ties with China are strained

President Donald Trump has invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit the United States this year

Yemen’s separatists announce a constitution for an independent south

Yemen’s separatist movement has announced a constitution for an independent nation in the south and demanded other factions in the war-torn country accept the move

Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials have exchanged dueling threats as widening economic protests sweep across parts of the Islamic Republic

Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela

Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela

US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days later

The Coast Guard said it's still searching for people who had jumped off alleged drug-smuggling boats when the U.S. military attacked them days earlier

Zohran Mamdani's first full day as NYC mayor: subway rides, new offices and backlash from Israel

Zohran Mamdani, New York City's new mayor, begins his term with a symbolic commute

Teen arrested in alleged ISIS-inspired attack plot intended for New Year’s Eve near Charlotte

Teen arrested in alleged ISIS-inspired attack plot intended for New Year’s Eve near Charlotte

In Rama Duwaji’s New York, everyone is entitled to a little glamour

In Rama Duwaji’s New York, everyone is entitled to a little glamour

No major change in troop levels after Trump says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to defend Iranian protesters

No major change in troop levels after Trump says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to defend Iranian protesters

Grandmother and grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossing

A grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson have burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire

Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed the head of the country’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff

Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

A federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

Trump shops for marble for new White House ballroom

Trump shops for marble for new White House ballroom

Man accused of placing pipe bombs near GOP and Democratic headquarters in Washington to remain in jail pending trial

Man accused of placing pipe bombs near GOP and Democratic headquarters in Washington to remain in jail pending trial

Two of the Middle East’s most powerful countries are facing off in Yemen. Here’s what to know

Two of the Middle East’s most powerful countries are facing off in Yemen. Here’s what to know

Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota

Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota

Pakistan sentences journalists, YouTubers and ex-military officers to life over inciting violence

A court in Pakistan’s capital has sentenced seven people to life imprisonment after convicting them of inciting violence

Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health

Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health

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What we know about a Minneapolis day care center that was highlighted in video about alleged fraud

What we know about a Minneapolis day care center that was highlighted in video about alleged fraud

About 6 in 10 Americans say they feel politically connected by generation

About 6 in 10 Americans say they feel politically connected by generation

Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins

Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins

Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions with US rise

Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions with US rise

Zohran Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech as NYC mayor

Zohran Mamdani is reveling in what he calls a “new era” for New York City

At least 7 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy

Demonstrations sparked by Iran's struggling economy have spread into rural provinces, with at least seven people killed

Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration celebrates the progressive movement as New York’s incoming mayor pledges an expansive agenda

Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration celebrates the progressive movement as New York’s incoming mayor pledges an expansive agenda

More campus games? Big 12 commish says 'everything is on the table' when it comes to playoff reboot

While fans trickled into the Orange Bowl stadium where tickets were going for as little as $39, the commissioner of the Big 12 said “everything is on the table” when it comes to rebooting the College Football Playoff, including potentially moving another round of games onto campus

Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent

President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks

Zohran Mamdani officially sworn in on a Quran full of symbolism

Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making history not only as the city's first mayor to take the oath of office on a Quran but also as the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor

Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care

The Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight

Iranians protest over soaring prices

Demonstrations are gripping Tehran and other cities after a plunge in the Iranian rial. Soaring prices are creating a daily struggle there, as Nada Bashir reports.

Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath

Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will make history as the city's first mayor to take the oath of office on a Quran

Trump postpones tariff hikes on furniture, kitchen cabinets for a year

Trump postpones tariff hikes on furniture, kitchen cabinets for a year

Japan’s prime minister joins female lawmakers in fight for more toilets in parliament

Japan’s prime minister joins female lawmakers in fight for more toilets in parliament

CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say

CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say

Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol “does not happen” without President Donald Trump

Trump says he’s withdrawing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland

Trump says he’s withdrawing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland

US military says at least eight killed in new strikes on alleged drug boats, with survivors abandoning ship

US military says at least eight killed in new strikes on alleged drug boats, with survivors abandoning ship

Trump administration terminates nonprofit’s control over DC golf courses in possible takeover bid

Trump administration terminates nonprofit’s control over DC golf courses in possible takeover bid

US military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8 and possibly leaving survivors

The U.S. military says it has struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days

Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

President Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon

Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report

Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report

Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings ahead

Chief Justice John Roberts says that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon

Russia doubles down on claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence, but offers no concrete proof

Russia doubles down on claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence, but offers no concrete proof

Trump administration orders a Colorado coal-fired power generator to stay open

The Trump administration has ordered another coal-fired power facility to remain open

US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela's oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property

House Judiciary Committee releases video and transcript of Jack Smith deposition

House Judiciary Committee releases video and transcript of Jack Smith deposition

Mississippi man serving an illegal sentence granted clemency, weeks after his brother

Two brothers who received illegal prison sentences that were years longer than the maximum penalty for their crimes have been granted clemency by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio: 'I think Mamdani is going to surprise a lot of people'

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has "got wind in his sails" and a good shot at implementing his ambitious agenda.

Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side

Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side

Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

The Department of Justice has expanded its review of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to 5.2 million as it also expands the number of attorneys trying to comply with a law mandating their release

Kentucky Dem blames Trump's tariffs as Jim Beam plans to pause bourbon production at its main distillery

Democratic Rep. Morgan McGarvey joins The Lead.

Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with a midnight oath underground

Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day

These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them

President Donald Trump has issued the first vetoes of his second term, rejecting two bipartisan natural resources bills

20-year-old college student from Iowa might be the youngest mayor in the United States

20-year-old college student from Iowa might be the youngest mayor in the United States

Texas Tech's biggest and richest fan explains how he'd fix college sports

Cody Campbell is a billionaire supporter of Texas Tech, his alma mater

Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns

Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns

Trump vetoes two bipartisan bills, marking first vetoes of second term

Trump vetoes two bipartisan bills, marking first vetoes of second term

Russian drone attack injures 3 Ukrainian children as Putin expresses confidence in victory

Russian drones have blasted apartment buildings and the power grid in Ukraine's city of Odesa, injuring six people including three children

Man charged with allegedly threatening Kennedy Center president

Man charged with allegedly threatening Kennedy Center president

Iran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests erupt

Iran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests erupt

Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says

The longest-serving White House chief usher says presidents before Donald Trump were interested in having a larger space for entertaining too

Trump made lots of tariff threats in 2025. Here are some that never materialized

President Donald Trump made a lot of tariff threats and trade promises this year

Thailand releases 18 Cambodian prisoners of war as part of ceasefire agreement

Thailand has repatriated 18 Cambodian prisoners of war

China announces it 'successfully completed' Taiwan military maneuvers

China’s People’s Liberation Army says it has “successfully completed” two days of military exercises in the waters off Taiwan

Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming a supermajority

Democrat Renee Hardman has been elected to the Iowa state Senate in a holiday-week special election, denying Republicans’ bid to reclaim two-thirds control of the chamber

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from 'The Wire,' 'Veep' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at age 71

Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes

The Trump administration has announced that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years

Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US nationals

Mali and Burkina Faso have banned U.S. citizens from entering their countries

ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands

Immigration officials do not plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as a judge’s order banning it stands

Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations

The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump’s name was added to the facility

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits

Top DOJ officials may have been pressing to bring criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says

Top DOJ officials may have been pressing to bring criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35

Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died

Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026

Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organizations for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organizations working in Gaza

UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city

UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city

U.S. sanctions 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela over drone and missile trade

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and firms from Iran and Venezuela

Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers

The surge of federal officers this week in Minnesota follows new allegations of fraud by day care centers run by Somali residents

Roughly two dozen ISIS operatives killed or captured since US retaliatory strikes this month

Roughly two dozen ISIS operatives killed or captured since US retaliatory strikes this month

Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Alleged DC pipe bomber appears at detention hearing as his attorneys argue he should be released from jail

Alleged DC pipe bomber appears at detention hearing as his attorneys argue he should be released from jail

Who is Nick Shirley, the 23-year-old MAGA journalist whose Minnesota fraud story went viral?

Who is Nick Shirley, the 23-year-old MAGA journalist whose Minnesota fraud story went viral?

China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills

China's People's Liberation Army is conducting large-scale military drills around Taiwan as part of "Justice Mission 2025."

In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services

Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says

Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russia’s Ministry of Defense says, as negotiators continue to search for a breakthrough in peace talks to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine

China stages war games around Taiwan after hitting out at major US arms deal

China stages war games around Taiwan after hitting out at major US arms deal

A look at Zohran Mamdani’s policy ideas as he becomes New York City’s mayor

A look at Zohran Mamdani’s policy ideas as he becomes New York City’s mayor

Military families hit with bitter blow after Congress strips fertility treatment funding from defense bill

Military families hit with bitter blow after Congress strips fertility treatment funding from defense bill

Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has died at 80, her political party has announced Tuesday

China's top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills around the island unfold

China’s top diplomat has slammed a record U.S. military sale to Taiwan

After two years of war, some Israelis are moving to the Gaza border while others are refusing. Here’s why

After two years of war, some Israelis are moving to the Gaza border while others are refusing. Here’s why

Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast

Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast

US strikes vessel in eastern Pacific, killing 2

US strikes vessel in eastern Pacific, killing 2

National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year's a year after deadly attack

A National Guard deployment in New Orleans authorized by President Donald Trump will begin Tuesday as part of a heavy security presence for New Year’s celebrations

Court releases transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings

Takeaways from Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting in Florida

Takeaways from Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting in Florida

The Supreme Court's most consequential term yet?

The Court will decide several cases that could expand the president's power, making it one of the most significant terms in decades.

