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Blue cities U-turn on distributing drug supplies to addicts after progressive policies fail to stem epidemic

Seattle and San Francisco scale back harm reduction policies distributing drug supplies, signaling a shift in how West Coast cities combat the drug crisis.

Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming a supermajority

Democrat Renee Hardman has been elected to the Iowa state Senate in a holiday-week special election, denying Republicans' bid to reclaim two-thirds control of the chamber

Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue

Zohran Mamdani will be first mayor to be sworn in on Quran during New York City inauguration

New York City's first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani makes history using Quran for swearing-in ceremony. Bernie Sanders to officiate public inauguration at City Hall.

Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA and Portland, for now

President Trump announced the National Guard will withdraw from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland for now, crediting the deployments with reducing crime.

Dem governor-elect taps Crockett's former 'chief brand strategist' for top DEI role

Soon-to-be Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has tapped a former “chief brand strategist" for Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, to serve in the state’s top DEI role.

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

The Washington Monument will become the "world's tallest birthday candle" on New Year's Eve with historic projections celebrating America's founding and future.

Adams reads his 'greatest hits' quotes from coffee mug in farewell tribute as NYC mayor

NYC mayor Eric Adams shares unique farewell moment reading his 'greatest hits' quotes from a staff-gifted coffee mug on his final day in office.

Jim Beam shuts down iconic Kentucky distillery for at least a year amid market downturn

Jim Beam production freeze highlights bourbon industry struggles amid ongoing tariffs, trade wars and changing American drinking habits.

Here’s where Trump launched airstrikes around the world in 2025: 'Protect the homeland'

Though touting himself as the peace president, President Donald Trump has also not been afraid to unleash lethal rocket strikes on U.S. enemies when he feels the need arises.

DOJ outlines 10 ‘wins’ under Trump, says agency restored after Biden era

Justice Department says it has restored integrity and equal justice, promising more enforcement actions in 2026 against threats to American safety.

Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’

Trump rails against alleged $18 billion social services fraud in Minnesota, calling it a 'giant scam' during Mar-a-Lago remarks on New Year's Eve.

Mamdani sworn in by AG James in private midnight ceremony

Socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor in midnight ceremony at abandoned subway station, symbolizing his vision for working-class New Yorkers.

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station

Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City