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Congress races against 3-week deadline to tackle massive year-end legislative agenda

Lawmakers sprint to finish major legislation, including Obamacare subsidy reforms and appropriations bills, with Jan. 30 funding deadline looming.

Minnesota government workers blame Walz for 'massive fraud' amid allegations against Somali community

The Minnesota Department of Human Service Employees group accuses Gov. Tim Walz of failing to act on fraud warnings and retaliating against whistleblowers.

Trump freezes Afghan visas after DC shooting — as he quietly eyes land strikes in Venezuela

Trump administration announces stricter immigration limits after an Afghan national allegedly shot National Guard members near White House, leaving one dead and one in critical condition.

Ahead of ICE ops, New Orleans police leader lambasted for comments about enforcement of immigration law

New Orleans police chief Anne Kirkpatrick sparks viral controversy claiming immigration violations are 'civil issues' her department won't enforce.

Sen Cory Booker marries fiancé Alexis Lewis in intimate DC ceremony

Sen. Cory Booker announces marriage to Alexis Lewis on social media, sharing wedding photos after private ceremony in D.C. and Newark courthouse.

Trump makes 11th-hour plea for Matt Van Epps over Aftyn Behn, whom he claims 'hates Christianity'

President Donald Trump urged Tennessee voters to support Matt Van Epps in Dec. 2 special election, attacking Democratic state representative Aftyn Behn.

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow as Ukraine peace talks gain momentum

Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, will travel to Moscow on Monday as Ukraine-Russia peace talks show signs of progress.

Trump says 'don't read anything into it' when asked about declaring Venezuela's airspace closed

Trump closes Venezuela's airspace, warns of criminals entering U.S. but tells reporters "don't read anything into it" when asked about potential strikes.

Trump gave Maduro ultimatum to flee Venezuela as land operations loom: report

President Trump delivered an ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, demanding immediate resignation and safe passage for his family or face consequences.

Northwestern to pay $75 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding

Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to the U.S. government in a deal with the Trump administration to end a series of investigations and restore hundreds of millions of dollars in federal research funding

Music City Miracle: A look at an unusually contentious election in the Volunteer State

Tennessee special election results could test Trump's strength ahead of 2026 midterms as Democrat Aftyn Behn challenges Republican Matt Van Epps.

Trump says he believes Hegseth '100%' on Venezuelan drug boat strike denial amid allegations

President Trump defended War Secretary Pete Hegseth against allegations of ordering deadly second strike on Venezuelan drug boat, saying he believes denial.

First lady Melania Trump decorates the White House for Christmas: 'Home is Where the Heart Is'

EXCLUSIVE: The White House is officially decorated for Christmas, with First Lady Melania Trump celebrating the season with decor to match this year’s theme, “Home is Where the Heart Is."

Indiana lawmakers in state House to convene session with redistricting top of mind

Indiana lawmakers in the state House of Representatives are gathering Monday with the possibility of advancing redistricting legislation, increasing pressure on their Senate colleagues to get on board with redrawing the state's congressional map

Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ revoke citizenship from naturalized criminals — if he has the authority

Trump said the asylum freeze could last “a long time" and suggested he may seek authority to strip citizenship from some naturalized immigrants with criminal histories.