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- Trump says he will seek $1.5T defense budget for 2027 The "troubled and dangerous" state of the world required a massive hike in the amount the America spends on defense, President Donald Trump said.
- 2 dead, 6 wounded in a shooting outside Salt Lake City church Salt Lake City police are searching early Thursday for suspects after two people were killed and six others wounded in a shooting outside a church where a funeral was taking place Wednesday evening.
- Trump touts new oil deal amid uncertainty over U.S. role in Venezuela President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela is going to use funds from a new oil deal with the United States to buy "ONLY American Made Products" amid uncertainty over the oil agreement.
- ICE agent kills woman allegedly trying to run him over in Minneapolis A woman has died after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot her for allegedly trying to run an officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
- Trump withdraws U.S. from dozens of international organizations, treaties President Donald Trump said Wednesday night that he will withdraw the United States from dozens of international organizations and treaties, escalating the U.S. policy shift from multilateral engagement.
- Senate is moving forward with Russia sanctions bill The Senate is poised to take up a sanctions bill to pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine after President Donald Trump okayed the effort.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes Feb. 24 for State of the Union House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday formally invited President Donald Trump to deliver the State of the Union address to Congress on Feb. 24.
- Bipartisan Senate panel preparing ACA subsidies bill A bipartisan agreement among U.S. Senate members would provide federal subsidies to lower the cost of Affordable Care Act premiums if enacted.
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session on redistricting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation calling on the state Legislature to hold a special session for redistricting its U.S. House seats.
- Trump administration creates a new food pyramid, launches website The Trump administration announced Wednesday it created new dietary guidelines and created a new food pyramid.
- Nick Reiner arraignment postponed after attorney quits An arraignment hearing for Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, was postponed after his attorney quit.
- ADP: Employment rose by 41K jobs in December, less than predicted Private-sector employment rose by 41,000 jobs in December, though the rise was lower than the expected 48,000, ADP reported Wednesday.
- Judge cancels Wednesday hearing in Uvalde officer trial over witness testimony A judge canceled Wednesday's hearing in the case of a former Uvalde officer after defense attorneys alleged a witness changed their testimony.
- Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain use of U.S. attorney title A federal judge has ordered disqualified U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan to explain why she continues to use the title in court documents.
- Warner Bros. Discovery board rejects Paramount's offer, still wants Netflix deal The board of directors at Warner Bros. Discovery announced Wednesday that it unanimously urges shareholders to reject the bid by Paramount Skydance.
- DOJ sues Arizona, Connecticut for refusing to hand over voter rolls The Justice Department has sued Arizona and Connecticut for refusing to hand over their full voter registration lists.
- Trump: Venezuela to give U.S. tens of millions of barrels of oil Venezuela will be turning over tens of millions of barrels of oil to the United States, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, days after the U.S. military seized the president of the country, Nicolas Maduro.
- Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who spied for Moscow, dies in prison Aldrich Ames, a former CIA agent who spied for the Soviet Union and then Russia, died in prison, according to prison records. He was 84 years old.
- Trump warns Republicans: Lose the House and 'I'll get impeached' President Donald Trump warned House Republicans on Tuesday that if they fail to hold on to the chamber in November's midterm elections, the Democrats will impeach him.
- President Ronald Reagan’s son, Michael Reagan, dies at age 80 President Ronald Reagan's oldest son, Michael Reagan, died on Sunday at age 80 while surrounded by his family at his home in Los Angeles.
- Capitol riot defendants honor Ashli Babbitt 5 years after her death Five years after a Capitol Police officer shot and killed Ashli Babbitt on Jan. 6, 2021, a march was held in her honor in the nation's capital.
- Texas teachers union sues state over Charlie Kirk investigations A teachers union accused Texas officials of violating their rights by investigating them for comments made after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- Report: Law enforcement deaths in 2025 were the lowest since WWII The number of U.S. law enforcement officers and agents who died in the line of duty in 2025 was the lowest since 1943, the NLEOMF announced.
- Attorney blames 'mental health issue' for vandalism of Vice President JD Vance's home The man accused of vandalizing Vice President JD Vance's home in Cincinnati has a history of mental health issues, his attorney said.
- Wyoming Supreme Court rules anti-abortion laws unconstitutional The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that two laws banning abortion in the state are unconstitutional because they conflict with a 2012 law.
The "troubled and dangerous" state of the world required a massive hike in the amount the America spends on defense, President Donald Trump said.
Salt Lake City police are searching early Thursday for suspects after two people were killed and six others wounded in a shooting outside a church where a funeral was taking place Wednesday evening.
President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela is going to use funds from a new oil deal with the United States to buy "ONLY American Made Products" amid uncertainty over the oil agreement.
A woman has died after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot her for allegedly trying to run an officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday night that he will withdraw the United States from dozens of international organizations and treaties, escalating the U.S. policy shift from multilateral engagement.
