Takeaways from the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6
President Donald Trump appears stronger than ever as he continues his attempts to rewrite the history of the U.S. Capitol attack.
States where abortion is legal, banned or under threat
More than a dozen states have laws that criminalize abortion when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Heres a look at abortion laws by state.
Trump warns of third impeachment if House Republicans lose midterms
The president urged GOP congressmen to focus on drug prices, transgender athletes in womens sports and cracking down on violent crime to win the 2026 midterms.
China, Russia, South Africa, Indonesia, and Ethiopia, along with Iran, are participating in this naval exercise.
Eleanor Holmes Nortons longtime staffer to run for her seat in Congress
Trent Holbrook, 40, who plans to formally announce his candidacy on Wednesday, will join a crowded field of candidates vying for the congresswomans seat.
Republican Rep. LaMalfa dies, further narrowing GOPs House majority
The death of the seven-term congressman, coupled with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vacating her seat Tuesday, means Republicans are likely to face trouble advancing partisan legislation.
Lawmakers battle over how and whether Jan. 6 should be remembered
House Republicans continue to hide a plaque honoring the police who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, almost three years after a law passed requiring its display.
George Conway, critical of Trump, enters crowded Democratic House primary
In an interview, the newly registered Democrat emphasized his opposition to the president, as he seeks to stand out in a packed open race in New York.
Maduro, making first court appearance, says U.S. kidnapped him
As the former Venezuelan president and his wife take their first steps in the U.S. legal system, Maduros former vice president consolidates her hold on power.
Four questions on what happens next for Trump in Venezuela
Does Congress step in? Does the public care?
Hegseth announces censure and potential demotion of Sen. Mark Kelly
The Trump administration has targeted the Arizona Democrat, a retired Navy officer, over a video reminding U.S. troops they can disobey illegal orders.
Walz drops bid for reelection as Minn. governor while Klobuchar considers run
The former Democratic vice-presidential nominee stepped aside amid a growing fraud inquiry.
DNA TV Show: After Venezuela, is Greenland the next target of US?
Denmark is responsible for Greenland's security and law and order.
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.
We texted 1,000 Americans about U.S. actions in Venezuela. Heres what they said.
A Washington Post poll shows Americans are split on sending military forces to Venezuela to capture Maduro. Most say it should have required Congresss approval.
Trump revives an old vision of American power, with global implications
Trumps moves to assert U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere and pull back from Europe could embolden Russia and China.
Trump amplifies conspiracies on killing of Minnesota lawmaker
Trump shared a video baselessly linking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to conspiracies over brazen political killings in the state this summer.
What Maduros ouster means for Trumps mass deportation campaign
Trump said many Venezuelan immigrants want to go back. Will Maduros removal spark a return or another exodus?
Trump tests appetite for regime change ahead of midterms
Democrats immediately argued that U.S. military action in Venezuela was an abandonment of the presidents promise to focus on improving lives at home.
Rubio takes on most challenging role yet: Viceroy of Venezuela
The top U.S. diplomat has pushed for regime change for over a decade. Now the hard part begins.
Secret Service plans unprecedented staff surge with anxious eye on 2028
The Secret Service has launched an effort to expand by about 20 percent to relieve pressure on an overstretched workforce and reduce reliance on outside agencies.
Trump administration misled Congress before Maduro raid, Democrats say
The attack to seize Venezuelas president came months after Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers the administration didnt intend to invade the country.
Toppling Maduro is likely to be the easy part for Trump
Trump allies point to the capture of Panamas Noriega in 1990 as a precedent. But Venezuela could turn out to be much more difficult.
In exile, Venezuelans greet Maduros fall with joy and fear of what comes next
Venezuelans in the Miami suburb of Doral took to the streets in celebration after learning that the U.S. had struck their homeland and removed Nicols Maduro.
Trumps Venezuela move pushes the limits of America First
Once a critic of entanglements abroad, Trump now appears willing to embrace regime change as a tool of American influence, risking a backlash from his MAGA base.
