Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state
Read full article: Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington stateRecord floodwaters are slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops and vehicles.
Thai villagers stay behind to guard empty homes as border clashes forced mass evacuations
Read full article: Thai villagers stay behind to guard empty homes as border clashes forced mass evacuationsFighting along the Thai-Cambodian border has forced hundreds of thousands of Thai villagers to flee since Monday.
Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problems
Read full article: Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problemsA federal judge says the Justice Department violated the constitutional rights of a close friend of James Comey and must return to him computer files that prosecutors had hoped to use for a potential criminal case against the former FBI director.
Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so far
Read full article: Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so farThe federal government’s crackdown on commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants has now found problems in eight states in the wake of several deadly crashes.
TSA renews push to end collective bargaining agreement for airport security screeners
Read full article: TSA renews push to end collective bargaining agreement for airport security screenersThe Transportation Security Administration is renewing efforts to end a collective bargaining agreement with airport screening officers.
GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry
Read full article: GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiryThe Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee is threatening contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Critically wounded National Guard member being moved to in-patient rehabilitation
Read full article: Critically wounded National Guard member being moved to in-patient rehabilitationA West Virginia National Guard member who was shot last month in the nation’s capital is being transitioned from hospital acute care to in-patient rehabilitation.
Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come
Read full article: Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to comeIt may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S. New government data posted Friday shows that as of last week, flu activity was high in four states — Colorado, Louisiana, New Jersey and New York — and minimal or low in most others.
Justice Department sues 4 more states for access to detailed voter data
Read full article: Justice Department sues 4 more states for access to detailed voter dataThe U.S. Justice Department is suing four more states as part of its effort to collect detailed voting data and other election information across the country.
Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case
Read full article: Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation caseThe Justice Department has asked an appeals court to block a contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March.
Trump administration delays decision on federal protections for monarch butterflies
Read full article: Trump administration delays decision on federal protections for monarch butterfliesThe Trump administration has delayed a decision on whether to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies indefinitely.
Treasury rachets up investigations targeting Minnesota's Somali community for fraud
Read full article: Treasury rachets up investigations targeting Minnesota's Somali community for fraudThe Treasury Department is targeting businesses used to send money abroad as President Donald Trump's administration ramps up investigations into fraud within Minnesota's Somali community.
Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
Read full article: Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his imageThe Trump administration argues that providing real-time American Sign Language interpretation for events like White House press briefings would intrude on the president’s control over his public image.
Admiral hands over leadership of command overseeing the Trump administration's boat strikes
Read full article: Admiral hands over leadership of command overseeing the Trump administration's boat strikesA U.S. Navy admiral who oversees military operations in Latin America has handed off command responsibilities as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration’s deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the region.
Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case
Read full article: Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's caseRepublican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate allegations made by a former attorney for President Donald Trump in Wisconsin that a judge overseeing his felony case is guilty of misconduct and must step aside.
Trump sued by preservationists seeking reviews and congressional approval for ballroom project
Read full article: Trump sued by preservationists seeking reviews and congressional approval for ballroom projectPresident Donald Trump has been sued by preservationists seeking an architecture review and congressional approval over his White House ballroom project.
House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate
Read full article: House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estatePresident Donald Trump says he hasn’t seen the photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate released Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, but says they are not a big deal.
The Latest: Indiana GOP rejects redrawn congressional map despite pressure from Trump
Read full article: The Latest: Indiana GOP rejects redrawn congressional map despite pressure from TrumpIndiana’s Republican-led Senate has decisively rejected a redrawn congressional map that would have favored their party, defying months of pressure from President Donald Trump and delivering a stark setback to the White House ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under Trump
Read full article: Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under TrumpA Danish intelligence agency report has warned that the United States is using its economic power to assert its will and threaten military force against both allies and adversaries.
Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says
Read full article: Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official saysA senior Kremlin official says Russian police and the National Guard will stay on in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas even if a peace settlement ends the war.
Somali flag flown outside Vermont school building over Trump 'garbage' slur brings threats
Read full article: Somali flag flown outside Vermont school building over Trump 'garbage' slur brings threatsA Vermont school district is receiving racist and threatening messages after raising a Somali flag at a school building last week.
Belarus leader hosts US envoy as he seeks to improve his country's ties with the West
Read full article: Belarus leader hosts US envoy as he seeks to improve his country's ties with the WestBelarus President Alexander Lukashenko has hosted a U.S. envoy for talks in Minsk, the latest step in the isolated leader’s effort to improve ties with the West.
