Politics

Belgium is the first country in the world to give sex workers employment rights.

Belgium first country in world to give sex workers employee rights

A California nonprofit is taking an unconventional approach to help treat people struggling with drug addiction by using ballet and church.

New San Francisco program adds ballet and church as part of drug treatment

CA lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that would prioritize college and University admissions for descendants of slaves.

CA bill would prioritize descendants of slaves for college admissions

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Kash Patel to lead the FBI, a move that has sparked significant media attention. The portrayal of Patel, however, varies widely depending on the political leanings of the news outlet.

Media headlines offer contrasting views of Trump FBI pick Kash Patel

California lawmakers are meeting for a special session with Governor Gavin Newsom set to propose a so-called “Trump-proof” legal defense fund.

Newsom to propose $25M in special session to ‘Trump-proof’ California

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she'll be the first to call ICE and have migrants with criminal convictions deported.

NY Gov Hochul says she’ll call ICE, help ‘get rid of’ migrants who commit crimes

A new report from the New York Post revealed more than 58,000 migrants with criminal histories are in New York City.

Nearly 60,000 migrants with criminal backgrounds roaming NYC: Report

Things might get more complicated for those with student loan debt after the Biden admin's one-year grace period on repayments expired.

Student borrowers may face default as loan forgiveness remains tied up in court

President-elect Trump wants a ceasefire in Gaza before returning to the White House, Sen. Lindsey Graham said.

Trump seeks ceasefire in Gaza before return to White House, Graham says

Canada boosts border security after Trump's 25% tariff threat over undocumented migrants and drugs, Trudeau vows "visible and muscular" response.

Canada’s prime minister to up border security after meeting with Trump

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter of his criminal convictions.

President-elect Trump, Hunter Biden react to President Biden’s pardon

President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden Sunday, Dec. 1, nearly seven weeks before he leaves the White House.

President Biden pardons son Hunter ahead of White House exit

Mexico's Senate passed a proposal to get rid of several independent watchdog organizations giving duties to government.

Mexico votes to end watchdog agencies, critics question gov’t transparency

SCOTUS will hear arguments on the legality of banning puberty blockers and gender-transition surgeries for minors.

SCOTUS to hear arguments on gender-affirming care for minors

The Trump administration may grant local law enforcement agencies the power to carry out very specific immigration enforcement functions.

How Trump could use county sheriffs for mass deportations: Report

Thousands of protesters in Georgia took to the streets and some clashed with police after the country decided to suspended talks with the EU.

Thousands protest in Tbilisi as Georgia suspends EU membership talks

Elon Musk is calling to “delete CFPB,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has long been in conservatives’ crosshairs.

Why Elon Musk and conservatives want to ‘delete’ CFPB

A judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against Fox News by Ray Epps, who was at the center of the Jan. 6 controversy.

Judge dismisses defamation suit against Fox News over Jan. 6 coverage

China is putting out a warning that it plans to take action if the United States enforces new chip control measures.

China warns it will take action if US implements new chip control measures

Texas officials are considering a plan to bus migrants directly to ICE holding centers so they can be quickly processed for deportation.

Texas may bus migrants to ICE facilities, rather than sanctuary cities: Report

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, multiple Cabinet picks for Trump and several Democratic members of Congress were targeted with bomb threats.

Trump cabinet picks, Connecticut lawmakers targeted in bomb threats

The CDC's latest report shows a slight drop in abortions since Roe v. Wade was overturned, but it doesn't show the whole picture.

CDC says abortions decreased in 2022, but research reveals the opposite

Spain has approved four days of paid climate leave in the wake of deadly flooding late last month that killed nearly 230 people.

Spain approves 4 days paid climate leave in wake of deadly flooding

Mexico's president refutes a claim by President-elect Donald Trump that she's closing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Mexico’s president refutes Trump’s claim she promised to close the border

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