Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appoints Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to Vance’s Senate seat
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed his lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, to the Senate seat recently vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance.
From L.A. wildfires to hurricanes, immigrants help rebuild after disasters. Some may face deportation
As the number of extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change increases, there is a growing workforce of laborers, many of them without legal status.
Rep. Sarah McBride on picking her battles and not taking the ‘bait’
Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first openly transgender member of Congress, said she remains focused on her job and refuses to give Republicans what they want, which she said is for her to take the “bait” over a policy that bars her from women’s restr…
Trump says he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday
President-elect Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post Friday that he spoke that morning with Chinese President Xi Jinping, just four days ahead of his inauguration.
FIFA bans Panama soccer president for fat-shaming star player
FIFA has suspended Panama’s soccer federation president in the wake of fat-shaming comments he aimed at a star player on Panama’s national team last May.
Supreme Court leaves TikTok ban in place
The Supreme Court announces it has declined to stop a ban on TikTok, which is set to go into effect Sunday. NBC’s Laura Jarrett weighs in on the future of the popular app.
Temperatures will plummet as Arctic outbreak brings frigid weather to much of U.S.
Much of the U.S. will see temperatures plummet 20 to 40 degrees below average when a major Arctic outbreak bringing frigid temperatures sweeps through the country.
Noem delivers opening statement: ‘Border security must remain a top priority’
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem delivered her opening statement at a Senate confirmation hearing to serve as the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. She told lawmakers that border security must remain a “top priority” and acknowledged the e…
Israel ramps up deadly airstrikes on Gaza after ceasefire deal is reached
In two days since a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was announced Wednesday, fighting in Gaza and a series of deadly airstrikes have killed 115 people.
Erling Haaland signs monster contract with Man City, reported to be worth $600,000 per week
Erling Haaland has signed a new contract at Manchester City through 2034, committing his long-term future to the Premier League champions with one of the most lucrative deals in soccer amid uncertain times for the club on and off the field.