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Trumps pardons wipe out payments to defrauded victims
In addition to clearing prison sentences, the presidents clemency actions have erased millions in restitution payments.
More than half of Americans live in places where recreational marijuana is legal
There are 24 states in the U.S. that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana.
Kirks widow endorses Vance as MAGA infighting rages
Erika Kirk told a Turning Point USA conference that she would work to elect JD Vance president in 2028, at an event in which MAGA divisions were on full display.
Judge in Wisconsin convicted of helping immigrant avoid arrest by ICE
The jury found Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of a felony, obstructing an official proceeding, but acquitted her of a misdemeanor.
GOP signals end to probes into militarys killing of boat strike survivors
Despite Democrats objections, the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees said they were satisfied a controversial Sept. 2 attack was lawful.
Voice of America employee admits he made death threats against Rep. Greene
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirros office said Jason would place the threatening calls from inside Voice of Americas offices in D.C.
Johnson says he still controls the House. Some fellow Republicans disagree.
The speaker is downplaying tensions within his party that for months he had tamped down with the help of President Donald Trump.
Coast Guard policy on swastikas, nooses will be revised, Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noems announcement follows reports by The Washington Post detailing plans to downgrade the definition of such symbols to potentially divisive.
Why Trumps social media company is merging with a fusion power firm
The $6 billion deal between Trumps social media and cryptocurrency company and TAE Technologies aimed at bringing fusion energy to the market raises conflict of interest questions.
Trump will use military housing money for $1,776 Pentagon bonuses
The Trump administration will repurpose $2.6 billion in military housing assistance to pay $1,776 warrior dividend bonuses to service members, according to a senior administration official.
Democrats will not release the autopsy of their 2024 loss
Party leaders hope to avoid contentious fights over the partys failing as it attempts to reboot for the 2026 midterms.
Trump orders expanded access to marijuana, CBD, citing medical benefits
The moves, which do not decriminalize marijuana, come as Americans have increasingly embraced the substances.
Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles
Follow President Trumps progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
Trump tweets, White House staff disruptions trigger 2017 dj vu
GOP lawmakers are battling the same distractions as in Trumps first term despite talk of stability in the West Wing.
Trump set to explore expanding CBD access for seniors
An administration pilot program to offer Medicare reimbursement for CBD treatments for seniors with cancer is expected as soon as next year.
Trump officials ordered to lift limits on lawmakers visits to ICE facilities
A recent requirement that members of Congress give seven days notice before visiting ICE immigration detention centers is unlawful, a judge ruled.
Alan Dershowitz muses over the constitutionality of a third Trump term
The presidents former legal adviser reportedly met with Trump about his new book, which considers hypotheticals for the possibility of him holding office past 2028.
Fast, harsh, alone: Trump beams into prime time with uncertain results
Supporters said theyd never seen Trump like this before and wondered if hed achieved his purpose of assuaging concerns about the economy.
Trump attempts domestic reset with fast-paced White House address
The presidents approval ratings reached their lowest numbers in late November. Even some supporters say he has done too little to improve their lives.
Trump pushes back on criticism of economy in contentious prime-time speech
In a speech shorter than his usual hour-plus events, and which was full of false statements, the president promised a better economy in 2026.
House Democrats roll out stock trading ban that includes Trump
The move could doom bipartisan efforts to ban stock trading, as Republicans may not back a measure that extends to the executive branch.
Michael Flynn, once probed over foreign payments, lobbied for Bosnian Serbs
Flynn is the second person pardoned by President Trump to work on behalf of the Bosnian Serb republic.
Is this the American oligarchy?
An exclusive investigation from The Washington Post has found that Americas wealthiest people are spending unprecedented amounts of money on U.S. politics. How is that reshaping American democracy?
Trump trolls Biden, Obama in new plaques on Presidential Walk of Fame
The fresh adornments to a Presidential Walk of Fame that Trump installed in September take a display already intended as a bit of a troll to new heights.
