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An example of a California Real ID. Courtesy of the California Department of Motor Vehicles

Software glitch forces around 325,000 Californians to replace Real IDs

January 8, 2026

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Approximately 325,000 Californians need to update their Real IDs in order to keep their identification valid, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles said in a Dec. 31 statement. “We proactively reviewed our records, identified a legacy system issue from 2006, and are notifying impacted customers with clear guidance on how to maintain a valid California-issued credential,” DMV Director

DHS: ICE agent shot, killed driver who tried to run over officers in Minnesota

January 7, 2026

By Jacki Thrapp Contributing Writer A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minnesota shot and killed an anti-ICE protester during an operation on Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed. “Today, ICE

(Left) The Jan. 6 pipe-bomb suspect walks a route from the Democratic National Committee headquarters to the Capitol Hill Club on the night of Jan. 5, 2021. (Right) The DNC pipe bomb photographed on Jan. 6. Courtesy of FBI.

Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect indicted on federal explosives charges

January 7, 2026

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer The Department of Justice on Tuesday evening released the two-page grand jury indictment against Brian Cole Jr., the suspect in attempted bombings of major party headquarters ahead of

The suspect in the fatal shooting at Brown University. Photos courtesy of the FBI.

DOJ: Suspect in Brown University, MIT shootings confessed on video before suicide

January 7, 2026

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The suspect in the killings of two Brown University students and an MIT professor left behind video confessions before dying by suicide in a storage facility, the Justice Department said

An undated photo uploaded by the U.S. European Command on Jan. 7, 2026, shows a U.S. Coast Guard official surveying a ship. Courtesy of US European Command.

US military says it has seized 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela

January 7, 2026

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it seized two oil tankers in the Atlantic Ocean, including one linked to Venezuelan oil shipments, coming just days after

Speaker Johnson says he doesn’t expect US troop deployment in Venezuela

January 6, 2026

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday that he does not expect the U.S. military to send troops into Venezuela following an operation over the weekend that led to the

Trump advises Republicans to advance policy objectives, secure control of Congress

January 6, 2026

By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Republican lawmakers to highlight and expand policy successes to secure control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, during a speech to the

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado hails Trump for Maduro capture

January 6, 2026

By Kimberly Hayek Contributing Writer Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado celebrated President Donald Trump for making the decision to capture Nicolás Maduro, in an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity” on Monday.

Then-U.S. Attorney General William Barr in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 15, 2020. Jeff Roberson/Pool/Getty Images

Former AG Barr: Maduro likely to be convicted, get Noriega-level sentence

January 6, 2026

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Former Attorney General William Barr said he believes deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro will be convicted and will receive a sentence comparable to the one handed down

People gather to celebrate the capture of Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro, outside the Federal District Court in Lower Manhattan where Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro is expected to appear before a federal judge in New York City, on Jan. 5, 2026. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Schumer: Senate will vote on war authorization in Venezuela

January 5, 2026

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Sunday said he expects the Senate to vote on whether to formally authorize the U.S. military’s actions in Venezuela that led

President Donald Trump and CIA Director John Ratcliffe (R) monitor U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla., on Jan. 3, 2026. Molly Riley/The White House via Getty Images

9 takeaways from Trump’s address on operation to capture Maduro

January 5, 2026

By John Haughey, Sam Dorman, T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writers U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Saturday morning following the successful capture and extradition of Venezuelan leader and suspected narcotrafficker Nicolás Maduro

Protesters and counter-protesters gather in front of the Federal District Court in Lower Manhattan where Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro is expected to appear before a federal judge in New York City, on Jan. 5, 2026. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Maduro and wife plead not guilty to narco-terrorism charges

January 5, 2026

By Arjun Singh, Sam Dorman, Nicholas Zifcak Contributing Writers NEW YORK CITY — Captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty during a historic arraignment in Manhattan where he faces an indictment on

Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired

January 5, 2026

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Subsidies that were offered under the Affordable Care Act expired at the end of 2025, meaning some Americans may have to pay higher health insurance premiums.

Wegovy lots recalled after hair detected in a prefilled syringe

January 5, 2026

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Multiple lots of weight-loss medication Wegovy were recalled by pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk because hair was found in a prefilled syringe, according to two notices published by the

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference announcing the U.S. military strike and capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Screenshot from the White House account on X.

Trump: US will run Venezuela until transition after US attacks, captures Maduro

January 3, 2026

By Emel Akan Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States will run Venezuela until a peaceful transition of power is completed, following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

Swiss prosecutors: Champagne sparklers likely caused deadly bar fire

January 2, 2026

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer A devastating New Year’s Eve fire that tore through a crowded ski resort bar in Switzerland, killing at least 40 people and injuring 119 others, was likely sparked by

FBI thwarts ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve terror plot

January 2, 2026

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer The FBI said it foiled an ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve terror attack in North Carolina. Suspect Christian Sturdivant, 18, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with attempting to provide

Trump vows to intervene if Iran kills protestors

January 2, 2026

By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to come to the aid of protesters in Iran if they are killed by the regime in Tehran. Several people have already been

Washington Monument illumination kicks off yearlong celebration of America’s 250th

January 2, 2026

By Jeff Louderback Contributing Writer On the campaign trail in his bid for a White House return, President Donald Trump pledged to give America “the most spectacular birthday party the world has

The New York Stock Exchange in New York City on April 4, 2025. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Bears and bulls: The best and worst US stocks of 2025

January 2, 2026

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer It was a year for the history books in the U.S. stock market, and optimism is running high as Wall Street turns the page to a new calendar year. Various themes have dominated the equities arena over the past 12 months, including artificial intelligence, tariffs, and expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Despite the springtime selloff driven by global uncertainty stemming from the U.S. administration’s trade agenda, investors finished the year with handsome gains. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 14%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index soared by 21%. The broader S&P 500 Index climbed by 17%. Many stocks in the leading benchmark indexes outpaced the broader market, while others failed to participate in the historical bull run.

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Software glitch forces around 325,000 Californians to replace Real IDs

DHS: ICE agent shot, killed driver who tried to run over officers in Minnesota

Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect indicted on federal explosives charges

DOJ: Suspect in Brown University, MIT shootings confessed on video before suicide

US military says it has seized 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela

Speaker Johnson says he doesn’t expect US troop deployment in Venezuela

Trump advises Republicans to advance policy objectives, secure control of Congress

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado hails Trump for Maduro capture

Former AG Barr: Maduro likely to be convicted, get Noriega-level sentence

Schumer: Senate will vote on war authorization in Venezuela

9 takeaways from Trump’s address on operation to capture Maduro

Maduro and wife plead not guilty to narco-terrorism charges

Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired

Wegovy lots recalled after hair detected in a prefilled syringe

Trump: US will run Venezuela until transition after US attacks, captures Maduro

Swiss prosecutors: Champagne sparklers likely caused deadly bar fire

FBI thwarts ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve terror plot

Trump vows to intervene if Iran kills protestors

Washington Monument illumination kicks off yearlong celebration of America’s 250th

Bears and bulls: The best and worst US stocks of 2025

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