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President Donald Trump's name continues to be a fundraising powerhouse for both the Democratic and Republican parties, dominating campaign messages since his return to the White House. His influence remains significant on both sides of the political aisle.
Saturday Night Live executive producer Lorne Michaels is releasing a book that attempts to set the record straight about the show's complicated political legacy, claiming SNL has never favorably presented liberal or conservative views equally. Michaels says it's one of the hardest things for him to address.
Pope Francis has sent a letter to US bishops criticizing President Trump's mass deportation policies as a violation of the dignity of many individuals, sparking tension with Trump administration Catholics. The move comes amid escalating controversy over the administration's stance on immigration.
The Trump administration has rapidly rolled back efforts to support democracy at home and abroad, dismantling foreign aid programs for fragile democracies while putting federal workers on leave who protect US elections.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to sue the Trump administration over the secret revocation of $80 million in FEMA migrant shelter funding, citing a clear breach of federal law and city ordinance. The move comes after the Trump administration unexpectedly cut off the funding for the city's migrant shelter system without prior notice or explanation.
A copy of a New York Post front page featuring President Donald Trump's mugshot was spotted hanging in an ornate gold frame near the Oval Office in the White House during a news conference this week.
A Michigan judge has sentenced shoplifters to wash cars in a store parking lot as punishment after they were found guilty of stealing at a local Walmart. The thieves will provide car washing services for free as part of their sentence.
The Justice Department has announced its intention to drop the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, citing lack of evidence. The move comes after a long investigation into Adams' use of city funds for personal expenses.
US Justice Department faces crisis and mass resignations after prosecutors depart amid Eric Adams case; the Trump DOJ is struggling to fill key roles left vacant by the exodus.
Blue state attorneys general accused Vice President JD Vance of spreading a 'dangerous lie' after criticizing judges blocking President Donald Trump's agenda. The criticism came in response to online posts from Vance targeting judges who are blocking Trump's legislative efforts.
CDC data on influenza and bird flu outbreaks has gone missing as cases escalate, leaving healthcare professionals scrambling to adapt to rapidly changing conditions. The sudden loss of critical information is exacerbating already-strained emergency rooms.
The Trump administration claims its recent actions are aimed at protecting girls in sports, but critics say the move is actually targeting transgender individuals. The administration has rolled out a series of orders targeting trans people under the guise of safeguarding women's and girls' spaces.
US Vice President JD Vance criticized European leaders for prioritizing external threats over addressing domestic issues, saying their security was under threat from within rather than China and Russia. Vance made this statement during a speech to European leaders on Friday.
Pope Francis was hospitalized on Friday to receive treatment for bronchitis, which he has reportedly been dealing with for a week.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed the idea of abolishing property taxes throughout the state, but explained that it would require a constitutional amendment.
A Russian drone with a high-explosive warhead struck the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities, with Moscow denying responsibility for the attack.
President Donald Trump is attempting to redefine the term 'lawfare,' originally referring to the misuse of litigation as a tool for achieving an ideological agenda, by distorting its meaning in favor of himself and his allies.
Missouri has sued Starbucks, alleging the company's diversity programs violate anti-discrimination laws and slow down coffee orders. The lawsuit claims that hiring and promoting more people of color and women is a form of reverse discrimination.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the White House for his first meeting with President Donald Trump during his second term, marking a significant diplomatic milestone between the two nations.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams promises to reopen ICE office on Rikers Island after meeting with Trump border czar, as part of a plan being worked on to allow federal immigration authorities to operate on the island.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signals that her government is considering filing a lawsuit against Google over the company's decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America' on its maps. The move comes after Mexico objected to the name change.
President Donald Trump's legal team is demanding a vast array of documents from CBS as a lawsuit related to a '60 Minutes' segment alleging Trump's business dealings with Ukraine moves forward. The request includes 107 different forms of discovery.
President Donald Trump floated a joint meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposing disarmament talks as countries move towards denuclearization. He claims to have no reason for increasing nuclear arsenal and wants all nations to adopt the goal of zero nuclear weapons.
