Politics

The Department of Homeland Security updated its use of force policy to align itself with an executive order President Biden signed in May.

Department of Homeland Security updates use of force policy

Politicians regularly beat the market, making lucrative and sometimes strangely-timed stock trades. Two new ETFs mimic the moves of both parties.

These ETF funds let people trade stocks like members of Congress

Border patrol agents express frustration with President Biden's border policies and his choice of location for a visit.

Drug cartels are using drones to pinpoint Border Patrol agents’ locations

Scotland's power sector is coming under fire after it was revealed that dozens of giant wind turbines have been powered by fossil fuels.

Scotland’s wind turbines have been secretly using fossil fuels

An official in the Canadian province of Québec spoke about reports of migrants who were bussed to New York and are now on their way to Canada.

‘Surprising’: Canadian official reacts to migrants leaving New York

At least 5,000 people dead following Monday's earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Tens of thousands of others are injured.

Morning rundown: 5,000 dead following earthquakes; NYC lifts vax mandate

Americans for Prosperity, an organization funded by the Kochs, announced it will support a candidate who represents a new chapter in 2024.

Koch-funded group plans to oppose Trump in 2024 primaries

Turkey and Syria have been devastated by not one but two powerful earthquakes happening Monday morning and then again in the afternoon.

Midday rundown: 2nd earthquake strikes Turkey, billionaires oppose Trump

New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed reports that some of the migrants who were bussed to the city are leaving for Canada.

Migrants leave New York for Canada with taxpayer-funded tickets

Hundreds were killed in a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southern Turkey and northern Syria in the early morning hours Monday.

Morning rundown: Turkey’s deadly earthquake; Beyonce’s record Grammys

Washington Democrats have proposed legislation to make voting a requirement for all eligible residents. The bill aims to take effect in 2026.

Washington state Democrats push proposal for mandatory voting

The Department of Homeland Security said 998 children have still not been reunified with their families, while 2,926 kids have.

A thousand immigrant children separated from families are still not reunified

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed his trip to China after they admitted a balloon hovering over the western U.S. is theirs.

Midday rundown: China claims spy balloon, COVID drug creates mutations

As part of a summit in Kyiv, EU leaders announced they will set up the International Center for the Crime of Aggression in Ukraine.

EU announces International Center for Crime of Aggression in Ukraine

Ongoing tensions between the United States and China may be heightened after a suspected spy balloon was spotted over Billings, Montana.

Morning Rundown: China spy balloon spotted; Pence talks with FBI

The College Board announced a revision of its AP African American Studies course following ban by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

College Board revises African American Studies course after Florida ban

House Republicans unanimously approved a resolution to remove Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Midday rundown: Omar voted off House committee, FBI investigates Santos

The U.S. and the Philippines agreed to increase America's military presence in the country by providing access to military bases.

Morning rundown: US expands military presence in Philippines; Phil sees his shadow

President Biden's lawyer says the Justice Department is searching his beach house in Rehoboth, Delaware, for classified documents.

Midday rundown: Biden’s beach house searched, Tom Brady retires

A bill in the Massachusetts House of Representatives would allow inmates to reduce their sentences by donating their organs or bone marrow.

Massachusetts bill offers time off to inmates for organ donations

Winter storm Mara continues to bring freezing rain and sleet to the southern Plain states. 1,400 flights have been canceled this morning.

Morning rundown: Severe winter storm continues; Tyre Nichols laid to rest

The new $7,500 EV tax credit went into effect Jan. 1, but at least one Senate Democrat wants to temporarily yank back the perk.

The $7,500 EV tax credits are being handed out for vehicles that don’t qualify

More than 40 million people are under winter weather alerts as an ice storm pounds the midwest for the next 48 hours.

Midday rundown: Deadly winter weather, Santos steps down, US’ No. 1 problem

A congressional subcommittee concluded its two-year investigation, stating that COVID-19 is “most likely” from a laboratory in Wuhan, China.

Morning rundown: COVID emergency ending; winter storm grounds flights