State election officials were among the most visible defenders of American democracy after the 2020 election — standing up to President Donald Trump, rejecting false claims and, whether they...
The Trump administration averted power grid failure during weekend snowstorm by keeping coal plants online that Biden planned to close, the Energy Department says.
Curren Price, a Los Angeles city council member, will face trial on 12 felony corruption charges after judge finds sufficient evidence in preliminary hearing.
Sen. Joni Ernst's new bill would create early-warning systems for federal fraud, require documented attendance for child care payments and mandate recovery of improper payments.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined a peace proposal for Gaza on Monday in a joint news conference at the White House. The move came as the two-year anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, nears. About 1,200 Israelis were killed in those attacks, roughly two-thirds of whom were civilians....
President Trump’s new Gaza peace plan Monday drew early reactions of support from leaders in the Arab and Muslim world, upping the pressure on Hamas and Israel to commit and follow through on the deal to end the two-year war. Qatar and Egypt have transmitted Trump’s proposal to Hamas for consideration, although it’s not clear...
President Trump is slated to attend an unusual meeting of military leaders Tuesday in Virginia organized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The meeting, which is reportedly expected to bring together hundreds of generals and admirals from around the world, was first reported last week by The Washington Post. The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that Hegseth “will...
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney, predicted on Sunday that former FBI Director James Comey will be found guilty in connection to the federal investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. In an interview on MSNBC’s “The Weekend: Primetime,” Cohen suggested he has looked into Comey’s role in the investigation from nearly a...
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Monday it is looking to exclude Harvard University from federal funding because of alleged inaction on campus antisemitism. HHS said it is referring Harvard for suspension and debarment proceedings. If the university is found guilty, it could mean the elimination of federal funding and new federal contracts...
Congress is barreling toward a government shutdown with both sides digging in two days before the Oct. 1 funding deadline. Republicans are insisting on a "clean" continuing resolution that would fund the government until Nov. 21. Sen. Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.), the Democratic leaders in the Senate and House, are demanding...
President Trump alluded Monday to assured conflict with Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani if the assemblyman is elected New York’s 111th mayor. “Self proclaimed New York City Communist, Zohran Mamdani, who is running for Mayor, will prove to be one of the best things to ever happen to our great Republican Party,” Trump said on...
Federal and local authorities will update provide an update on the fatal shooting at a church in Grand Blanc, Mich., on Sunday. A gunman opened fire at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church and set it ablaze, killing at least 4 people and wounding 8 others. Watch Monday's news conference, scheduled for 12:30...
LIVE Video: Trump greets Israeli prime minister President Trump has high-stakes topics on his agenda Monday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the White House, just ahead of top congressional Democrats. Trump and Netanyahu are expected to discuss a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Israeli leader said Sunday that details were...
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Friday that he is putting Hungary’s national interests first in rejecting a call by President Trump for all NATO allies to halt the purchase of Russian fossil fuels. Orbán, in remarks to state radio and reported by the Associated Press, said he told Trump that ending Russian oil imports...
NewsNation anchor Leland Vittert will publish a new book this week detailing his childhood upbringing with Autism and his journey to a career in national news. "Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism," is slated to be published on Tuesday and chronicles "an intimate look into Leland and his...
The State Department’s new report on human rights says nothing about corruption in government and the freedom of assembly, according to Human Rights Watch — thus, it gives a pass to authoritarian states.