A fishing charter boat captain who rescued two parachuting Navy pilots after witnessing their unmanned fighter jet plummet into San Diego Bay described the scene as 'surreal' and like something from a movie. The pilots safely landed on his boat, which was floating in the bay.
Two bipartisan lawmakers have warned US officials about potential security risks after the UK reportedly introduced a new law requiring Apple to install backdoors in its devices for law enforcement access. The lawmakers' letter has raised concerns that this could compromise American data.
President Trump's picks face confirmation hearings today, with his FBI nominee facing a crucial test; other top headlines also making news this morning.
Mickie James, a legendary women's professional wrestler, is gearing up for WWE LFG, a high-stakes competition that will push her to the limit. She reveals that being in pain after an injury was 'the last thing' she wanted as a pro wrestler.
House Republicans hold subcommittee hearing to address soaring $36T national debt and criticize what they call 'waste' in government spending.
In Pakistan's rural areas, where a worsening climate crisis is taking its toll on health and wellbeing, tireless midwives are working tirelessly to help mothers give birth safely amidst growing maternal mortality rates. Their efforts aim to reduce infant and maternal deaths linked to the climate emergency in the country.
NASCAR star Bubba Wallace has responded to speculation about Donald Trump possibly attending the Daytona 500, a venue where Wallace was once booed and confronted by Trump supporters in 2020 due to his refusal to wave an American flag in front of Confederate monument displays on his car.
US officials are scrambling to expand Guantanamo Bay for thousands of migrant housing amidst a lack of clarity on the situation, with multiple tent facilities being set up in the island's detention center.
President Donald Trump plans to announce sweeping reciprocal tariffs in response to other nations' tariffs on American goods, matching their higher rates.
President Donald Trump called the Department of Education a 'con job' and said he wants it closed 'immediately', criticizing its inefficiency and high costs despite ranking 40th globally in education.
A federal judge has reinstated President Donald Trump's buyout offer to federal workers, restoring a program that was previously set aside amid controversy.
House GOP's budget impasse has thawed just as a winter storm hits Capitol Hill, bringing much-needed disruption to the stalemate between lawmakers.
The Justice Department has filed charges against the state of New York and its governor, Kathy Hochul, for failing to comply with federal immigration laws, marking a significant escalation in the Biden administration's efforts to enforce immigration policies nationwide. This move is seen as a new direction under Attorney General Merrick Garland, who has been overseeing a revamped Justice Department.
Most US stocks fell Wednesday after a report showed inflation is unexpectedly worsening for Americans. The S&P 500 dropped 0.3%.
Sheriff of southern California to launch GOP run for governor in the race to succeed Newsom, following his support for President Trump in last year's election.
California's top Republican leaders are urging the Trump administration to intervene in a state effort to eliminate traditional energy sources like natural gas, labeling it 'sick'. The lawmakers are seeking federal support against the push to get rid of these energy sources.
US President Donald Trump's comments on ethnically cleansing Palestinians from Gaza and forcing them into Egypt and Jordan could lead to a radical reshaping of regional alliances, analysts say. The remarks have sparked concerns about a potential escalation of tensions in the already volatile Middle East region.
Federal judges may consider issuing contempt citations against Trump administration officials if they ignore court orders, or take other extraordinary measures to enforce their authority amid signs of defiance from the executive branch.
A measure in San Diego aimed at protecting girls from competing trans athletes failed to pass, despite pleas from parents over a controversy at a local middle school.
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Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville expressed concern that the party should not put faith in Republicans stopping the Trump administration's agenda, stating 'the cavalry is not coming'.
President Donald Trump wants to end New York City's landmark congestion pricing policy, but the tolling program is off to a strong start, with some drivers' commutes getting faster and more people walking instead of driving during rush hour.
The University of Illinois Chicago is facing a lawsuit over allegations that it fired a former professor for objecting to its racial hiring quotas. The professor claims he was illegally retaliated against after expressing his objections.
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump after receiving a presidential pardon that ended his nearly eight-year prison sentence for corruption charges.
Key House Democrat accuses Elon Musk of usurping three presidential powers as some lawmakers discuss potential impeachment over his Department of Government Efficiency's cost-cutting efforts.
