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Washington — The US Department of Justice released thousands of documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act requiring disclosure by Dec. 19. The DOJ p…
PORTLAND, Ore. Twenty-one states and D.C. filed a federal lawsuit on Dec. 22 seeking to force CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought to request operating funds from the Federal Reserve. The plaintiffs say Vought refused in …
Los Angeles — Vince Zampella, co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise and head of Respawn Entertainment, died after a single-vehicle crash on Angeles Crest Highway on Sunday, authorities and his employer confirmed. The …
Madison, Wis. A coalition of 50 state attorneys general announced Monday that Mercedes‑Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG agreed to pay $149.6 million to resolve allegations they equipped more than 211,000 diesel veh…
Mountain View, Calif. Alphabet announced on Dec. 22 that it will acquire energy and data-center developer Intersect for $4.75 billion to secure power for artificial intelligence workloads. The company said it will allow …
Washington — The Department of Homeland Security on Monday increased its voluntary-departure incentive to $3,000 and a free flight for undocumented immigrants who register via the CBP Home app and leave the United States…
REDDING, Calif. — Heavy rain from an atmospheric river soaked Northern California, triggering flash floods that stranded motorists and residents and prompted multiple water rescues. Local police and fire departments resp…
San Francisco — Waymo resumed robotaxi service on Sunday after temporarily suspending operations Saturday when a fire at a PG&E substation cut power to roughly 130,000 customers, causing traffic lights to fail and multip…
DENVER — Colorado officials said federal authorities denied two disaster declaration requests after August wildfires and October flooding, and the state now plans to appeal. Governor Jared Polis called the denials “polit…
Washington — President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced plans to build a new class of large warships he calls a "battleship" as part of a broader "Golden Fleet" initiative, officials said. The plan, unveiled at Mar‑a‑La…
Washington, the Trump administration paused leases for five large offshore wind projects along the East Coast on Monday, citing national security risks identified by the Pentagon and Defense Department reports. Interior …
TOPEKA, Kan. Kansas lawmakers approved a STAR bonds package Monday and the Kansas City Chiefs announced an agreement to relocate to Kansas beginning in 2031. The Legislature authorized up to 70% of a proposed stadium’s c…
Washington — President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the United States special envoy to Greenland, a role described as advancing U.S. national security interests in the…
Washington — The U.S. Department of Justice released thousands of Epstein-related documents this week in staged batches, many containing extensive redactions; Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche cited victim privacy and…
Multiple U.S. cities — Miami, Battle Creek, Salt Lake City, Toledo, Cape Girardeau, Lakeville, Tallahassee, Pickens County, Fayette, Albany and Greene County — reported fires this week; local crews responded to structure…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State legislatures will decide this year whether to adopt federal tax changes that create deductions for tips, overtime, car loans and business equipment. The U.S. Treasury urged states to conform s…
PHOENIX — Vice President JD Vance spoke at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest on Sunday, declining to set exclusionary red lines while urging unity among conservatives amid disputes over antisemitic rhetoric and fringe figu…
San Francisco, United States. A power outage on Saturday, Dec. 20 cut electricity to about 130,000 customers after a fire at a Pacific Gas and Electric substation, officials said. The outage hit northern neighbourhoods i…
Austin, local and regional authorities reported multiple water issues this week, ranging from long-term supply planning to contamination and service disruptions. Williamson County approved funding for a 50-year Integrate…
Robeson County, North Carolina — Congress granted federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe after President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act containing the Lumbee Fairness Act. The U.S. Senate app…
College Station, Texas — Miami upset Texas A&M 10-3 in Saturday's College Football Playoff first-round game at Kyle Field, advancing to face No. 2 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Eve. Miami's defense pressure…
Washington — The United States launched Operation Hawkeye Friday, striking Islamic State targets in central Syria after a Dec. 13 attack killed three Americans. U.S. jets, attack helicopters, and HIMARS rocket artillery …
Washington, the United States expanded sanctions this week against relatives and associates of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, naming family members linked to Carlos Erik Malpica Flores and Ramon Carretero Napolitan…
Columbus, Ohio — Governor Mike DeWine this week signed Senate Bill 56, banning intoxicating hemp products and changing state marijuana rules. He used a line-item veto to remove a provision that would have allowed THC bev…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced agreements with nine drugmakers to lower U.S. prescription prices and expand domestic manufacturing. Companies pledged to cut Medicaid prices to levels paid in peer nations…