U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: December 18, 2025
Today: December 18, 2025

Political

Political

Democrat Eileen Higgins sworn in as Miami's first female mayor after 30 years of GOP control

Eileen Higgins has been sworn in as Miami's first female mayor, taking office two weeks after defeating a Trump-endorsed Republican

Democrat Eileen Higgins sworn in as Miami's first female mayor after 30 years of GOP control
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms

More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms

More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms
Economy|Health|Political

Speaker Johnson was ready to move on from ACA subsidies. But his members had other plans

Speaker Mike Johnson has stayed on message that a Republican health care package will help all Americans and not just those on Affordable Care Act plans

Speaker Johnson was ready to move on from ACA subsidies. But his members had other plans
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Political

Judge dismisses complaint against Miami land transfer for Trump’s presidential library

A judge in Miami has dismissed a complaint challenging a college’s decision to gift prime downtown real estate for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library

Judge dismisses complaint against Miami land transfer for Trump’s presidential library
Health|Political|World

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump's new $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ to troops is coming from Pentagon funding, not tariffs

The “Warrior Dividend” that President Donald Trump announced Wednesday is not a Christmas bonus made possible by tariff revenues, as the president appeared to suggest during his televised address to the nation

Trump's new $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ to troops is coming from Pentagon funding, not tariffs
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past

Tennessee’s governor has pardoned country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who for years has spoken about his criminal record and his path to finding redemption

Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say

Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say

Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Illinois panel's first meeting over federal misconduct focuses on chemical agents

A commission formed to document alleged harassment and abuse by federal agents amid an immigration crackdown in the Chicago area has focused its first public hearing on the wide use of chemical agents

Illinois panel's first meeting over federal misconduct focuses on chemical agents
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Kennedy Center board votes to rename it ‘Trump Kennedy Center’

Kennedy Center board votes to rename it ‘Trump Kennedy Center’

Kennedy Center board votes to rename it ‘Trump Kennedy Center’
MidEast|Political|World

Witkoff to host new Gaza talks as Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears stalled

President Donald Trump’s key peace envoy will host new Gaza talks with Arab and Muslim officials on Friday in Miami, a State Department official tells the AP

Witkoff to host new Gaza talks as Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears stalled
Economy|Political|US

Trump repurposing money earmarked for troop housing for ‘warrior dividend’ bonuses

Trump repurposing money earmarked for troop housing for ‘warrior dividend’ bonuses

Trump repurposing money earmarked for troop housing for ‘warrior dividend’ bonuses
Business|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry

Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry

Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry
Political

Judiciary offices don’t have to turn over records to Trump-aligned group, judge rules

Judiciary offices don’t have to turn over records to Trump-aligned group, judge rules

Judiciary offices don’t have to turn over records to Trump-aligned group, judge rules
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump moves to ban transgender care for minors by targeting hospitals

Trump moves to ban transgender care for minors by targeting hospitals

Trump moves to ban transgender care for minors by targeting hospitals
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss

Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss

Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss
Crime|Political|US|World

House Democrats release more photos from Epstein's estate

House Democrats have released several dozen more photos from the estate of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

House Democrats release more photos from Epstein's estate
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan's peace guarantors warn against renewed violence

Three governments that were central in South Sudan’s peace process have urged leaders to end renewed fighting and focus on implementing the peace agreement that ended a deadly conflict

South Sudan's peace guarantors warn against renewed violence
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department tried to bring a third felony charge against Letitia James

Justice Department tried to bring a third felony charge against Letitia James

Justice Department tried to bring a third felony charge against Letitia James
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US

Jack Smith didn’t invoke Fifth Amendment during 8 hours of testimony, GOP committee chairman says

Jack Smith didn’t invoke Fifth Amendment during 8 hours of testimony, GOP committee chairman says

Jack Smith didn’t invoke Fifth Amendment during 8 hours of testimony, GOP committee chairman says
Crime|Political|World

Trump administration sanctions two more International Criminal Court judges for investigating Israel

Trump administration sanctions two more International Criminal Court judges for investigating Israel

Trump administration sanctions two more International Criminal Court judges for investigating Israel
Education|Election|Political|US|World

Mamdani has a place in NYC history. But which place in a centuries-long list of mayors?

Zohran Mamdani can claim multiple firsts when he becomes New York’s mayor Jan. 1

Mamdani has a place in NYC history. But which place in a centuries-long list of mayors?
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio hits 2 more International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over Israel prosecutions

President Donald Trump's administration has imposed sanctions on two more International Criminal Court judges over their role in investigating Israeli officials for possible war crimes

Rubio hits 2 more International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over Israel prosecutions
Business|Crime|Political|World

Mexican drug cartel member accused of faking his death is sentenced to 11-plus years in US prison

A Mexican drug cartel member accused of faking his death to avoid capture has been sentenced to more than 11 years in U.S. prison

Mexican drug cartel member accused of faking his death is sentenced to 11-plus years in US prison