Efforts to require Asian American history in schools after anti-Asian hate starting to pay off
Read full article: Efforts to require Asian American history in schools after anti-Asian hate starting to pay offSince pandemic-fueled anti-Asian hate surged in 2020, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander advocates have mobilized to make AAPI history mandatory learning.
This holiday season isn't very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: This holiday season isn't very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares of them are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a rut under President Donald Trump.
Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference
Read full article: Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interferenceAn official says Germany has summoned the Russian ambassador following accusations of sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference.
Chileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far right
Read full article: Chileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far rightChile is heading into a high-stakes presidential runoff defined by sharply contrasting visions of the country’s recent past and visions for its future.
Cut off by their banks and even iced out by Alexa, sanctioned ICC staffers remain resolute
Read full article: Cut off by their banks and even iced out by Alexa, sanctioned ICC staffers remain resoluteInternational Criminal Court judges and prosecutors are trying to live and work under the same financial and travel restrictions brought against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Osama bin Laden.
Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Read full article: Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego GarciaKilmar Abrego Garcia has walked away after a scheduled appointment at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office after a federal judge ordered that officials could not detain him.
Immigration crackdown leaves teens to care for siblings after parents get detained
Read full article: Immigration crackdown leaves teens to care for siblings after parents get detainedAn immigration crackdown in Louisiana has forced some teenagers to grow up fast after their parents were arrested by federal agents.
Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproar
Read full article: Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproarA bipartisan group in Congress is urging the Education Department to add nursing to a list of college programs that are considered “professional.”.
Spectacular loss by Honduras' governing party spurs reflection and criticism
Read full article: Spectacular loss by Honduras' governing party spurs reflection and criticismHonduras’ governing LIBRE party experienced a spectacular collapse in the presidential election, going from more than 50% of the vote four years ago to less than 20% this time.
2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
Read full article: 2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm electionA pair of lawsuits seeking to redraw congressional boundary lines that currently favor Republicans in Wisconsin are on track to be resolved after the 2026 midterms.
Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress
Read full article: Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for CongressRyan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is running for Congress after resigning when the Trump administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story
Read full article: Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different storyPresident Donald Trump has successfully harnessed voter anxiety over the economy, immigration and crime to retake the White House.
Court blocks the release of hundreds of immigrants arrested in a Chicago-area crackdown
Read full article: Court blocks the release of hundreds of immigrants arrested in a Chicago-area crackdownA federal appeals court has blocked the immediate release of hundreds of immigrants detained during a Chicago-area immigration crackdown.
Trump pardons former Colorado elections clerk, but it alone won't free her from prison
Read full article: Trump pardons former Colorado elections clerk, but it alone won't free her from prisonPresident Donald Trump has issued a symbolic pardon for Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections administrator convicted of a data breach scheme tied to false claims of election fraud.
Federal judge orders FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation funding
Read full article: Federal judge orders FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation fundingA federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the Trump administration to restore billions in canceled FEMA disaster mitigation funding.
Thailand's parliament is dissolved for a new election early next year
Read full article: Thailand's parliament is dissolved for a new election early next yearThailand is preparing for a new election early next year after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives.
New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look
Read full article: New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll lookThe U.S. Mint has unveiled designs for coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.
What Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds sees for Florida if he wins governor
Read full article: What Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds sees for Florida if he wins governorU.S. congressman and candidate for Florida governor, Byron Donalds, says his mission is to keep Florida the best state in America while preparing it for future growth.
House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers
Read full article: House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workersThe House voted to repeal President Donald Trump's executive order from earlier this year that aimed to remove collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Lawsuit challenges the approval of an exploratory drilling program in Alaska petroleum reserve
Read full article: Lawsuit challenges the approval of an exploratory drilling program in Alaska petroleum reserveA new lawsuit seeks to overturn the recent approval of an exploratory drilling program in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcry
Read full article: Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcryLocal officials in Florida’s capital city have voted to sell a city-owned golf course built on top of the graves of enslaved people to a once-segregated country club.
Correction: Venezuela-Seized Tanker story
Read full article: Correction: Venezuela-Seized Tanker storyIn a story published Dec. 12, 2025, about the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, The Associated Press, relying on information from the Windward maritime intelligence firm, erroneously reported the name of a Windward senior analyst.
Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP sources say
Read full article: Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP sources sayA grand jury has declined for a second time in a week to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James.
After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls
Read full article: After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recallsThe U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance stating airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses like meals or lodging when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed by an aircraft recall.
