Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress
Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests.
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Remembering Ted Olson, a titan of the law
Ted Olson, the Bush-era solicitor general, has died at age 84. He was a towering figure in the legal profession who argued 65 cases at the Supreme Court as solicitor general and as a private lawyer.
'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general
Trump has picked Matt Gaetz as his attorney general and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as his director of national intelligence, surprising many lawmakers who will have to confirm them.
University of Rochester investigates 'Wanted' posters accusing staff of Gaza war crimes
The posters, which appeared across campus, accuse university faculty of being complicit in war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. The university president condemned the posters as antisemitic.
Fed up with high prices? Here's where things stand with inflation
Inflation remains substantially lower than it did during its 2022 peak — but Americans are still frustrated with high prices.
Latino evangelicals praise Donald Trump as president-elect who respects Christians
Latinos shifted toward Trump in the 2024 election and no group did so as much as Latino evangelicals.
Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' hits another pop chart milestone
"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" added another week atop the chart, making it the longest-running No. 1 of the decade. In two more weeks, it could tie the all-time record, but a seasonal juggernaut approaches.
Trump names former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence
The former Democratic congresswoman has shifted her political allegiance in recent years, going from a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 to a stalwart Trump supporter.
Trump to nominate Florida's Matt Gaetz to be attorney general
In a post on Truth Social announcing the nomination of Gaetz, Trump said: "Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System." Gaetz said he would resign from the U.S. House of Representatives, effective immediately.
Outside: vinyl siding. Inside: a bear
In Pittsburgh, entire houses have been converted into individual art installations filled with unusual objects. A new house is now open.