The Trump administration has launched a new initiative to confront sanctuary policies in Democratic-led states, establishing a task force aimed at enforcing federal immigration laws more aggressively.

First Lady Melania Trump has issued a stark warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence and social media, describing them as "digital candy" that can be "weaponized" to harm children.

During a forum at New York City's 92nd Street Y, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized Republican women, asserting that a female GOP president would serve as a "handmaiden to the patriarchy."

Portland’s flagship luxury high-rise, the $600 million Ritz-Carlton tower, may soon change hands as its developers prepare to surrender the property to their lender. Struggling with the economic aftershocks of COVID-19 and years of downtown unrest, the 35-story tower—Block 216—has failed to reach profitability.

Senator Bernie Sanders acknowledged during a podcast appearance that the Democratic Party hasn’t held a fair presidential primary since 2008 and agreed the party poses a “threat to democracy.” The comments came during an episode of the Flagrant podcast aired Monday, hosted by comedian Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh.

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the city of Chicago following Mayor Brandon Johnson’s public comments suggesting he based hiring decisions on race. The probe, led by the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, will examine whether these actions violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield Tuesday with just 11 days left to finalize the state's annual budget. Governor J.B. Pritzker has proposed a nearly $55 billion spending plan—the largest in Illinois history. Despite revenue coming in lower than expected, Pritzker claims his administration is crafting a "tight budget."

Whoopi Goldberg claimed Monday that former President Joe Biden would have immediately disclosed his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis if he were still in office. Her remarks aired on “The View,” following Biden’s public confirmation of having an aggressive form of the disease that has spread to his bones.

A disturbing report from Colombian outlet Noticias Caracol has uncovered a growing trend in international arms smuggling, where U.S.-purchased firearms are shipped to Colombia hidden inside everyday electronics. These weapons are ending up in the hands of terrorist organizations like the FARC and ELN.

The socialist dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro is unlawfully detaining at least 31 foreign nationals under conditions of forced disappearance, according to a report from Infobae citing the Venezuelan non-governmental group Foro Penal and the CASLA Institute. These individuals are among 72 foreign political prisoners currently held by the regime, with 68 total prisoners reported missing inside the country’s opaque prison system.

Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday, presenting the first American-born pontiff with a Chicago Bears jersey and a personal letter from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The pope, a Chicago native, responded with a smile and the words, “Good choice.”

An illegal alien accused of killing Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd failed to convince a judge to throw out the case. The defense argued that prosecutors improperly worked with federal immigration officials, allegedly violating Washington’s sanctuary state law.

Super Junior’s lead singer Leeteuk has come under fire after shouting “I love Trump!” during a concert in Los Angeles. The unexpected declaration, part of a string of pro-American remarks, ignited a wave of backlash from K-pop fans across the globe.

The United Kingdom agreed to the largest deal with the European Union since Brexit.

A U.S. jury has found a Haitian gang leader guilty of kidnapping 16 American missionaries in 2021.

CBS News President and CEO Wendy McMahon announced that she will resign from the network due to differences with its owners.

President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin negotiating conditions for a ceasefire.

The Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump's administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants while legal proceedings on the subject continue.

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman has vowed to hold criminals accountable in the county.

The Education Department pulled a $37.7 million fine on Grand Canyon University originally imposed by the Biden administration.