Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured

The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.

Can the U.S. 'run' Venezuela? What the law says about Maduro's arrest

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.

Who is Nicolás Maduro? Venezuelan president captured by US forces

Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.

Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class. 

Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing

New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.

Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.

Michigan minimum wage is rising on Jan. 1 thanks to new state law

As the confetti falls on New Year's, a new law goes into effect impacting businesses everywhere, including restaurants.

George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship

It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.

The government could shut down again in January: What we know

When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.

19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.

Ben Sasse, former GOP senator, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Epstein files: Unanswered questions as DOJ refutes letter to child predator Larry Nassar

Knowledge of the letter Jeffrey Epstein allegedly penned to Larry Nassar is not new. In 2019, it was "returned to sender" at the prison where Epstein was held, because of a wrong address.

One-on-one with Detroit's next mayor

Mary Sheffield has spent her preparatory time ahead of taking over as mayor with departments as she gets ready to oversee Michigan's biggest city.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan gives final press conference before leaving office

Mayor Mike Duggan gave his final press conference of his term. He touched on a number of subjects and one of his biggest accomplishments was that he had 12 balanced budgets and a surplus each year that he was mayor.

Maryland congresswoman introduces two bills to overturn renaming of Kennedy Center

On Tuesday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F.

Detroit Mayor Duggan touts work demolishing vacant buildings before leaving office

Mayor Mike Duggan is tying up some loose ends before he leaves office. He’s done a lot to get rid of Detroit’s blight problem, but he says there’s still a long way to go.