New images show fiery moments before deadly UPS plane crash

Fourteen people were killed in the fiery plane crash earlier this month.

Please, do not name the new Commanders stadium after Trump

President Trump is pushing for the Washington Commanders to name their new stadium after him, but the team and local government must stand firm to prevent this from happening and to avoid setting a dangerous precedent.

Trump administration reverses, wants to join G20 summit: South African president

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the United States has asked to join the Group of 20 (G20) summit at “the 11th hour” after previously announcing it would boycott the event. After the Trump administration’s “change of mind,” Ramaphosa said the summit was figuring out

Mike Johnson Justifies Trump Threatening to Execute Democrats

House Speaker Mike Johnson thinks it’s “wildly inappropriate” for Democrats to tell troops to obey the U.S. Constitution, but he wasn’t the slightest bit concerned about President Donald Trump’s threat to execute Democratic lawmakers. Speaking to the press Thursday, Johnson was

Feds Drop Case After Border Patrol Bragged About Shooting Defendant

Federal prosecutors are seeking to dismiss charges against a woman shot by Border Patrol last month. Marimar Martinez and her co-defendant, Anthony Ruiz, were charged with impeding a federal officer with a deadly weapon when her car collided with a Border Patrol vehicle in

About half say democracy performing poorly: Survey

About half of Americans say democracy is performing poorly, according to a survey. The Charles F. Kettering Foundation/Gallup Democracy for All Project survey found that 51 percent of respondents claimed “U.S. democracy is performing poorly,” while 24 percent claimed their

Mike Johnson defends Trump's 'sedition' attacks on Democrats

Trump Plans Shocking Order Banning States From Regulating AI

President Trump is so devoted to protecting the artificial intelligence industry that he is preparing to sign an executive order attacking states’ rights to regulate it. The order would direct the Justice Department to sue states that pass AI regulation laws. It would also have

Bush-era figures honor Cheney at funeral

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Watch live: White House briefs reporters after Trump signs bill to release Epstein files

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Thursday afternoon, a day after President Trump signed legislation ordering the Justice Department to release all files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump's reversal on the disclosures last

Mark Epstein says his brother Jeffrey spoke with Trump after 2016 election

The brother of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein said Wednesday the disgraced financier spoke with President Trump after the 2016 election. “Jeffrey told me that Trump — it was after the election that Trump called him, and it was sort of like, ‘Can you believe this?’

Sea level rise threatens thousands of hazardous sites: Study

Rising sea levels could flood thousands of hazardous sites in marginalized communities mostly across seven states by 2100 should greenhouse gases continue to build up in the atmosphere, a new study published in Nature Communications on Thursday warns. Flooding could strike

Trump task force expected to propose changes to FEMA but doesn’t recommend eliminating it: Reports

A task force put together by the Trump administration charged with reforming the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has come up with recommendations for changes to the agency but does not call for eliminating it, according to multiple reports. The White House earlier

Flying without a REAL ID? Getting through TSA could cost you under proposed program

Arriving at TSA without a REAL ID could slow you down, but a proposed fee-based program could change that.

Former GOP staffer charged with fabricating anti-MAGA assault

A former congressional staffer is accused of staging a fake and self-targeted political attack involving mutilation and derogatory writing on her body. Natalie Greene, 26, who once worked for Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.), faces federal charges of conspiracy and making false

Trump Ignored Top Military Lawyer on Illegal Boat Strikes

Even the top military lawyer for the command overseeing President Donald Trump’s strikes on alleged “drug boats” thought they were illegal—but the Pentagon ignored him. Senior government officials reportedly dismissed legal concerns raised by the senior judge advocate general

'I will blow your dog away,' San Francisco officer tells man before shooting

The officer uses his radio to tell dispatchers, "We have a suspect with a dog. The dog is not responding to our commands … neither is he."

Kia recalls more than 250,000 vehicles, fuel tanks could melt

A faulty valve could lead to damage and melting of fuel tanks.

Cheryl Hines’s response to RFK Jr.'s presidential bid: 'President of what?'

The ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ star said she thought Kennedy meant “a board or a company,” before he responded, “of the United States.”

Trump admin cancels multiple citizenship ceremonies in New York, claiming unmet legal requirements

The move has sparked concern among lawmakers in the state.

The Persian Gulf’s geopolitical flexibility is a useful revelation

The Gulf states have concluded that the only viable strategy is to purchase stability deal by deal, relationship by relationship.

Border Patrol monitoring drivers, looking for suspicious travel patterns: Report

Under the directive of an intelligence program, the U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers to identify and arrest those accused of suspicious travel patterns. License plates are scanned and recorded by a network of cameras, while an algorithm flags

GOP rep to TikTokers flipping off Trump: 'Get off your fat a‑‑'

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) lashed out Wednesday against a group of people in a TikTok video that flipped off President Trump. “Get off your fat a‑‑,” Burchett said in a post on the social platform X. "I am tired of carrying you." Burchett’s post, which was highlighted by

Medicare premium hike will absorb part of Social Security COLA

The 2.8% bump in Social Security income is expected to bring an additional $56 per month to the average recipient.

