Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell running for California governor
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been a leading critic of the Trump administration, announced on Thursday that he is running for governor of California in the 2026 election.
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Fugees rapper sentenced to 14 years for illegal Obama campaign contributions
Rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to the 2012 Obama campaign.
Sanctions have choked Russia's oil industry, a key source of Kremlin funds, Treasury finds
A Treasury Department analysis indicates that new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil producers have sent prices there tumbling, choking off a key revenue source that Russia has used to fund its war in Ukraine.
Judge rules Trump's National Guard deployment to D.C. is illegal
A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump's months-long deployment of thousands of National Guard forces to the streets of Washington, D.C., violates federal law.
Trump admin. announces plan for new oil drilling off California, Florida coasts
The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production.
Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal provision allowing $500K lawsuits from senators
Sen. Lindsey Graham blocked a Democrat-led effort to approve a House-passed measure to repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if federal investigators search their phone records without their knowledge.
Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior"
President Trump posted on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior."
Justice Dept. probing handling of Sen. Adam Schiff investigation, sources say
Federal investigators are questioning the handling of the investigation into Democratic Senator Adam Schiff of California, three sources familiar with the matter said.
CDC website changes to include false claim about autism and vaccines
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
Sheriff says immigration crackdown in Charlotte has ended. DHS denies it's over.
A federal immigration crackdown based in Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city, is now over, a local law enforcement agency said Thursday.
Mamdani says meeting with President Trump will highlight affordability concerns
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says his upcoming meeting with President Trump at the White House is an opportunity to make his case for New Yorkers.
Dick Cheney remembered at funeral as having "devotion to America" over party
Dick Cheney's daughter Liz Cheney, an outspoken critic of President Trump, said her father "knew the bonds of party must always yield to the single bond we share as Americans."
Zelenskyy receives draft plan from U.S. aimed at ending war
Kyiv said it plans to "work on points of the plan." it received from the U.S. that's aimed at restarting diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Border Patrol quietly watching U.S. drivers for suspicious travel patterns: AP
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious, The Associated Press has found.
Trump administration moves to strip protections for endangered species
The proposed changes include the elimination of the "blanket rule" that automatically protects animals and plants when they are classified as threatened.
U.S. to require foreign tourists to submit 5 years of social media history
The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.
House to vote today on must-pass $900 billion defense policy bill
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
Fed lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in third straight cut
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
Federal judge orders unsealing of more Epstein files in New York
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Read María Corina Machado's Nobel Prize speech, given by her daughter
The daughter of María Corina Machado gave a speech in Oslo on Wednesday on behalf of her mother, who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
Coast Guard video shows shots fired at alleged drug boat in the Pacific
The Coast Guard said it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including a record-breaking bust earlier this month.
Sophie Kinsella, author of best-selling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene fathers nearly 200 children
A genetic mutation that carries a 90% cancer risk has been passed on by an unwitting sperm donor to dozens of children, a Europe-wide investigation has revealed.
Tony Dokoupil named anchor of the "CBS Evening News"
Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil will begin as anchor of the "CBS Evening News" on Jan. 5, 2026.