In escalating tensions with Venezuela, Trump says the US 'hit' a coastal drug loading facility

President Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. has “hit” a dock facility along a shore as he wages a pressure campaign on Venezuela

US military carries out 30th strike on alleged drug boat

The U.S. military says it has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people

During Netanyahu visit, Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program

President Donald Trump is warning Iran against reconstituting its nuclear program

Chinese military drills around Taiwan resume for a second day, aimed at warning 'external forces'

The Chinese military says it dispatched air, navy and missile units for a second day to conduct joint live-fire drills around Taiwan to warn against what it calls separatist and “external interference” forces

Judge dismisses criminal case against TikTok streamer held in immigration detention

A federal judge has dismissed a criminal case against a popular Los Angeles TikTok streamer who is currently being held in immigration detention

Trump says US knocked out ‘big facility’ as part of Venezuela campaign

Trump says US knocked out ‘big facility’ as part of Venezuela campaign

Retired colonel breaks down message Putin is trying to send as peace talks continue

CNN's Jessica Dean talks to Col. Cedric Leighton about Russia's strikes on Kyiv and a peace deal in the making between Ukraine and Russia.

FACT FOCUS: Trump says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to claim he has ended eight wars this year, but that is exaggerated

US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'

The United States has announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance funding

US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says

The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan

Protests erupt in Iran over currency's plunge to record low

Iran is seeing its biggest protests in three years after the currency plunged to a record low against the dollar

Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress

More House seats are opening up as more members announce their upcoming departures

Buddhist monks on cross-country Walk for Peace arrive in Georgia

Buddhist monks on cross-country Walk for Peace arrive in Georgia

Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right

Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right

A political prisoner’s return to the UK was lauded by the government. Now ‘shocking’ tweets have sparked calls to deport him

A political prisoner’s return to the UK was lauded by the government. Now ‘shocking’ tweets have sparked calls to deport him

Netanyahu brings a familiar message to Trump, who’s grown wary of Israeli actions

Netanyahu brings a familiar message to Trump, who’s grown wary of Israeli actions

Samuel Alito keeps getting his way. So why does he seem so unhappy?

Samuel Alito keeps getting his way. So why does he seem so unhappy?

Preliminary results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won Kosovo snap vote convincingly

Preliminary results of a snap parliamentary election in Kosovo shows that the party of Prime Minister Albin Kurti has won by a clear margin

Nigerian foreign minister responds to US strikes

CNN’s Rahel Solomon spoke to Nigerian foreign minister Yusuf Tuggar after President Donald Trump said he ordered a deadly strike on Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, whom he accused of persecuting Christians in the country.

Hawaii hopes stricter laws will quiet illegal fireworks after deadly New Year's Eve blast

Hawaii authorities are cracking down on illegal fireworks after a tragic explosion last New Year's Eve killed six people

Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he make them come true as New York City mayor?

Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor

Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge,' memo says

The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol told investigators after his arrest that he believed someone needed to “speak up” for people who believed the 2020 election was stolen

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down and leave the war dragging on for years

Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelensky in Florida

Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelensky in Florida

4 dead, dozens injured in Syria during clashes between Alawites and counterdemonstrators

At least four people have been killed and dozens wounded in clashes on Syria’s coast

Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting

Winter rain has lashed the Gaza Strip and flooded camps with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by war try to stay dry in fraying tents

Myanmar’s military junta begins elections as civil war sparked by coup still rages

Myanmar’s military junta begins elections as civil war sparked by coup still rages

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire

Top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia have started talks in China to address their border dispute

Protesting students in Serbia urge support for early election they hope will oust Vucic

Protesting university students in Serbia have collected signatures throughout the country for their request for an early parliamentary election

Guineans vote in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader likely to win

Guineans were voting to elect a new president in the country’s first election since a 2021 coup

Central African Republic's incumbent president, a Russian ally, eyes a third term in key elections

The Central African Republic voted on Sunday to elect a new president and federal lawmakers

Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is a sham

Voters in Myanmar have voted in the first phase of the country’s general election

Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting

Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of fighting over border disputes

UK unveils paid armed forces ‘gap year’ for young people

UK unveils paid armed forces ‘gap year’ for young people

Chilly Gaza braces for more winter rain and word of any progress in ceasefire talks

Barefoot children played on chilly sand as Gaza’s thousands of displaced people prepared threadbare tents for another round of winter rain

Russia strikes Ukraine's capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

Russia struck Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones in an attack that killed at least one person

Brazilian judge puts coup plot convicts under house arrest after former police commander flees

A Brazilian judge has issued house arrest orders for 10 people involved in a plot to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in power after his 2022 election loss

Host cancels jazz show after Trump's name added to Kennedy Center

Chuck Redd, the longtime host of the Kennedy Center’s annual Christmas Eve jazz performance said he canceled the concert following the board of trustees’ move to rename the facility for both the 35th president and President Donald Trump. CNN's Marshall Cohen reports.

Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns United Arab Emirates-backed separatists of immediate action

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has warned it will respond immediately to any military movements of separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates that undermine de-escalation efforts in the south

These small-business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire

These small-business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire

A reform-minded mayor is taking over New York at a time of progress and stability for the NYPD

A reform-minded mayor is taking over New York at a time of progress and stability for the NYPD

Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis

Millions of Afghans are struggling as international aid cuts sever a lifeline many relied on for food and heating

How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories

Comedian Mo Amer is gaining attention for his show “Mo,” which explores the journey of a Palestinian refugee family seeking asylum in the U.S. The series is part of a wave of TV shows by Arab or Muslim American creators that aim to tell authentic stories without relying on stereotypes

Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones

A mysterious group called Georgians for Integrity has spent around $5 million on television ads, mailers and texts attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones since November

Cambodia reports Thai air strikes as the 2 nations hold peace talks

Cambodia says that Thailand hit a site in the country's northwest with an airstrike on Saturday even as the two sides pursue talks to end clashes

Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area

Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area

Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red

A U.S. airstrike that targeted an alleged camp of the Islamic State group in Nigeria has caused panic in the village of Jabo, close to where the strike hit

Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building

The president of the Kennedy Center is criticizing musician Chuck Redd for canceling a Christmas Eve performance

Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted

A federal judge has canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in its human smuggling case against him

Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria

Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria

US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela

US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela

Trump says violence in Nigeria targets Christians. The reality is more nuanced

Trump says violence in Nigeria targets Christians. The reality is more nuanced

Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child

Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child

Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida

Eight killed in Syria mosque explosion during Friday prayers

Eight killed in Syria mosque explosion during Friday prayers

Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes against their forces

Separatists in southern Yemen are accusing Saudi Arabia of targeting their forces with airstrikes

Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says several key issues remain unresolved in negotiations with the United States over a framework to end Russia’s war

Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress

The president’s party almost always loses seats in the midterms. More than two dozen Republican House members have already decided to retire.

Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday

After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue

Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years and hefty fine in 1MDB corruption trial

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and must pay 13.5 billion ringgit ($3.3 billion) for his role in the 1MDB corruption scandal

US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians

President Donald Trump says the U.S. launched a deadly strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians

Trump answers phone calls from kids on Christmas Eve

On Christmas eve, President Trump speaks to children whose calls to NORAD to track Santa have been patched through to Mar-a-Lago.

South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses

South Korea’s government says it plans to end the waning foreign adoptions of Korean children

Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mounts

Myanmar will hold the first phase of a general election on Sunday, its first vote in five years and an election framed by the ruling military as a return to multi-party democracy

The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia

The Kremlin is in talks with French authorities about French scholar Laurent Vinatier, who is serving a three-year sentence in Russia and reportedly faces new espionage charges

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel takes aim at U.S. President Donald Trump in a message to U.K. viewers

DOJ says it has found over a million additional documents potentially related to Epstein

DOJ says it has found over a million additional documents potentially related to Epstein

Russian court sentences pro-war activist and Putin critic to 6 years in prison

A Russian court has sentenced pro-war activist Sergei Udaltsov to six years in prison for justifying terrorism

A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to poverty

Mariela Gómez and thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have faced a challenging Christmas after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January

Saudi Arabia urges Yemen's separatists to leave 2 governorates as the anti-rebel coalition strains

Saudi Arabia has called on separatists in southern Yemen to withdraw from two governorates they now hold

Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes double hernia surgery

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's family says he's underwent double hernia surgery at a hospital in the country's capital

Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists

Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists

King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts

King Charles III has urged people to focus on kindness instead of conflict in his annual Christmas address

King Charles urges courage and reconciliation in Christmas message

King Charles urges courage and reconciliation in Christmas message

Key takeaways from the newly-released Epstein files

The Justice Department released a new batch of documents from Epstein investigation. President Donald Trump’s name is mentioned many times in the documents, including in references to flight records related to Epstein’s private plane. Authorities have not accused Trump of criminal wrongdoing related to Epstein and the DOJ said some of the materials include “untrue and sensationalist” claims about the president. CNN's Katelyn Polantz reports.

In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza being forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’

In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza being forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’

More House Republicans are leaving Congress to run for governor than in decades amid frustration over ‘toxic environment’

More House Republicans are leaving Congress to run for governor than in decades amid frustration over ‘toxic environment’

3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West Bank

Three Palestinians have been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging a Nativity scene at a Catholic Church in the West Bank city of Jenin

Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan

Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan

Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead

The son of a former Bangladesh prime minister has returned to the country after more than 17 years in exile

Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocence

British socialite and onetime Jeffrey Epstein girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell is back in the spotlight with the public release of investigative records that led to her 2021 sex trafficking conviction

Half a billion voters. One list. Just seven weeks to clean it up

Half a billion voters. One list. Just seven weeks to clean it up

North Korea displays apparent progress in construction of nuclear-powered submarine

North Korea displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media photos showing a largely completed hull as leader Kim Jong Un condemned rival South Korea’s push to acquire the technology

Annual Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump’s name installed on Kennedy Center

Annual Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump’s name installed on Kennedy Center

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras’ presidential election, according to electoral authorities

Trump warns against infiltration by a 'bad Santa,' defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids

President Donald Trump marked Christmas Eve by chatting with children about their holiday wishes

Trump tells 10-year-old child he made sure ‘a bad Santa’ is not ‘infiltrating’ the US

Trump tells 10-year-old child he made sure ‘a bad Santa’ is not ‘infiltrating’ the US

Iran refuses inspection of nuclear sites until IAEA provides new guidelines after bombing

