New SNAP requirements now in effect,  USDA planning major overhaul of program

Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly addresses Pentagon investigation

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) addressed the Pentagon investigation against him during a news conference held on Dec. 1.

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.

Jersey City mayor race: Polls, betting odds, how to vote in runoff election

The Jersey City mayor's race is heading to a runoff election on Tuesday, with City councilmember James Solomon facing off against former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey.

Trump administration to review green card holders from 'countries of concern.' What we know

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director announced in a social media post that the agency will conduct a full review of what he referred to as “high-risk" countries.

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.

Immigrant linked to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt being held in ICE detention

A Massachusetts woman formerly engaged to the brother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been held in ICE custody for two weeks after being arrested during a traffic stop.

Mamdani’s NYC City Hall shakeup, explained
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How is mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani planning to take over New York City? FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses explains the City Hall shakeup.

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.

Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.

Pentagon investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly over video

Arizona's senior senator is now under investigation by the Pentagon, after he took part in a video with other Democratic lawmakers where they told military members that they can "refuse illegal orders."

Over 70k people applied to be part of Mamdani's administration

Over 400 people are set to join 17 different transition advisory committees, according to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Here are all of the committees, including two that are new.

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, shared in an essay this weekend that she’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has less than a year to live.

Trump calls Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation 'great news'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress early next year, a decision that stunned political observers and drew swift reaction from President Donald Trump.

Somali Minnesotans Temporary Protected Status ‘terminated’: Trump

President Trump announced on Friday that due to “fraudulent money laundering activity" coming from “Somali gangs" he is terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program in Minnesota.