Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once one of the most powerful figures in state politics, took the stand this week to testify in his own defense during his federal corruption trial.
The FDA is advancing a controversial regulation to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes, drawing criticism for potential unintended consequences, including fueling black market activity.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta announced that it is ending its fact-checking program in the United States and will implement community notes similar to Elon Musk's X.
In a striking contradiction, leftist activists and LGBTQ groups have begun arming themselves, citing fears of persecution under a potential second Trump presidency. Organizations like the Socialist Rifle Association and Pink Pistols have reported significant membership growth, with many left-leaning individuals acquiring firearms for the first time.
A severe winter storm swept across the central United States on Sunday, causing hazardous conditions, widespread disruptions, and prompting warnings from authorities. The storm, impacting states from Kansas to New Jersey, brought snow, ice, and high winds, while the South faced tornado threats and freezing temperatures. Over 60 million people remained under weather alerts as the storm tracked eastward.
Montenegro's National Security Council convened on Friday to consider stricter gun controls, including the possibility of a total ban on gun ownership, following a tragic New Year’s Day mass shooting that claimed 12 lives.
In a move that raises eyebrows, the Biden administration has announced a $306 million investment aimed at bolstering bird flu monitoring and preparedness efforts across the United States.
President-elect Donald Trump is prepared to challenge President Joe Biden’s recent push to implement a sweeping ban on new oil and gas drilling in certain federal waters. According to a statement by Trump’s spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, the incoming administration will not allow Biden’s policy to hinder efforts to provide Americans with abundant and affordable energy.
HuffPost's recent claim that President-elect Donald Trump stoked hate following the New Year’s terrorist attack in New Orleans seems to be one of the first major anti-Trump conspiracy theories of 2025. The headline of the article, "Trump Stokes Hate With False Insinuations About New Orleans Truck Attack Suspect," promotes a narrative that is based on an exaggeration of Trump’s words and an intentional mischaracterization of his stance.
