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Melania Trump lights the National Christmas Tree after president counts down

Melania Trump lights the National Christmas Tree after president counts down

First lady Melania Trump has lit the National Christmas Tree on a chilly night in the nation’s capital

December 04, 2025 at 5:52 pm PST

US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins

US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins

December 04, 2025 at 4:52 pm PST

Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James

Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James

December 04, 2025 at 4:28 pm PST

Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers

Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers

December 04, 2025 at 4:18 pm PST

Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it

Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it

December 04, 2025 at 4:17 pm PST

Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026

Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026

December 04, 2025 at 4:14 pm PST

Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals court

Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals court

December 04, 2025 at 3:43 pm PST

Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses

Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses

December 04, 2025 at 3:17 pm PST

Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week

Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week

December 04, 2025 at 2:44 pm PST

Judge to decide if ex-prosecutor Maurene Comey's wrongful termination claims belong in court

December 04, 2025 at 2:18 pm PST

White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month

Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal

Stress of Houthi combat was a key factor in series of costly Navy mishaps, investigations show

The New York Times sues the Pentagon over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's media rules

Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine

Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans on personal phone, Pentagon watchdog finds

Republican Rep. Darrell Issa to stay in California after flirting with US House run in Texas

Trump's immigration message is colliding with his welcome to World Cup fans

Where the blame will fall if ACA subsidies expire, according to a new poll

An NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress

Trump to visit Pennsylvania to highlight efforts to curb inflation as high prices squeeze Americans

Republican Matt Van Epps is sworn in as the newest House member days after winning election

President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali community

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Republicans as debate over intensifying AI race rages

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say

Trump is fighting the Institute of Peace in court. Now, his name is on the building

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case

Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution

Progressive group targets Senate Democrats for backing Trump's judicial nominees

Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes

Recall alert: Mondelēz Global recalls RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches

Megan Moroney to embark on first arena tour

Apple Music replays your 2025 listening habits

Recall alert: 17K children’s sport tumblers recalled

Search for MH370 to resume this month