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Top 5 moments from Jack Smith's testimony on Capitol Hill

Jack Smith testifies before House Judiciary Committee, facing Republican criticism over Trump prosecutions while defending his cases as apolitical.

Trump says US should have tested NATO by invoking Article 5 over border security

President Trump suggested the U.S. should have tested NATO’s commitment by invoking Article 5 in response to the southern border crisis.

5 Democratic states asking judge to keep Trump from withholding money for child care

Lawyers representing 5 Democratic-controlled states are asking a judge to keep blocking President Donald Trump's effort to withhold funding for child care subsidies and other programs in their states

Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest Friday despite dangerous cold

A vast network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy has been asking Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and stores Friday to protest against immigration enforcement in the state

Pentagon contractor indicted in leak case tied to search of Washington Post reporter’s home

Federal prosecutors say a Pentagon contractor has been indicted on charges that he illegally handled classified national defense information that he took home from work and later gave to a news reporter

Georgia governor suspends lawmaker accused of unemployment fraud

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended state Rep. Sharon Henderson from the Georgia House

NEA insider blows whistle on 'toxic' culture and far-left politics inside teachers union: 'It's a cult'

NEA whistleblower reveals allegedly "toxic" political environment at the nation's largest teachers union, describing workplace as "cult-like" with a far-left agenda.

Republican drops primary challenge against incumbent Sen. Cassidy after Trump-backed candidate enters race

Louisiana state Rep. Julie Emerson announced on Thursday that she was abandoning her U.S. Senate bid because President Donald Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow entered the race.

WATCH: Former ICE director reveals what goes into agency’s decisions on cities to target

Former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director John Sandweg shared insight about how the agency selects the next city for operations.

Paris Hilton pushes for passage of Defiance Act

JULIA SHAPERO

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Paris Hilton pushes for passage of Defiance Act The former reality TV star called on the House to pass a bill that would give victims of deepfake pornography the right to sue individuals who produce and share the content, citing her own experience having intimate images shared without...

Ruben Gallego, a bright spot in a bad year for Democrats, hears White House calls

AMIE PARNES

The 2024 election was a dark chapter for Democrats nearly across the board, as they lost not only the presidential race but also both the House and the Senate. Sen. Ruben Gallego's win in Arizona, against that backdrop, was one of the few bright spots of the cycle for the party. In winning his Senate...

Trump slams Newsom over Davos actions, possible White House ambitions

ASHLEIGH FIELDS

President Trump on Thursday knocked California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) — a potential White House contender for 2028 — just a day after calling the governor a "good guy" in remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "Gavin Newscum, as a “Lame Duck” Governor of a Failing State, should not be at Davos...

Border Patrol union chief touts high morale despite clashes with agitators: 'They are patriotic'

National Border Patrol Council President Paul Perez said that despite heavy criticism from the media and Democrats, as well as the consistent presence of agitators.

Trump not ‘huge fan’ of housing plan that would open 401(k)s for down payments

JULIA MANCHESTER

President Trump said late Thursday he does not support his administration’s proposal to allow people to tap into their 401(k)s in order to secure down payments for homes. "I'm not a huge fan of it. Other people like it. They're talking about taking money out to put a deposit down on a home. And one...

Trump warns 'armada' heading to Iran: 'Maybe we won’t have to use it'

JULIA MANCHESTER

President Trump warned late Thursday that the U.S. is sending an "armada" toward Iran amid nationwide demonstrations against the regime, but questioned whether the U.S. would actually take any action against Tehran. “We have a big flotilla going in that direction,” Trump told reporters on AirForce One en route to Washington from Davos, Switzerland. “We...