Supreme Court lets Trump block transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers
Read full article: Supreme Court lets Trump block transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markersThe Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a policy blocking transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers that align with their gender identity.
Trump administration speeds up new rules that would make it easier to charge some protesters
Read full article: Trump administration speeds up new rules that would make it easier to charge some protestersThe Trump administration is speeding up new rules for the Federal Protective Service, giving it more authority to charge people for offenses on or off federal properties.
Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in Washington is found not guilty of assault charge
Read full article: Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in Washington is found not guilty of assault chargeA former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington has been found not guilty of assault.
Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost the Trump initiative
Read full article: Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost the Trump initiativeKazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords between Israel and Arab and Muslim majority countries in a move aimed at boosting the initiative that was a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s first administration.
Mamdani heading to Puerto Rico for an annual conference of New York political insiders
Read full article: Mamdani heading to Puerto Rico for an annual conference of New York political insidersNew York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is traveling to Puerto Rico for an annual summit that brings New York’s politicians and lobbyists to sunny San Juan for strategy meetings, workshops and boozy confabs.
Travelers brace for chaos as US government shutdown threatens holiday flights
Read full article: Travelers brace for chaos as US government shutdown threatens holiday flightsTravelers across the U.S. are facing potential chaos as a government shutdown threatens to disrupt flights nationwide.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
Read full article: Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in NovemberA federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
Chicago judge says Border Patrol official lied about threats before restricting agents' use force
Read full article: Chicago judge says Border Patrol official lied about threats before restricting agents' use forceA federal judge in Chicago issued an extensive injunction restricting federal agents’ use of force, saying Thursday that a top Border Patrol official leading an immigration crackdown repeatedly lied about threats posed by protesters and news media.
President Trump unveils deal to expand coverage, lower costs on GLP-1 obesity drugs like Wegovy
Read full article: President Trump unveils deal to expand coverage, lower costs on GLP-1 obesity drugs like WegovyPresident Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy.
Trump is hosting Central Asian leaders as US seeks to get around China on rare earth metals
Read full article: Trump is hosting Central Asian leaders as US seeks to get around China on rare earth metalsPresident Donald Trump is set to host leaders of five Central Asian countries for White House talks.
The Latest: Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
Read full article: The Latest: Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in NovemberA federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
Denmark eyes new law to protect citizens from AI deepfakes
Read full article: Denmark eyes new law to protect citizens from AI deepfakesDeepfakes have become not only easier to make worldwide but also look or sound exponentially more realistic thanks to technological advances and the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence tools.
DC National Guard deployment in the nation's capital ordered by Trump is extended to Feb. 28
Read full article: DC National Guard deployment in the nation's capital ordered by Trump is extended to Feb. 28The Washington D.C. National Guard will be deployed to the nation’s capital through the end of February, according to formal orders reviewed by The Associated Press.
Hegseth and Rubio share classified details on boat strikes with congressional leaders
Read full article: Hegseth and Rubio share classified details on boat strikes with congressional leadersTop Trump administration officials have briefed lawmakers on the growing U.S. campaign to destroy alleged drug-smuggling boats in the waters off South America.
Divided Jewish leaders react with warnings and hope as New York elects Zohran Mamdani as mayor
Read full article: Divided Jewish leaders react with warnings and hope as New York elects Zohran Mamdani as mayorWithin hours of Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York’s first Muslim mayor, there were swift and harsh reactions from his Jewish critics.
Democratic electoral wins re-energize protesters at an anti-Trump rally in nation's capital
Read full article: Democratic electoral wins re-energize protesters at an anti-Trump rally in nation's capitalProtesters at an anti-Trump demonstration in Washington, D.C., were re-energized following significant Democratic victories in elections this week.
States sue Trump administration over restrictions put on FEMA emergency grants
Read full article: States sue Trump administration over restrictions put on FEMA emergency grantsEleven states and Kentucky's governor are suing the Trump administration over what they call unlawful terms on federal funding for disaster and terrorism preparedness.
Trump faces rare Republican pushback as he presses Senate to scrap the filibuster
Read full article: Trump faces rare Republican pushback as he presses Senate to scrap the filibusterPresident Donald Trump is finding that Senate Republicans have a limit as he pushes them to scrap the filibuster.
IRS Direct File won't be available next year. Here's what that means for taxpayers
Read full article: IRS Direct File won't be available next year. Here's what that means for taxpayersThe Trump administration has decided not to offer the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and its future is unclear.
