Politics

US economy grew 2.3% in fourth quarter

Fourth quarter GDP was 2.3%, the same as the Commerce Department's prior estimate

Trump Threatens Legal Action Over Writers' Use of 'Anonymous Sources' He Insists Don't 'Even Exist'

The president suggested that his administration might introduce a new law to prevent such reporting

DeSantis launches DOGE task force in Florida to gut 'bureaucratic bloat'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced that his administration is launching a state-level Department of Government Efficiency, stating that he took inspiration from the federal agency and Elon Musk's efforts to eliminate government waste.

Trump Promises $5 Million ‘Gold Cards’ for Foreigners to Buy Citizenship

President Donald Trump says he wants to replace the EB-5 visa program that sells green cards to wealthy investors with a higher-cost “gold card” program.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces The Roosevelt Hotel’s “Asylum Arrival Center” is Closing Down

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday that The Roosevelt Hotel’s Asylum Arrival Center and Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center is in the process of closing down.

Trump Says Planned Tariffs on Canada, Mexico ‘Going Forward’

President Donald Trump said tariffs scheduled to hit Canada and Mexico next month were “on time” and “moving along very rapidly” following an initial delay, even as a US official cautioned the schedule could be less certain.

The UN will vote to demand Russia pull troops out of Ukraine. But the US wants a softer approach

On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Monday on dueling resolutions — Ukraine’s European-backed proposal demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from the country and a U.S. call for a swift end to the war that never mentions Moscow’s aggression.

Gov. Hochul says she won't remove NYC Mayor Adams from office

Gov. Kathy Hochul will not remove embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, saying his fate should be left to the voters to decide at the ballot box.

Lara Trump hired to host Fox News show; what to know about Donald Trump's daughter-in-law

Lara Trump, President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, is set to return to Fox News as the host of her own show in a move weeks after she stepped down as the Republican National Committee's co-chair.

Washington state lawmakers pass hate crime bill amid concerns over ‘absolute freedom of conscience’

Republicans warn bill could run afoul of the state constitution guarantee of free speech and thought.

Mexico awaits new response from Google on Gulf dispute

Mexico said Monday it's awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuit.

NY Gov Hochul meets with NYC officials, leaders to discuss Mayor Adams's future amid DOJ fallout

Hochul says the goal of the meeting is to make sure the city has "stability."

Rubio, Netanyahu affirm 'common strategy' for Gaza, set sights on Iran in joint statement

Rubio says Iran is the 'single greatest source of instability' in the Middle East

Presidents Day 2025: 7 Best Food Deals And What’s Open & Closed

Presidents Day is a time to honor those who have held the nation’s highest office. It’s also a prime opportunity to enjoy some amazing deals and grab on to discounts and sales.

Trump needs to do three big things to protect free speech

Opening White House Press Room to podcasters and livestreamers and saving TikTok are to Trump's credit

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Under Investigation Over Illegal Migrant Video