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Why Was Trump’s Justice Department Tracking This Top Epstein Reporter?
Miami Herald investigative journalist Julie K. Brown—whose 2018 reporting essentially reopened the Jeffrey Epstein case—wants to know why her flight information is in the Epstein files. “Does somebody at the DOJ want to tell me why my American Airlines booking information and
Live updates: Trump, Netanyahu set to discuss Gaza peace plan, Iran
President Trump on Monday hosts his second foreign leader in as many days, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. The leaders are expected to work advancing the Gaza ceasefire, which has mostly held since it took root in October.
To restore hope for families in poverty, let states lead on welfare reform
State leaders, with the help of federal lawmakers, can fix the perverse disincentives in the social welfare system that trap families in poverty by disincentivizing work and marriage, and instead encourage independence and hope.
Trump, Netanyahu meeting at critical point for Gaza ceasefire
President Trump is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday afternoon as leaders look to advance the second phase of the U.S.-brokered peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Trump will host Netanyahu at his residence at the president's Mar-a-Lago
How has our unalienable right to a healthy planet become political?
Human life is intimately connected with the rest of nature.
Where new Buc-ee's locations are opening in 2026 and beyond
Buc-ee the Beaver may soon make an appearance along an interstate near you.
Zelensky: 15-year US security guarantee part of peace proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on Monday that the United States is offering a 15-year security guarantee in the latest draft of the 20-point peace proposal to end Kyiv's war with Russia. Zelensky, answering reporters’ questions on WhatsApp, said he would
19 rescued in 'Home for the Holidays' human trafficking sting in Southern California
The "Home for the Holidays" Human Trafficking Task Force Operation in San Diego County rescued 19 victims and arrested 4 adult men on charges of pimping, pandering, and violating a protective order.
Holiday return policies 2025: Extended deadlines and key exceptions shoppers need to know
Ken Maccarone with BestReviews.com joins NewNation’s Morning in America with what every shopper should know before attempting to return holiday gifts.
Post-holiday travel snarled by severe winter weather
Tens of millions of Americans are under winter weather alerts as they head home from their holiday trips.
'60 Minutes' staff bristles at basic editorial standards
If there is one rule that modern journalists love to break, it’s the one about making the story about themselves.
Congress eyes role in 2026 as the executive gains power
Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: Lawmakers are hoping they can reassert their role after a year of President Trump amassing more power than ever before. The Trump administration has pushed to gradually consolidate power throughout
Why Russell Vought Is Worse Than Watergate
“We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected. When they wake up in the morning, we want them to not want to go to work…. We want to put them in trauma.” — Russell Vought, May 2023 . “[ The Center for Renewing America is] an organization that I helped turn into the
The Worst Thing About Elon Musk Is That He Got Away With All of It
The world’s richest man is nowhere near the world’s most generous, or sensible, or kind, or popular, or the most positive of anything. Elon Musk was already a polarizing figure before he decided to endorse Donald Trump for president in July 2024, but that decision cemented his
The Department of Justice May Not Survive Pam Bondi
At her confirmation hearing in January, Attorney General Pam Bondi tried to reassure senators about the job she would do as the nation’s top federal law-enforcement officer. Her “overriding objective,” Bondi said, would be to “return the Department of Justice to its core
Do Liberals Need to Practice Originalism, Too?