Moderate House Republicans join Democrats to force vote on ACA subsidies
The Senate has already rejected the plan, so the subsidies are still virtually certain to expire at the end of this year.
Trump administration admits to targeting blue states for energy grant cuts
Justice Department lawyers argue in court documents that it is legal for the administration to withhold funding based on partisan politics.
Trump taps Yale doctor who pushed unproven covid treatment to lead U.S. cancer effort
Harvey Risch, an epidemiologist respected for his cancer research, promoted the use ofhydroxychloroquineduring the pandemic, despite a lack of evidence it worked against covid.
Senators freeze Coast Guard admirals promotion over swastika, noose policy
Adm. Kevin Lunday had condemned both symbols and directed they be prohibited, but a new workplace harassment policy downgrading them to potentially divisive was allowed to take effect.
Jack Smith defends his cases against Trump on Capitol Hill
Former special counsel Jack Smith was giving a closed-door deposition to the House Judiciary Committee. He had asked to testify in public.
Senate passes Pentagon bill pressing Hegseth to disclose boat strike evidence
The sprawling legislation includes a provision seeking video and other materials detailing the Trump administrations military activities in Latin America.
DHS fast-tracked $1 billion contract to pro-Trump donors company
A DHS official leading the process previously worked at the America First Policy Institute, a pro-Trump nonprofit where the contractors CEO was a donor.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says dam is breaking within GOP against Trump
In a CNN interview, the Georgia congresswoman said Trumps reaction to the death of Rob Reiner was classless and she didnt see the GOP winning in the midterms.
White House rallies around Susie Wiles after unguarded interviews
Chief of staff candidly assesses the president and his team to Vanity Fair, saying Trump has an alcoholics personality, Bondi whiffed on the Epstein files and Vances pro-Trump makeover was political.
Where things stand with the White House ballroom
Details of the White Houses ballroom project were made public when Justice Department lawyers filed arguments against a lawsuit seeking to block construction.
Trump expands travel ban to 39 countries after shooting of Guard members
The administration added 20 countries to the 19 whose citizens already faced full or partial restrictions on entering the United States.
Heritage Foundation loses two more trustees in antisemitism controversy
Some staff at the Heritage Foundation revolted over the defense its president, Kevin Roberts, gave of Tucker Carlsons interview with antisemite Nick Fuentes.
What the end of Trumps first year looks like
Prices and deportations are going up, while polls regularly show a majority disapproves of his presidency and that most of his major policies are unpopular.
Coast Guard enacts policy calling swastikas, nooses potentially divisive
The Coast Guards workplace harassment manual that downgrades the definition of swastikas and nooses quietly went into effect this week.
Trump officials restrict top ratings for staff across federal agencies
The move could make it easier to lay off federal employees and is likely illegal, experts say.
DNA TV Show: Centre vs Opposition in Parliament over replacing MNREGA with VB-G RAM G Bill
The current government has introduced the VB-G RAM G Bill, claiming to improve the existing scheme.
White House ballroom work must continue for national security, DOJ says
Trump officials maintain the president can unilaterally remake the White House. Historic preservationists are suing to immediately halt the project.
Trump has signed more executive orders in 2025 than in his entire first term
One third of Trumps executive orders have been explicitly challenged in court, a Post analysis of data from nonprofits CourtListener and JustSecurity found.
Hegseths office escalating probe of Sen. Mark Kelly, Pentagon says
A lawyer for the Arizona Democrat warned the Defense Department that any legal action it may take would be unconstitutional and an extraordinary abuse of power.
Some Republican lawmakers call for mass expulsion of American Muslims
Comments from Rep. Randy Fine (R-Florida) and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) reflect a brazen Islamophobic sentiment being voiced by some in the party.
Trump attack on Rob Reiner tests the limits, even for his MAGA base
The president accused the Hollywood director, who was stabbed to death along with his wife, of having Trump derangement syndrome.
