Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism

Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones returns to X after Elon Musk restores account

Musk had previously said he would not allow Alex Jones back on the platform, citing the death of his first child. "I have no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame," Musk said at the time.

Federal appeals court upholds gag order on Trump in 2020 election interference case

A federal appeals court in Washington has upheld a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his 2020 election interference case but has eased the restrictions on his speech.

Vladimir Putin moves closer to fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date

Under constitutional reforms Vladimir Putin arranged, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current one expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.

Bryce Harper's agent says Phillies star would agree to new deal beyond 2031

Bryce Harper’s agent says the Philadelphia Phillies star would be willing to accept a contract that goes beyond the expiration of his current deal in 2031.

Trump calls on his supporters to 'guard the vote' but what does that mean?

Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to “guard the vote” during next year's election, a phrase that set off alarm bells among pro-democracy advocates who say it signals permission to his followers to take extreme measures.

Trump will 'come after' people in the media if elected again, ally says

A Donald Trump ally who worked in his Justice Department said a second Trump administration will retaliate against people in the media "criminally or civilly."

Kennedy Center honorees Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick and more celebrated at star-studded gala

The newest group of Kennedy Center honorees, including comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah, are being feted Sunday night at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment.

Trump to skip GOP presidential debate again, will hold fundraiser instead

The former president has chosen to skip his party's three previous primary debates, citing his commanding lead in early state and national polls.

'Go F--- yourself:' Musk uses expletive to say he doesn't care about fleeing advertisers

Billionaire Elon Musk said Wednesday that advertisers who have halted spending on his social media platform X in response to antisemitic and other hateful material are engaging in “blackmail" and, using a profanity, essentially told them to go away.

Trump's lawyers hope to distance him away from embracing Jan. 6 rioters on the trail

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have suggested their strategy in his election interference case in Washington involves distancing him from the horde of U.S. Capitol rioters, whom he has embraced on the campaign trail.

Former President Jimmy Carter, still in hospice, attends wife's funeral in Plains

Former President Jimmy Carter displayed remarkable strength and determination as he attended his wife's funeral service and celebration of life on Wednesday at the church they attended in Plains, Georgia.