Not so long ago, originalism seemed safely contained. Ascendant during the Reagan era, originalists argued that the Constitution should be interpreted according to its original meaning, but when liberals dominated the Supreme Court, not many people outside of the academy felt
College fights and cell phone bans: The biggest education stories of 2025
Education news in 2025 was dominated by President Trump’s crusade against higher education, affecting everything from school funding to student loans to the legal status of a slew of international students. Trump's immigration crackdown left its mark on K-12 school districts
Clock ticking on government funding deadline as House battles other issues
The two-week holiday recess, a contentious health care debate and discharge petition showdowns are squeezing the House’s legislative calendar, raising doubts about whether lawmakers can finalize government funding before the Jan. 30 deadline. So far, lawmakers have passed only
MAGA World zeroes in on Minnesota over fraud scandal
Allies of President Trump have set their sights on Minnesota in the wake of a fraud scandal in the state. The scandal centers on hundreds of millions of dollars stolen via a federally funded nutrition program. The New York Times late last month put the story into national
Three takeaways from Trump-Zelensky meeting at Mar-a-Lago
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, as negotiations on ending Russia’s war in the eastern European nation continue. Upon greeting Zelensky at the entrance to the club, Trump projected optimism, telling reporters that the
Trump says land ownership one of the main sticking points in Ukraine peace plan
President Trump on Sunday said land ownership is one of the main sticking points in the plan for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war. “In your mind, sir, what are the thorniest issues still unresolved after the —” a reporter asked Trump during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago
Zelensky: US, Ukraine negotiators agreed to '90 percent' of 20-point peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that negotiators from his country and the U.S. made significant progress on his 20-point peace proposal during a meeting at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club. "We discussed all the aspects of the peace framework … [the]
Greene slams Trump foreign leader meetings: 'Can we just do America?'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who has recently been feuding with President Trump, on Sunday slammed the president for two meetings with world leaders. “[Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky today. [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu tomorrow. Can we just do
The most exciting primaries to watch in 2026
A handful of states are teeing up some of the most highly anticipated primaries of next year, offering clues about the direction for both parties as all eyes turn toward the midterms. Democrats are bracing for competitive Senate primaries in Texas, Michigan and Maine, some of
Trump applauds new Thailand, Cambodia ceasefire
President Trump on Sunday applauded a new ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand while also taking a swing at the United Nations (UN). “I am pleased to announce that the breakout fighting between Thailand and Cambodia will stop momentarily, and they will go back to living in
Trump on Zelensky meeting: 'We have the makings of a deal'
President Trump projected optimism going into his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, telling reporters he expects to make progress after weeks of intensified talks aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year war with Russia. Standing next to Zelensky at
Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves 1 dead and another critically injured
One person was killed and another was left critically injured after two helicopters crashed in southern New Jersey on Sunday, officials said.
House Republican: ‘You cannot be America first and pro-Russia’
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) said on Sunday that Russia’s strikes on civilian homes — including on Christmas — are a reminder to Americans that the war against Ukraine is at odds with America’s values. In an interview on ABC News’s “This Week,” the former House Intelligence
Pelosi predicts Democrats will win back House in 2026
Outgoing Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) believes that Democrats will win back the House in next November’s midterms. During an interview with Jonathan Karl that aired Sunday on ABC News’s “This Week,” the former House Speaker and longtime Democratic leader said it is a matter of
What to know about Zelensky's 20-point peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with President Trump at the latter’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Sunday, as negotiations to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine continue. During their meeting, Zelensky is set to propose his 20-point peace plan, a
SNAP benefit cuts will leave millions of Americans overworked and underfed
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits due to budget cuts and new work requirements, which will have a devastating impact on food security and health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
How Trump transformed energy, environmental policy this year
Since President Trump’s inauguration in January, the administration has embraced fossil fuels while eschewing renewable energy, climate actions and regulations. Here are some of the major ways the administration has shaken up energy policy over the course of 2025. All in on
Britt calls for Congress to act on AI, saying companies put 'profit over actual people'
Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) called on Congress to pass her legislation to protect minors from the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), saying social media companies won’t act because they prioritize profit “over actual people.” In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,”
Is it too late to get a flu shot against the 'super' K variant?
Much of the concern this flu season is coming from the spread of subclade K, a subtype of influenza A. Similar subtypes have historically caused more hospitalizations and deaths than other strains.
One bipartisan solution can revolutionize how Medicaid patients get primary care
The Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act would allow states to contract directly with direct primary care (DPC) practices, providing Medicaid enrollees with reliable, relationship-based primary care and reducing health care costs.
HUD secretary says 'more research needs to be done' on 50-year mortgage proposal
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner said Sunday that more research is needed on President Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposal. “It’s very early. I think more research needs to be done on the 50-year mortgage,” Turner said on Fox News's “Fox and Friends
‘Godfather’ of AI says he’s ‘more worried’ today about AI
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "godfather" of artificial intelligence, said he's "more worried" about the risks of AI today than he was two years ago, when he left his post at Google and began speaking freely about the dangers of the fast-developing technology. In an interview
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91
PARIS (AP) — Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91. Bardot died Sunday at her home in southern France, according to