Politics

The media is split after former President Barack Obama's first speech since the 2024 presidential election.

How the media is covering Obama’s first speech since the election

The board game game, First Monday in October, will take players through the history of the Supreme Court from 1789 to present.

New board game lets players change the Supreme Court’s philosophy

Romania’s presidential election has been called off following accusations that the frontrunner’s campaign was influenced by Russia.

Romania’s election called off over accusations of Russian meddling

Amnesty International is the first major human rights organization to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, releasing a report of its evidence.

New Amnesty International report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

President-elect Donald Trump announced the nominations to head Customs and Border Protection and Acting ICE Director.

Trump taps border, ICE veterans to advance immigration agenda

A number of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are interested in working with DOGE to trim down the government.

3 places DOGE could make the biggest difference, fix government

A judge ruled the U.S. Naval Academy can use race as a factor in admissions, rejecting a challenge from Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA).

Judge rules Naval Academy can consider race as a factor in admissions

One month after the election, new financial details have emerged regarding the Democratic and Republican National Committees.

FEC filings reveal Dem finances following most expensive election in US history

Republicans block efforts by their Democratic colleagues to release the House Ethics Committee's report on its investigation into former Congressman Matt Gaetz.

House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

The Biden administration is making a final push to establish major consumer protections for airline passengers.

The Biden administration makes final push for airline-customer protections

A new report from Iowa Senator Joni Ernst highlights inefficiencies and money lost due to federal work-from-home policies.

Bubble bath on duty: Ernst report details federal employees’ abuse of remote work

Texas is taking steps toward banning THC, with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, R, stating the Senate will push for a ban on all consumable products.

Texas lawmakers move to ban sale of all THC products in 2025

Federal officials revealed the scope of a Chinese cyberattack is wider than first thought, impacting multiple U.S. communication networks.

Chinese hack of 8 US telecom companies prompts FBI warning

President-elect Donald Trump is criticizing The Wall Street Journal's report on the withdrawal of his nominee for DEA.

Trump nixes DEA pick after controversial pastor arrest resurfaces: Report

DOGE co-chair Vivek Ramaswamy says they will intensely review President Joe Biden's “last-minute spending spree."

Ramaswamy says DOGE will scrutinize Rivian loan and CHIPS Act awards

The Congressional hearing on the assassination attempts on Donald Trump devolved into a screaming match regarding this year’s 9/11 remembrance ceremony.

USSS chief says lawmaker politicized 9/11 during Trump assassination hearing

The Biden administration is considering issuing preemptive pardons for several public officials ahead of Trump's inauguration.

Dr. Fauci, Schiff, Cheney: Biden weighs preemptive pardons ahead of Trump term

The U.N. Human Rights Council announced it will launch an investigation into the controversial Venezuelan presidential election.

UN agency opens probe into Venezuela’s presidential election

The oil cartel OPEC+ is extending its current production cuts as it anticipates the return of President-elect Trump.

OPEC+ delays production increase, awaits arrival of Trump administration

The leader of one of Georgia's opposition parties was arrested on Wednesday amid mass protests going on a sixth day.

Georgian opposition leader arrested as mass protests enter 6th day

The congressional “DOGE Caucus” is welcoming its first Democrat, Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida, to its ranks.

The DOGE Caucus welcomes first Democrat to help cut gov’t waste

The Biden administration has spent over $100 billion on clean energy projects, and is working to allocate more funds before Trump takes over.

Biden spent $100B on clean energy, aims for more before Trump takes over

President-elect Donald Trump picked a billionaire entrepreneur with ties to Elon Musk to lead NASA on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Trump picks Musk-tied billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Peter Navarro as the senior counselor for Trade and Manufacturing.

Trump taps Peter Navarro as senior trade adviser