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Chicago — The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday that they will expand their search for a new domed stadium beyond Arlington Heights to include the wider Chicagoland region and northwest Indiana, citing stalled negotiatio…
Washington: Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg said on Wednesday that India’s absence from the newly launched Pax Silica initiative did not result from tariff disputes or broader political tensions, and he called Ind…
WASHINGTON, The U.S. Senate confirmed Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator Wednesday, voting 67-30 after a months-long nomination, a May withdrawal, and a November renomination. Isaacman pledged to accelerate Artemis lun…
United States: Meteorologists reported a fast-moving cold front that produced widespread rain, scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds across the Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Thursday into Friday. Forecast teams s…
Washington — Four centrist Republicans forced a House vote Wednesday to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire Dec. 31 by signing a Democratic discharge petition that reached 218 signatures. House GO…
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Strong winds and gusts from a fast-moving storm on Wednesday toppled aging trees and power lines, critically injuring two children at a school bus stop and causing widespread power outages and road cl…
WASHINGTON — Representative Dan Newhouse announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection to the U.S. House in 2026 after serving six terms. Newhouse released a written statement saying he departs with "no reservations or…
Omaha, Neb. — Two major rail unions representing over half of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern workers announced Wednesday they oppose the proposed $85 billion merger, citing increased safety risks, potential job losse…
Bossier City, La. Mayor Tommy Chandler announced this week that Chief Blair Bockhaus will replace retiring Fire Chief Brad Zagone on Jan. 2, 2026, following Zagone’s more than 30 years with the department. Zagone began i…
CHICAGO — Federal Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino returned to the Chicago area Tuesday and Wednesday as agents conducted immigration enforcement operations across neighborhoods and suburbs. Videos and eyewitnesses sho…
Washington, President Donald Trump said Monday he asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider releasing Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai after Lai's conviction under the city's national security law. Tru…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week said the state will proceed with its proposed AI Bill of Rights despite President Donald Trump’s recent executive order seeking to limit state AI regulation. DeSantis…
Madison, Wis. Officials announced Wednesday that Menards agreed to a $4.25 million multistate settlement resolving allegations that its '11% rebate' advertising misled customers and that the chain engaged in price gougin…
Washington, President Donald Trump installed partisan plaques beneath predecessors' portraits on the White House Presidential Walk of Fame this week, labeling Joe Biden Sleepy Joe and calling him by far the worst Preside…
Washington The Senate approved the annual National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday by a 77-20 vote and sent a roughly $901 billion defense policy bill to the president for signature The legislation authorizes a 3.…
New York, United States. Kuehn Law, PLLC announced on Tuesday that it is investigating federal securities lawsuits alleging officers and directors at Freeport‑McMoRan, Firefly Aerospace, Stride and Primo Brands misrepres…
United States, Corporations announced recent funding and governance updates. Trulieve closed a US$140 million private placement of 10.5% senior secured notes on Dec. 17, 2025. Beneficient appointed Peter T. Cangany Jr. a…
Washington, Senate lawmakers questioned Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr Wednesday during a hearing after he urged broadcasters to pull ABC's Jimmy Kimmel for remarks about the killing of activist …
LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros Discovery’s board on Wednesday rejected Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion hostile tender offer, saying the bid lacked adequate financing assurances and that claims it was backstopped by the El…
Washington — The Trump administration announced this week that it will break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, citing concerns of "climate alarmism," OMB Director Russ Vought sa…
Washington — Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his prosecutorial decisions in a closed-door deposition before Republican-led House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, saying his team developed proof beyond a reaso…
ATLANTA — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified Wednesday before a Republican-dominated Georgia state Senate special committee investigating her prosecution of former President Donald Trump and others in …
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address from the White House on Wednesday, previewing his 2026 agenda and recapping administration accomplishments while responding to public concern over rising …
Washington — House Republicans faced a revolt this week when four moderate GOP members signed a Democratic discharge petition to force a floor vote extending enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits set to expire…
Washington — President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade this week of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, declaring the Maduro government a foreign terrorist organization and citing accusations…