Politics

A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from withholding more than $10 billion in child-care and family assistance funding to five Democratic-led states.

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores appear in NYC court, plead innocent to U.S. charges including narco-terrorism and money laundering.

President Trump confirms he underwent a CT scan instead of an MRI in October; doctors report the imaging showed no abnormalities and he remains in good health.

Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies that Trump violated federal law in 2020 election, denying political pressure influenced his prosecutions.

Russian officials issue threats to Zelenskyy after Moscow claims Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence; Ukraine dismisses reports, escalating tensions amid peace talks.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says she is expecting her second child, a baby girl due in May 2026, sharing the news on social media.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says a high-level meeting with U.S. President Trump will occur soon to discuss progress in ending the war with Russia.

President Trump confirmed a US strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria; Defense Secretary Hegseth said further operations are expected, coordinated with Nigerian authorities.

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Trump’s request to send National Guard troops to Chicago, citing lack of legal authority to use the military for law enforcement.

U.S. Southern Command reports a strike in the Eastern Pacific killed one suspected narco-terrorist aboard a vessel traveling known drug-trafficking routes.