Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a defiant message as Putin vows victory in Ukraine, even as Trump-backed diplomatic efforts accelerate behind the scenes.
New police records detail a disturbing Arizona abuse case showing that 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste begged for help months before she was allegedly killed by her father and his girlfriend, despite documented injuries and repeated warnings to authorities.
Federal authorities are escalating their response to the Minnesota fraud scandal as the Trump administration intensifies investigations into alleged widespread abuse of public programs under Gov. Tim Walz’s administration.
Mortgage relief arrived for homebuyers heading into 2026 as mortgage rates fell to their lowest level of 2025, offering a modest but notable shift after a year of elevated borrowing costs.
Drone claims dominated global headlines Tuesday after Kyiv flatly denied Moscow’s allegation that Ukraine targeted one of Vladimir Putin’s residences, calling the charge a calculated attempt to derail peace talks and justify further aggression.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy accused California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) of lying, declaring the state could lose nearly $160 million in federal funds if it does not comply with a January 5 deadline to revoke foreign trucker licenses.
Officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are planning to spend $100 million over a one-year period in an advertising campaign, according to a report from The Washington Post.
