Biden killed US Steel deal even though some US officials rejected national security concerns
The controversial decision to block the US Steel deal has won praise from union officials but faced fierce criticism inside and outside the administration.
Trump asks court to delay Friday’s sentencing for his hush money conviction
Donald Trump is asking the judge in his New York hush money case to scrap his Friday sentencing date while the president-elect appeals his conviction.
Trump pitches ‘merged’ US, Canada after Trudeau resignation announcement
(The Hill) - President-elect Trump pitched the idea of a “merged” United States and Canada after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, noting there would be no tariffs if the two countries were one. “If Canada merged with the
O’Malley touts Congressional Black Caucus members in DNC chair bid
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) on Monday touted the endorsements of current and former Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members in his Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair bid. “I am honored to announce that former Secretary Marcia Fudge, Rep. Bennie Thompson,
Judge holds Giuliani in contempt in Georgia election workers case
A federal judge held Rudy Giuliani in civil contempt on Monday for failing to comply with court orders in two former Georgia election workers’ efforts to collect their $146 million defamation judgment. At the end of a two-day hearing that saw
Pence: ‘Admirable’ that Harris certified Trump’s win after losing election
(The Hill) -- Former Vice President Mike Pence, who had to be evacuated four years ago Monday as rioters stormed the Capitol, welcomed "the return of order and civility" as Congress moved to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory. "The peaceful
British prime minister condemns ‘lies and misinformation’ after Musk attacks
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the “lies and misinformation” undermining the United Kingdom’s democracy and his record after Elon Musk’s continued attacks. Starmer was asked about a barrage of criticism coming from billionaire Musk, who has been tapped to co-lead
Pentagon reaches settlement that could restore benefits to LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
Thousands of LGBTQ+ US military veterans who were discharged under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy due to their sexuality could soon have an easier path to accessing
Four years after his supporters invaded the US Capitol, Trump is more powerful than ever
Late on a day of chaos and blood on January 6, 2021, it was unimaginable that Donald Trump — who summoned a mob to Washington and told the
FDA sets new lower levels for lead in baby food — critics say that’s not enough
For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has established guidance for levels of lead in processed baby foods that are sold on supermarket
Children exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs, a government study finds
A rigorous nine-year research review looking at the relationship between fluoride and intelligence in children concludes that as fluoride levels rise, IQ drops.
The New Orleans attacker wore Meta glasses. What can they be used for?
The attacker who drove a truck through New Orleans’ Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day used Meta smart glasses to scout the scene weeks earlier, according to the
Austrian president tasks far-right leader Kickl with forming government
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen tasked the leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) on Monday with forming a coalition government after a centrist bid to assemble
Pope appoints Trump critic to be archbishop of Washington, DC
Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a vocal defender of migrants and critic of Donald Trump’s first administration, as the next archbishop of Washington, DC.
Disney, Fubo reach merger agreement
Disney and Fubo have reached an agreement to merge, the companies announced on Monday, signaling a victory for the entertainment giant in the world of streamed sports. Fubo, a platform that offers a sports-first package of live TV streaming channels
Trump lawyers push to halt Jan. 10 hush money case sentencing
President-elect Trump’s legal team urged a judge to hold off on sentencing him on Jan. 10 on his New York criminal conviction ahead of his inauguration. Judge Juan Merchan ruled last week that Trump’s sentencing could move forward this Friday despite
Live updates: Harris to oversee certification of Trump’s comeback
Congress on Monday is set to formally certify President-elect Trump's 2024 election victory. Vice President Harris will oversee the process, affirming Trump’s victory as well as her decisive defeat to him after a whirlwind run for commander in chief. Monday also marks
US hoping for Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks: Blinken
The Biden administration says it is still hoping to secure a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas in its final two weeks in the White House, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. Blinken, on diplomatic travel in South Korea,