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Virginia state court blocks Democrats’ redistricting push

A Virginia state court blocked Democrats’ plans to redistrict this year, a blow to the party’s hopes of redrawing the state’s congressional lines ahead of the midterms. Jack Hurley...

Agitators swarm Tim Walz’s office in Minnesota Capitol to demand immigration justice

Screaming agitators packed the Minnesota Capitol demanding justice amid federal immigration enforcement tensions. Demonstrators chanted outside Gov. Tim Walz's office.

Democrats demand Kristi Noem be fired or warn impeachment will follow

House Democrats threaten impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, demanding her firing over deadly federal agent actions in Minnesota.

Trump hails Rubio as diplomatic mentor as secretary of state’s power grows

President Donald Trump credited Secretary of State Marco Rubio with teaching him diplomacy while he shared an anecdote about his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Dark dispatches from the city of light: An American in Paris profiled prewar evil from Hitler to a guillotined serial killer

Janet Flanner, a struggling novelist with an unconventional lifestyle, was one of countless Americans...

Greenland’s party leaders reject Trump calls for US control

Greenland’s party leaders on Friday rejected President Trump’s continued push to take over the self-autonomous Arctic territory. “We don’t want to be Americans, we don’t want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders,” Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and four party leaders said in a statement Friday night, according to The Associated Press. It...

Colorado governor considering clemency for Tina Peters

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) on Friday said he’s considering granting Tina Peters clemency, after she was jailed for her role in an election security breach. “She got a sentence that was harsh. It was a nine-year sentence,” Polis said in an interview with CBS Colorado. “We always look at people’s sentences, and when you...

What to know about tax changes, getting the maximum refund in 2026

The countdown is on as early taxpayers await for the start of filing season Jan. 26, but there are some changes this year that experts say people should keep in mind to receive a fast, full refund.

Protests planned nationwide after Minneapolis, Portland shootings

A wave of protests is slated to take place on Saturday across the U.S. in the wake of shootings this week involving federal authorities in Minneapolis and Portland, Ore. Demonstrations are planned in those two cities as well as in Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, Florida and other states. The group of organizers is being led...

Traffic fell, revenue rose one year into NYC congestion pricing, Hochul says

New York City's congestion pricing program has reduced traffic by 11%, raised $550 million, and made the city safer for cyclists and pedestrians, despite opposition from suburban drivers, Republicans, New Jersians, and the federal government.

Timeline suggests Kentucky woman may have been serial killer’s last victim

After 27 years without answers, Kentucky police have tied the unsolved homicide that haunted the Lexington department to a known serial killer.

Kennedy shakes up dietary guidelines: Winners and losers

The Trump administration says its new dietary guidelines mark a revolution for U.S. food culture, placing an emphasis on whole foods like meats, whole-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables — while cutting down on carbohydrates. While some aspects have been welcomed by medical and dietary voices, there are plenty of questions and critiques about Health and...

Trump’s call for Collins ouster throws wrench into Maine Senate race

President Trump’s call for Sen. Susan Collins (R) to be ousted in November tossed a monkey wrench into the high-stakes Maine Senate race, raising further questions about the GOP’s most vulnerable incumbent and whether she will be able to pull off another high-wire act in the blue-leaning state this year. Frustrations at the White House...

Iowa gains flexibility with federal education dollars, with other states hoping to follow

The Education Department made its first move of the new year to "return education to the states" by issuing a waiver to give more flexible federal dollars to Iowa, with other states hoping to follow suit. Iowa can now avoid some reporting requirements while receiving $9 million in federal money that it can spend on any educational...

Judge halts Trump’s $10 billion social safety net funding freeze

A federal judge on Friday paused the Trump administration's $10 billion social safety net funding freeze, temporarily restoring grants to five Democratic-led states. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) had said earlier in the week that the freeze — impacting child care and family assistance funding in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New...

Trump calls for one-year 10 percent cap on credit card interest rates

President Trump on Friday night called on credit card companies to cap interest rates at 10 percent. “Please be informed that we will no longer let the American Public be ‘ripped off’ by Credit Card Companies that are charging Interest Rates of 20 to 30%, and even more, which festered unimpeded during the Sleepy Joe...

Washington National Opera to leave Kennedy Center amid Trump takeover

The Kennedy Center on Friday confirmed the Washington National Opera (WNO) will leave the renowned venue. “After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to part ways with the WNO due to a financially challenging relationship,” a Kennedy Center spokesperson told NewsNation. “We believe this represents the best path forward for both organizations and...

Protests against ICE scheduled across Texas this weekend

Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are scheduled across the largest metro areas in Texas this weekend following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

Rapper Fetty Wap freed from federal prison nearly a year early

"I want to thank my family, friends, and fans for the love, prayers, and continued support."

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