Climate science-denying energy secretary nominee Wright calls for expanding U.S. energy sector
1 of 6 | Chris Wright testified Wednesday during a Senate Energy Committee hearing to examine his expected nomination as U.S Secretary of Energy at…
Biden shields Hong Kongers from deportation over erosions of freedom by China
1 of 2 | A massive crowd of protesters under umbrellas leave an anti-government rally in Hong Kong's Victoria Park on August 18, 2019. Organizers…
U.S. sues Southwest, fines Frontier over ‘chronically’ delayed flights
The Transportation Department on Wednesday sued Southwest Airlines over chronically delayed flights. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Jan. 16 (UPI) -- The…
Biden warns of growing threat of unchecked power in farewell address
1 of 5 | U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington,…
Transportation secretary nominee stresses safety on the roads, in the air
1 of 6 | Sean Duffy testifies during Wednesday's Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing to examine his nomination to be U.S. secretary of…
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…
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…
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…
FBI erases China-sponsored malware from thousands of U.S. computers
The FBI on Tuesday announced that it erased malware from more than 4,000 computers across the United States. The malware was under the control of…
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…
Trump again appeals E. Jean Carroll jury verdict
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday filed court documents seeking a full court to hear his appeal of a 2023 jury verdict that found he sexually…
SEC sues Elon Musk for alleged failure to file timely disclosure of Twitter share purchases
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is suing Elon Musk for allegedly failing to properly disclose his purchase of Twitter shares before buying the company,…
Biden removes Cuba’s designation as state sponsor of terrorism
President Joe Biden removed Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism Tuesday, reversing the Trump administration’s 2021 policy less than a week before President-elect…
House passes bill to ban transgender students from girls’ and women’s sports
1 of 3 | House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-LA, speaks during a press conference after the House passed a bill on transgender athletes at the…
Biden to establish 2 national monuments in California, preserving 848K acres
1 of 3 | On Monday, U.S. President Joe Biden (seen sitting) will sign the proclamations creating the Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands…
California fires: Palisades, Eaton blazes not growing yet largely uncontained
1 of 6 | The wall of a structure destroyed in the Eaton wildfire is all that remains in Altadena, Calif., on Sunday. At least…
PPI: U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.2% in December, undercutting expectations
U.S. Wholesale prices increased by 0.2% in December, according to the Labor Department. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) --…
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faces Senate panel questions
1 of 4 | Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth prepares to testify before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to examine Hegseth's expected nomination at…
Starbucks to require purchase to use restrooms, store facilities
The world's largest coffee café chain announced on Monday a reversal on a policy where visitors will not now be required to purchase something, anything…
‘Green and Gold’ focuses on plight of Wis. dairy farmers, love of Green Bay Packers
1 of 4 | Craig T. Nelson portrays a Wisconsin dairy farmer on the verge of losing his fourth-generation farm in "Green and Gold," a…