Rail accident kills 12 in western India after passengers jump onto tracks over fire alert
At least 12 train passengers were killed in western India Wednesday after being struck by another train on an adjacent track after they jumped from their coaches in
China’s navy commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US and others
China’s navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the US and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the
Trump’s DEI regulations across government to ‘backfire’: Lawyer
(NewsNation) — Lawyer C.K. Hoffler and conservative activist Robby Starbuck clashed over whether removing all diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the federal government will "backfire." President Donald Trump slashed DEI programs, giving agencies 60 days to cut all positions and
Speaker Johnson forms committee to probe Jan. 6, Democrats’ original investigation
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday said he will establish a new select subcommittee that will probe the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot — and likely dig into the now-defunct Jan. 6 select committee that was led by Rep. Bennie
Biden’s outgoing letter to Trump: ‘May God bless you’
In the letter former President Biden wrote to President Trump, he wished him well during his second term and said, “may God bless you.” “As I take leave of his sacred office I wish you and your family all the best
Democratic infighting is rising as Trump takes center stage
Democrats are finding themselves mired in infighting and schoolyard sniping just as President Trump begins his new term. Former first lady Jill Biden and Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) daughter have taken shots at each other amid sore feelings over the pressure
Vornado space heaters recalled for potential shock and fire hazards
(WJW) – Thousands of Vornado space heaters sold on Amazon have been recalled for possible electric shock and fire hazards, the company said. (Consumer Product Safety Commission) The issue with the recalled units, marketed as V2 Whole Room Heaters, stems from power
Budweiser Clydesdales to make Tampa Bay appearance
TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — The Budweiser Clydesdales will make appearances in the Tampa Bay area later this month. Known for their majestic stature and storied history, the Clydesdales are a fan favorite wherever they go. Schedule of Appearances: Jan. 22, 2025: Sparkman’s Wharf,
Texas lawmaker’s bill seeks end to birthright citizenship ‘misuse’
(NewsNation) — A Texas Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation that would end the "misuse" of birthright citizenship, which he claims was never intended for children born to parents who entered the United States illegally. U.S. Rep. Brian Babin introduced the
Meta denies platforms are forcing users to follow Trump, Vance
Meta on Wednesday pushed back against claims its platforms were automatically forcing users to follow the Instagram accounts of President Trump and Vice President Vance following Inauguration Day. Shortly after Trump and Vance were sworn into office, some users posted
Laken Riley Act passes House vote, heads to Trump’s desk
(NewsNation) — The House of Representatives passed the final version of the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, a piece of legislation that ties into President Donald Trump's larger agenda on immigration. The bill previously passed the House but the Senate made
Trump orders ‘blackout’ for federal health agencies
(NewsNation) — President Donald Trump has ordered a "blackout" for federal health agencies, banning them from publishing external communication. Agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institute for Health and the
More than 32,000 displaced as violence spirals in Colombian drug trafficking region
More than 32,000 people have fled to towns in northeast Colombia as they attempt to escape a sharp rise in fighting between militant factions, according to the country’s
Where Donald Trump’s executive orders rank historically
(NewsNation) — President Donald Trump has already signed a 26 executive orders during his opening days back in the White House, taking action on a variety of topics ranging from the U.S. southern border to ending funding for diversity and inclusion
NYC Mayor Adams: I’m ‘at a loss’ on how to handle migrants in NYC
(NewsNation) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke out against sanctuary restrictions that he says make it harder to turn over migrants suspected of crimes to federal agents in an interview with political commentator Tucker Carlson. The mayor, who was indicted
Pritzker, Chicago officials vow to protect immigrant communities
CHICAGO — Chicago officials and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker vow to protect immigrant communities amid President Donald Trump's looming promise of mass deportations. Trump's executive orders concerning immigration would allow arrests to be made in "sensitive locations" like churches and schools,
Trump ends remote work impacting half of federal workers
(NewsNation) — President Donald Trump is putting an end to remote work for federal employees, with one of his first executive orders bringing the federal workforce back to the office full-time. Half of the federal workforce has been allowed to
Yemen’s Houthis free crew of Red Sea cargo ship after 14 months in captivity
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement has released the crew of a cargo ship more than a year after its fighters hijacked the vessel in the Red Sea, as part