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Erika Kirk says 'everyone has a responsibility' to turn down political temperature in CBS town hall
Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, said in an interview released on Saturday that "everyone has a responsibility" to dial down intensifying violent rhetoric in the wake of her husband's assassination in September. Kirk took questions from guests of a town
State of Texas: Crockett shakes up Senate race for both Democrats and Republicans
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, may have just entered the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Monday, but according to a new poll she's already the favorite to win.
Hawaii board votes to change official name of Hawaii Island
The Hawaii Board on Geographic Names voted to change the official name of the "Island of Hawaii" to simply "Hawaii," bringing it in line with every other island in the state.
Trump attends, handles coin toss at Army-Navy college football game
President Trump on Saturday attended the annual Army-Navy college football game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, where he handled the coin toss and met with players before the game. Before he arrived, Trump said he was asked which side he supported, he wrote in a Truth Social
At least 2 dead in shooting at Brown University
At least two people were killed on Saturday in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island and a suspect is still at large, according to authorities. The university initially said that multiple people were shot and transported to local hospitals, and later confirmed at least
Sunday shows preview: Trump ups pressure on Venezuela after seizing oil tanker
Tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalated further this week after President Trump announced that the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) seized a Venezuelan oil tanker. Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the U.S. "just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela. A large
Trump’s Posts Spur Threats Against Lawmakers On Both Sides of Aisle
President Donald Trump’s Truth Social rants may be unhinged, but they have serious consequences: His violent rhetoric has spurred threats against nearly two dozen elected officials on both sides of the aisle. According to a new tally by NBC News , Trump’s posts over the last
Trump Threatens “Very Serious Retaliation” After Syria Attack
President Donald Trump raged against ISIS and said the U.S. would retaliate after an attack in Syria on Saturday, possibly laying the groundwork for more American military involvement in another country in the Middle East. Earlier in the day, a lone gunman shot and killed two
Why Trump is edging toward a serious conflict with Venezuela
President Trump is turning up the pressure against Venezuela and its strongman leader Nicolás Maduro, seizing a massive oil tanker en route to Cuba this week and slapping additional sanctions against his leadership. The seizure of the sanctioned ship, called Skipper, is the
Cambodia-Thailand conflict persists despite Trump peace push
Cambodia said it was struck by Thailand on Saturday, hours after President Trump announced that both countries agreed to resume a ceasefire. Cambodia said fighter jets targeted the border with lethal force, Reuters reported. Officials in Bangkok said the Sisaket province was
Israel says it killed top Hamas commander amid shaky ceasefire
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday said it killed one of Hamas's top commanders in Gaza, the highest-profile assassination amid Israel and the designated terrorist organization's fragile ceasefire. Raed Saad oversaw weapons production for Hamas's military wing, the
Trump touts economy but polls show affordability struggles
Just 31% of voters approve Trump's handling of the economy.
Trump’s DOJ Could Charge Alleged Kirk Killer With Surprising Crime
President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice is reportedly trying to come up with a way to bring federal charges against Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter. One solution? Declare Kirk’s murder an anti-Christian hate crime. Tyler Robinson, the suspect, is already facing state
Trump vows response after US service members killed in Syria attack
President Trump told reporters on Saturday that "we will retaliate" after two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed with several others injured in an ISIS ambush in Syria. The president expressed his condolences to the families of those killed, whom he referred to
Louisiana’s GOP leaders at odds over New Orleans immigration raids
Louisiana’s GOP leaders are at odds over federal immigration enforcement efforts in the Bayou State, as Border Patrol agents seek to arrest 5,000 people. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser (R ) said local residents, who are living legally in the state, have raised concerns. “I think the
Thailand Fact-Checks Trump on Bogus Ceasefire Claim
It’s not the first time, and it won’t be the last— President Donald Trump was a little too eager to claim he had ended an international conflict. On Friday, the U.S. president said that the countries of Thailand and Cambodia, which have been involved in clashes that have left
Mother of Karoline Leavitt nephew outlines ICE experience: ‘Where does it end? When does it stop?’
The mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew on Friday said she was “heartbroken” by her experience after being detained earlier this month by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Bruna Ferreira was detained by federal immigration authorities last
The pharmaceutical industry’s frequent flyers and empty promises
Private jets owned by six of the largest U.S. drugmakers have touched down in Washington-area airports 127 times this year, while millions of Americans are struggling to afford prescription drugs, highlighting the greed of the pharmaceutical industry and the need for bipartisan
Are your old superhero comic books worth anything? Here's how to tell
An issue of "Superman" recently sold for a record-setting $9.12 million at auction. Whether or not your old comics can reach that price point depends on multiple factors.
Arkansas will become first state to end PBS affiliation
The state's educational television commission cited a $2.5 million reduction in annual federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting as a factor.
Former Pence aide predicts 2026 midterms will ‘favor the Democrats’
Marc Short, a former aide to ex-vice president Mike Pence, predicted earlier this week that Democrats' recent election victories could be a harbinger ahead of the 2026 midterms, suggesting Americans prefer divided government. "I think it’s going to be a really steep climb,
What’s Trump's plan if the court strikes down his emergency tariffs?
The Trump administration is preparing to implement a "game two" plan to replace the tariffs currently under Supreme Court scrutiny, which will rely on multiple statutory authorities and ultimately succeed in replacing the existing tariffs.
