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Midterm warning for America, from deep-blue California

Polls suggest that Democrats might return to power in Congress, winning both the House and the Senate. If so, California is a warning about what deep-blue control looks like.

Trump says he ended Biden electric vehicle rule, updated fuel economy standards

President Trump announced Saturday he approved new fuel economy standards that eliminate an electric vehicle (EV) mandate introduced under the Biden administration. The 2024 EV mandate aimed to facilitate the transition from gas-powered to EVs by setting new pollution standards for automakers' vehicle fleets, which were intentionally difficult to meet without introducing new electric or...

Former Kennedy Center employees claim officials halted repairs months prior to closure

Former Kennedy Center employees accused the iconic performing arts venue's leadership in a letter to Congress of halting planned waterproofing repairs earlier this year. In the Thursday letter, David Seide, an attorney representing the whistleblowers, shared internal documents which he said challenged the Kennedy Center board's claims that these leaks constituted the venue's immediate closure. ...

Sunday shows preview: Trump rejects Iran deal after week of high-stakes meetings; GOP clammers to keep Congress

President Trump rejected a new seven-day proposal from Iran Saturday morning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt military operations in the ongoing conflict between Tehran and the U.S. “They want to make a deal, and I think that’s fine,” the president told reporters at the White House. “I like making a deal, too, but...

Election forecasters don’t see polling ‘sugar-high’ Democrats fear — for now

Pollsters and independent handicappers are increasingly convinced that Democrats aren’t experiencing an artificial “sugar-high” in polling but that multiple metrics are right now pointing to a good midterm environment for the party. The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report became the latest independent forecaster this week in predicting that Republicans looked poised to lose the...

Canada’s Indigenous governor general to visit Greenland as Trump renews talk of annexing it

Canada's Indigenous governor general and its foreign minister will visit Greenland in early February, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday.

5 questions about Trump’s transformation of the Jan. 6 narrative

Americans have shifted their focus to issues like immigration and economic concerns that helped propel Mr. Trump back to the White House in 2024.

Indiana U.S. Rep. Jim Baird expected to make a full recovery following car accident, his office says

Indiana U.S. Rep. Jim Baird is expected to make a full recovery after his vehicle was struck in a car accident that hospitalized him, the Republican's office said Tuesday.

China loses key regional ally and oil source in Maduro’s ouster

China is losing a key regional ally and major source of oil from the U.S. capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro, according to security experts.

Stephen Miller reaffirms U.S. interest in Greenland

Stephen Miller, President Trump's deputy chief of staff, reaffirmed the White House's desire to take control of Greenland and questioned Denmark's colonial claim to the Arctic nation.

George Conway joins New York race for Congress

Anti-Trump pundit and attorney George Conway launched his congressional campaign Tuesday for a Manhattan House seat by depicting himself as a defender against President Trump.

At House GOP retreat, Trump marvels over Venezuela raid: ‘So complex’

President Trump on Tuesday defended his decision to depose and arrest Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro as a "brilliant" operation that took a "violent guy" out of South America.

Pirro touts DC crime is being prosecuted ‘like never before’ in announcing year-end stats

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Tuesday that under President Donald Trump's leadership, "We have seen a renewed focus on cracking down on violent offenders."

Comer vows Minnesota fraud probe will expand to other states amid mounting scrutiny

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer previews his investigation of fraud in Minnesota social programs.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani set to earn nearly $260K, about 80% more than his prior salary

NYC's new Mayor Zohran Mamdani will earn nearly $260,000 annually, an 80% increase from his state assemblyman salary.

Walz refuses to quit after dropping re-election bid amid Minnesota fraud firestorm: ‘Over my dead body’

Embattled Democratic Gov. Tim Walz ended his re-election bid but vowed to remain in office as Amy Klobuchar considers a gubernatorial campaign.

Somali UN ambassador linked to questionable Cincinnati health service agency, RFK Jr. deputy says

Federal investigation reveals Somalia's U.N. ambassador connected to Cincinnati health agency with fraud conviction. HHS promises "more to come" on probe.

More than 2M Epstein files still unpublished, DOJ confirms

The DOJ reveals over 2 million Epstein-related files are still under review, with under 1% released more than two weeks after December deadline passed.

DOJ charges ex-Georgia Democrat lawmaker with allegedly fraudulently obtaining COVID unemployment benefits

Former Georgia lawmaker Karen Bennett allegedly fraudulently claimed nearly $14,000 in COVID unemployment benefits while working from home during the pandemic.

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