FBI's Patel faces questions on Kirk probe, Epstein files at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he fielded questions over his leadership of the bureau.
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Trump sues New York Times for $15 billion for alleged "defamation and libel"
President Trump is suing The New York Times for $15 billion for what he says is a yearslong pattern of defamation and libel by the paper against him.
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Oracle, Silver Lake would play key roles in TikTok deal between Trump administration and China
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect appeared to confess to killing on Discord, company says
"It was me," a Discord account belonging to accused Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson appeared to state just hours before he was taken into custody, according to a company spokesperson.
U.S. designates Colombia as failing to cooperate in drug war
The Trump administration has added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time in nearly three decades.
Senate confirms Trump adviser Stephen Miran to Fed before key interest rate vote
The Senate confirmed Trump economic adviser Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve to finish Adriana Kugler's term. Miran plans to return to his White House job afterward.
Appeals court says Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor, rejecting Trump's bid to fire her
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit declined to grant the Trump administration emergency relief and clear the way for Mr. Trump to remove Cook from her position.
A look inside the long journey for those seeking asylum in the U.S.
According to Syracuse University's immigration tracking data, there are more than 2 million active asylum cases waiting to be heard.
Trump says he would have lowered flag for assassinated Democrat if asked
Mr. Trump said after the Minnesota assassination that he didn't want to "waste time" calling the state's governor after two lawmakers were gunned down.
Trump signs memo sending federal law enforcement to join Tennessee National Guard in Memphis
Memphis will become the third U.S. city to see National Guard troops in its streets during President Trump's second term — and he said Monday that Chicago is "probably next."
Poll finds cost of living, call for change drive Mamdani's lead in NYC mayor's race
New poll on New York mayor's race finds Trump is a factor. Voters say next mayor should oppose sending National Guard to New York City.
Trump announces second U.S. strike against alleged Venezuelan drug boat
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. military has carried out a second strike on alleged Venezuelan "narcoterrorists."
Trump posts about Dallas motel manager killing, blames Biden administration
President Trump blamed Biden's immigration policies after a man accused of beheading a Dallas motel manager was found to have remained in the U.S. despite prior arrests.
Patel says he doesn't regret his post about Kirk case that turned out to be wrong
Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino are challenging the FBI's fierce allegiance to message control.
Ex-federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues DOJ over her firing
Maurene Comey is suing the Trump administration over her firing in July, saying that her termination was unlawful and unconstitutional.
U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
The strikes come after the president spent weeks accusing Nigeria's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Zelenskyy says he and Trump have agreed to meet "in the near future"
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet "in the near future," signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
California rain may ease but more mudslides, flooding possible, forecasters say
A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday but there was still a risk of more mudslides and flooding, forecasters said.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Death toll from UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville rises to 15
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
As beef prices rise, small butcher shops adapt to changing demand
With higher prices for beef, customers are looking for alternatives.
Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi Beach attack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
Stabbing, liquid spray attack in Japan factory injures 14
Fourteen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, authorities said.
King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.