Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
Bruce Blakeman announces run for New York governor | Watch full interview
Blakeman says he will run on affordability and public safety — the same issues that drove his successful reelection bid.
What Trump's $12 billion farmer bailout package could mean for grocery prices
The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.
Marjorie Taylor Greene links rise in threats to Trump’s public criticism
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has received a surge of threats in recent weeks, claiming the volume intensified after she announced she would resign from Congress.
2025 Kennedy Center honorees: Trump hosts 48th annual ceremony
President Donald Trump hosted Sunday night's 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a president has hosted the event.
Mamdani and wife Rama to move into Gracie Mansion once he’s sworn in
He vows to remain a mayor for everyday New Yorkers, saying "Astoria will always live inside me and the work I do."
Mayor-elect Mamdani releases 'Know Your Rights When Dealing with ICE' video
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shared a new video aimed at informing immigrants in the city about their rights when dealing with ICE officials on Sunday.
NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
Mamdani plans to end NYC homeless encampment sweeps, despite Adams' protests
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani plans to bring an end to homeless encampment sweeps in New York City.
Mayor Eric Adams’ executive orders sparks pushback from Mamdani over transition plans
The actions came just one day after their meeting at Gracie Mansion, underscoring escalating tensions as Mamdani prepares to freeze rents and end homeless encampment sweeps.
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."