As North Carolinians prepare for the Christmas holiday, the price of unleaded gasoline is a few dimes lower than the national average, offering some relief to those hitting the road. On Friday morning, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in North Carolina stood at $2.83, compared to the national average of $3.05, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing mounting pressure within his own party as he struggles to navigate a looming government shutdown. His recent attempt to push through a deal with Democrats failed to garner enough support, leaving many Republicans frustrated with his leadership.
When the First World War began, British women suffragists sent an Open Christmas Letter "To the Women of Germany and Austria" imploring peace as the first Christmas of...
President-elect Donald Trump said the need to pass a spending bill is "a Biden problem," emphasizing that it is better for a government shutdown to occur now than when Trump takes office.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for an international arms embargo and a halt to all trade with Israel on Thursday, aiming to isolate the Jewish state over its actions in the Middle East.
Americans traveling during the holidays could face longer wait times at airports if a partial government shutdown happens, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) warned on Thursday.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new billboard campaign in Mexico and Central America aimed at discouraging illegal immigration by highlighting the dangers migrants face, including sexual assault.