The emperor has no clothes — and no empathy. It’s likely, though, he still does have a standing reservation at the French Laundry. Of course, it’s Gavin Newsom, of...
Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray stressed during his farewell address that the bureau must sidestep “partisanship and politics” in maintaining “independence” and “objectivity.” Wray delivered his speech during a farewell ceremony at FBI headquarters, days before he is expected to resign from the post he has held for over seven years. He emphasized the FBI...
President-elect Trump said he will create an environmental advisory group lead by his former environmental consultant. “I am pleased to announce that Ed Russo, an Environmental Expert, will lead our Environmental Advisory Task Force, which will advise my Administration on initiatives to create great jobs and protect our natural resources, by following my policy of...
A man who was detained by citizens shortly after a wildfire exploded near Calabasas and West Hills is not accused of starting the fire, authorities announced Friday morning. Los Angeles police responded to Woodland Hills at around 4:30 p.m. local time Thursday when a 911 caller said a man was attempting to light a fire...
Ukraine has halted the transportation of Russian gas supplies through the country after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year, the nation's energy minister confirmed. Ukraine Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko said Wednesday morning on the Telegram messaging app that the transit was stopped "in the interests of national security." “This...
Donald Trump will either grasp the opportunity history has thrust upon him to change the world for the better, or he will let it pass by and watch the downward slide into chaos continue. His historical reputation will be set by the strategic choices he makes now.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican whose term ends this month, waved off concerns about President-elect Trump's second bout in the White House, suggesting there is still room within the Republican Party to criticize its leader when warranted. "Look, it’s never easy criticizing the president and the standard bearer of your party, and...
Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in the election last month. Several top names have been floated as possible contenders for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, or to at least serve as a new generational voice to lead Democrats...
Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public schools. The federal level wasn’t completely left out with its own fiasco over the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and...
At least 10 people are dead and 30 more injured after a vehicle struck a crowd on a popular nightlife street in New Orleans overnight, according to local officials. The vehicle plowed into New Orleans's famed Canal and Bourbon Street in the city’s French Quarter neighborhood, causing what officials called a "mass casualty incident" in...
In today’s issue: What do the holdouts want? What can sway them? Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) fate rests with a handful of House Republicans who, despite a clear endorsement from President-elect Trump, are opposing or withholding support for the Louisiana Republican ahead of the Speaker election on the House floor on Friday. Those who...
A year full of extraordinary drama is at its close. A former president running for reelection narrowly survived an assassination attempt. A sitting president’s disastrous debate saw him forced to abandon his reelection bid. A freshly-minted Democratic nominee surfed a wave of initial enthusiasm that receded in the end. A motley array of figures from...
Joe Biden will leave office with the legacy of approving the greatest amount of student debt relief of any president, changing the lives of millions of Americans. Many of these borrowers waited for years for the forgiveness while paying down their loans, in some cases sacrificing major life events such as buying a home...
President-elect Trump firmly believes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will get a second term. “No one else can get the votes,” he told reporters on Tuesday. On Monday, Trump offered Johnson his complete and total endorsement, just days before a House vote on Friday to elect a new Speaker. His comments echo those of former...
President-elect Trump announced that Justin Caporale would join him as the executive producer for major events and public appearances while in office. “Justin Caporale has been with me right from the beginning of a very incredible journey, helping to produce our Historic Rallies and Events, including the Republican National Convention, Madison Square Garden, McDonalds commercial,...
President Biden said he spoke with the governor of Puerto Rico and the energy secretary after a blackout hit nearly all of the island early Tuesday morning. During their talk, Biden offered Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi any federal assistance they needed after more than 1 million Puerto Ricans went without power earlier in the...
