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Congressional tellers and other staff congregate in the House of Representatives ahead of the certification of President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory in Washington on Jan. 6, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Trump’s election win certified by Congress 

By Samantha Flom and Arjun Singh Contributing Writers  Congress on Monday certified President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory in the 2024 election, marking the official final step to guarantee Trump’s position as

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Trump: US breaking down after New Year’s Day attacks 

By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer  President-elect Donald Trump has condemned what he described as “virtually nonexistent leadership” and open border policies in the United States following the deadly attack in New

Shamsud-Din Jabbar in a file picture obtained from social media, released in November 2013, in Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk) in Louisiana. 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division via Facebook .

New Orleans attack suspect served in military 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the man who officials say rammed a truck into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, served in the U.S. military, according

Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, by White House Photographer, 1978 (NARA)

Biden, Trump, other leaders pay tribute to Carter  

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  President Joe Biden and others in American politics paid tribute to President Jimmy Carter following his death on Sunday.  Reactions from lawmakers and U.S. officials quickly