President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
Trump auto industry plan announced scuttling Biden era mileage, emissions standards
President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Hochul talks cellphone ban, working with Mamdani, raising taxes, MTA and SNAP | WATCH
New York’s cellphone ban is showing strong early results, and Gov. Hochul says the data supports her push to address a growing youth mental health crisis.
Trump administration considering withholding SNAP payments from certain Democrat-led states
The Trump administration said that it will withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week.
Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
Adams and Mamdani meet for first time as transition begins
Mayor Eric Adams and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met for the first time on Tuesday, sitting down for roughly an hour as part of the city’s transition process.
Trump on Somalis: 'I don't want them in our country'
President Donald Trump said he does not want people from Somalia in the United States, saying Somalis "ripped off" the state of Minnesota and "contribute to nothing."
$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
Walz 'welcomes' federal probe into fraud allegations: 'You commit fraud, you're going to prison'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he welcomes the federal investigation into state fraud allegations, adding, “you commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."
Trump's doctor says president had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen
The White House released a memo from President Donald Trump's physician on Monday with the doctor saying that Trump's physical exam included “advanced imaging" that is “standard for an executive physical."
White House Christmas 2025 decorations: First lady reveals 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' theme
First lady Melania Trump revealed this year’s White House holiday theme, "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since resuming the role.
Alina Habba disqualified as NJ prosecutor, US appeals court rules
An appellate court found on Monday that Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the top prosecutor in New Jersey.
Cory Booker marries partner Alexis Lewis in two separate ceremonies
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced that he married his partner Alexis Lewis on Saturday in an Instagram post.
Trump's approval rating drops to lowest so far in second-term: Gallup
President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest point since he took office the second time, Gallup’s latest poll found. Here’s what the numbers are saying.
Melania Trump announces new business venture ahead of movie release
Her documentary film is slated to come out in January.
'Ambushed' National Guard members identified; Afghan national in custody
Sarah Beckstrom, one of two National Guard members who were shot in D.C. on Wednesday, has died.
Here's where things actually stand between Trump and Mamdani
Despite a relatively cordial meeting in the Oval Office last week, it seems President Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani still have some differences to iron out.
Georgia election interference case against Trump dismissed
Georgia’s election interference case against President Donald Trump is now officially over.
FDNY commissioner explains why he’s leaving as Mamdani asks 170+ people to resign: report
Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani has requested resignations from 179 Adams staffers and raised more than $2 million from 25,000 donors to accelerate his transition ahead of Jan. 1.