Iran refuses inspection of nuclear sites until IAEA provides new guidelines after bombing

Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's

On Christmas Eve, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square and other Holy Land sites, after two years of subdued Christmas celebrations because of the war in Gaza

Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs

The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group

After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files

The Justice Department says that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress

Rescuers rushed into flames to save nursing home residents after deadly explosion

Rescuers braved shooting flames, falling debris and the threat of more explosions to save nursing home residents after a blast at a Pennsylvania facility killed a resident and employee, and set off a dramatic and chaotic evacuation

Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces

A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation

An explosive device has detonated in Gaza and wounded one Israeli soldier, prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire

Community members bring Christmas dinner to families impacted my immigration crackdown

Community members bring Christmas dinner to families impacted my immigration crackdown

What we know about the Roseville couple facing murder charges after 7-year-old killed, 5-year-old hurt

What we know about the Roseville couple facing murder charges after 7-year-old killed, 5-year-old hurt

Democratic-led states sue HHS over proposal targeting hospitals that offer transgender care to minors

Democratic-led states sue HHS over proposal targeting hospitals that offer transgender care to minors

Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers

A federal judge is halting the enforcement of a March presidential memorandum that revoked the security clearance of a prominent Washington attorney

Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions

A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House is charged in a complaint with federal firearms charges over the ambush on November 26 that fatally wounded one of the West Virginia National Guard members and seriously injured the second

US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online

The State Department is barring five Europeans it accuses of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints

Most Americans don’t think Trump or Democratic leaders are listening. Here’s what they wish they could tell Washington

Most Americans don’t think Trump or Democratic leaders are listening. Here’s what they wish they could tell Washington

Guinea's junta leader is expected to win first election since 2021 coup

Guineans are set to vote Sunday in their first presidential election since a military coup four years ago

Supreme Court’s National Guard decision could force new debate over how Trump could use Insurrection Act

Supreme Court’s National Guard decision could force new debate over how Trump could use Insurrection Act

‘It’s perpetuated this news cycle’: Frustration mounts in Trump’s orbit about messaging on latest Epstein documents

‘It’s perpetuated this news cycle’: Frustration mounts in Trump’s orbit about messaging on latest Epstein documents

Libya’s army chief killed in plane crash in Turkey

Libya’s army chief killed in plane crash in Turkey

More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people

Botched Epstein redactions trace back to Virgin Islands’ 2020 civil racketeering case against estate

Botched Epstein redactions trace back to Virgin Islands’ 2020 civil racketeering case against estate

State Department imposes sanctions on former EU official, disinformation group leaders for ‘censorship’

State Department imposes sanctions on former EU official, disinformation group leaders for ‘censorship’

Exclusive: Justice Department scrambling to find holiday volunteers to redact the Epstein files, internal DOJ email says

Exclusive: Justice Department scrambling to find holiday volunteers to redact the Epstein files, internal DOJ email says

Iran and US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN, but gap on a nuclear deal remains wide

Iran and the United States have reaffirmed their commitments to diplomacy at a contentious meeting of the U.N. Security Council

Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

The Trump administration says it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default early next year

Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory

President Donald Trump’s newly appointed envoy to Greenland says the Republican administration is looking to begin a conversation with residents of the semi-autonomous Danish territory about the best way forward for the strategically important island

Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now

The Supreme Court has refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area to support its immigration crackdown

DOJ says letter signed by ‘J. Epstein’ and referencing ‘our president’ is fake

DOJ says letter signed by ‘J. Epstein’ and referencing ‘our president’ is fake

Libya's military chief and 7 others are killed in a plane crash after takeoff from Turkey

A private jet carrying Libya’s military chief and four other military officers has crashed after takeoff from Turkey’s capital, Ankara, killing all on board

Venezuela seeks to criminalize oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on Maduro

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved a measure criminalizing activities that hinder navigation and commerce, like the seizure of oil tankers

In major loss for Trump, Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago

In major loss for Trump, Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago

Trump administration to start garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers in January

Trump administration to start garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers in January

Former Nebraska US Sen. Ben Sasse reveals advanced pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Former Nebraska U.S. Senator Ben Sasse has announced his diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer

Rep. Harriet Hageman, who defeated Liz Cheney, announces run for Wyoming Senate seat

Rep. Harriet Hageman, who defeated Liz Cheney, announces run for Wyoming Senate seat

Email from ‘A’ at British royal family’s residence asked Ghislaine Maxwell for ‘inappropriate friends’

Email from ‘A’ at British royal family’s residence asked Ghislaine Maxwell for ‘inappropriate friends’

Yemen’s warring parties agree on biggest prisoner exchange deal so far

Yemen’s warring parties agree on biggest prisoner exchange deal so far

A look at aging baby boomers in the United States

The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026

Wyoming's lone US representative Harriet Hageman announces Senate run

Wyoming’s lone U.S. representative is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Cynthia Lummis, who isn’t seeking reelection

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks

Yemen’s sides agree to release 2,900 detainees in war's largest exchange

Yemen’s government and Iran-backed Houthi rebels have agreed to release 2,900 detainees in the largest swap during the 11-year civil war

