POLITICS
Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist
Read full article: Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalistTop national security officials for President Donald Trump, including his defense secretary, texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.
The year's first major political test in Wisconsin becomes a referendum on Elon Musk
Read full article: The year's first major political test in Wisconsin becomes a referendum on Elon MuskThe election to fill a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat is quickly becoming a referendum on the Trump administration and a test of enthusiasm on both sides.
Trump taps his former defense attorney, Alina Habba, to be New Jersey's top federal prosecutor
Read full article: Trump taps his former defense attorney, Alina Habba, to be New Jersey's top federal prosecutorPresident Donald Trump named his one-time defense attorney and current White House counselor Alina Habba to be the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.
Trump says he'll put a 25% tariff on countries that buy Venezuelan oil, though the US does so itself
Read full article: Trump says he'll put a 25% tariff on countries that buy Venezuelan oil, though the US does so itselfPresident Donald Trump says he will place a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela.
Appeals court panel appears divided on Trump's deportation of immigrants under wartime law
Read full article: Appeals court panel appears divided on Trump's deportation of immigrants under wartime lawA panel of appeals court judges appeared divided Monday on a Trump administration push to lift an order blocking deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order to rehire probationary federal workers
Read full article: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order to rehire probationary federal workersThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings across several agencies.
The Supreme Court rejects a Texas death row inmate's appeal
Read full article: The Supreme Court rejects a Texas death row inmate's appealThe Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a Texas death row inmate whose bid for a new trial drew the support of the prosecutor’s office that originally put him on death row.
The Latest: Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat that included a journalist
Read full article: The Latest: Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat that included a journalistThe Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government.
Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump's government cuts and Democrats' resistance
Read full article: Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump's government cuts and Democrats' resistanceCongressional lawmakers are scrambling to formulate a response to President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal government as one group takes a front and center role: military veterans.
Supreme Court seems divided over Louisiana case of congressional map with 2 Black majority seats
Read full article: Supreme Court seems divided over Louisiana case of congressional map with 2 Black majority seatsThe Supreme Court seems closely divided over a challenge to Louisiana’s congressional map, which added a second Black majority district.
Concerns about espionage rise as Trump and Musk fire thousands of federal workers
Read full article: Concerns about espionage rise as Trump and Musk fire thousands of federal workersMass layoffs and resignations at the federal government are prompting concerns that a disgruntled former employee may seek to sell secrets to a foreign power.
At Nadine Menendez trial, prosecutors portray her as 'partner in crime' with her convicted husband
Read full article: At Nadine Menendez trial, prosecutors portray her as 'partner in crime' with her convicted husbandLawyers have delivered opening statements in the trial of Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, who was convicted last year of accepting bribes of cash and gold.
Takeaways from AP's report on sexual misconduct in US statehouses
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on sexual misconduct in US statehousesIn an updated report, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers in a total of 44 states who have been accused of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct since 2017.
12 dozen lawmakers accused in 8 years. Women in the statehouse weigh #MeToo’s impact
Read full article: 12 dozen lawmakers accused in 8 years. Women in the statehouse weigh #MeToo’s impactIn an updated report, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers in a total of 44 states who have been accused of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct since 2017.
Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died
Read full article: Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has diedFormer U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on Sunday.
Law firm targeted by Trump could have been 'destroyed,' chairman says in explaining deal with Trump
Read full article: Law firm targeted by Trump could have been 'destroyed,' chairman says in explaining deal with TrumpThe chairman of a prominent law firm who cut a deal with President Donald Trump last week to avert the consequences of a White House executive order has told colleagues that he did so because the order “could easily have destroyed our firm” and put it out of business.
Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover
Read full article: Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeoverSecond lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as President Donald Trump continues to suggest the U.S. could take control of the mineral-rich Artic island.
Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar
Read full article: Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproarSenate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won’t resign his post, despite pressure from some in the party after he voted to move forward with Republican spending legislation that avoided a government shutdown.
2 months into Trump's second administration, the news industry faces challenges from all directions
Read full article: 2 months into Trump's second administration, the news industry faces challenges from all directionsDuring the first Trump administration, many journalists worried most about being called “fake news.”.
Conan O'Brien accepts Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils the Kennedy Center
Read full article: Conan O'Brien accepts Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils the Kennedy CenterOn a night when half a dozen people made jokes about this being the last-ever Mark Twain Prize, Conan O’Brien made sure the ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ended on a high note.
America's European allies are trying to pry their unspent money back from USAID
Read full article: America's European allies are trying to pry their unspent money back from USAIDThree European allies have been pressing the Trump administration to get back money they sent to the United States to help low-income countries.
China's premier says US relations at 'an important juncture' during meeting with pro-Trump senator
Read full article: China's premier says US relations at 'an important juncture' during meeting with pro-Trump senatorChinese Premier Li Qiang says Beijing and Washington should choose dialogue instead of confrontation.
Fatal shooting in New Mexico park casts pall over Legislature and its ability to contain crime
Read full article: Fatal shooting in New Mexico park casts pall over Legislature and its ability to contain crimeEfforts by New Mexico lawmakers to contain violent crime took center stage Saturday at the conclusion of an annual legislative session — just hours after three people were killed and 15 injured in an outburst of gunfire at a public park in Las Cruces.
Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff vows defiance to Trump ahead of 2026 election
Read full article: Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff vows defiance to Trump ahead of 2026 electionU.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is seeking to rally Democrats desperate for effective action now against President Donald Trump’s administration.
The Pentagon's DEI purge: Officials describe a scramble to remove and then restore online content
Read full article: The Pentagon's DEI purge: Officials describe a scramble to remove and then restore online contentThe Pentagon has faced questions from lawmakers, local leaders and citizens over the removal of military heroes and historic mentions from Defense Department websites and social media pages.
Pentagon is the latest agency to announce a leak investigation that could include polygraphs
Read full article: Pentagon is the latest agency to announce a leak investigation that could include polygraphsThe Pentagon’s intelligence and law enforcement arms are investigating what it says are leaks of national security information.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump
Read full article: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter TrumpGov. JB Pritzker of Illinois is trying to chart a path for national Democrats to counter President Donald Trump.
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches
Read full article: Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launchesWith massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations.
Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court race
Read full article: Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court raceAbortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
Read full article: New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwideNew Hampshire has tested out its new law requiring people to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote.
Progressive icon Barbara Lee wants to be mayor of an Oakland marked by crime and homelessness
Read full article: Progressive icon Barbara Lee wants to be mayor of an Oakland marked by crime and homelessnessVoters in Oakland, California, recalled their mayor in November over crime, homelessness and allegations of corruption.