Pentagon plan calls for major power shifts within U.S. military
If adopted, the changes would fulfill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseths pledge to disrupt the status quo and slash the number of four-star generals.
Prosecutor says judge knew she would get heat for aiding immigrant
The Wisconsin judge charged with obstructing an immigration arrest operation goes to trial, testing the administrations escalating actions against perceived foes of its agenda.
Trump bashes late director Rob Reiner, drawing immediate backlash
Right-wing figures are among those who pushed back on President Donald Trumps suggestion that the death of Rob Reiner and his wife were connected to Reiners previous criticism of Trump.
Justice officials say they stopped a terror plot targeting companies in L.A. area
Justice Department officials say they stopped a terrorism plot in the Los Angeles and Orange County area of California.
DNA TV Show: Who is the main culprit behind Delhi's air pollution?
Given the deteriorating situation in Delhi, it seems that Delhi residents will only find relief from pollution when they leave the city.
Supreme Court to review Mississippi case on alleged omission of Black jurors
The Supreme Court agreed to review the conviction of a death-row inmate who says prosecutors discriminated by excluding Black jurors during his 2006 trial.
Instacart director says she was fired for Democratic congressional campaign
Lisa Vedernikova Khanna, a candidate in Virginia, says in a lawsuit that the mobile shopping giant cited concerns her bid could hurt the company with President Donald Trump.
The Democrat testing the appetite for a leader from the one percent
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has tapped his wealth to climb the political ladder, moving toward a White House run while presenting himself as a champion for everyday people.
MAGA leaders warn Trump the base is checking out. Will he listen?
President Donald Trump is taking criticism from supporters for not addressing cost-of-living issues while focusing too much on foreign policy and billionaires.
How Trumps tech advisers overcame a MAGA rebellion over AI
President Trumps executive order limiting states power to regulate AI split his supporters and highlighted Silicon Valleys growing influence over his agenda.
Trumps library plan: An iconic building in Miami and a fake news wing
Trump might follow the example of Obama, who created a private foundation to build his Chicago center where museum exhibits are not subject to government review.
More money, more corruption require more attention, nonprofit says
OpenSecrets, which started four decades ago, is renewing its drive to help voters follow the money between special interests and government officials.
Trump leans into isolation as challenges mount at home
As the administration enters choppy political waters, it has redoubled its pushback against foreign people, products and cultures.
Trump moves on D.C. golf courses with notice to nonprofit
The administration puts the National Links Trust on the clock in a bid to take control of the citys three public golf courses.
Donald Trump is known for firing people. But not this year.
Some Republicans watching Trumps second term say theres a different dynamic this term: The president is surrounded by people who dont challenge him.
Trump called her garbage. Rep. Ilhan Omar says she remains unfazed.
Theres this creepy obsession that he seems to have on me that just feels pretty obnoxious, the Minnesota Democrat said of the president.
VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs
Strains on the Veterans Affairs system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors and nurses.
House Republicans unveil health care plan, set up vote for next week
House Republicans unveiled a plan to address rising health insurance costs and extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
DNA TV Show: What is C5? Donald Trump's plan to replace the G7
Trump's team has selected Russia, China, and Japan, along with India, for this group.
Nearly 58 lakh names may be deleted from West Bengal's voters' list under the SIR, triggering TMC concerns of a Bihar-like setback ahead of the 2025 assembly polls.
DNA TV Show: Will the US withdraw from NATO?
Major European countries are now preparing to form a new strategic alliance centered on Europe.
For years, the internet was celebrated as the world's most democratic invention - a global town square where every citizen could speak, organise and influence. . That optimism has collapsed. Today, the battle for free speech is no longer about who may speak; it is about who gets to be heard.
DNA TV Show: Why a road named after Donald Trump in India?
After CM Revanth Reddy's proposal, the opposition BJP is also on the offensive.
