Senate Confirms Hegseth for Defense Secretary With Vance Casting Tie-Breaker
The vice president cast the tie-breaking vote after McConnell voted no to Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as the new secretary of defense.
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Multiple legal challenges are being brought against Trump’s new policies.
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Trump Visits Los Angeles in Wake of Devastating Fires
President Donald Trump urged local officials to let fire victims return home quickly and speed up permits for rebuilding.
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Oklahoma Ruling Against Publicly-Funded Religious Charter School
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled against the school in June 2024 after a state board approved the charter school.
The 8 Executive Actions That Will Drive the Trump Energy Agenda
Four sweeping slates of energy directives revoke prior orders, deregulate, and direct to ‘drill baby drill.’
Israel Delays Pullback From Lebanon Beyond Deadline
The prime minister’s office said the Lebanese Army’s securing of south Lebanon was not complete yet.
Trump Signs Executive Order Enforcing Ban on Federal Funding for Elective Abortions
The order also reverses Biden-era policies that allegedly circumvented the amendment’s provisions.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
Trump Cancels 60-Year-Old Affirmative Action Employment Mandate for Federal Contractors
Six decades of race- and gender-based government hiring initiatives are set to end.
Tampa Theatergoer Calls Shen Yun’s Artistry ‘World Class’
Shen Yun Performing Arts arrived at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts—Mahaffey Theater—in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Jan. 17 and Jan. 18.
DOJ Limits Enforcement of Law Used to Convict Pro-Life Protesters at Abortion Clinics
The Justice Department has directed prosecutors to limit enforcement of the FACE Act, a law often used against pro-life protesters.
Day in Photos: Rodeo in Australia, Pro-Life Rally in Washington, and Protests in Slovakia
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
FBI Arrests Woman in Fatal Shooting of Border Patrol Agent in Vermont
Teresa Youngblut, 21, was taken into custody following Monday’s fatal shooting near the Vermont-Canada border.
Unpacking the Historical Roots of Bias at The New York Times
An Australian scholar who has been following the issue closely says the newspaper’s bias reflects its long-standing historical prejudice.
7 Things to Know About Trump’s TikTok Pause
Trump has signed an order to halt enforcement for 75 days.
Trump Admin Removes Sanctions Against West Bank Residents, Entities
The sanctions, undone by the Treasury Department, were implemented by the Biden administration in response to alleged violence.
Interior Department Formally Implements ‘Gulf of America,’ ‘Mount McKinley’ Name Changes
The agency said the U.S. Board on Geographic Names is working quickly to make the name changes ‘effective immediately for federal use.’
USDA Has Not Updated Food Pathogen Standards for Meat and Poultry Since 2018: Watchdog
The report followed multiple food recalls involving bacterial contamination recently.
Meat, Dairy, and Ultra-Processed Foods Create Riffs for US Dietary Guidelines
Whether to prioritize plant or animal based proteins and the omission of ultra-processed foods have raised heated debate around the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
DHS Moves to Accelerate Deportations of Immigrants Brought in Under Biden’s Parole Expansion
Immigration officials are directed to reevaluate parole statuses, potentially accelerating deportations of over 1 million individuals.
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Revoke China’s Trade Status
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said China’s PNTR status has enriched the CCP while costing American jobs.
Martin and Osa Johnson: For the Love of Adventure
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a couple whose love of adventure gave Americans the chance to see the world’s most exotic places.
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In ‘This Week in History,’ the citizens of San Francisco chose to build the impossible bridge and rely on a brilliant designer to lead the way.
Ravens’ Mark Andrews Breaks Silence Over Dropped Pass in Loss to Bills
‘I’m devastated for my teammates, my coaches, and Ravens fans,’ says the Baltimore Ravens tight end. ‘I promise this adversity will only make me stronger.’
Ravens’ Mark Andrews Breaks Silence Over Dropped Pass in Loss to Bills
‘I’m devastated for my teammates, my coaches, and Ravens fans,’ says the Baltimore Ravens tight end. ‘I promise this adversity will only make me stronger.’
Petition Urges Film, TV Productions to Stay in Los Angeles After Fires
‘Reading Rainbow’ host LeVar Burton and ‘Mad Men’ actress Alison Brie are among those who signed.
Petition Urges Film, TV Productions to Stay in Los Angeles After Fires
‘Reading Rainbow’ host LeVar Burton and ‘Mad Men’ actress Alison Brie are among those who signed.
9 Types of Memories to Hold Closely
Memories, good or bad, can bring about appreciation for who we are now and inspire our future selves.
9 Types of Memories to Hold Closely
Memories, good or bad, can bring about appreciation for who we are now and inspire our future selves.
‘The Awful Truth’: You Can’t Divorce Trust From Marriage
Director Leo McCarey guides Cary Grant and Irene Dunn through a marriage romp.
Charles H. Stockton: The Admiral of International Law
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a U.S. naval officer who becomes the most important American voice for international law.
‘Hold Strong’: A Novel Exploring the POW Experience
This new historical fiction, based on extensive research, gives a realistic account of the WWII Pacific Theater atrocities.
‘The Awful Truth’: You Can’t Divorce Trust From Marriage
Director Leo McCarey guides Cary Grant and Irene Dunn through a marriage romp.
Che Buono! Sacchetti Stuffed With Pear and Gorgonzola
In January, when pears are easy to find alongside winter citrus and we crave comfort foods like pasta, the combination feels particularly enticing.
Traveling in the US Will Change This Year: You Can’t Fly Without This Document
This regulation is an effort to improve national security.
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Exploring Spain on foot and by train is the wise choice.
Caribbean Travel Guide: 2025'S Best Destinations, Events, Attractions, and More
The Caribbean is a perennial dream destination for weary winter travelers.
Traveling in the US Will Change This Year: You Can’t Fly Without This Document
This regulation is an effort to improve national security.
Behind the Scenes With Steve Guttenberg
From his humble beginnings in New York to his rise in Hollywood, his family has always been his rock
Walter Chrysler: The Man and His Machinery
A self-taught mechanic and son of a Kansas railroader went on to head one of the greatest car manufacturers in America.
‘Dreaming in Red, White, and Blue’: Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Only in America’
Brooks & Dunn’s 2001 single ‘Only in America’ debuted when America needed the song most.
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