New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa debated affordability and public safety while supporters outside voiced contrasting views on experience.
Former President Barack Obama officially backed both Democrats running in this year's only gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia after staying mum on the races.
Global shipping carbon tax postponed one year following Trump administration pushback. International Maritime Organization vote delayed amid fierce U.S. resistance.
President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy outlined a plan for U.S.-Russia tunnel connecting Alaska and Siberia through Bering Strait within eight years at $8 billion cost.
Judge Theodore Chuang, known for halting Trump's travel ban and DOGE efforts, will preside over John Bolton's case involving 18 counts of mishandling classified materials.
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday dismissed Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes' threat to sue him over his refusal to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, calling it a "publicity stunt."
Big crowds of protesters are expected Saturday in thousands of places around the U.S. in opposition to what some are characterizing as increasingly authoritarian practices by President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump is showing little urgency to broker a compromise that would end the government shutdown, even as Democrats insist no breakthrough is possible without his direct involvement.