‘It’s hard to be merry’: VA workers brace for more bad news as job cuts continue days before Christmas

‘It’s hard to be merry’: VA workers brace for more bad news as job cuts continue days before Christmas

Former Sen. Ben Sasse announces he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and is ‘gonna die’

Former Sen. Ben Sasse announces he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and is ‘gonna die’

Trump critic George Conway takes steps to run for New York City congressional seat

George Conway has filed paperwork to run for a congressional seat in New York City

EXCERPT: In 'Storm at the Capitol,' police officers detail a brutal assault on Jan. 6, 2021

In the 4 p.m. hour on Jan. 6, 2021, at the height of the fighting that day outside the U.S. Capitol, hundreds of rioters loyal to President Donald Trump had already breached several entrances and forced lawmakers to flee both the House and Senate, stopping the certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s victory

Democratic lawmaker brings lawsuit challenging move to add Trump’s name to Kennedy Center

Democratic lawmaker brings lawsuit challenging move to add Trump’s name to Kennedy Center

France's parliament approves emergency bill to prevent US-style government shutdown

France's parliament has approved an emergency bill to prevent a government shutdown next week

Ex-aide says Netanyahu tasked him with making a plan to evade responsibility for Oct. 7 attack

A former close aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that immediately following the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, he was ordered to figure out how the premier could evade responsibility for the security breach

Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power

Officials say Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday

Gaza's tiny Christian community tries to capture the holiday spirit during the ceasefire

Gaza’s tiny Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the Christmas spirit under a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian teen in West Bank

A video reviewed by CNN shows IDF soldiers shooting a teenager at point blank. CNN’s Matthew Chance reports from Jerusalem.

The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right

The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right

Trump warns Maduro against playing 'tough' as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela

President Donald Trump has delivered a new warning to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Sudan's prime minister takes his peace plan to the UN, but US urges humanitarian truce now

Sudan’s prime minister is proposing a wide-ranging peace initiative to end a nearly 1,000-day war with a rival paramilitary force

Judge rules Trump administration must allow court challenges for Venezuelan migrants sent to prison

A federal judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration must give legal due process to Venezuelan migrants flown to a notorious prison in El Salvador, either by providing court hearings or returning them to the U.S. Judge James Boasberg ordered the government to come up with a plan within two weeks

Trump says US remains in pursuit of oil tanker and it’d be ‘smart’ for Maduro to step down

Trump says US remains in pursuit of oil tanker and it’d be ‘smart’ for Maduro to step down

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'

U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Kansas City Chiefs announce they will leave Arrowhead and relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced they will leave their longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium for a new, domed stadium that will be built across the Kansas-Missouri state line and be ready for the start of the 2031 season

White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement

Florida's Catholic bishops have appealed to President Donald Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the Christmas holidays

President unveils new ‘Trump class’ fleet of battleships

President unveils new ‘Trump class’ fleet of battleships

Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast, cites national security concerns

The Trump administration is suspending leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction on the East Coast due to what it said were national security risks identified by the Pentagon

The Trump administration is suing the District of Columbia over its gun laws

The Trump administration is suing the local government of Washington, D.C., over its gun laws, alleging that restrictions on certain semiautomatic weapons run afoul of Second Amendment rights

Exclusive: One ‘Jane Doe’ tells CNN she is mortified that her name is unredacted multiple times in the Epstein files

Exclusive: One ‘Jane Doe’ tells CNN she is mortified that her name is unredacted multiple times in the Epstein files

US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities

The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries

Deadly clashes erupt between Syrian army and Kurdish-led SDF amid integration talks

Deadly clashes erupt between Syrian army and Kurdish-led SDF amid integration talks

Judge chides Ghislaine Maxwell for mentioning victim names in papers seeking to overturn conviction

A judge has scolded Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell for including confidential victim names in court papers seeking to set aside her 2021 sex trafficking conviction and free her from a 20-year prison sentence

NSA employee sues the Trump administration over transgender rights and 'immutable' genders

A transgender employee of the National Security Agency is suing the Trump administration and trying to block enforcement of a presidential executive order and other policies the employee says violate federal civil rights law

How Nicki Minaj went from Trump critic to the president’s biggest fan

How Nicki Minaj went from Trump critic to the president’s biggest fan

Clashes flare as top Turkish officials visit Syria ahead of a deadline for Kurdish integration

Clashes have erupted between Syrian security forces and Kurdish fighters in the city of Aleppo

Illinois members of Congress are latest to tour immigration facilities after judge’s ruling

Four Illinois members of Congress have been allowed into a suburban Chicago immigration processing center that’s been at the forefront of an immigration crackdown

Ex-CIA director John Brennan wants 'favored' Trump judge kept away from Justice Department inquiry

Lawyers for former CIA Director John Brennan want the Justice Department to be prevented from steering an investigation of him and other former government officials to a “favored” judge in Florida who dismissed the classified documents case against President Donald Trump

What to know so far about the Justice Department’s release of Epstein files — and what questions remain

What to know so far about the Justice Department’s release of Epstein files — and what questions remain

ICE agents in Twin Cities open fire after an undocumented man allegedly hit them with his SUV

ICE agents in Twin Cities open fire after an undocumented man allegedly hit them with his SUV

Endorsement of JD Vance receives mixed reactions at Turning Point USA conference

Attendees at "AmericaFest," Turning Point USA's annual gathering of young conservatives, were divided on the organization's CEO, Erika Kirk's endorsement of JD Vance for president in 2028. CNN's Steve Contorno reports.

Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland are insisting that the U.S. won’t take over Greenland after President Donald Trump announced the appointment of a special envoy to the semi-autonomous territory

Ecuadorian court hands down max sentences to 11 soldiers in case of 4 disappeared minors

A court in Ecuador has sentenced eleven soldiers to 34 years in prison for the abduction and torture of four children last year

'60 Minutes' pulls story about Trump deportations from its lineup

Hours before airtime on Sunday, CBS News' “60 Minutes” held a planned story on President Donald Trump's deportation policy at the order of the network's new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss

Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis

Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis

Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow

A car bomb has killed a Russian general

Trump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts

Trump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts

Addiction-stricken community struggles to keep a syringe program going after Trump's order

Decades of research show syringe programs are extremely effective at preventing infectious disease among intravenous drug users and referring them to treatment

CBS shelves ‘60 Minutes’ story on Trump deportees at the last minute: ‘People are threatening to quit,’ staffers say

CBS shelves ‘60 Minutes’ story on Trump deportees at the last minute: ‘People are threatening to quit,’ staffers say

China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products

China has announced provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on dairy products imported from the European Union

Thailand and Cambodia to resume ceasefire talks after deadly border clashes

Thailand’s foreign minister says Thailand and Cambodia will resume talks to work toward a more durable ceasefire along their border

US pursuing another tanker ship near Venezuela amid Trump blockade

US pursuing another tanker ship near Venezuela amid Trump blockade

A soaked tent or a bombed-out ruin: Gazans face a grim choice this winter

A soaked tent or a bombed-out ruin: Gazans face a grim choice this winter

Trump announces he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland

President Donald Trump has announced he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, the vast, semi-autonomous territory of Denmark that Trump has said the U.S. needs to take over

Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event

Rapper Nicki Minaj has made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona

Vance refuses to set red lines over bigotry as conservatives feud at Turning Point

Vice President JD Vance says the conservative movement should welcome anyone who loves America

Colorado governor accuses Trump of playing 'political games' after disaster request denials

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has accused President Donald Trump of playing “political games” after the Trump administration denied disaster declaration requests made by the state

Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities

White House pushes Smithsonian to comply with review to receive federal funding

White House pushes Smithsonian to comply with review to receive federal funding

Israeli soldiers shot and killed a West Bank teen they say ‘hurled a block.’ Video shows them shooting him point blank

Israeli soldiers shot and killed a West Bank teen they say ‘hurled a block.’ Video shows them shooting him point blank

Coast Guard is pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, US official says

The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea

Turning Point exposed a brewing MAGA civil war. Can JD Vance unite it?

Turning Point exposed a brewing MAGA civil war. Can JD Vance unite it?

Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has been drawn back into the foreign policy fold like he was during Trump's first term

US strikes targets in Syria

The US struck multiple targets in Syria on Friday that the US military tied to ISIS as retaliation for the recent attack against American troops there that killed two service members, according to two US officials.

Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foul

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending the Justice Department’s decision to release just a fraction of the Jeffrey Epstein files by the congressionally mandated deadline

US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'

A White House envoy says he held “productive and constructive” talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine

Israel's Cabinet approves 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank

Israel’s far-right finance minister says the Cabinet has approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank

‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war

‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war

Grappling with its worst drought in a century, Iraq bets on a controversial oil-for-water deal

Grappling with its worst drought in a century, Iraq bets on a controversial oil-for-water deal

Hasan Piker wants to stream less in 2026

Hasan Piker wants to stream less in 2026

Already thinking about the 2028 election? You’re not alone

Already thinking about the 2028 election? You’re not alone

Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

Thousands of mourners have gathered at Sydney’s Bondi Beach to mark a week since two gunmen targeted a Jewish festival, killing 15 people

Here's what you missed at Turning Point's chaotic convention

Turning Point USA's AmericaFest convention has been marked by internal feuds among conservative figures

At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released

US forces stop oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers

U.S. forces have stopped a second oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters

Trump endorses county executive for NY governor, days after longtime ally Stefanik suspends campaign

President Donald Trump says he’s endorsing Nassau County’s Republican executive for governor in next fall’s New York race

Brazil's Lula hopes EU-Mercosur trade deal will be signed in January

Brazil's President Lula da Silva hopes the Mercosur-EU free-trade deal will be signed in January, after it was delayed on Friday

Armed gangs are vying to fill the vacuum left by Hamas in Israeli-occupied Gaza

Armed gangs are vying to fill the vacuum left by Hamas in Israeli-occupied Gaza

Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting

The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing a ban on public displays of Islamic State group flags and extremist symbols

