Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to reestablish the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), commonly known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy.
Scott Bessent, nominee for Treasury Secretary under the incoming Trump administration, is set to outline a bold economic agenda during his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. According to prepared remarks, Bessent will emphasize the need to permanently extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while advancing new policies to reduce the tax burden on manufacturers, service workers, and seniors.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Thursday, where he announced a landmark 100-year military and economic alliance with Ukraine. Starmer described the agreement as a symbol of the “unbreakable bond” between the two nations, aimed at fostering long-term support for Ukraine and enhancing bilateral cooperation in defense, trade, and cultural initiatives.
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is under intense criticism following its handling of the Pacific Palisades fire, which has destroyed much of the area and remains uncontained more than a week later. Records reviewed by the LA Times reveal significant lapses in resource allocation, with over 1,000 available firefighters and dozens of engines left unused during the critical early hours of the fire.
Authorities in Franklin County, Kentucky have arrested four family members after discovering two young children and several animals living in dire conditions.
A three-year-old girl is safe at home with her family after being left alone on a school bus in freezing conditions at a snowy depot. The incident left her frightened and confused.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a $17 million lawsuit against United States Gypsum Co., alleging the company failed to maintain underground gypsum mines beneath State Route 2, resulting in dangerous sinkholes and costly repairs.
Labour MPs Sarah Champion and Paul Waugh, who represent the towns of Rotherham and Rochdale—epicenters of the UK’s grooming gang scandals—have reversed their positions and now support calls for a national public inquiry into the failures of authorities to address child exploitation. Their shift comes as pressure builds on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to act.
Tesla is recalling approximately 239,382 vehicles due to a defect in the rearview camera system that could impair driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