ICE Barbie Kristi Noem Spirals Under Intense White House Pressure
Kristi Noem is scrambling to shift blame to her subordinates for not meeting deportation quotas as the Department of Homeland Security descends into an atmosphere of chaos and finger-pointing, according to a new report . Noem and her right-hand man (and alleged boyfriend) Corey
US service members, civilian killed in Syria ambush attack: CENTCOM
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed Saturday that two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed, and several others injured, after a gunman tied to ISIS launched an ambush. "On Dec. 13, two U.S. service members and one U.S. civilian were killed, and three service
Did Laura Loomer just help pick the next leader of NASA?
People may pretend otherwise, but the far-right activist does have the president’s ear.
5 things to watch after the Senate's failed health care votes
The Senate this week failed to pass dueling bills from Republicans and Democrats to address a looming spike in health insurance costs for people who buy Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. The result was expected. Now, without a last-ditch bipartisan miracle, enhanced subsidies
DOJ targets 4 states, Georgia's Fulton County over voter data, 2020 election
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday targeted four states for refusing to turn over voter data and issued a complaint against Georgia's Fulton County for information related to the 2020 presidential election. The Trump administration's lawsuit against Colorado, Hawaii,
Trump Admin Is Secretly Giving Names of All Air Travelers to ICE
The Transportation Security Administration is now sharing passenger data with ICE to enable Trump’s mass deportation campaign. Before Trump, ICE didn’t get involved with domestic travel—and the TSA didn’t concern itself with immigration matters. But since March, according to a
Lawmakers must expand coverage for obesity treatment
Congress has the power to make obesity treatment and weight management accessible to the communities that need it.
Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old
(The Associated Press) — Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, hitting the century mark some six decades after he sang and danced with Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins” and starred in his self-titled sitcom. “The funniest thing is, it’s not enough,”
Epstein's last casualty could be grand jury secrecy
The release of Jeffrey Epstein's files has led to the public humiliation and condemnation of various individuals, raising questions about the implications of such transparency and the potential erosion of long-standing protections for grand jury and sealed material.
Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over $100K H-1B visa fee
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield (D) on Friday led a group of 18 Democratic states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee. Collectively, the attorneys general argued that the new price tag attached to
Witkoff to resume peace talks with Zelensky, European leaders in Berlin
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Germany over the weekend — the next step in peace talks to end Kyiv's nearly four-year war with Russia. A White House official on Saturday confirmed the
“Total Loser”: Sleepless Trump Slams Indiana Republicans
In the wee hours of Saturday morning, the president laid into Republicans who voted against his gerrymandering campaign in Indiana. Perhaps unable to sleep due to the crushing sting of defeat, Donald Trump took to Truth Social close to 1 a.m. to mock and threaten the state’s
When can Social Security beneficiaries expect their January 2026 payments?
Tens of millions of Social Security and Supplemental Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first, slightly larger check of the new year, thanks to the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Congress is attempting a federal takeover of DC's justice system
D.C. deserves a justice system that stands up to slumlords, senior scammers, wage theft and junk fees without fear or favor.
Comer calls on Clintons to appear for Epstein depositions or ‘face contempt’
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) on Friday pressed former President Clinton and Hillary Clinton to appear for depositions in his probe of Jeffrey Epstein, citing their time spent with the late disgraced financier. “It has been more than four months since Bill
The IRS is in trouble — here’s how it can survive
The IRS needs to win back popular support, and in order to do that, it’s going to be even more important for the agency to refocus on what it does best: collecting revenue fairly, protecting against fraud, and giving Americans confidence that everyone pays their fair share.
Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld announce pregnancy
An Instagram video co-posted by Steinfeld and Allen showed the couple in a snowy field as Allen kissed Steinfeld's belly.
White Castle sliders recalled, potentially nationwide
They were sold in convenience stores in "potentially all 50 states."
Trump reups threat to primary Indiana Senate Republicans for blocking redistricting efforts
President Trump early Saturday reupped his vow to support primary challenges against Indiana Republicans that opposed redistricting efforts, singling out GOP leader state Sen. Rodric Bray. “Republicans in the Indiana State Senate, who voted against a Majority in the U.S. House
Budweiser offering a free 'round of beer' if you've been vaccinated
Budweiser is rewarding those ages 21 and older who have received the COVID-19 vaccine with a free round of beer.
King Charles scales back cancer treatments, calls it a ‘personal blessing’
King Charles stressed the importance of early detection screenings
Trump seems to wave the white flag on his US attorneys gambit
The president is pushing for an end to the so-called “blue slip” to solve for the disqualification of a handful of unconfirmed U.S. attorneys.
US set to lose measles elimination status: The ‘house is on fire’
Measles outbreaks are spreading across the U.S., and the nation is likely to lose its status as a country where the disease is eliminated, something that infectious disease specialists say is directly related to President Trump’s appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as
Trump's Indiana primary threats risk fracturing GOP
President Trump’s vow to seek revenge against the Indiana Republicans who rejected a new House map risks further dividing the party as it looks toward the midterms. The president and his allies have made it clear they intend to support primary challenges against the Hoosier
Poll finds third-party interest rising among both Republicans, Democrats
Public interest in a third party is rising for both Republicans and Democrats as well as those who didn't vote during last year's presidential election, according to a new survey from Voto Latino obtained exclusively by The Hill. The survey, conducted last month, revealed that
Next phase of Trump’s Gaza peace plan faces thorny questions
President Trump is expected to announce that Israel and Hamas are moving to a second phase of his peace plan in early 2026, but there remains a host of challenges and unanswered questions for the countries signed up to rehabilitate the Gaza Strip. A ceasefire implemented in
CNN falls into Trump’s crosshairs amid Netflix, Warner Bros., Paramount fight
CNN is finding itself in a familiar place as its parent company prepares to spin the network off as part of a megamerger: President Trump’s crosshairs. Trump has indicated publicly and privately he wishes to see CNN operate under new ownership, a scenario that could come to