NOAA releases chilling audio of Titan submersible explosion, capturing eerie suspected sounds from the implosion in 2023. The newly released audio was recorded by a NOAA audio recorder.
President Donald Trump continues to explore the possibility of serving a third term despite existing laws and constitutional limits on presidential terms.
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed against the Biden administration after President Donald Trump's repeated condemnation of 'lawfare', a tactic where litigants use litigation to exert pressure on opponents; similar suits are expected as Democrats and activists vow to fight Trump and his policies.
Springfield, Ohio has filed a lawsuit against neo-Nazi group Blood Tribe, alleging they have been terrorizing the city's Haitian community and those supporting them.
Multiple people have been taken to the hospital after a reported vehicle explosion ignited a large inferno near El Paso International Airport in Texas, injuring at least 4 others. The blaze was fought by firefighters, but details of the incident remain unclear.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration's health departments to restore public health web pages and datasets that were previously taken down, requiring them to make key information available to the public again.
David Johansen, lead singer of the New York Dolls, is battling stage 4 cancer and has become bedridden, prompting his daughter to seek financial help from charity organizations like Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.
Former President Donald Trump identified several countries that could potentially fund the rebuilding of Gaza after the recent conflict, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Podcaster Joe Rogan criticized the Democratic Party for not learning from its historic defeat in November, mocking them for failing to 'course correct' after the loss to Trump.
Russia says US relations 'on the brink of a breakup,' won't confirm Trump-Putin talk. Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime suggested relations between Washington, D.C., and Moscow are on 'the brink' of collapse this week.
President Trump is reportedly dissatisfied with the current pace of deportations, which have fallen short of his pre-election promises to remove millions from the country. His frustration is driving him to take steps to expand and intensify the deportation efforts.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending the procurement and forced use of paper straws in the federal government. The order directs the federal government to stop purchasing paper straws.
Reform UK's populist and hard-right party has topped a voting intention poll for the first time, sending shockwaves throughout the British political establishment.
A multiyear study reveals that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) funded extremist groups linked to designated terrorist organizations, reaping millions of dollars in grants.
Corruption threatens to derail global cooperation to tackle climate change, according to graft watchdog Transparency International, as its Corruption Perceptions Index warns that corruption is derailing efforts to combat climate change globally.
King Abdullah II of Jordan is set to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, as the US president continues to push for Jordan's acceptance of Palestinians he wants to expel from Gaza. The meeting comes amid heightened tensions over the Middle East conflict.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting cuts to public health research funding made by the Trump administration, applying only to 22 Democratic-led states.
The Department of Justice plans to drop the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
President Donald Trump's nominee to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, cleared her last procedural hurdle on Monday evening, paving the way for a final confirmation vote later this week.
Pennsylvania senators from different parties have made a bipartisan wager on the outcome of Super Bowl LVII, with one senator saying they are 'all in for the birds'.
The Trump administration plans to deputize Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents to aid in immigration enforcement, allowing them to take on and assist with illegal immigration efforts.
A federal judge has extended the deadline for federal workers to accept a deferred resignation offer made by the Trump administration, pausing the requirement for employees to submit their resignations by a previously set date. The court order temporarily prohibits the government from taking enforcement action against those who do not meet the new deadline.
President Donald Trump is poised to add a '10th justice' to the Supreme Court through judicial appointments, potentially cementing a conservative supermajority that could help advance his agenda at the high court.
Former President Donald Trump expressed disagreement with a federal judge's ruling blocking DOGE from being added to the Treasury system, calling it a 'crazy' decision.
President Donald Trump has reacted to athletes imitating his dance moves during games and matches ahead of the 2024 presidential election, showing a lighter side of the normally serious politician.
Guy Fieri believes America has undergone a 'gigantic pivotal change' for the better and is now poised to regain its status as the 'best country in the world.
A group of Americans who voted for President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction with his first few weeks in office, stating they are pleased and not surprised by his actions so far.
A federal judge's order banning access to Treasury Department data for DOGE has sparked concern due to its ambiguous nature, which may also prevent the agency's secretary from reviewing records and systems.
Saquon Barkley is celebrating his 28th birthday at Super Bowl LIX, a day that also marks a pivotal moment in his NFL career where he'll look to win his first ring as an NFL player.
