Washington — Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown. The next funding fight comes fresh off a revolt from moderate Republicans over rising health care costs, and as the conflict with Venezuela and frustration with the Justice Department’s handling of the rollout of the Epstein files
A man was detained by Secret Service personnel at Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home after allegedly causing property damage, including breaking windows on the exterior of a personal residence, the Secret Service said early Monday. “Shortly after midnight on Monday, January 5, the man was physically detained by Secret Service agents assigned to the
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacts as Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election during a speech at Howard University in Washington on Nov. 6, 2024. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Minnesota’s governor said on Jan. 5 that he would not run for another term. Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is dropping his reelection campaign amid increased criticism over his handling of fraud in the state. Walz initially announced his run for a third term as governor in September, but says he reevaluated the decision over the holidays. “I came to the conclusion that I can’t give a political campaign
Following the action in Venezuela, the Trump administration is alluding to possible action elsewhere in the region. In remarks aboard Air Force One Sunday night, Mr. Trump mentioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying Colombia is “very sick too, run by a very sick man.” Mr. Trump said he felt Petro is “not going to be
U.S. President Donald in the Oval Office of the White House on Dec. 18, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump on Jan. 4 told reporters he did not believe Ukraine targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in a drone attack last week, countering claims from Moscow. “I don’t believe that strike happened. There
Washington — Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown. The next funding fight comes fresh off a revolt from moderate Republicans over rising health care costs, and as the conflict with Venezuela and frustration with the Justice Department’s handling of the rollout of the Epstein files