Trump has other tariff options if the Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes
Read full article: Trump has other tariff options if the Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxesPresident Donald Trump has warned that the Supreme Court will leave the United States “defenseless’’ and possibly “reduced to almost Third World status’’ if it strikes down the tariffs he imposed this year on nearly every country on earth.
Virginia election winners break race and gender barriers amid national scrutiny on diversity
Read full article: Virginia election winners break race and gender barriers amid national scrutiny on diversityVirginia voters have made history by electing candidates who broke race and gender barriers in this week's elections.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdown
Read full article: FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
Sherrill says she has a mandate as New Jersey's next governor and will focus on affordability
Read full article: Sherrill says she has a mandate as New Jersey's next governor and will focus on affordabilityMikie Sherrill says she believes she has a mandate as New Jersey's governor-elect to fulfill campaign promises of making the state more affordable.
In Election 2025, the economy's still the main thing, according to the AP Voter Poll
Read full article: In Election 2025, the economy's still the main thing, according to the AP Voter PollEconomic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll.
Jury deliberates in assault case against DC man who threw sandwich at federal agent in viral video
Read full article: Jury deliberates in assault case against DC man who threw sandwich at federal agent in viral videoA jury has begun deliberating in the Justice Department’s assault case against a man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent, turning him into a symbol of resistance to President Donald Trump’s law-enforcement surge in the nation’s capital.
Virginia voters push back hard on Trump administration efforts to reshape federal government
Read full article: Virginia voters push back hard on Trump administration efforts to reshape federal governmentNot every voter in Northern Virginia has felt the impact of President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government.
How $200K to replenish food pantries amid government shutdown will help St. Johns County children
Read full article: How $200K to replenish food pantries amid government shutdown will help St. Johns County childrenThe St. Johns County Commission voted unanimously at its meeting Tuesday night to spend $200,000 to replenish food pantries at local nonprofits across the county as the federal government shutdown continues.
US proposes the UN lift sanctions on Syria's leader ahead of White House visit
Read full article: US proposes the UN lift sanctions on Syria's leader ahead of White House visitThe United States is asking the U.N. Security Council to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his government ahead of a historic visit to the White House.
Mamdani's historic win as New York City's mayor sparks excitement and hope among many US Muslims
Read full article: Mamdani's historic win as New York City's mayor sparks excitement and hope among many US MuslimsZohran Mamdani's historic New York City's mayoral race victory has sparked excitement and hope among many American Muslims.
Jacob Frey fends off democratic socialist's challenge to win 3rd term as Minneapolis mayor
Read full article: Jacob Frey fends off democratic socialist's challenge to win 3rd term as Minneapolis mayorMinneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has won a third term, defeating challenger Omar Fateh in the city's ranked-choice voting election.
Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors as he orders them to produce records from probe
Read full article: Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors as he orders them to produce records from probeA federal judge has ordered prosecutors in the criminal case of former FBI Director James Comey to produce materials from the investigation, saying he’s concerned the Justice Department’s position had been to “indict first" and investigate second.
'Badhai!' In India, a celebration for Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral win and his roots
Read full article: 'Badhai!' In India, a celebration for Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral win and his rootsIndians have lit up social media to celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s election victory as New York City mayor.
Mamdani announces veteran transition team as he makes plans to carry out an ambitious agenda for NYC
Read full article: Mamdani announces veteran transition team as he makes plans to carry out an ambitious agenda for NYCFresh off his historic victory in New York City’s mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani named a slate of seasoned officials to help lead his transition to City Hall.
How key demographic groups voted in 2025, according to the AP Voter Poll
Read full article: How key demographic groups voted in 2025, according to the AP Voter PollThere were signs in the AP Voter Poll that there’s plenty of room for Democrats to make up ground among groups that moved toward President Donald Trump in last year’s election.
Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win big
Read full article: Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win bigVoters have sent a message to President Donald Trump that the economy doesn't feel as though it's booming — despite what he says.
Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administration
Read full article: Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administrationA group of U.S. data scientists has published a list of federal datasets that have been altered or removed since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Why California voters approved a redistricting ballot measure, according to the AP Voter Poll
Read full article: Why California voters approved a redistricting ballot measure, according to the AP Voter PollMost California voters didn’t like redrawing their congressional districts to favor Democrats, according to the AP Voter Poll.
The Latest: Trump promotes his economic agenda after Democratic election victories
Read full article: The Latest: Trump promotes his economic agenda after Democratic election victoriesA day after Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since Donald Trump returned to the White House, the president is in Miami to speak at a forum of business leaders and global athletes about what he sees as his economic achievements.
What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new US House map
Read full article: What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new US House mapThe new congressional map approved by California voters marked a victory for Democrats in the national redistricting battle playing out ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
