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Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Florida fuel supplier convicted in $4.5 million scheme to defraud Department of War

Claire Carter · January 16, 2026 4:47 pm

Jennifer Condon, executive vice president of America250, displays the front of a commemorative ornament released by America250 as part of events leading up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Watchdog group requests Interior Department investigation into Trump org’s alleged diversion of America250 funds

Emily Hallas · January 16, 2026 4:39 pm

General George Washington meeting with the councils of war at his headquarters.

On This Day: Washington convenes a council of war

Salena Zito · January 16, 2026 4:36 pm

President Donald Trump listens to a question from a reporter after signing a bill that returns whole milk to school cafeterias across the country, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump backs down from Insurrection Act threat in Minneapolis

Ross O'Keefe · January 16, 2026 4:28 pm

President Donald Trump waves after speaking during the annual "March for Life" rally on the National Mall, Jan. 24, 2020, in Washington.

How should pro-lifers respond to Trump?

Joshua Mercer · January 16, 2026 4:22 pm

Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, answers questions from the media at the White House.

Hassett floats bank-issued ‘Trump cards’ with 10% interest rate for those who qualify

Claire Carter · January 16, 2026 4:01 pm

Farrah Abraham arrives at the MTV Movie and TV Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Reality TV star declares 2026 Austin mayoral run, learns live on TV election is in 2028

Heather Hunter · January 16, 2026 3:48 pm

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Daily on Energy: Trump’s new data centers plan, the latest on Venezuela, and Canada opens door to Chinese EVs

Maydeen Merino · January 16, 2026 3:46 pm

President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House.

Trump: It was ‘very nice’ of Machado to give me her Nobel Peace Prize

Naomi Lim · January 16, 2026 3:29 pm

Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event on Proposition 50, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Harris cites Renee Good killing in MLK Day speech: ‘Sick and tired’

Molly Parks · January 16, 2026 3:28 pm

Governor Wanda Vázquez speaks at a press conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 21, 2020.

Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico governor convicted on corruption charges

Ross O'Keefe · January 16, 2026 3:26 pm

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to honor the 2025 Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Washington.

WATCH LIVE: Trump attends dedication ceremony in Florida

Ross O'Keefe · January 16, 2026 3:22 pm