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Minnesota hotel removed from approved federal lodging list after refusing to accommodate ICE agents

The GSA removed a Minnesota Hampton Inn from federal lodging programs after the hotel refused to accommodate ICE agents, preventing 4+ million federal employees from staying there.

From palace to prison: Venezuelan strongman Maduro locked in troubled Brooklyn jail

Nicolas Maduro awaits trial at MDC Brooklyn, a notorious detention facility that has faced scandals involving power outages, inmate assaults and allegations of inhumane conditions.

One year after LA fires, politicians’ promises of permits appear paltry

One year later, 96% of buildings destroyed in California's devastating Eaton and Palisades fires remain undeveloped as survivors face bureaucratic delays.

Walz’s long-running fraud scandal puts Harris campaign judgment under scrutiny

Tim Walz drops re-election bid amid $9 billion fraud scandal, sparking serious questions about Kamala Harris' VP vetting process and political judgment.

Rand Paul breaks with Trump on Venezuela, calls action ‘war’ as Senate prepares constitutional showdown

Sen. Rand Paul calls U.S. military action in Venezuela "war," challenging the Trump administration's authority as Senate debates war powers resolution.

Two baby products sold on Amazon recalled over ‘risk of serious injury or death’

Two products designed for infants are being recalled over their potential to cause serious harm, and even death, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Carville: Crockett broke ‘first rule of politics’ with Senate campaign launch

Democratic strategist James Carville mapped out on Thursday what he sees are possible problems with Rep. Jasmine Crockett's (D-Texas) announcement to run for Senate, saying she broke the "first rule of politics." "First of all, she seems like she's well-educated," Carville told his "Politics War Room" podcast co-host Al Hunt. "Seems like she's got a...

Trump tells WSJ next Fed chair should consult him on interest rates

President Trump said Friday his choice for the next chair of the Federal Reserve should consult him on setting interest rates. Trump told The Wall Street Journal in an interview he was leaning toward selecting either National Economic Council head Kevin Hassett or former Federal Reserve board of governors member Kevin Warsh for the role....

Transportation Department threatens $73M for New York’s highways over commercial driver’s licenses

The federal government has threatened to withhold millions of dollars in highway aid from New York if it continues to issue trucking licenses to foreign drivers without proper verification.

Connecticut reports first measles case in years

Connecticut health officials on Thursday reported the state's first case of measles since 2021 after an unvaccinated child traveled internationally. The case was detected in a child younger than 10 years in Fairfield County, according to a statement from the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH). Measles symptoms generally appear within a week or two...

Who is fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore?

The University of Michigan dismissed head football coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday, citing an investigation that found he engaged in "an inappropriate relationship with a staff member."

White House pulls nomination for NSA deputy director

The White House is withdrawing its nominee for deputy director of the National Security Agency, adding to a looming leadership void atop the department. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) posted on social platform X that the administration was pulling Joe Francescon as its choice to serve as deputy director. Meanwhile, the acting deputy director is set...

Watch live: Trump to honor 1980 Olympic US men’s hockey team at White House

President Trump on Friday will honor members of the 1980 Olympic U.S. men's hockey team with congressional gold medals. The team triumphed over the Soviet Union in the famous “Miracle on Ice” game in February 1980. The House and Senate passed legislation earlier this year to award the team with the honors. Former captain Mike Eruzione and...

Preservation group takes Trump to court over ballroom

A preservation group filed a lawsuit Friday against the White House over President Trump's $300 million ballroom construction project — which is mostly funded by private donors. The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States is requesting an injunction to pause the project and ensure the public has a chance to weigh in...

Nearly 3 million people have caught the flu. Here’s where the virus is hitting hardest

The U.S. is seeing a post-Thanksgiving spike in influenza, data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday shows.

Live updates: ObamaCare vote may hit House floor; Dems release new Epstein estate photos

House Republican leaders may allow an amendment vote that would extend ObamaCare subsidies. While a Friday meeting didn't settle the issue, it was part of the conversation. The struggle to confront the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies and a subsequent rise in health care premiums has added to discontent on Capitol Hill, along with...

Trump targets Maduro’s financial lifeline with oil tanker seizure

President Trump is ratcheting up pressure against Nicolas Maduro, targeting the Venezuelan president’s financial lifeline by seizing a massive tanker carrying crude oil off the coast of Venezuela and ramping up sanctions on the regime. The capture of a sanctioned ship has fueled fears of a wider conflict with Venezuela while also raising the prospect...

Why is Trump slamming the door on persecuted Christians?

President Trump has acknowledged the persecution of Christians around the world, but his proposed refugee ceiling of 7,500 is far below the number of Christians facing persecution, and does not prioritize those fleeing religious persecution.

US admiral in charge of forces in Latin America retires

The admiral in charge of U.S. forces in the Latin America and Caribbean is retiring on Friday, two years ahead of schedule after reportedly being asked by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to step down and as the Trump administration turns up the pressure against Venezuela. Adm. Alvin Holsey, who spent more than three decades in...

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