Rep. Mike Lawler on Maduro capture: Law requires notifying Congress within 48 hours and President did that

Republican Congressional representative Mike Lawler says President Trump followed the 1973 War Powers Resolution, and notified Congress within 48 hours of deploying armed forces in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."

Gov. Walz likely to drop out of 2026 MN governor's race: Report

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.

Bay Area communities speak out on of Maduro's removal

Dozens of protestors slammed Pres. Donald Trump's surprise move to capture Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on drug charges.

What did Trump mean US will 'run' Venezuela? Rubio explains

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to clarify President Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela.

Trump's plan to seize Venezuela's oil is an uphill battle: Here's why

President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.

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.

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. 

New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras

Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.

List: New California laws in 2026

The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.

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.

New insurance laws: Will they help homeowners?

A number of new laws pertaining to homeowners' insurance go into effect January 1. 

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.

19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.