US politics

Mamdani defends decision scrapping executive orders on antisemitism amid criticism from Jewish orgs

The newly inaugurated mayor said that he would make the protection of Jewish New Yorkers a focus of his administration.

Zohran Mamdani looks on at Old City Hall Staion on the day he is sworn in as mayor of New York City, New York, US, Thursday, Jan 1st 2026.
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 31, 2025.

Trump takes more aspirin than doctors recommend, dismisses health concerns - WSJ

Zohran Mamdani looks on at Old City Hall Staion on the day he is sworn in as mayor of New York City, New York, US, Thursday, Jan 1st 2026.

New year, new mayor: New York rings in 2026 with Zohran Mamadani's inauguration

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Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband found dead after ‘domestic dispute’ call

Detectives from the New Castle County Police Criminal Investigations Unit are investigating, and an autopsy will take place at the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, police said.

Delaware State Police officers standby as former US president Joe Biden arrives on Marine One to Brandywine Creek State Park in Wilmington, Delaware, US, November 19, 2021.

British teacher accused of terrorism, causing 'emotional harm' after showing Trump video in class

British officials in charge of child protection suggested that the decision to expose the US President's videos in class could be configured as a "hate crime."

Police officers look on as protesters gather on the day of an anti-immigration rally organised by British anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, in London, Britain, September 13, 2025.

‘Israel cannot put all its eggs in one basket’: A stable alliance faces growing scrutiny in America

The alliance remains secure at the executive level but is now openly debated in the arenas that shape political consensus, where narratives, values, and identity carry growing weight.

HADAS LORBER, Michael Herzog, Eyal Hulata, Pnina Sharvit Baruch, Akiva Tor, at INSS Annual International Conference, February 25, 2025

Israel seen as a US ally as TPUSA poll ranks 'radical Islam' top threat - poll

The informal survey, described by organizers as an official AmericaFest straw poll and reported by Fox News Digital, was conducted among the conservative youth-activist crowd.

Attendees observe the National Anthem during AmericaFest, the first Turning Point USA summit since the death of Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. December 20, 2025.

GOP Congresswoman, loyal Trump ally Elise Stefanik ends New York governor bid, to leave politics

Stefanik's decision last month to challenge the re-election bid of New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul was clouded weeks by Trump ally Bruce Blakeman's own bid

US Representative Elise Stefanik arrives for the Republican caucus meeting, in Washington, US, May 14, 2021.

Washington’s Kennedy Center renamed the 'Trump Kennedy Center'

The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees unanimously voted for the name change, Center spokeswoman Roma Daravi announced in a statement released following the vote. 

The newly added lettering for US President Donald Trump's name is displayed at the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, US, December 19, 2025

Federal prosecutors resign over Trump DOJ handling of UC antisemitism probe

“I am highly skeptical of whether this administration actually cares about Jewish people or antisemitism,” said Dena Robinson, a Jewish and Black former senior trial attorney.

The UCLA campus seen Nov. 19, 2025.

US House reaches bipartisan majority opposing radio performance tax

The Local Radio Freedom Act crossed a key House majority threshold, reflecting bipartisan resistance to new fees on local radio broadcasters.

 US Senate floor

US Justice Department violates Tranparency Act, heavily redacts 'Epstein Library' before release

The United States made public numerous files and documents from investigations into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, meeting a Friday deadline set for the declassification.

A giant photo of US President Donald Trump and late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is displayed on the National Mall by activist groups Glasgow Actions Team and Everyone Hates Elon, ahead of the expected release of the Epstein files, in Washington DC, US December 15, 2025.

US House passes Republican healthcare bill without extension of ACA subsidy

Some of the 24 million Americans who buy their health insurance through the ACA program, nicknamed Obamacare, could face sharply higher costs beginning on January 1 without action by Congress.

US Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson (R-IL) speaks as (L-R) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-IL) and House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) listen during a news conference

FBI Deputy Director Bongino says he will step down next month

The FBI Deputy Director announced he will be stepping down hours after President Trump said he thought Bongino wanted to "go back to his show."

 FBI Assistant Director Dan Bongino watches a news conference announcing an arrest of a suspect in the Wednesday shooting death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 12, 2025 in Orem, Utah.