NY judge lifts Trump's gag order implemented for maligning court staffThe trial judge had imposed the gag order last month and later fined Trump $15,000 for violations, including for remarks on social media.
Meta allows Instagram, Facebook ads that say 2020 election was riggedThe move is one of several changes Meta and others have made to loosen constraints on campaign ads ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
New Hampshire defies Democrats and sets date for 1st primaryNew Hampshire Secretary of State Dave Scanlan announced that his state will hold its 2024 presidential primaries on Jan. 23.
Stimulus programs staved off income inequality in 2020, report findsIncome inequality reached a four-decade high in 2020, but pandemic stimulus programs helped poorer Americans from feeling the brunt of this.
Congress passes spending bill without aiding Ukraine, IsraelThe government has seemingly avoided yet another shutdown, but providing aid for Ukraine and Israel remains elusive.
Rep. Santos ethics probe finds 'substantial evidence' of lawbreakingThe House Ethics panel urged House members "to take any action they deem appropriate and necessary" against U.S. Rep. George Santos.
Among wealthy nations, Americans more likely to skip health careAmericans, even those with higher incomes, are more likely than people in other wealthy nations to skip doctor visits or medication.
Pandas, fentanyl and Taiwan — takeaways from Biden's meeting with XiPresident Biden said the meeting included "some of the most constructive and productive discussions we've had."
Biden calls Xi a 'dictator' after 'straightforward' meetingWhile President Biden had by all appearances a cordial meeting with Xi, his stance on the Chinese leader has not changed.
Senate votes 87-11 to pass short-term government funding billThe Senate approved a short-term spending bill that was passed by the House on Tuesday. It now goes to President Biden for his signature.
China's president meets with 'old friends' from Iowa during US visitChina's leader Xi Jinping has a connection to the U.S. state, having grown fond of it during an agricultural exchange there nearly 40 years ago.
Trump co-defendant's lawyer released videos in Georgia election caseJonathan Miller, a lawyer for Misty Hampton, told the judge in the case that he gave the videos to a news outlet but did not say which one.
New data shows millions of children have lost Medicaid coverageA federal policy enacted early in the COVID pandemic that guaranteed medical coverage for low-income families through Medicaid ended in March.
Biden announces new areas of US cooperation with ChinaU.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to address fentanyl trafficking, reestablish military contact and address AI risks.
Top issues for US as President Biden meets with China's XiThe two leaders will meet Wednesday in California on the sidelines of a summit of Asian-Pacific leaders.
Lush, private Northern California estate is site for Xi-Biden meetingThe leaders of the United States and China are meeting in a lush garden near San Francisco on Wednesday.
GOP senator challenges Teamsters president to a fight during hearingFor a second time this year, Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Teamsters President Sean O'Brien got into a heated exchange during a hearing.
Secret Service protecting Naomi Biden opens fire during car break-inThe agents protecting President Biden's granddaughter acted swiftly after three people tried to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle.
House approves funding bill 336-95 to keep government open for nowThe House passed legislation to keep the government open into 2024, despite Freedom Caucus opposition.
White House unveils more than $6 billion to combat climate changeThe fifth National Climate Assessment shows greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, resulting in more intense droughts, severe weather and more.
Falling energy prices fuel drop in annual inflation rateInflation fell significantly in October thanks to lower energy costs, but Americans' ability to keep up with inflation remains a challenge.
2023 holiday sales to usher in 'new dynamics,' retail group saysThe National Retail Federation said recent holiday shopping seasons have been filled with "peculiarities," and this season will have its own new set.
US hoping to reassert influence over Asia-Pacific during APEC summitPresident Biden is pushing a new trade agreement, but key Democrats in Congress opposed to it worry it will outsource U.S. jobs.
Donald Trump's legal team starts civil trial defense in New YorkLawyers for the former president called his oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., to the stand on Monday.
Supreme Court to adopt code of ethics for first timeThe code would improve transparency around gifts received by justices and set up a process to investigate and enforce violations.
Political instability could cost taxpayers if US debt rating dropsThe U.S. has over $33 trillion in debt. Future debt could be more costly if U.S. political institutions don't stabilize.
'QAnon Shaman' runs for Arizona congressional seatJacob Chansley previously called himself the "QAnon Shaman" but has since disavowed the QAnon movement.
What are the chances of a government shutdown?The federal government will run out of money at the end of this week if Congress does not act before then.
Republican Tim Scott drops bid for presidentThe South Carolina senator made the surprise announcement on “Sunday Night in America” with Trey Gowdy.
Do more guns ensure safety or raise concerns for churchgoers?Two New York pastors discuss both sides of the issue—to be armed or not to be armed during church service.
