Politics

Starting March 1, millions of Americans will have less money to buy groceries as emergency SNAP benefits end in 32 states.

32 states will see SNAP benefit reductions starting March 1

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 is still being vetted by government watchdogs. The latest report examines what went wrong.

Watchdog report dissects US withdrawal from Afghanistan

The U.S. Labor Department has introduced new measures to crack down on child labor in the wake of an increased investigations.

Labor Department introduces new measures to prevent child labor

The U.S. Marshals Service is investigating a major ransomware attack that has compromised some of its most sensitive information.

Morning rundown: Ransomware attack on U.S. Marshals; federal TikTok ban

The new bipartisan panel will work to write legislation to help the United States better compete with the Chinese Communist Party.

House select committee on China set to hold first hearing

A government program that provides social services to undocumented migrants is a major issue between Republicans and Democrats.

Republicans and Democrats debate migrant services

Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., signed a bill that ends Disney's self-governing power and puts its property under the control of the state.

DeSantis signs bill to end Disney’s self-governing power

CIA Director Bill Burns said Chinese President Xi instructed the PLA to prepare to invade Taiwan by 2027. But military conflict is not inevitable.

CIA director: Chinese army told to prepare for Taiwan invasion by 2027

Israeli settlers rampage in West Bank after Palestinian man kills 2

The United States Air Force improperly released military records to a research firm linked to Democrats. Republicans say they're outraged.

Republicans want Democrats held accountable for Air Force records release

The U.S. Department of Energy has assessed that the COVID-19 pandemic most likely came from a laboratory leak in China.

Morning rundown: COVID origins report; tornadoes in central US

The Justice Department is in court trying to seize six properties from a Russian oligarch worth $75 million.

Justice Department attempts to seize mansions from Russian oligarchs

Puffin UK has announced it is to release Roald Dahl books without any changes, the announcement follows major criticism.

Puffin UK to release original versions of Roald Dahl books

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell says he is suing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for access to Capitol surveillance from the Jan. 6 riots.

Mike Lindell says he will sue Speaker McCarthy over Jan. 6 footage

The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to force Mike Pence to testify before a grand jury investigating former President Trump.

Special counsel seeks to compel Pence to testify before Jan. 6 grand jury

Today marks one year since the Russia-Ukraine war began. A new $2 billion support package is on its way to Ukraine from the U.S.

Morning rundown: One year of war in Ukraine; China calls for ceasefire

Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is running for president. Here's how other execs fared who made runs for the White House in Five For Friday.

Vivek Ramaswamy follows these 5 business execs in running for president

With $39 billion in manufacturing grants up for grabs, the race is on to get a piece of the CHIPS and Science Act. Applications open Tuesday.

Samsung, Intel, TSMC battle for $39B in CHIPS Act taxpayer pie

A food sanitation company has paid $1.5 million in penalties after The Department of Labor found it illegally employed over 100 children.

Company pays $1.5M for violating child labor laws in meat processing facilities

Democrats are speaking out against a new asylum rule the Biden administration has proposed to use to replace Title 42.

Dems push back against Biden’s asylum rule, GOP holds border hearing

A Colorado bill would repeal a state law that protects firearm companies from being held liable for violence perpetrated with their products.

States debate legislation that repeals gun industry protections

The Defense Department released a pilot selfie of the suspected Chinese Spy balloon that made its way over the United States this month.

Defense Department releases pilot selfie of Chinese balloon

The FDA is warning of another over-the-counter eye product that could be contaminated with bacteria and causing blindness.

FDA recalls eye ointment over potential bacterial contamination

A winter storm is stretching from coast to coast is causing major disruptions across the U.S. and canceling flights.

Morning rundown: Winter storm cancels 8,000 flights, 3 dead in Fla. shootings