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
New Jersey drones not national security risk: White House
The White House on Monday said that the drones that have been spotted in the Northeast are not a national security or public safety risk, just after president-elect Trump questioned why officials have not been more forthcoming about the situation. “Having
Bill to officially make bald eagle national bird heads to Biden’s desk
A bill to officially designate the bald eagle as the national bird will head to President Biden’s desk after passage in the House on Monday. While the bald eagle has been a major national symbol since the Second Continental Congress in
Trump on New Jersey drones: Biden admin wants to ‘keep people in suspense’
President-elect Trump on Monday said the Biden administration knows what is happening with the flurry of drone sightings in the Northeast, suggesting it was not a hostile adversary and questioning why officials were not more forthcoming. “The government knows what is happening.
March for Our Lives co-founder David Hogg launches DNC vice chair bid
March for Our Lives co-founder David Hogg announced he is running for Democratic National Committee vice chair on Monday in a bid to change the status quo within the party following its general election losses last month. In an interview with
Canada’s finance minister resigns as unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces the biggest test of his political career after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long one of his most powerful and loyal ministers, announced
Lawmakers signal movement toward government funding deal
Top Republicans are signaling progress in government funding talks as leaders look to clinch a deal ahead of a looming Friday deadline. House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole (R-Okla.) told reporters on Monday that the “differences are narrowing” between all sides as
Trump wants to end daylight saving time: We’ve tried before — here’s what happened
(NEXSTAR) — Days before President-elect Donald Trump secured a second term in office, the majority of the U.S. saw daylight saving time come to an end, thrusting us into the winter tradition of early sunsets. Now, Trump is taking aim
Facing terror designations and sanctions, Syria’s new rulers push for international legitimacy
Syria’s new regime, led by a group with former ties to al Qaeda, is on a mission to gain international legitimacy – and it’s already seeing some success.
Supreme Court won’t block order directing Peter Navarro to turn over emails
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to weigh Peter Navarro’s bid to reverse a court order directing him to turn over hundreds of emails sent during his tenure as an adviser in the first Trump administration. The former trade adviser to
Germany’s Scholz has lost a confidence vote. Here’s what comes next
Germany, Europe’s largest economy and normally a pillar of stability, is facing snap elections next year after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence.
British court names alleged Chinese spy who forged close ties to Prince Andrew
An alleged Chinese spy who forged a close relationship with Prince Andrew has been identified by a British court, the latest twist in a case that has shone
Palestinian grandfather whose tribute to slain granddaughter went viral is killed by Israeli fire in Gaza
A Palestinian grandfather in Gaza whose tribute to his slain granddaughter went viral last year was killed by Israeli fire on Monday, his family and a hospital said.
12 people found dead at Georgia ski resort
Twelve people have been found dead at a ski resort in the former Soviet country of Georgia, police said.
Ukraine says North Koreans took heavy casualties during weekend attack in Kursk region
Ukraine said on Monday that North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops suffered heavy losses during fighting at the weekend in the Russian region of Kursk.