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A former CIA analyst, Asif William Rahman, 34, of Vienna, Virginia, pled guilty this week to charges of stealing and leaking classified information regarding Israeli retaliation plans against Iran.

Kevin O’Leary, investor and star of Shark Tank, has publicly offered $20 billion in cash to purchase TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media platform that has been at the center of national security debates in the United States. During an interview on Fox News's America’s Newsroom, O’Leary stated, “Right now, $20 billion’s on the table. Cash.”

Freedom of speech—the right to express opinions without government restraint—is a democratic ideal that dates back to ancient Greece.

Capital One is facing backlash after a “technical issue” disrupted some customers’ access to their funds online.

The Supreme Court upheld a law that would ban TikTok on January 19 unless the social media platform is sold.

As the U.S. debates a potential federal ban on TikTok, Duolingo has reported a dramatic rise in Mandarin Chinese learners.

California Assemblyman Isaac Bryan has introduced legislation to increase pay for incarcerated individuals battling wildfires across the state.

As states and Congress work to protect women’s sports, the second day of the NCAA Convention in Nashville features a demonstration hosted by the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF). The group is advocating for the NCAA to revoke its Transgender Student-Athlete Participation Policy and implement rules prohibiting male athletes from competing in women’s collegiate sports.

During a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) faced criticism for her questioning of Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth. Duckworth repeatedly pressed Hegseth with demands for a "yes or no" answer regarding his experience leading audits, a line of questioning some found overly aggressive.

Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey presented President-elect Donald Trump with a personalized Diet Coke bottle on Tuesday to commemorate his upcoming inauguration. The gift continues Coca-Cola’s tradition of marking U.S. presidential inaugurations with specially branded bottles.