Politics

Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is expected to run for governor of Ohio, according to multiple reports over the weekend.

How a Vivek Ramaswamy run for Ohio governor could jeopardize DOGE

Donald Trump held a campaign-styler rally ahead of being sworn-in as the 47th U.S. president.

Trump expected to sign executive orders shortly after swearing-in

As the clock winds down on TikTok being banned in the U.S., the company asked the Supreme Court on Monday to block the law.

TikTok restores service after Trump promises to issue executive order

Trump criticized the FBI's timing in closing its diversity and inclusion office and called for all records to be preserved.

FBI closes diversity and inclusion office, Trump weighs in

The 57-year-old Husted spent nearly 15 years in elected office in Ohio. His selection means Vivek Ramaswamy will likely run for governor.

Ohio governor picks Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to replace JD Vance in Senate

The new administration plans to conduct a large deportation raid in Chicago next week, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal report.

ICE to launch immigration raids in Chicago day after inauguration: Reports

El Cajon city council postponed the vote on the mayor’s proposed immigration resolution, citing clarification of the resolution’s wording.

El Cajon city council delays vote on immigration resolution after backlash

Oakland’s former mayor, Sheng Thao, was indicted in connection with a public corruption scheme. Thao faces bribery and conspiracy charges.

Former Oakland mayor indicted on bribery charges in money scheme: FBI

The president said Friday he believes the Equal Rights Amendment is the law of the land. But the Constitution is probably not changing.

Pres. Biden believes Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, cites ABA opinion

North Carolina's governor signed an executive order protecting reproductive health care, ensuring freedom to patients seeking abortions.

NC Gov. Josh Stein signs order to protect reproductive rights, abortions

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to deliver his second inaugural speech, we look back at some memorable moments in history.

From Washington to Trump: America’s most iconic inaugural addresses

The Washington Post has a new mission statement ahead of :President-elect Donald Trump's second term and as the news outlet deals with multiple challenges, including staff members leaving and a decrease in readership.

The Washington Post gets new internal mission amid company challenges

Critics say legislation to make tips tax-free could incentivize employers to create more tipped jobs. But Americans are already tipping less.

Will ‘no tax on tips’ make tipping culture even more taxing for Americans?

In a historic move, China will send one of its highest-ranking officials to Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20.

Trump holds ‘very good’ phone call with Xi, China sending VP to inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump announced his inauguration will be held inside the Capitol rotunda due to the extreme cold temperatures.

Trump moves inauguration inside due to cold temperatures

Will Trump really lower your grocery bill? Most Americans doubt it

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is joining GOP-led states in raising American flags for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony.

California joins GOP-led states in raising US flags for Trump inauguration

The law requires the short form video app’s parent company ByteDance to sell it by Sunday, Jan. 19 or be shut down in the United States.

Supreme Court unanimously upholds TikTok ‘ban,’ app plans shutdown in US

Mayor Eric Adams meeting with President-elect Donald Trump

President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, setting a new record for individual clemency actions by a U.S. president. The announcement came just three days before the end of his term, underscoring his focus on addressing disparities in the criminal justice system.

Biden commutes nearly 2,500 sentences, targets drug sentencing disparities

Israel's cabinet is set to meet about a ceasefire with Hamas today as a deal to return hostages is reached.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal reached: Netanyahu

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined proposals to support President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan.

DeSantis details proposals for Florida’s role in Trump’s immigration plan

A New York state senator has re-introduced a bill requiring a criminal background check to purchase 3D printers capable of printing firearms.

New NY bill would require a background check to buy a 3D printer

A Montana House bill would require transgender people to use public bathrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth.

Montana’s House GOP pushes forward transgender public bathroom bill

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