Politics 148 dead in strike on Girls’ School in Southern Iran during US–Israeli bombing campaign Maryland sues to block construction of $102 million ICE Detention Center near Williamsport Potomac River Sewage Crisis sparks health warnings and political finger pointing over blame Prince Andrew arrested in UK over Epstein Files revelations UK to deploy carrier strike group to Arctic in show of strength against rising Russian threat Trump threatens to block upcoming $4.7 billion Ontario-Michigan Bridge opening, sparking international tension Environmental policy shifts highlight safety and conservation rollbacks in America ‘Melania’ documentary to premiere at Kennedy Center amid political backlash and weak audience support Rep. Ilhan Omar assaulted: Sprayed with unknown substance at Minneapolis Town Hall ICE raids, fatal shooting and federal pressure places Minneapolis at center of immigration showdown Nationwide outcry: Thousands protest across U.S. after ICE Agent shoots, kills Minneapolis woman Pentagon’s Hegseth moves to demote Sen. Mark Kelly and slash his pension over ‘illegal orders’ video U.S. launches airstrikes on Venezuelan military sites, Trump claims Maduro captured Lauren Boebert blasts Trump over presidential veto of Colorado Water Project as GOP rift widens Kennedy Center’s New Year’s Eve performances canceled amid artist backlash over institution’s name change DOJ releases additional Epstein files on December 19, says more to come Maryland will create a commission to study slavery reparations Democrats release photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate showing Trump, Clinton, and more public figures Costco sues Trump Administration over ‘illegal’ tariffs U.S. joins West Virginia in mourning after DC shooting leaves one Guard Member dead, another fighting for life Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s home targeted in bomb threat after urging troops to ‘refuse illegal orders’ Trump withdraws support for longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene in high-stakes political break Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein under renewed scrutiny after new Epstein emails are released Maryland sues Trump Administration over switch of FBI Headquarters location Kennedy Center in crisis as ticket sales plummet under new leadership Trump orders U.S. Department of War to resume nuclear weapons testing, after 33-year moratorium Trump Administration sued for unlawfully suspending SNAP benefits to 42 million Americans Trump sued after historic White House East Wing demolished to make way for $300M ballroom ‘No Kings’ protests across the U.S. Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton pleads not guilty to felony Espionage Act charges U.S. Airports push back, refuse to play Noem “Shutdown Blame” video at TSA checkpoints 22 U.S. Attorneys General condemn Trump’s retaliatory prosecution of Letitia James Breaking: SCOTUS refuses to hear appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell Government Shutdown 2025 has begun: What it means and what’s next Trump is sending federal troops to quell non-existent ‘war-ravaged Portland’ U.S. States sue Trump administration to prevent pulling funding for teen sex health ed programs ‘The Secret Handshake’ statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands removed from the National Mall Dr. Mary L. Trump: ‘That’s definitely his signature’ Trump still owes E. Jeanne Carroll $83.3 million for sexual assault and defamation Federal Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit aimed at all 15 Maryland federal judges Federal Judge orders shutdown of Alligator Alcatraz, citing ‘irreparable environmental harm’ Failed GOP House Rep candidate Solomon Peña gets 80 years behind bars after losing election It’s official: Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down due to loss of federal funds 20 states sue Trump administration for breaking federal privacy laws and the US Constitution Trump threatens to block Washington Commanders’ stadium plan unless they change name back to ‘Redskins’ States sue Trump administration for illegally sharing personal health info with DHS Homeland Security issues heightened terror threat for Americans and the U.S. Massive Minnesota manhunt for politically motivated assassin concludes with capture of suspected shooter Vance Boelter Two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses shot in ‘politically motivated’ attacks Donald Trump sued by deaf Americans Trump student visa crackdown: U.S. States with the highest proportion of international students 20 States file two separate lawsuits on Trump administration to protect billions in federal funds 19 States and Washington D.C. sue Trump administration to stop dismantling Health and Human Services Department Former Vice President Mike Pence receives JFK Profile in Courage Award Donald Trump directs Department of Justice to sue New York, Vermont, Hawaii, and Michigan 23 U.S. States to challenge Trump administration’s dismantling of AmeriCorps George Santos sentenced to prison for wire fraud, identity theft, and a virtual mountain of lies 19 States file lawsuit against Trump administration over ‘Unlawful Conditions placed on Funding for K-12 Schools’ Trump administration sued over cutting millions of dollars in education funds to U.S. States State of Maine sues Trump administration for freezing funds used to feed children and vulnerable adults 21 Attorneys General file lawsuit against Trump administration to protect libraries and museums Judge orders Trump Administration to reinstate thousands of fired government workers Catholic Bishops sue Trump administration for halting funds for refugee settlement Trump appoints Elon Musk as ‘special government employee’ heading up the shadowy DOGE Former U.S. Senator Robert Menendez going to jail for 11 years Violent Capital Rioter pardoned by Trump, re-arrested on federal gun charges Donald Trump lashes out, insults Episcopal Bishop who sought his mercy Trump pardons U.S. Capitol rioters, including those convicted of violent crimes and felonies Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, dies at 100 Life-long Republicans who endorsed Kamala Harris for president at the 2024 DNC Today, Donald Trump will sit for his pre-sentencing probation interview Trump found guilty on all 34 felony counts: What’s next for the former president? Trump’s defamation trial: Judge will not delay payment of $83.3M in damages owed to E. Jean Carroll Stormy Daniels ‘set to testify’ in upcoming Donald Trump criminal case Trump earns rightful place in history as first president ever to be criminally indicted, and have his mugshot taken