US national park gift shops ordered to purge merchandise promoting DEI
Read full article: US national park gift shops ordered to purge merchandise promoting DEIThe Trump administration is expanding its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion by ordering national parks to remove certain items from gift shops.
Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to US antidrug efforts
Read full article: Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to US antidrug effortsHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has linked the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela to the Trump administration's counterdrug efforts.
Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for looser regulations for the U.S. financial system
Read full article: Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for looser regulations for the U.S. financial systemU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is proposing changes to the Financial Stability Oversight Council.
Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash
Read full article: Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crashSenators from both parties are pushing to change a defense bill after crash investigators and victims' families warned it could undo key safety reforms.
MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
Read full article: MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention on judge's order and returns home
Read full article: Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention on judge's order and returns homeKilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from an immigration detention center in Pennsylvania following an order from a federal judge issued Thursday.
US jobless benefit applications jump to 236,000, but continuing claims are lowest since April
Read full article: US jobless benefit applications jump to 236,000, but continuing claims are lowest since AprilThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits fell to the lowest level in eight months.
Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends Trump’s hard-line immigration policies under scrutiny
Read full article: Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends Trump’s hard-line immigration policies under scrutinyHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended the Trump administration's immigration policies during a contentious House committee hearing.
The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits
Read full article: The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax creditsThe Senate has rejected two partisan health bills on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.
Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling
Read full article: Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC pollingA new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House.
Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in Congo's South Kivu kills over 400 civilians
Read full article: Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in Congo's South Kivu kills over 400 civiliansMore than 400 civilians have been killed since the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group escalated its offensive in eastern Congo, officials said.
Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
Read full article: Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territoryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says negotiators are tackling territorial issues in U.S.-led peace talks with Russia.
Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions
Read full article: Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissionsSome of the nation’s most prestigious colleges have been enrolling record numbers of low-income students as campuses prioritize economic diversity in the wake of a ban on affirmative action.
Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
Read full article: Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioningMembers of the Senate Armed Services Committee are clashing over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities.
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Read full article: Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of AmericansThe Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.
The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for 1st time as a judge weighs media access
Read full article: The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for 1st time as a judge weighs media accessThe Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk has made his first in-person court appearance as his attorneys push to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case.
Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state
Read full article: Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the stateIn a resounding rejection of a pressure campaign from the White House, Indiana Republican Senators voted down a new congressional map created to give the GOP an advantage in the upcoming 2026 election.
What to know as trial nears for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge agents
Read full article: What to know as trial nears for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant dodge agentsDefense attorneys and prosecutors have selected the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law.
Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense bill
Read full article: Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense billThe Trump administration may have softened its language on China to maintain a truce in their trade war, but Congress is pushing for more restrictions on Beijing.
Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say
Read full article: Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats saySweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee.
Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person
Read full article: Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per personPresident Donald Trump has announced the long-awaited launch of a "gold card" program offering legal status and a pathway to U.S. citizenship.
Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US border
Read full article: Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US borderThe Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California.
US suicide rate fell in 2024 after hovering at high level
Read full article: US suicide rate fell in 2024 after hovering at high levelThe U.S. suicide rate has fallen after years of hovering at some of the highest levels ever reported, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
Read full article: Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of VenezuelaPresident Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening
Read full article: Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screeningTravelers who are now able to come to the United States without a visa might soon need to provide social media, email, and family history details to the Department of Homeland Security.
First of 30 oil lease sales planned for Gulf of Mexico draws $300 million from companies
Read full article: First of 30 oil lease sales planned for Gulf of Mexico draws $300 million from companiesOil companies have offered $300 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico in the first offshore lease sale for the region since 2023.
MacKenzie Scott has given $26B to nonprofits since 2019. Here's what she supported in 2025
Read full article: MacKenzie Scott has given $26B to nonprofits since 2019. Here's what she supported in 2025The billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits Tuesday, bringing her overall giving since 2019 to $26.3 billion.
Calibri font becomes the latest DEI target as Rubio orders return to Times New Roman
Read full article: Calibri font becomes the latest DEI target as Rubio orders return to Times New RomanSecretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomatic correspondence to stop using the Calibri font and return to the more traditional Times New Roman.
Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again
Read full article: Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it againMega billionaire Elon Musk said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again.
Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
Read full article: Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los AngelesA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles.
Justice Department can unseal records from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case, judge says
Read full article: Justice Department can unseal records from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case, judge saysA judge has ruled that secret grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case can be made public.
