Freedom Caucus reelects Andy Harris as chair
Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) will chair the House Freedom Caucus through the end of 2025, members of the group decided on Monday night, cementing his leadership of the hardline conservative caucus. “It is my honor to continue to serve as House
Trump seeks to smooth over concerns over RFK Jr
President-elect Trump tried to downplay concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday, telling reporters that the nominee for Health and Human Services secretary won’t be “radical.” “I think he’s going to be much less radical than you would think,”
Government funding bill will run through March, include $100B in disaster aid
Pieces of a bipartisan effort to prevent a government shutdown during the holiday season are beginning to come into focus, including a March end-date and $100 billion in disaster aid. GOP leadership briefed Republicans on Tuesday morning on some of the
These ocean explorers have seen the damage done by industrial fishing. They want it to stop
The world’s oceans are under threat from rising sea temperatures, marine pollution and overfishing.
Prince Harry and Meghan share rare photo of their children on Christmas card
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have shared a rare photo of their children on their Christmas card this year.
Hundreds of thousands of bodies could be buried in Syrian mass graves, advocacy group says
Syrians are starting to uncover mass graves across the country, shedding light on the magnitude of atrocities committed during the brutal rule of ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Pope Francis reveals two attempts on his life during 2021 visit to Iraq
Two attempted attacks on Pope Francis, including one by a suicide bomber, were foiled during his landmark trip to Iraq in 2021, the pontiff has revealed in an
Russian general wanted by Ukraine for chemical munitions use killed in Moscow blast
A Russian general who was wanted by Ukraine for using chemical munitions was killed by a remotely detonated bomb in Moscow on Tuesday, Russian authorities said.
Justin Trudeau is facing a political crisis made worse by Donald Trump. Can he survive as Canada’s leader?
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau soared to victory in 2015 on the promise of change and “sunny ways” for the country.
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
Wellington, New Zealand (AP) — A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, the (United States Geological Survey) USGS
A president facing both impeachment and an insurrection probe – what’s next for Yoon Suk Yeol?
The vote by South Korea’s parliament to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday marked the culmination of a stunning political showdown sparked by his shock decision to
John Kirby’s drone statement ‘very misleading’: New Jersey rep.
(NewsNation) — U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., criticized White House spokesperson John Kirby's statement downplaying drone sightings across the Northeast as "not a national security concern." "I think it's very misleading, at best," Smith said during an appearance on “The Hill
Bud Light no longer the best-selling draft beer at bars, data suggests
(NEXSTAR) – New data suggests Bud Light is no longer tops in America’s taprooms — at least when it comes to the most popular draft beers offered at bars across the U.S. Draftline Technologies, a company that provides software for beverage
Senate Democrats push plan to abolish Electoral College
Three Democratic senators unveiled a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College system Monday, just more than a month after President-elect Trump stunned the Democrats by sweeping all seven battleground states, knocking off three Senate Democratic incumbents in the process. Sens.
Judge rules Trump’s conviction withstands Supreme Court immunity decision
A New York judge upheld a jury’s verdict that made President-elect Trump a felon, ruling the conviction in the hush money case can withstand the Supreme Court’s new test for presidential immunity. Judge Juan Merchan’s decision comes on the heels of
Senate advances annual defense policy bill, teeing up final vote in coming days
The Senate on Monday cleared a key procedural hurdle toward passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), teeing up a final vote in the coming days before Congress wraps up its work for the year. Senators voted 83-12 to advance the
Freed prisoner who said he was a victim of the Assad regime was an intelligence officer, locals say
When he emerged into the open air, the man appeared bewildered. Questioned by the rebel fighter who freed him, the man identified himself as Adel Ghurbal from the
Journalists anticipate a renewed hostility toward their work under the incoming Trump administration
NEW YORK (AP) — For the press heading into a second Trump administration, there's a balancing act between being prepared and being fearful. The return to power of Donald Trump, who has called journalists enemies and talked about retribution against those