US escalates anti-drug, anti-terror actions
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. had "hit" an area in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs, marking the first known time Washington has carried out land operations in Venezuela since a pressure campaign began against President Nicolas Maduro's government.
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. had "hit" an area in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs, marking the first known time Washington has carried out land operations in Venezuela since a pressure campaign began against President Nicolas Maduro's government.
Trump, Netanyahu meet at Mar-a-Lago
President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Florida on Monday.
President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Florida on Monday.
Tech billionaires threaten to flee California over proposed 5% wealth tax
The proposal would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of California residents worth more than $1 billion.
The proposal would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of California residents worth more than $1 billion.
Attempted firebombing suspect in court
A Koreatown man is set to be arraigned Monday on a charge alleging he threw Molotov cocktails at security officers inside a federal building in downtown Los Angeles, an attack law enforcement believes was motivated by anti-illegal immigration enforcement sentiment.
A Koreatown man is set to be arraigned Monday on a charge alleging he threw Molotov cocktails at security officers inside a federal building in downtown Los Angeles, an attack law enforcement believes was motivated by anti-illegal immigration enforcement sentiment.
The government could shut down again in January: What we know
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
Key races that could shape the balance of power in 2026
Thirty-five senate seats are up for grabs next fall as Republicans try to hold the majority. Democrats have already flipped some seats this year.
Thirty-five senate seats are up for grabs next fall as Republicans try to hold the majority. Democrats have already flipped some seats this year.
FBI permanently closing HQ at J. Edgar Hoover Building, Kash Patel announces
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
Immigrant truckers sue California DMV over 21,000 commercial license revocations
The move came after the Trump administration started cracking down on states’ issuance of the licenses to immigrants.
The move came after the Trump administration started cracking down on states’ issuance of the licenses to immigrants.
19 states, including California, sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Newsom declares state of emergency for 8 California counties over severe weather events in 2025
The proclamations cover diverse disasters, including windstorms, a tsunami, the Gifford Fire, monsoons, and mudslides that caused significant damage.
The proclamations cover diverse disasters, including windstorms, a tsunami, the Gifford Fire, monsoons, and mudslides that caused significant damage.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
DHS offers $3000 'holiday stipend' to migrants who self-deport by end of year
The expanded "holiday stipend" triples the original $1,000 offer.
The expanded "holiday stipend" triples the original $1,000 offer.
Trump photo restored to Epstein files website
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Sunday it restored a photo featuring President Donald Trump to its latest release of Jeffrey Epstein–related documents after a review determined the image did not depict any Epstein victims.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Sunday it restored a photo featuring President Donald Trump to its latest release of Jeffrey Epstein–related documents after a review determined the image did not depict any Epstein victims.
Some Epstein files released Friday disappear from DOJ website
At least 16 files related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released Friday have disappeared from the DOJ website, including photos of President Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released Friday have disappeared from the DOJ website, including photos of President Trump, with no explanation.
Epstein files released by Justice Department: What's in them
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files.
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files.
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Trump suspends green card lottery program following Brown University, MIT shootings
President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Here’s what we know.
Trump administration halts green card lottery program
The Trump Administration is immediately pausing a green card lottery program.
The Trump Administration is immediately pausing a green card lottery program.
Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
President Donald Trump Thursday signed an executive order that would move marijuana out of its current Schedule I classification.
President Donald Trump Thursday signed an executive order that would move marijuana out of its current Schedule I classification.
Kennedy Center Board votes to rename facility after Donald Trump
The Kennedy Center Board voted Thursday to rename the facility, at least partially, after President Donald Trump.
The Kennedy Center Board voted Thursday to rename the facility, at least partially, after President Donald Trump.