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After Minneapolis, Democrats confront political vulnerabilities to battle Trump on immigration

Democrats are rethinking their midterm election strategy due to the controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota

White House explains bruise on Trump's hand

White House explains Trump's visible hand bruise at Davos signing ceremony, citing aspirin regimen that increases bruising risk after table collision.

Jack Smith says Trump ‘willfully’ broke the law, blasts DOJ 'retribution’ in second term

Jack Smith stood behind his decisions in his special counsel investigation into Trump, but Republicans blasted his actions as overly aggressive and hostile.

ICE seeking detention of 3 alleged MS-13 members accused of murdering 14-year-old boy

ICE issued detainers for three alleged MS-13 members accused of murdering 14-year-old Jefferson Amaya-Ayala in Maryland park slaying incident last year.

Klobuchar takes first steps towards Minnesota governor bid in race to replace embattled Walz

Sen. Amy Klobuchar takes first steps toward entering 2026 Minnesota governor race following Tim Walz's stunning exit amid massive fraud scandal fallout and political upheaval.

Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states

President Donald Trump's budget office is telling government agencies to compile data on federal money sent to a group of 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia

Homicide rate falls in dozens of cities: Research

SARAH FORTINSKY

The homicide rate across 35 major cities fell dramatically in 2025, dropping to what researchers say could be the lowest rate on record, a new study from the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) found. Homicides are down 21 percent from 2024 and 44 percent from a recent peak in 2021, according to the CCJ report, which analyzed crime data from 40 large American cities, including 35 that...

School district in the hot seat amid fresh allegations of hiding students' gender transition

A new civil rights complaint targets Fairfax County Public Schools' Regulation 2603, which a group says instructs teachers to hide students' gender transitions from their parents.

Watch former DC police officer get escorted out of Jack Smith hearing after fiery clash

Michael Fanone, retired Metropolitan Police officer, had a heated exchange with Ivan Raiklin during House Judiciary Committee hearing on Jack Smith testimony.

Inside Trump’s Iran warning — and the unexpected pause that followed

Trump promised Iranian protesters 'help is on its way' but paused military action, sparking debate over U.S. credibility and intervention strategy in Iran.

Arizona Dem AG blasted for 'dangerous' claim residents can shoot ICE agents under state laws

Arizona attorney general Kris Mayes says ICE agents could be shot under stand your ground law if they can't be identified as law enforcement officers.

Trump announces bid for major world event, appoints Rubio as chair

Trump announces U.S. bid for World Expo 2035 in Miami, appointing Marco Rubio to chair coordination efforts for the major international event.

GOP lawmaker accuses Jack Smith of ‘spying’ on Congress at tense House hearing over Trump probe

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified Thursday about his investigation into Trump — and at times, the tone turned hostile

US formally exits World Health Organization, locking in Trump’s break with global health body

The United States completes World Health Organization withdrawal one year after Trump's executive order, citing WHO's delayed COVID-19 response.

7 House Democrats break with Jeffries to pass DHS funding despite ICE backlash

Democrats join Republicans to pass $1.2 trillion spending package, advancing key step to prevent potential government shutdown by Jan. 30 deadline.