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Scavenger hunts, Christmas mass, Cajun-fried turkey: Capitol Hill’s favorite holiday traditions

House lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree that the holidays are a time for family, friends, and showing people that they care.

Palau signs memo with Trump administration to take 75 migrants from US

Palau, a small archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean, signed a memo of understanding with the Trump administration to take up to 75 “third-country nationals,” in exchange for $7.5 million in foreign aid. The agreement would allow migrants who have never been charged with a crime “to live and work in Palau, helping address local...

Palau signs memo with Trump administration to take 75 migrants from US

Palau, a small archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean, signed a memo of understanding with the Trump administration to take up to 75 “third-country nationals,” in exchange for $7.5 million in foreign aid. The agreement would allow migrants who have never been charged with a crime “to live and work in Palau, helping address local...

Newsom proclaims state of emergency in multiple Southern California counties due to storms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency in several southern counties on Wednesday, as a powerful winter storm swept through the state. Newsom issued the proclamation in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties, unlocking additional state resources and assistance to aid in the emergency response. He warned...

Newsom proclaims state of emergency in multiple Southern California counties due to storms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency in several southern counties on Wednesday, as a powerful winter storm swept through the state. Newsom issued the proclamation in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties, unlocking additional state resources and assistance to aid in the emergency response. He warned...

How Pakistan’s army won over Trump — and staged a constitutional coup

Army chief Asim Munir has effectively become Pakistan’s ruler behind a civilian façade.

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore jailed hours after firing

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was jailed on Wednesday, according to court records, hours after he was fired for what the university said was an “inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”

Idaho’s immigration fight reveals a national Republican rift

The reluctance among many Republican officials to support stricter enforcement stems from a belief that significant sectors of Idaho’s economy depend on unauthorized labor.

Trump’s jarring disconnect on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s talking points on ending the war in Ukraine are alarmingly being parroted by President Trump. It is clear from his interview with Politico’s Dasha Burns that he is buying into the Russian narrative. Asked who has the stronger negotiating position, he answered “It’s Russia.” Pressed on whether Ukraine should hold elections — constitutionally prohibited during states...

‘He was ready’: Sharon Osbourne reveals husband’s final words to her

Sharon Osbourne sat down for an interview for the first time since her iconic rock 'n' roll husband died in July.

US ratchets up Venezuela tensions with tanker seizure

Plus: Trump Gold Cards, FEMA reforms, Senate votes on health plans, Dems split on stock trading ban

Geminids meteor shower peaks this week: What you should know to see the show

At its peak the Geminid meteor shower produces over a hundred meteors every hour.

Infant botulism probe: Tainted products may date to 2022, FDA says

At least 51 infants are believed to have become ill from ByHeart formula dating back to at least December 2023.

Hassett says Fed has ‘been way behind’ on cutting interest rates

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Wednesday said the Federal Reserve has "been way behind" on cutting interest rates before its narrow vote later in the day. "Well I think the futures markets expect that the Fed is going to cut rates, a kind of small amount of a quarter of a percent," Hassett...

Greene says she cut deal on NDAA for vote on anti-trans bill

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she made a deal on Wednesday to change her "no" vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to allow her anti-transgender bill to be voted on next week. "I made a deal and changed my NO vote on the rule to a Yes in exchange for a floor...

What to know about $1M Trump Gold Card visa program

The new visa program promises U.S. residency in "record time."

Green group files suit to keep Trump’s face off National Parks pass

The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday to prevent President Trump's face from appearing on the "America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands" passes to be used in 2026. The Department of the Interior's proposed all-access pass, which originally depicted Glacier National Park in Montana, depicts...

Newsom posts AI video of Trump in handcuffs

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday shared an AI-generated video depicting President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller in handcuffs. The video shows the three sitting on a step outside, their hands behind their backs, as the text, "It's cuffing season," appears onscreen. It then transitions...

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