U.S.
Top News
Federal Judge Orders Restoration of Slavery Exhibit at Philadelphia Historic Site
The decision temporarily blocked changes made last month based on President Donald Trump’s directives on federal presentation of U.S. history.
Trump Says He Will Be ‘Involved Indirectly’ in US–Iran Talks
‘I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal,’ the U.S. president told reporters.
Obama Says Aliens Exist but Are Not Kept in Area 51
The former president is the first U.S. leader to confirm a belief in extraterrestrials, as the Pentagon continues to investigate around 1,600 reports of UFOs.
5
9
Trump Says Guthrie Kidnappers to Face Death Penalty if She’s Not Returned Alive
Authorities say they believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted.
Harvard Denies DOJ Claims It Hasn’t Complied With Investigations
The Ivy League school insists it has been ’responding to the government’s inquiries in good faith.’
LATEST
US Homebuyers Pay Less in Down Payments for First Time in 5 Months
The typical down payment on homes declined from 16.7 percent in December 2024 to 15.2 percent in December 2025.
Trump Says US Helicopter Pilots Were ‘Hit Pretty Bad’ During Maduro Raid
The president praised the pilots as ‘really brave’ during the arrest and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas on Jan. 3.
New Coalition Aims to Ban Vaccine Mandates Across US
The effort is targeting measures the group says violate medical freedom, including vaccine and mask mandates.
Board of Peace Members Offer $5 Billion for Gaza Reconstruction, Aid: Trump
More than 20 countries have signed onto the U.S. president’s initiative so far.
Rubio Visits Slovakia, Hungary to Bolster Ties in Central Europe
The U.S. State Department said last week that Rubio plans to discuss bilateral issues, including NATO responsibilities, as well as energy cooperation.
Whistleblowers Exposing Fraud Can Receive Up to 30 Percent of Fine Amounts: Bessent
Individuals may become eligible for awards if the information leads to successful enforcement resulting in monetary fines exceeding $1 million.
Trump Says US Military ‘Best-Trained, Best-Equipped’ Under His Administration
The president highlighted military successes and investments during a speech to soldiers in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty in Minnesota Church Protest Case
Lemon and eight other defendants face up to $20,000 in fines and 10 years in prison.
Top Goldman Sachs Lawyer Ruemmler Resigning Amid Epstein Fallout
Kathryn Ruemmler said that she wanted to ‘put Goldman Sachs’ interests first.’
Judge Halts Trump Admin’s $600 Million Public Health Funding Cut Targeting 4 Blue States
The ruling pauses a clawback of funds allocated to California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota. The states filed a lawsuit alleging political retaliation.
Savannah Guthrie Posts New Video as Search for Missing Mother Continues
The search for the missing 84-year-old woman entered its 12th day on Thursday with no suspects publicly named.
Nuclear Chief Lauds Trump Reforms but Says His Agency Will Maintain Its Independence
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair Ho Nieh assured industry professionals at a Seattle advanced reactors summit that there’s no White House ‘takeover of NRC.’