DNA TV Show: How India gave Putin solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict
One should understand the message conveyed from Delhi to Moscow through the Gita, a message rooted in friendship.
DNA TV Show: Analysis of Russian President Putin's Indian policy
India's strategic needs have always been a priority for Putin, and these priorities led to the development of the BrahMos missile in India.
The ELAC Glitch: The Sun's Radiation That Grounded Half the World's Airbus A320 Fleet
Recently, a JetBlue flight was cruising from Cancun to Newark when suddenly, without any warning or pilot input, the plane's nose dipped sharply downward.
DNA TV Show: Why Indonesia wants BrahMos missile from India
Indonesia wants to purchase all three versions of the BrahMos: land, naval, and air force.
DNA TV Show: Analysis of 'Yogi Model' in Bihar
From bulldozer action to encounters, from confiscating mafia property to the Anti-Romeo Squad, Samrat Chaudhary's decisions in Bihar bear the imprint of UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
DNA TV Show: Pakistan attempting to establish anti-Taliban front in Afghanistan?
Shahbaz and Munir's aim is to increase pressure on the Taliban so that they can cut off Taliban support for Pashtun rebels and claim victory in Pakistan.
DNA TV Show: Trump plans to remove Zohran Mamdani as New York Mayor? Know here
Part of Trump's strategy is Elise Stefanik, a close confidante of Trump, a Republican congresswoman, and a vocal critic of Mamdani.
DNA TV Show: How Donald Trump has turned the US into 'Pakistan'
A shutdown has been in effect in the US for the past 36 days. This shutdown under Trump's rule is the longest in the US history.
DNA TV Show: Why Iran agreed to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Iran influences both the Sunni Taliban and the Shia Hazara community in Afghanistan. This means that the Afghan Taliban may listen to Iran.
DNA TV Show: How Trump tarnished the reputation of US passport
The policies of Trump since becoming president have led to a five-place drop in the US passport rankings.
DNA TV Show: Why Trump wants Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan
All countries condemned Trump's plan as a move that would destabilise Central and South Asia and assured Afghanistan of support.
How Germany is emerging as a preferred destination for Indian students
Germany has also signed an agreement with India to raise the issuance of skilled visa programs from 20,000 to 90,000.
DNA TV Show: After tariff, now visa 'war' begins between Trump and Xi
China has announced the launch of the K-Visa to attract talent from around the world amid the H-1B visa fee controversy in the US.
DNA TV Show: India, US hold trade talks in New Delhi amid tariff row
Both countries have described the 7-hour-long talks as positive. It was decided that efforts will be further intensified to finalise a beneficial trade agreement for both countries.
HAL or GE: Who's really sabotaging India's Tejas programme?
The numbers tell a devastating story. India has ordered 83 Tejas Mk1A fighters under a ?46,898 crore contract signed in 2021, with approval for an additional 97 aircraft. HAL aims to produce 16-24 aircraft annually to meet the Indian Air Force's urgent squadron requirements.
DNA TV Show: India's 'Operation Vikram-32' against Trump
This is India's first fully indigenous chip specially designed for ISRO's launch vehicle i.e. rocket.
DNA TV Show: Analysis of PM Modi's Japan visit
The two sides firmed up 13 key agreements and declarations, and announced the launch of several transformative initiatives.
DNA TV Show: White House trade adviser Peter Navarro blames PM Modi for Ukraine war
After imposing a 50 per cent tariff on India, what does the US want to achieve with such statements now? What problem does Peter Navarro have with India?
DNA TV Show: Why is it raining more this year?
In the recent past, the pace of climate change has increased, due to which the changes seen in the weather also becoming intense.
DNA TV Show: Why is Rajasthan drowning in floods?
Rain in Rajasthan has broken the record of 69 years. In 2024, Rajasthan received 156 percent more rainfall than the average. By July 2025, there was 177 percent more rainfall.