President Donald Trump is receiving high approval ratings from Americans for keeping campaign promises during his second term in office.
US President Donald Trump is in a growing dispute with South Africa over its contentious land reform law, which has drawn criticism from US lawmakers who view it as incompatible with America's own values on property rights and racial equality. The row comes amid tensions between the two countries over other issues, including trade disputes and relations with US foes.
Elon Musk's proposed 'super obvious' changes to the US Treasury Department, unveiled by his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aim to improve efficiency and transparency. The exact details of the planned changes have yet to be revealed.
President Donald Trump will appear as a guest on the CBS Super Bowl pregame show, marking his presence at the high-profile event despite previous opportunities being passed up by President Joe Biden in recent years.
The US Secret Service has aired a recruitment ad featuring film director Michael Bay, set to debut at the Super Bowl on Sunday, aiming to attract new agents.
US President Donald Trump's proposal to purchase Greenland has sparked strong emotions in the Arctic region, with locals feeling a sense of unease and uncertainty about the potential impact on their way of life. The international airport in Nuuk, the capital city, has seen an influx of journalists and visitors following the controversy.
ICE officers in Texas arrested Jorge Carvajal Castrejon, 36, on charges of breaking into the country six times, according to immigration authorities.
A major solar power plant project granted over $1 billion in federal loans is on track to close, prompting energy experts to call it a 'financial boondoggle' and a 'disaster.' The project's failure has left environmental concerns also harmed by the debacle.
The Boy Scouts of America has officially changed its name as part of an effort to be more inclusive and meet the evolving needs of young people.
Alaska crews are racing against the weather to recover victims from a commuter plane crash that killed everyone on board nine passengers and one pilot; two of the victims have been identified by authorities.
Mainstream media journalist and author Joe Klein suggests that left-wing extremism within the Democratic Party may have caused irreparable damage to its intellectual credibility.
California residents are protesting and threatening lawsuits against the state for its refusal to follow President Donald Trump's executive order banning trans athletes from girls' and women's sports. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has declined to comply with the order, sparking outrage among those who support LGBTQ+ rights.
Josh Allen edges out Lamar Jackson to win his first MVP award, claiming 27 first-place votes despite a 21-point margin. The Buffalo Bills quarterback said he won 'for the wrong reason', implying that the award was given unfairly.
US-funded aid work around the world has been largely brought to a standstill, contradicting Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claims that humanitarian assistance is continuing, according to foreign aid workers.
Former US President Barack Obama was mistakenly confused with Osama bin Laden in an embarrassing on-air mix-up during a CNN segment on the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. The mistake occurred during a discussion about the detention camp on 'CNN News Center' on Friday night.
A longtime anti-Trump attorney, Norm Eisen, is representing FBI agents in a lawsuit against the Department of Justice to block public identification of the agents involved in investigating the January 6 US Capitol riot. Eisen has a history of taking on high-profile cases against Trump and his associates.
The Aam Aadmi Party, led by Arvind Kejriwal, has lost the Delhi assembly election to the Bharatiya Janata Party in a major turnaround. The BJP's victory marks a significant shift against the AAP's rule in the national capital.
The US courts, even those appointed by Republican President Donald Trump, have shown a surprising willingness to resist his agenda through legally questionable executive orders. This unexpected trend is likely due to the increasing polarization of the judiciary and the courts' duty to uphold constitutional law.
A federal judge has blocked plans by the Trump administration to put 2,200 USAID workers on leave, temporarily halting the action.
A comedian is suing over being cut from roles after he complained about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in Hollywood, revealing a 'real' problem with the industry's emphasis on DEI initiatives. The lawsuit alleges discriminatory behavior against the comedian.
Former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant criticized his former team, calling their decisions 'stupid,' as they struggle to find success. The team is reportedly in a holding pattern due to significant salary cap constraints.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order cutting all foreign aid to South Africa amid concerns over the country's handling of ethnic minority Afrikaner farmers' land disputes.
Jake Paul claims boxing champ Canelo Alvarez 'ducked' him after undergoing 'deep negotiations' for a fight.