Biden gives farewell address from Oval Office before Trump steps in
WASHINGTON — President Biden delivered a farewell address to the nation Wednesday night, seizing what may be his final opportunity to reshape Americans’ grim views on…
How will Trump approach — and possibly transform — presidential power? | Donald Trump News
Washington, DC – United States President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office in just five days, completing a stunning reversal of fortune that saw…
Key takeaways as Trump nominees face US Senate confirmation hearings | Donald Trump News
For a second day in a row, the United States Senate has weighed nominees for key positions in President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet, grilling candidates on their…
In warning about China, CIA director nominee praises technology but says human intelligence vital
1 of 5 | John Ratcliffe listens to committee members prior to testifying during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing to examine his expected nomination as…
Supreme Court leans in favor of state-enforced age limits on porn sites
WASHINGTON — Thanks to the internet and smartphones, children today have instant access to vast amounts of online pornography, much it graphic, violent and degrading,…
Sen. Marco Rubio voices support for NATO, criticism of international court
1 of 5 | Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is meeting with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday as the President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of state…
Bondi in confirmation hearing claims Trump was ‘targeted’ by Justice Department
WASHINGTON — Pam Bondi, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday that the president-elect had been “targeted” by years…
Cease-fire deal reached between Israel and Hamas in Gaza
WASHINGTON — More than 15 months into Israel’s devastating war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the two sides have agreed to a cease-fire deal that…
U.N. rights chief: Atrocities committed in Syria beyond belief
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk speaks during a press conference in Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday, saying that the extent of atrocities…
Sen. Marco Rubio appears set to win confirmation as secretary of State
WASHINGTON — Once a bitter critic of President-elect Donald Trump, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida headed into his first Senate hearing Wednesday as nominee for…
Rubio, pro-Israel hawk set to be Trump’s top diplomat, vows ‘America First’ | Donald Trump News
United States Senator Marco Rubio has pledged to advance President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” foreign policy during a Senate confirmation hearing to become the country’s…
Trump’s AG pick Pam Bondi tells Senate ‘There will never be an enemies list’ in DOJ
1 of 3 | Pam Bondi sits with family members as she prepares to testify during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to examine her expected…
What concerns does the use of AI in news raise? | Regulation
Today on The Stream, AI’s role in news raises concerns about journalistic integrity, deepfakes, misinformation, and accountability in content creation.As artificial intelligence transforms news production,…
Who is Tulip Siddiq and why has she resigned as UK minister? | Politics News
UK treasury and anticorruption minister Tulip Siddiq has resigned over a flurry of media reporting about her links to corruption charges being faced by her…
Fact-check: What did Pete Hegseth say in defence confirmation hearing? | Donald Trump News
In his January 14 confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and…
California’s long cycle of fiery destruction and reconstruction
For the first time in memory, everyone around here either knows someone or is someone who has lost a home or been dislocated by the…
Practical advice from a lawmaker who lost his home to wildfire
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Jeff Okrepkie wants to make one thing perfectly clear.Yes, his home burned to the ground after he fled a galloping wall of…
Trump’s tariffs brought China and Mexico closer. Will his second term change that?
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The last time Donald Trump was president, he imposed a slew of tariffs on China that upended global trade. He’s threatening to do…
Sen. Joni Ernst says she’ll vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said Tuesday that she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI…
Elon Musk sued by SEC over late 2022 disclosure of Twitter stake
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Elon Musk on Tuesday, alleging failure to timely disclose that he bought more than 5% of Twitter’s stock…