Biden will honor tribal requests by designating 2 new national monuments in California

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is signing a proclamation to establish two new national monuments in…

Congress is ready to certify Trump’s election win, but Jan. 6 legacy hangs over day

WASHINGTON — As Congress convenes amid a winter storm to certify President-elect Donald Trump ‘s election,…

Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacks

BANGKOK — China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity…

Ukraine presses attacks in Russia’s Kursk region

KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will urge allies to boost Ukraine’s air defenses…

Higher Social Security payments coming for millions from bill Biden’s signing

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Sunday plans to sign into law a measure that boosts…

No Jan. 6 disruptions expected as Trump’s win boosts Republicans’ faith in elections

This Jan. 6 won’t be the same. Four years ago, then-President Donald Trump urged supporters to…

Trump appears with Italian Prime Minister Meloni at his Florida club

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump made an appearance Saturday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…

Biden administration plans $8 billion weapons sale to Israel

WASHINGTON — The State Department has informed Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to…

House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead

WASHINGTON — This time was supposed to be different. But while House Speaker Mike Johnson on…

Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington will receive the highest US civilian honor

WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington…