Trump says he wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’

Trump discussed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ Tuesday when announcing another major investment he’s secured.

Jimmy Carter funeral: What's happening in DC to honor the late president

Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 100, will arrive in Washington, D.C. Tuesday after lying in repose at the Carter Center in Georgia.

Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.

Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt for failing to turn over assets in Georgia election worker case

A judge has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information in response to a $148 million defamation judgment granted to two Georgia election workers.

National Day of Mourning on Jan. 9 for Jimmy Carter | What's open, closed

A national Day of Mourning will take place on Jan. 9 the day of former President Jimmy Carter's official state funeral at Washington National Cathedral.

Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know

President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.

Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients

Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case next week

The sentencing would come just 10 days before his Jan. 20 inauguration, but the judge promised no jail time.

Giuliani fights to keep Yankees World Series rings amid defamation case

As a self-proclaimed lifetime Yankee fan, Giuliani argues that the rings are something of a family heirloom and Yankees good-luck charm.

Here's how much Connecticut's minimum wage will increase in 2025

"This is a fair, modest adjustment for workers who will invest their earnings right back into our economy and support local businesses in their communities."

Here's how much New Jersey's minimum wage will increase in 2025

Under the law, the minimum wage rate for seasonal and small employees will continue to increase gradually until 2028.

Jimmy Carter funeral plans, schedule of events announced

The official schedule sharing the funeral plans for former President Jimmy Carter has been shared publicly.

Jimmy Carter's Habitat for Humanity legacy: 'He stood up for us'

President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.

How to send condolences and memories of President Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. Here's how to share your condolences and memories of the former president.