Politics

The Department of Defense’s appeals court ruled against Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's effort to revoke plea deals for 9/11 terrorists.

President-elect Donald Trump faces a critical geopolitical challenge: defending Taiwan's independence against China's growing aggression.

The Guardian Angels are resuming patrols of New York City's subways.

A New Jersey law removing reading, writing, and math requirements for most teachers will take effect on January 1.

Almost all of Puerto Rico was hit with a blackout Tuesday morning, leaving 1.3 million clients in the dark.

The U.S. attorney behind numerous prosecutions against those involved in the protest on January 6, 2021, announced that he will step down from his position.

The Treasury Department revealed that it was breached by Chinese hackers in what has been described as a "major cyber security incident."

Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, speaking on Newsmax TV’s Wake Up America on Monday, called for reforms to make it easier for foreign students educated in the United States to stay and contribute to the economy. Wolf advocated for a merit-based system, arguing it would benefit the nation to prioritize skilled graduates over the current lottery-based visa system and nationality quotas.

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has instructed cabinet nominees to cease all social media activity ahead of Senate confirmation hearings, according to a report from the New York Post. The directive, issued by incoming Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on December 29, stresses that nominees should not speak publicly without prior approval.

On Monday, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong argued on MSNBC’s The Beat that deporting undocumented immigrants is far more complex than it appears due to the prevalence of mixed-status families. Tong highlighted that 70% of households with an undocumented individual also include U.S. citizens or residents with other legal statuses, making mass expulsions logistically and socially challenging.