Former FBI employee sues bureau, alleging firing over pride flag

A former FBI employee is suing the Trump administration after he says he was “summarily dismissed” for displaying an LGBTQ flag at his workspace. David Maltinsky received a letter from FBI Director Kash Patel stating he was being removed over the inappropriate display of

Trump special envoy for Ukraine to leave post

President Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, will depart his position in January, the White House confirmed to The Hill on Thursday, as the president has renewed efforts to end Russia’s war against Kyiv. The White House did not provide any other details about

Senate Democrats introduce bill to strike down $500K phone record provision

Senate Democrats are introducing a bill to unwind a provision that would allow 10 of their GOP colleagues to launch lucrative lawsuits after having their phone records obtained by former special counsel Jack Smith. The Anti-Cash Grab Act comes the day after the House

Vance offers his condolences to Cheney

Vice President JD Vance offered his condolences to the late Vice President Dick Cheney and his family ahead of his funeral in Washington on Thursday. "My condolences go to Dick Cheney and his family,” Vance told Breitbart News at a fireside chat in Washington. “Obviously

Good riddance to the inspectors general

President Trump's attack on federal oversight has been met with criticism, but the oversight regime has been broken long before Trump, and it is time for reform to focus on outcomes rather than processes.

Zohran Mamdani Reveals What He Plans to Talk to Trump About

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is meeting with President Trump at the White House on Friday, where he plans to discuss how New Yorkers are struggling to afford to live in their city. Mamdani spoke to MS NOW’s Chris Hayes Wednesday night, saying that his office reached

Trump Called Epstein Right After 2016 Election, Brother Says

Donald Trump was reportedly still in contact with Jeffrey Epstein as he ascended to public office. Trump has claimed he cut off contact with Epstein after the financier was convicted in 2009 for soliciting underage prostitutes, referring to Epstein as a “creep.” But he rang his

Trump deems Dems ‘traitors’ over calls for military to resist unlawful orders

President Trump called a group of Democrats “traitors” on Thursday and suggested they be locked up and punished by death, after the lawmakers urged members of the military to resist unlawful orders by the administration. Trump was responding to a video, made by six Democrats

Trump Attorney Is Livid Democrats Want Military to … Obey Constitution

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche wants to investigate a group of Democratic lawmakers who made a video warning members of the military and intelligence community about the Trump administration, but he doesn’t even know what they were trying to instruct them to do. In a

Trump calls for Democratic lawmakers to face trial for ‘seditious behavior’

MLB will provide Senate with gambling investigation documents

Major League Baseball (MLB) plans to comply with a request from Congress to provide documents and testimony on how it will address concerns about illegal gambling and game rigging, commissioner Rob Manfred said this week. “We’re going to respond fully and cooperatively and on

Trump Suggests Executing Democrats Over Message to Troops

On Tuesday, multiple congressional Democrats made a video reminding the members of the military and intelligence community of their duty to the Constitution, not to President Trump. On Thursday, Trump called them “TRAITORS” and shared a post calling for them to be executed. The

Food recalls take days, auto recalls take months: Something must change

Such recall delays raise questions whether public safety is taking a back seat to corporate profits.

Watch live: Dick Cheney honored at DC funeral

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died last month at the age of 84, will be honored Thursday during a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral. Tributes will be delivered by former President George W. Bush and former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), the late vice

Immigration arrests across North Carolina top 250

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has arrested more than 250 immigrants living in the country illegally in the first few days of its operations in Charlotte, N.C., the department said Wednesday. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials arrived in Charlotte on

Pelosi on Trump criticism: 'I could have done much worse'

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Wednesday her description of President Trump as “the worst thing on the face of the Earth” could have been “worse.” “One of the things you said recently in an interview — you said that President Trump is ‘a vile creature, the worst

Here’s the Data Showing Why Dems Must Keep Talking About Climate

Over the last several months, reports from billionaire-funded centrist advocacy groups, like WelcomePAC and Searchlight Institute , have insisted that Democrats stop talking about climate change—either in their campaigns or while governing. Climate change has little resonance

Trump admin rages at ABC, Kimmel after questions and jokes about Epstein

President Trump and officials in his administration are ratcheting up attacks on ABC, including the network's news and entertainment divisions, in the wake of ballooning controversy over the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump lashed out on

Trump Signs Bill to Release Epstein Files—and Immediately Freaks Out

The public is on the verge of accessing the Epstein files, and Donald Trump is not happy about it. After fighting for months to keep the files under lock and key, Trump expediently signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act Wednesday evening, hours after the Senate advanced it

CDC: Claims about vaccines not causing autism not 'evidence-based’

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its “Autism and Vaccine” webpage Wednesday to reflect Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s position that a connection between vaccines and autism has not been "ruled out." The CDC webpage

World of Travel: Houston is a Texas Metropolis Redefining the American Story

For months, Texas has been at the center of one of the most consequential political fights in the country. The Republican-led legislature pushed aggressively to redraw the state’s congressional districts years ahead of schedule, openly aiming to create more GOP-friendly seats

Pelosi on Michelle Obama saying US not ready for woman as president: 'Why not?'

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Wednesday questioned former first lady Michelle Obama’s rhetoric that suggested the country was “not ready” for a woman president. "I respect her and I know that view is one that we all are saddened by, but we — I think we have to

Indicted House Dem will step down from committee leadership position

Trump approval on economy at new low: Fox News poll

A majority of Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of the economy, marking his lowest approval rating since 2017 during his first term, according to a new survey. The Fox News poll, released Wednesday, found that 38 percent approve while 61 percent disapprove of

Man charged with terrorism after woman set on fire on Chicago train

A man has been federally charged after a woman was set on fire while riding on a CTA Blue Line train Monday night.

Why JD Vance would lose as Kamala Harris did: The vice presidency

A sitting vice president is the worst position to be in when running for president.