Tim Walz was a Democratic hopeful. Now, hes a Republican punching bag.
The Minnesota governor is seeking a third term amid a welfare probe in his state that has sparked unwanted national attention.
Thousands of mail-in ballots could be discounted under new post office policy
The Postal Service is no longer guaranteeing when it will postmark mail, which could jeopardize some ballots that arrive after Election Day.
Marble, ice sculptures and optics: Trumps remote presidency draws scrutiny
At Mar-a-Lago, official governance, private business and personal relationships converge.
FBI says undercover operation thwarted ISIS-inspired terror attack
Officials say an 18 year old man contacted an NYPD undercover officer posing as a member of ISIS and discussed staging an attack at a North Carolina grocery.
How new protest laws are impacting political demonstrations
More than a dozen states have passed laws regulating protests in recent years, raising concerns among free-speech advocates.
Expert testimony or anti-Islam bias? Sex assault case tests legal limit.
Expert testimony about sexual violence helped convict a Pakistani American man of assaulting his wife. His defense says the testimony relied on stereotypes.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is sworn in at public ceremony
Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim mayor of New York City, was sworn in Thursday, marking a generational shift in the citys leadership with his promises to address affordability.
She provides the raw material to Trumps influencer machine
Margo Martin, a lesser-known member of the presidents staff, fuels social media with a blitz of Trump content.
Trump is reconstituting the Fine Arts panel set to review his ballroom
The White House is seeking members likely to clear the way for President Donald Trumps controversial ballroom and other projects.
Reform Express and 24x7 Justice Delivery
On the eve of the New Year, Chief Justice of India(CJI), Justice Surya Kant has established four categories of disadvantaged sections for priority hearing of cases, including the differently able, the elderly, acid attack survivors, and people below the poverty line.
White House lays out nine-week timeline to win approval for Trumps ballroom
Trump is seeking to gain approvals for his ballroom in just over two months that have taken other large projects years to complete.
Chief justice says rule of law is strong at time of rising concerns
Chief Justice John Roberts said in his annual year-end report on the judiciary that the nations founding charters remain robust.
Longtime MAGA ally Boebert lashes out at Trump over veto
The Colorado Republican said she hopes Trumps action on a water infrastructure bill benefiting her district has nothing to do with political retaliation.
Democrat wins Iowa state Senate seat, thwarting GOP supermajority hopes
Renee Hardmans convincing special-election win is an optimistic signal for Democrats looking to 2026. She becomes the first Black woman elected to the state Senate.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Native American senator, dies at 92
The Coloradan was the only American Indian in the Senate during his tenure and helped lead the effort to build the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington.
DNA TV Show: Which country will witness a coup in 2026?
A popular uprising against the hardline regime has suddenly erupted in Iran.
DNA TV Show: Why Israel does not want Asim Munir's troops in Gaza peacekeeping force?
United States President Donald Trump mediated to formulate a Gaza peace plan to stop the yearslong conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Palestinian territory. There are several key aspects of the historic plan, including an immediate ceasefire and the deployment of an international force.
DNA TV Show: Why Donald Trump launched deadly strikes on ISIS in Nigeria
This is Trump's second major strike against Islamic terrorism within a month.
DNA TV Show: Analysis of Tarique Rahman's show of strength against Yunus in Bangladesh
Thousands of people gathered to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman back to his homeland, Bangladesh.
DNA TV Show: Will Sheikh Hasina return to Bangladesh?
US lawmakers have questioned the ban on the Awami League of Sheikh Hasina.
DNA TV Show: How Donald Trump raised Rs 18000 crore in donations in his 2nd term
The investigation revealed that some CEOs of Indian origin were also among those who donated to Trump.
Australia passes law to keep kids off social media - India can follow
Recognizing harms from predatory algorithms, Australia recently enforced a social media ban for Children under 16. The ban, which is supported by 77% of Australians, applies to the 10 largest platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
