Politics

Headlines covering the controversy surrounding Rep. Nancy Mace's transgender bathroom legislation have turned to her past LGBTQ support.

After House bathroom battle, Rep. Mace’s pro-LGBTQ comments resurface

According to a new poll, Vice President Kamala Harris leads the pack of Democrat options for presidential nominee in 2028.

New poll shows Harris leading Democrats for potential 2028 nomination

Weight loss drugs could soon be covered under Medicare and Medicaid under a new Biden administration proposal, expanding access to millions.

Biden proposes requiring Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs

President-elect Donald Trump has laid out his plans to increase tariffs against China, Canada, and Mexico.

Trump plans new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China over drugs, migrants

Elon Musk’s companies face claims of environmental violations as he prepares to take a government role that aims to cut federal regulations.

Musk’s companies hit with pollution violations from regulators he aims to cut

Trump announced Scott Bessent as his pick for Treasury secretary, ending an internal battle for the post that some described as a knife fight.

Former Democratic donor and Soros partner is Trump’s pick for Treasury

A 2-year-old girl was found crossing into the United States at the southern border over the weekend with only information on who to call.

2-year-old discovered crossing US-Mexico border unaccompanied

Donald Trump is beginning his return to the White House with a majority of Americans expressing satisfaction or excitement over his victory.

Majority of Americans satisfied Trump won, approve of transition handling: Poll

Special Counsel Jack Smith moved to drop charges against President-elect Donald Trump in two federal cases.

Special counsel moves to drop federal charges against Trump in two cases

Donald Trump’s cabinet appointments are unconventional, but they also stand out as one of the most ideologically diverse in modern history.

Trump’s cabinet: A bold experiment in ideological diversity?

There's talk Canada might cut its own trade deal with the United States leaving, a bilateral deal that would leave Mexico out.

Canada might seek trade deal with US without Mexico

The First Amendment Coalition is suing California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu.

1st Amdt group sues over California ban on reporting sealed arrest records

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed two bills into law that are part of the Kremlin's effort to abide by “traditional values.”

Putin’s new adoption and LGBTQ+ laws to align with country’s ‘traditional values’

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said he opposes using the military for mass deportations, which President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to do.

Sen. Rand Paul opposes use of military for deportations, says it’s illegal

Donald Trump wants to bring back the Keystone XL oil pipeline. But the company behind the pipeline pulled out more than three years ago.

Trump plans to bring back controversial Keystone XL pipeline ‘on first day’

TikTok CEO Shou Chew has turned to Elon Musk for guidance amid growing uncertainty about the app’s future in the United States.

TikTok CEO contacts Elon Musk over Trump admin’s tech policies: Report

President-elect Donald Trump made more cabinet picks over the weekend.

Trump rounds out his cabinet with picks to lead USDA, CDC, FDA

The size of Donald Trump’s election victory has sparked debate. Was it a landslide? The answer depends on where you get your news.

News headlines compared: Did Trump win by a landslide?

For the first time in four years, Republicans are suddenly feeling good about the economy. Economically speaking, only one thing has changed.

Republicans feel good about the economy now that Trump has won

President Biden nominated the general to be the head of U.S. forces in Europe. He is known as last man out of the Afghanistan withdrawal.

Sen. Mullin blocks promotion of general who led Afghanistan withdrawal

Bitcoin is poised to cross $100,000 any day as the industry has newfound enthusiasm after Donald Trump's election victory.

Bitcoin closes in on $100K amid Trump’s vow to support crypto industry

The Texas Education Board voted Friday, Nov. 22, to approve the inclusion of Bible-based lessons in public elementary schools.

Texas approves Bible-based lessons in public schools, set to begin next fall

Gaetz resigned to pursue the position of Attorney General but could have returned because he was reelected in November.

Matt Gaetz says he will not return to Congress

Chinese hackers are actively listening to phone calls and reading text messages around the Washington, D.C. area, according to officials.

Chinese hackers listening to calls, reading texts of US government officials