22 States Sue To Stop Trump Order Blocking Birthright Citizenship

Whether Trump's order will stand is far from certain amid likely legal battle over the constitutional right to citizenship.

TikTok Gets Reprieve By Executive Order. What Happens Next?

In an executive order, Trump instructed the Justice Department not to enforce the ban, upheld by the Supreme Court last week, for 75 days/

Trump Defends Pardons, Suggests Proud Boys May Have Place In Politics

Trump on Tuesday defended his decision pardon hundreds of people who participated in violence at the Capitol siege on Jan. 6, 2021.

Donald Trump Returns To White House After Unprecedented Comeback

The 47th president promised to "give the people back their faith, their wealth, their democracy and indeed their freedom."

TikTok Restores Service In US Based On Trump's Promised Exec Order

But by Sunday afternoon, a message greeted those who signed on thanking them — and the president-elect — for their support.

Frustrated TikTok Users Mourn, Cling To Hope As Ban Looms

Millions of users and content creators are in limbo — especially influencers and small business owners who rely on TikTok for income.

What Will Happen To TikTok On Apple, Google App Stores Sunday?

The Supreme Court upheld a federal law that could ban TikTok nationwide. It's unclear how shutting down the social media platform will work.

​ERA Should Be Considered Ratified, Biden Says

Democrats and activists have long pressed to consider the amendment as ratified, but Biden did not say he agreed until Friday.

Biden Sets Record By Commuting 2,500 More Sentences

The recent round of clemency for nonviolent drug crimes gives Biden the presidential record for the most pardons and commutations issued.

Trump's Swearing-In To Move Inside Capitol Rotunda Due To Intense Cold

Other inaugural events, including a Sunday rally and his participation in the official inaugural balls Monday night, will go on as scheduled

'Nobody's Dying': A Look Inside How A Senior Home Evacuated Before Burning Down In LA Wildfire

Around 850 patients and residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group homes were evacuated after the blazes last week.

Guide To Donald Trump’s Inauguration As The 47th U.S. President

Fewer protests and boycotts are expected as Donald Trump, the nation’s 45th president, takes the oath to become its 47th.

IRS Sending Out $2.4B In Unclaimed Stimulus Money: What To Know

The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.

National Day Of Mourning For Jimmy Carter: What’s Open And Closed?

Mail and other services will be disrupted Thursday on a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at 100.

New 2025 Laws Hit Hot Topics From AI In Movies To Rapid-Fire Guns

Many of the laws launching in January result from legislation passed in 2024. Others stem from ballot measures. Some face legal challenges.

Biden Spares 37 From Death Row, But Not 3 Mass Killers: See Full List

Biden’s action commuting sentences to life imprisonment comes weeks before Donald Trump, who favors the death penalty, takes office.

Can You Shoot Down Drones? What To Know About Mysterious Sightings

Nearly a dozen Eastern states have reported drones buzzing overhead, whether alone or in a cluster. Some are as large as an SUV.

Biden Commutes 1,500 Sentences, Pardons 39 In Largest-Ever Clemency

Clemency was granted to people who had been released from prison and sentenced to home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shell Casings Found At Scene Of CEO Shooting Match Suspect's Gun: PD

Authorities have said that writings found in Luigi Mangione's possession hinted at a hatred of corporate greed.

‘Sky High Junk Fees’ Raise Costs Of Flights Out Of U.S. Airports

Airline “junk fees” for seat selection, baggage and other ancillary services make it hard to compare prices, Senate subcommittee concludes.

Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Despite Previous Pledges Not To

​The move caps a long-running legal saga for the president's son, who disclosed he was under federal investigation in December 2020.

Trump Wins; Political Comeback Rooted In Appeal To Frustrated Voters

In state after state, Trump outperformed what he did in the 2020 election while Harris failed to do as well as Joe Biden did four years ago.

Abortion Rights Advocates Win In 4 States

Missouri voters cleared the way to undo one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans, while Florida defeats a similar amendment.

Republicans Take Senate Majority For First Time In 4 Years

The unexpected battleground of Nebraska pushed the GOP over the top. Firebrand Republicans Ted Cruz of Texas and Rick Scott held on.

​Early Election Takeaways: Next President Will Lead Fractured Nation

Not since the 1968 election, when the nation was torn over racial strife and the Vietnam war, has the divide seemed so apparent.

News Media Don't Run Elections. Why Do They Call The Winners?

The election process — from poll close to final certification — can take the states anywhere from several days to more than a month.

Yes, Voter Fraud Happens. But It's Rare And Safeguards Are In Place.

Voter fraud does happen occasionally. When it does, we tend to hear a lot about it. It also gets caught and prosecuted.

Here’s The Truth About Rumors Surrounding FEMA’s Hurricane Response

“It is absolutely the worst I have ever seen,” FEMA chief says as falsehoods about hurricane response becomes a political flash point.

Cities Face Tight 10-Year Deadline To Replace Lead Water Pipes

The EPA is unlocking another $2.6 in bipartisan infrastructure law funding to help cities get lead out of the nation’s drinking water.

​Some States Make Late Changes In Election Rules As Voting Begins

Across the country, including in some presidential swing states, new or recently altered state laws are changing how Americans will vote.

​Student Loan Payment Grace Period Is Over: What To Know

Around 43 million Americans have student loan debt, amounting to $1.5 trillion. What are the options for borrowers who can't pay?

In-Person Voting Begins, Kicking Off Sprint To Election Day 2024

Some opt for early in-person voting instead of using mail ballots to ensure their votes get counted amid ongoing Postal Service struggles.

​FBI Disrupts Chinese Hacking Operation That Infected Consumer Devices

The vast hacking operation known as Flax Typhoon caused "real harm" to victims, who included universities and government agencies.

Can You Pass The U.S. Citizenship Test? Answer 20 Sample Questions

About 88 percent of immigrants pass the naturalization exam on their first try. Some surveys suggest only 1 in 3 citizens could do the same.

Illegal Voting By Noncitizens Is Rare. Why Is It Suddenly A Big Deal?

A 1996 law prohibits noncitizens from voting in elections for president or Congress. Violators can be fined, imprisoned or deported.

9 Dead In Listeria Outbreak; Bugs, Mold Found At Boar’s Head Plant

Nine people have now died in a listeria outbreak linked to a Boar’s Head plant in Virginia where inspectors found dozens of violations.

Colorado River States Await Water Cuts, Struggle With Long-Term Plans

The politics of water are especially tense as the Colorado becomes less relible after decades of overuse, rising temperatures and drought.

Harris' Or Harris's? Apostrophe Battle Brews Among Grammar Nerds

If she wins in November, Harris would become the fourth U.S. president with a last name ending in S and the first since Rutherford B. Hayes.

Hearing Probes Boeing Jet Blowout That Threw Flight Into 'Chaos'

Boeing factory workers told the National Transportation Safety Board about working at jobs they're not qualified for and other mistakes.

U.S. Army To Expand Basic Training, Rebuild Force For Modern Warfare

This is part of a broader effort to restructure the Army to be better able to fight against a sophisticated adversary like China or Russia.