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Trump demands Thune keep Senate in session until SAVE America Act passes

Trump demands John Thune cancel Senate recess until the SAVE America Act passes, renewing his call to terminate the filibuster for GOP priorities.

Biden’s Hur interview tapes could now go public after his attorneys wave white flag

Joe Biden's attorneys dropped their case blocking audio recordings from Robert Hur's classified documents probe, clearing way for congressional access.

Debt-ridden Democrats tap a surprising asset as collateral for $15M loan

The Democratic National Committee used its headquarters as collateral for a record $15 million off-year loan as it carries $18.5 million in debt against the RNC's huge war chest.

McConnell out of hospital, still not ‘medically cleared’ to return to Senate

Mitch McConnell continues rehabilitation with multiple daily physical therapy sessions after his June fall, but childhood polio complicates his mobility.

El-Sayed comes under fire for ‘ogre on a pike’ leaked comment

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is facing backlash from within his own party...

Live updates: Walz pushes back as Trump ups pressure over Minnesota fraud scandal

The Trump administration has turned its focus to a years-long fraud scandal in Minnesota, expanding the federal government's presence in the state, as 2025 draws to a close. Several agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Small Business Administration, Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department, have taken action since a viral video...

George Clooney rips CBS, ABC for settling Trump defamation suits

Actor George Clooney took a shot at CBS and ABC, two broadcast networks that have both settled high-profile lawsuits brought by President Trump in recent months. “If CBS and ABC had challenged those lawsuits and said, ‘Go f‑‑‑ yourself,’ we wouldn’t be where we are in the country,” Clooney, who recently became a citizen of...

Book recommendations from members of Congress

Members of Congress have shared their favorite books of the year, ranging from biographies to children's books to books on art and intelligence, showing that books provide a bipartisan connection and that policymakers continue to rely on them for guidance.

Will banks be open on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day?

Need to cash some checks, exchange some currency or grab a handful of complimentary lollipops before the New Year?

Washington Monument light show planned for NYE in honor of America’s 250 birthday

For the first time ever, the Washington Monument will be illuminated on all four sides with a large-scale projection light show beginning on New Year’s Eve.

AI turns out to be the issue that could break Trump’s movement

In a rare show of bipartisanship, the states have already begun to push back.

Trump claims his ‘real’ approval rating is 64 percent

President Trump claimed Tuesday that his “real” approval rating is at 64 percent, despite polls showing it is below 50 percent. “The polls are rigged even more than the writers," Trump said in a late-night Truth Social post. "The real number is 64%, and why not, our Country is ‘hotter’ than ever before." He added,...

In defense of Mamdani’s much maligned housing plan

Zohran Mamdani’s housing plan has been critiqued up, down and across the aisle since it was announced in February. These attacks seemingly come from people who have not read his plan, or do not understand its nuances enough to properly critique it.

Trump Derangement Syndrome changed definitions in 2025

Middle-class and working-class Trump voters are beginning to question their support for the MAGA movement as they face economic hardship and the Trump administration's policies have not delivered the promised benefits.

Walz on frozen federal child care payments: ‘This is Trump’s long game’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) slammed the Trump administration for pausing child care payments to his state amid increased federal scrutiny of alleged fraud within its social services programs.  “This is Trump’s long game,” Walz wrote Tuesday in a post on social platform X. We’ve spent years cracking down on fraudsters. It’s a serious issue...

How the US could lose its Diego Garcia military base to China 

After the loss of Bagram air base in Afghanistan, Diego Garcia is a critical lifeline for the American military in the region. 

Michele and Rob Reiner’s autopsy reports blocked from release

The Reiners’ bodies were cremated at Mount Sinai Mortuary.

Saving for a down payment now takes 7 years, double prepandemic pace

In some California cities, a median-income household would need more than 30 years to save for a down payment.

Prince William, Kate’s annual salary revealed in financial report

The income covers the public, private and charitable expenses for Kate, William and their children.

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