Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured

The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.

Can the U.S. 'run' Venezuela? What the law says about Maduro's arrest

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.

Who is Nicolás Maduro? Venezuelan president captured by US forces

Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.

Trump veto hits Florida's Miccosukee Tribe amid 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention fight

President Donald Trump issued the first vetoes of his second term this week, blocking two bipartisan bills in a move that carries particular consequences for Florida and signals a willingness to punish critics who have crossed him on other issues.

Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class. 

Recreational marijuana could return to Florida ballot in 2026

In 2024, 56% of Florida voters supported legalizing recreational marijuana, but the measure fell short of the 60% needed to pass a constitutional amendment. 

Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing

New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.

Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.

George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship

It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.

The government could shut down again in January: What we know

When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.

Some Epstein files released Friday disappear from DOJ website

At least 16 files related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released Friday have disappeared from the DOJ website, including photos of President Trump, with no explanation.

Deltona officials weigh audit amid questions over Christmas Parade, Winter Ball fundraising

Questions over how money was raised and handled during two high-profile city events — the Deltona Christmas Parade and the mayor’s Winter Ball — have sparked calls for greater accountability and prompted city leaders to consider a formal audit of Deltona’s finances.

Deltona officials question mayor’s handling of Winter Ball funds

Several Deltona city commissioners are calling for scrutiny of Mayor Santiago Avila Jr. over concerns about the handling of funds tied to the Mayor’s Winter Ball and the city’s involvement in the event.