Politics

The Senate is scheduled to be in session five days a week in 2025, uncommon for lawmakers on Capitol Hill who typically work 3 to 4 days.

Senate scheduled to work 5 days a week in 2025, a big increase in workload

The New York attorney general’s office has rejected President-elect Trump's attempt to get rid of a penalty in his civil fraud case.

New York AG won’t drop Trump’s multi-million dollar civil fraud penalty

Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal would send $500 checks to families making up to $300,000 and $300 to individuals making up to $150,000.

NY Gov. Hochul pitches $500 inflation checks as her popularity suffers

A bill introduced in the California legislature would require social media companies to put mental health warnings on their sites.

California aims to protect kids with social media warning labels

President-elect Donald Trump and his border czar, Tom Homan, addressed “Dreamers” while discussing plans for mass deportations.

Trump, Homan discuss the fate of ‘Dreamers’

Sen. Richard Blumenthal opposes President Joe Biden's consideration of preemptive pardons for President-elect Donald Trump's rivals.

Democratic senator opposes Biden’s preemptive pardons. Here’s why.

President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau exchanged remarks regarding possible tariffs on Canada.

Trump, Trudeau trade barbs on tariffs despite recent meeting

US charges two former Syrian intelligence officials, Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud, with war crimes for torturing Americans and civilians.

US charges 2 former Syrian officials with war crimes

The man accused of gunning down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on a New York City sidewalk has been charged with murder.

Suspect charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Sens Joe Manchin and Peter Welch introduced a constitutional amendment, limiting SCOTUS justices to 18-year terms.

Manchin, Welch introduce constitutional amdt to limit SCOTUS justice terms

The outgoing chair of the Republican National Committee may have not one but two different states where she could serve.

Lara Trump leaves RNC, could make play for Florida Senate seat

President-elect Donald Trump put to bed the notion he’d try to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term expires in 2026.

‘You’re not fired.’ Trump says he won’t try to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is exploring ways to get around current laws to deport undocumented immigrants.

NYC mayor looks to change sanctuary law, bypass city council opposition

House Speaker Johnson says Congress will block U.S. tax dollars to fund gender-affirming care for transgender children of military members.

Congress will block tax dollars in gender-affirming care for military kids: Report

TikTok asked a federal appeals court to stop the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban in the coming weeks.

TikTok seeks temporary pause of US ban pending Supreme Court review

Beijing launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia just a week after U.S. increased restrictions on chip exports to China.

Nvidia dragged into US-China tit-for-tat over chip restrictions

Universities with "woke policies" could reportedly see federal research grants withheld under the new Trump administration.

Trump’s NIH pick weighs withholding research grants from ‘woke’ colleges

The Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to ban a common, artificial food dye often used in candy, snacks and beverages.

FDA may soon ban artificial red dye used in candy, food and drinks

Syrian rebels oust dictator Bashar al-Assad, who has fled the country after nearly 25 years in power.

‘Risk and uncertainty’ as Syrian rebels oust Assad after decades in power

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

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