A California judge on Friday halted the Trump administration from revoking temporary protective status (TPS) for 5,000 Venezuelans. U.S. District Judge Edward E. Chen, an Obama appointee, said Friday the White House would have to uphold the TPS extension granted by former
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said his fellow party members need to be a bit more harsh in upcoming elections to put an end to political intimidation. After an unsuccessful bid for the vice presidency in November, Walz has shared staunch criticism of Elon Musk and other officials
The Trump administration has ramped up its standoff with the courts over tariffs in recent days, with top advisors condemning two rulings that attempted to block tariffs from proceeding as planned. On Thursday, an appeals court temporarily paused an order that would have halted
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg is seeing his political star rise — along with the number of attacks lobbed at him from both parties. Hogg has drawn ire and praise from Democrats for his move to get involved in the party’s congressional primaries,
President Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said he received a response to the hostage proposal from the Palestinian militant group Hamas, slamming it as “totally unacceptable” and arguing that it will “only” take all sides involved “backward.” “Hamas should accept the
The White House on Saturday said it will pull the nomination of tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator. “It’s essential that the next leader of NASA is in complete alignment with President Trump’s America First agenda and a replacement will be announced
The recent U.S. Treasury bond auction's lackluster performance and Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating highlight a growing loss of faith in Washington's fiscal stewardship, with the potential for global economic instability.
A long-time member of the Kentucky General Assembly said she's switching political parties.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) doubled down on a recent quip about Medicaid in a Saturday post on her Instagram story. “Hello, everyone. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely apologize for a statement that I made yesterday at my town hall,” Ernst said in the clip, with a
Puerto Rico is a natural partner in reshoring the medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, and its leaders are working to ensure that efforts do not trap the island in its current territory status but instead enable it to reach its full potential as a future state of
A number of the president’s cabinet secretaries are Washington outsiders who bring heavyweight private sector resumes to their new roles.
President Trump is set to meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz next week in Washington, marking the first in-person meeting between the two leaders. Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), who was elected as Germany’s leader in early March,
It is baffling what Hegseth intended to accomplish with the purge. We do know that he has accomplished a decided weakening of national security.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) advised Democrats to act and learn from President Trump’s “impatience” during his speech at the annual South Carolina Democrats’ Blue Palmetto Dinner Friday night in Columbia, S.C. “I want to be clear: We can and we must condemn Donald Trump’s
Scores of parks across the country have implemented or are transitioning to “cashless” payment systems. This isn’t a glitch in the system. It’s a symptom of a larger, and dangerous, trend.
A few names are coming into view as people who could lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which all signs suggest will have a big influence even with Elon Musk’s departure from his official government work. The White House insists no single person will lead
The USDA has already approved SNAP waivers for certain states. What do they entail?
ODESA, Ukraine — In the range of Russian rockets from Ukraine’s occupied Crimean Peninsula, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stood in Odesa and called for President Trump to reject recognizing Russian sovereignty over territory it seized by force. Pompeo, who served as
Veteran air traffic controller Jonathan Stewart affirmed to the public during a recent television appearance that it is “safe to fly,” but added that he would avoid the embattled Newark Liberty International Airport. “It's safe to fly. I would probably avoid Newark until
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday in Singapore attempted to woo Asian defense leaders to Washington’s side as he warned of the “imminent” threat China poses to the Indo-Pacific region. Hegseth, who took the stage at the Shangri-La Dialogue, sought to seize on a gap
His voice and his massive platform have the power to move the needle, to open eyes, to shine a light into corners many prefer to remain shrouded in darkness and ignorance.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a new visa restriction policy barring foreign nationals deemed "responsible for censorship of protected expression" in the U.S., in response to the European Union's aggressive efforts at transnational censorship.
Former national security adviser John Bolton argued during a recent interview that nuclear deal negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are “fruitless" and Israel’s potential strikes against Tehran’s nuclear facilities are entirely “warranted.” “I think we're really at a very
The park is stunning as-is, but underwater, it feels like a whole new world.
Energy Star isn't merely about labels on appliances; it directly impacts operational costs, performance consistency and market competitiveness.
The Coast Guard found a still-intact ink pen and other items while going through the remains of the Titan submersible.
Former President Biden said Friday that he does not have regrets in deciding to run for reelection in 2024 and argued that other Democrats did not challenge him in the party’s primary because they knew they would have lost. Asked about concerns from Democrats over whether he
Members of Congress need to put public safety first and approve dedicated funding for the regular upkeep, rehabilitation or removal of dams.
You may feel inclined to rush out and purchase a few rolls of one-cent coins and stash them away, either to use to cover oddly-priced purchases or for a potential payout from collectors. Generally speaking, you may not have to do either.
When weight loss drugs start to work vary from person to person.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday urged U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific to increase their defense spending and cooperation with Washington, warning that China poses a "real" and "imminent" threat to the region. "There's no reason to sugarcoat it: the threat China poses
President Trump’s approval rating has trended upward one month after poll aggregates at his 100-day mark painted a grim picture for his presidency’s second term. Trump’s approval rating in the Decision Desk HQ/The Hill polling average rose as high as 47.1 percent this past
The White House is increasing its attacks on the judicial branch in the wake of decisions that briefly blocked President Trump’s sweeping tariffs. It’s a battle-tested playbook the administration has used before on a number of fronts with the courts, which have emerged as an
“I sat in that hearing, and I sobbed.” C, a Jewish senior at Columbia University’s Barnard College, said she found out she had to attend a disciplinary hearing two days before her senior thesis was due. She was being called in, she was told, because she attended a demonstration
KHERSON, Ukraine – The new Kherson municipal offices are located a few floors belowground, one of the more glaring signs that civilians here are routinely hunted by drones operated by Russian forces about 3 miles away, on the far side of the Dnieper River. Ukrainian forces
The push for Harvard to tap into its $53 billion endowment is mounting as the Trump administration escalates its financial assault on the university. But on multiple fronts, that move would be more difficult than many people realize. Some 80 percent of the money is legally
A year after launching, Qommittee, a national network of drag artists, says it’s just getting started. The group’s latest project, issued ahead of Pride, is a 43-page manual called the Drag Defense Handbook, documenting how drag performers, organizers and attorneys across the
CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman said some White House officials are excited to see Elon Musk exit his role as a special government employee. The tech giant led the Department of Government Efficiency for 130 days with an objective to downsize federal spending by
Lester Holt hosted his last “NBC Nightly News” show on Friday after a 14 year tenure as its anchor. The highly decorated reporter bid viewers a farewell by reminding them of their core values that guide the team’s coverage. “I'm so grateful for your trust around here,. Facts
President Trump said Friday he was not aware of Elon Musk’s reported drug use but indicated he was not troubled by it. “No, I wasn’t,” Trump told reporters when asked if he was aware of Musk’s regular drug use. “I think he’s fantastic. I think Elon is a fantastic guy,” Trump
The housing market is facing a record imbalance, with nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, according to Redfin.