Pope Leo summons world's cardinals for a key assembly to help him govern the church

Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for meetings to help him govern the church, marking the unofficial start of his pontificate

Jordan says its air force joined US strikes on Islamic State in Syria

Jordan confirms its air force joined U.S. strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria

Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

Idalia Bisbal moved from New York City to Allentown, Pennsylvania, hoping for a cheaper life

Pakistani court sentences former Prime Minister Imran Khan and wife to 17 years in graft case

A Pakistani court has convicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, sentencing them to 17 years in prison

UN urges Rwanda to leave eastern Congo and extends peacekeeping mission for a year

The U.N. Security Council has urged Rwanda to withdraw its forces from eastern Congo and extended the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo for a year

Luigi Mangione‘s lawyers say Bondi’s death penalty decision was tainted by conflict of interest

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers contend that Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to seek the death penalty against him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was tainted by her prior work as a lobbyist at a firm that represented the insurer’s parent company

Trump administration restricts 2 Honduran election officials' visas over special vote count

The Trump administration has restricted visas for two leftist Honduran election officials, citing interference in the Central American country’s special vote count

Trump talks about neuroses, selecting chairs and his wife’s underwear drawer in latest affordability speech

Trump talks about neuroses, selecting chairs and his wife’s underwear drawer in latest affordability speech

Prisoners freed by Belarus say their passports are taken away in a final 'dirty trick' by officials

Even though Belarus has released dozens of prisoners, those who've been freed say the authoritarian government often delivers one final act of repression by confiscating their passports before deporting them

Takeaways from the US Justice Department's initial release of Epstein files, mandated by Congress

The Department of Justice has published thousands of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein

Photos of Bill Clinton feature prominently in first batch of newly released Epstein files

Newly released files from the Justice Department investigation into Jeffrey Epstein include several photos of former President Bill Clinton

The Latest: Justice Department releases some case files on Jeffrey Epstein

The Department of Justice has released some of its records related to its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein

The US Treasury wants more states to embrace Trump's tax cuts. So far, only a few have done so

Lawmakers across the U.S. will be debating whether to adopt new federal tax breaks for tips, overtime and business expenses

Life changed for Jews in Australia this week. Will it ever be the same?

Life changed for Jews in Australia this week. Will it ever be the same?

US conducts strikes in Syria in response to attack that killed two American soldiers

US conducts strikes in Syria in response to attack that killed two American soldiers

Justice Department releases limited set of files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

The Justice Department has released thousands of files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the incomplete document dump Friday did not break significant ground about the long-running criminal investigations of the financier or his ties to wealthy and powerful individuals

Call for election reforms was ‘culmination’ of Trump’s January 6 speech, DOJ attorney argues in court

Call for election reforms was ‘culmination’ of Trump’s January 6 speech, DOJ attorney argues in court

A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public

Two decades after Jeffrey Epstein was first reported to police, the Justice Department has started to publicly release investigative files on the late sex offender and his longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell

Head of group suing over White House ballroom says she trusts Trump-picked chairman to do his job

The president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation says she trusts the Trump-appointed chairman of a federal planning commission to do his job and seriously review President Donald Trump's proposal to build a ballroom at the White House

Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor and won't seek reelection to House

Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will not seek reelection to Congress

Elise Stefanik ends her short-lived bid for New York governor and won’t seek reelection to House

Elise Stefanik ends her short-lived bid for New York governor and won’t seek reelection to House

Judge orders special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court after Voting Rights Act violation

A judge on Friday ordered special elections for the Mississippi Supreme Court after earlier finding that the electoral map used to select justices violated the Voting Rights Act

Israeli fire kills at least 5 Palestinians in Gaza, a hospital in the enclave says

A local Gaza hospital says Israeli troops have fired over the ceasefire line in the northern Gaza Strip, killing at least five Palestinians, including a baby

Trump announces lower drug price deals with 9 pharmaceutical companies

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine drugmakers have agreed to lower the cost of their prescription drugs in the U.S. Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, GSK, Merck, Novartis and Sanofi will now charge Medicaid what they charge in other developed countries

US awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies

The Trump administration has awarded a $1.6 million, no-bid contract a Danish university to study hepatitis B vaccinations on newborns in Africa

UN's grim week: 6 peacekeepers and an interpreter killed, while 10 more staffers detained in Yemen

It’s been a grim week at the end of a tough year for the United Nations: Six U.N. peacekeepers were killed in a drone attack in Sudan

Rep. Elise Stefanik says she's suspending her campaign for New York governor, won't seek reelection

Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will not seek reelection to Congress

The Kennedy Center has added Trump's name to the memorial Congress created for John F. Kennedy

The Kennedy Center has added President Donald Trump's name to the memorial that Congress created for John F. Kennedy

Trump announces ‘Most Favored Nation’ deals with nine drug companies and plans to meet with insurers next

Trump announces ‘Most Favored Nation’ deals with nine drug companies and plans to meet with insurers next

A little-known diversity visa program is paused after the Brown University shooting