The Senate is poised to take up a sanctions bill to pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine after President Donald Trump okayed the effort.
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday formally invited President Donald Trump to deliver the State of the Union address to Congress on Feb. 24.
A bipartisan agreement among U.S. Senate members would provide federal subsidies to lower the cost of Affordable Care Act premiums if enacted.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation calling on the state Legislature to hold a special session for redistricting its U.S. House seats.
The Trump administration announced Wednesday it created new dietary guidelines and created a new food pyramid.
An arraignment hearing for Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, was postponed after his attorney quit.
Private-sector employment rose by 41,000 jobs in December, though the rise was lower than the expected 48,000, ADP reported Wednesday.
A judge canceled Wednesday's hearing in the case of a former Uvalde officer after defense attorneys alleged a witness changed their testimony.
A federal judge has ordered disqualified U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan to explain why she continues to use the title in court documents.
The board of directors at Warner Bros. Discovery announced Wednesday that it unanimously urges shareholders to reject the bid by Paramount Skydance.
The Justice Department has sued Arizona and Connecticut for refusing to hand over their full voter registration lists.
Venezuela will be turning over tens of millions of barrels of oil to the United States, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, days after the U.S. military seized the president of the country, Nicolas Maduro.
Aldrich Ames, a former CIA agent who spied for the Soviet Union and then Russia, died in prison, according to prison records. He was 84 years old.
President Donald Trump warned House Republicans on Tuesday that if they fail to hold on to the chamber in November's midterm elections, the Democrats will impeach him.
President Ronald Reagan's oldest son, Michael Reagan, died on Sunday at age 80 while surrounded by his family at his home in Los Angeles.
Five years after a Capitol Police officer shot and killed Ashli Babbitt on Jan. 6, 2021, a march was held in her honor in the nation's capital.
A teachers union accused Texas officials of violating their rights by investigating them for comments made after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
The number of U.S. law enforcement officers and agents who died in the line of duty in 2025 was the lowest since 1943, the NLEOMF announced.
The man accused of vandalizing Vice President JD Vance's home in Cincinnati has a history of mental health issues, his attorney said.
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that two laws banning abortion in the state are unconstitutional because they conflict with a 2012 law.
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- US immigration agent fatally shoots woman in MinneapolisTrump says the woman was attempting to run over ICE agents. Local leaders disagree.
- Trump actively discussing potentially buying Greenland, White House saysBoth Greenland and its owner Denmark have repeatedly stressed the island was not for sale.
- How could Donald Trump 'take' Greenland?The White House says it is considering a range of options to acquire the island, including deploying the military.
- Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groupsThe White House says the decision was taken because those entities "no longer serve American interests".
- Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayorHis longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area.
- Watch: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean seaThe US Coast Guard boarded two "ghost fleet" tanker ships in a "meticulously coordinated" operation, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.
- Watch: 'I want a president who's involved'- Michiganders weigh in on Maduro's seizureThe BBC speaks to people in the Detroit area about their views on US removing Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro from power.
- New US dietary guidelines call for more protein, less processed foodThe changes receive mixed reviews from experts, in particular over concerns some could lead to people eating more saturated fats.
- Canada PM Mark Carney to visit China next week for trade talks Trade, energy and agriculture are on the agenda the Beijing trip amid tensions between Canada and the US.
- Trump backs ban on institutional investor home purchasesWall Street investors have bought thousands of homes to rent out, a practice that has sparked concerns about affordability.
- Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject 'inferior' Paramount offerThe Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.
- US will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official says Officials say sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled by the US government.
- Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West.
- Brown University gunman recorded videos saying attack was planned for monthsThe gunman showed no remorse and grumbled about an injury he sustained in the attacks, said investigators.
- Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to USEarlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.
- Watch: Trump says Maduro copied his dancing. Did he?The US president on Tuesday claimed the ousted Venezuelan leader imitated his moves. Here's a side-by-side look at both men's dancing.
- What's the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba?The BBC's Cuba Correspondent, Will Grant, looks at the close ties between the two nations.
- Trump supporters across US react to Venezuela operationTrump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward.
- Watch: What it was like in the courtroom at Maduro's hearingThe BBC's Madeline Halpert was inside the room as the former Venezuelan president addressed the judge.
- The key questions on Trump's actions on Venezuela Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the key questions following US strikes on Venezuela and seizure of its president.
- What is Maduro charged with and what is the evidence?The 25-page charging document details a litany of allegations, including accusations that Maduro and his wife ordered kidnappings, beatings and murders.
- Why does Trump want Greenland and what could it mean for Nato?The US president's repeated demands to control Greenland could threaten the Nato military alliance.
- Which countries could be in Trump's sights after Venezuela?Trump has made numerous threats against other nations in Washington's orbit.
- US sharply criticised by foes and friends over Maduro seizureThe US taking of Venezuela's leader has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes.
- Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questionsUS Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns.
- What Trump supporters in Florida make of US 'running' VenezuelaRepublicans in Miami tell the BBC they back the Venezuela move and don't see parallels with Iraq .
- Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work?Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.
Trump says the woman was attempting to run over ICE agents. Local leaders disagree.
Both Greenland and its owner Denmark have repeatedly stressed the island was not for sale.
The White House says it is considering a range of options to acquire the island, including deploying the military.
The White House says the decision was taken because those entities "no longer serve American interests".
His longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area.
The US Coast Guard boarded two "ghost fleet" tanker ships in a "meticulously coordinated" operation, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.
The BBC speaks to people in the Detroit area about their views on US removing Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro from power.
The changes receive mixed reviews from experts, in particular over concerns some could lead to people eating more saturated fats.
Trade, energy and agriculture are on the agenda the Beijing trip amid tensions between Canada and the US.
Wall Street investors have bought thousands of homes to rent out, a practice that has sparked concerns about affordability.
The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.
Officials say sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled by the US government.
The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West.
The gunman showed no remorse and grumbled about an injury he sustained in the attacks, said investigators.
Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.
The US president on Tuesday claimed the ousted Venezuelan leader imitated his moves. Here's a side-by-side look at both men's dancing.
The BBC's Cuba Correspondent, Will Grant, looks at the close ties between the two nations.
Trump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward.
The BBC's Madeline Halpert was inside the room as the former Venezuelan president addressed the judge.
Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the key questions following US strikes on Venezuela and seizure of its president.
The 25-page charging document details a litany of allegations, including accusations that Maduro and his wife ordered kidnappings, beatings and murders.
The US president's repeated demands to control Greenland could threaten the Nato military alliance.
Trump has made numerous threats against other nations in Washington's orbit.
The US taking of Venezuela's leader has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns.
Republicans in Miami tell the BBC they back the Venezuela move and don't see parallels with Iraq .
Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.
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- Community reacts to ICE shooting in Minnesota. And, RFK Jr. unveils new food pyramidMinnesota law enforcement and the FBI are investigating an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman. And, Health Secretary RFK Jr. unveils new dietary guidelines for Americans.
- 5 women's health myths, debunked by doctorsSome common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.
- A Supreme Court ruling could bring historic drop in Black representation in CongressIf the Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, it could usher in the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.
- In Lodge Grass, Montana, a Crow community works to rebuild from meth's destructionMeth is a problem most everywhere, but particularly in Indian Country. In one small town on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, new buildings serve as symbols of a town trying to rebuild after being devastated by addiction.
- House to vote on renewing ACA subsidies as a potential deal takes shape in the SenateWhile the three-year extension for Affordable Care Act subsidies is expected to pass the House, it may not go far in the Senate. But a bipartisan group of senators say they are close on a compromise.
- 2 killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake CityTwo people were killed and six others injured in a shooting outside a Salt Lake City church Wednesday night while mourners were attending a memorial service inside, police said.
- Snow and ice ground flights and choke highways in parts of EuropeMore than 1,000 stranded passengers spent the night at Amsterdam's international airport as snow and ice that is pummeling parts of Europe grounded hundreds of flights.
- Trump invites Colombian president to White House after threatening his country with military strikePresident Donald Trump abruptly changed his tone Wednesday about his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, saying they had exchanged a friendly phone call and he'd even invited the leader of the South American country to the White House.
- Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire at the end of termThe Democrat from Maryland is the longest-serving Democrat in Congress, and was once a rival to become House speaker. Hoyer will announce Thursday he is set to retire at the end of his term.
- U.S. to exit 66 international organizations in further retreat from global cooperationMost of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor and other issues that the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversity and "woke" initiatives.
Minnesota law enforcement and the FBI are investigating an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman. And, Health Secretary RFK Jr. unveils new dietary guidelines for Americans.
Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.
If the Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, it could usher in the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.
Meth is a problem most everywhere, but particularly in Indian Country. In one small town on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, new buildings serve as symbols of a town trying to rebuild after being devastated by addiction.
While the three-year extension for Affordable Care Act subsidies is expected to pass the House, it may not go far in the Senate. But a bipartisan group of senators say they are close on a compromise.
Two people were killed and six others injured in a shooting outside a Salt Lake City church Wednesday night while mourners were attending a memorial service inside, police said.
More than 1,000 stranded passengers spent the night at Amsterdam's international airport as snow and ice that is pummeling parts of Europe grounded hundreds of flights.
President Donald Trump abruptly changed his tone Wednesday about his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, saying they had exchanged a friendly phone call and he'd even invited the leader of the South American country to the White House.
The Democrat from Maryland is the longest-serving Democrat in Congress, and was once a rival to become House speaker. Hoyer will announce Thursday he is set to retire at the end of his term.
Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor and other issues that the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversity and "woke" initiatives.
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