The Trump factor He may not have been on the ballot, but President Trump was on the minds of voters in the 2025 elections. He was a factor for many voters in each of the places where exit polls were conducted: Virginia, New Jersey, New York City and California. And more said their vote in
Washington — The Supreme Court is set to consider Wednesday whether President Trump can unilaterally impose tariffs on nearly every country under a federal emergency powers law, with the justices poised to test a centerpiece of his economic agenda and the limits of presidential powers. The court fight over Mr. Trump’s sweeping tariffs marks the
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus mulling ways out of the government shutdown from a host of offers Republicans have made throughout the 36-day ordeal.
NYC socialist Zohran Mamdani won his mayoral election despite facing intense criticism over communist labels and controversial Israel positions throughout his campaign.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt takes questions from reporters during a press briefing at the White House on Oct. 23, 2025. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters A federal judge ruled on Nov. 5 that the White House must provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation during press briefings held by President Donald Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor race, securing historic third consecutive Democratic term since 1961 with strong support from women and Black voters.
Syria’s then-interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on as he attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, Syria, on May 27, 2025. Khalil Ashawi/Reuters The United States has put forth a draft resolution within the U.N. Security Council meant to end sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Islamist