Congress faces a critical vote to avert a prolonged shutdown, while newly released documents shed light on the Minneapolis shooting involving immigration officers and the Epstein case continues to reverberate.
A major protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) brought parts of downtown Portland to a standstill Sunday, culminating in a tense confrontation with federal officers outside a detention facility.
A sharp weekend correction saw Bitcoin tumble over 7%, erasing billions in leveraged positions. While the immediate trigger appears tied to political uncertainty, analysts point to overheated market conditions as the deeper cause, even as institutional sentiment remains cautiously optimistic.
The investment giant Vanguard has cut management fees on 53 of its mutual funds and ETFs, a move projected to save investors nearly $250 million in 2026 and marking the latest salvo in an industry-wide race to lower costs for everyday savers.
A months-long advocacy campaign criticizing Hannaford's pricing and animal welfare policies has gained little traction among Maine shoppers, many of whom remain loyal to the dominant grocer despite concerns over affordability.
Despite posting strong quarterly earnings, Microsoft's stock suffered its worst single-day drop in years as Wall Street focused on soaring capital expenditures and a slight deceleration in cloud revenue growth, highlighting the intense pressure on tech giants to deliver immediate AI payoffs.
With pharmaceutical companies increasingly deploying AI in direct-to-consumer platforms, the regulatory landscape remains fragmented. In the absence of comprehensive federal action, states are stepping in with disparate laws to address privacy and safety concerns, creating a complex compliance challenge for the industry.
A last-minute, short-term extension of the cornerstone US-Africa trade program AGOA has been passed, averting immediate expiration but leaving businesses and governments on both continents anxious about the partnership's long-term trajectory.
LGI Homes deepens its California footprint with a new solar-equipped community near Modesto, bundling high-value upgrades to attract buyers. While the move underscores a strategic shift towards energy efficiency, analysts question its immediate impact on the homebuilder's strained margins and growth trajectory.
A Beijing court has sentenced ex-Justice Minister Tang Yijun to life imprisonment on bribery charges, state media reported Monday, marking one of the highest-profile convictions in China's ongoing anti-corruption campaign.
A video game funded by the British government and designed for schoolchildren has drawn criticism for suggesting that questioning mass migration or researching immigration statistics could lead to referral to the UK's Prevent counter-terrorism programme.
In a tense Sunday interview, ABC's George Stephanopoulos confronted Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche about a Wall Street Journal investigation revealing a major investment by a UAE security official into a cryptocurrency company founded by Donald Trump.
The death toll from a devastating fire at a New Year's Eve bar in the Swiss Alps resort of Crans-Montana has risen to 41 after an 18-year-old victim died from his injuries, marking one of the nation's worst peacetime tragedies.
Prominent Venezuelan human rights defender Javier Tarazona has been released after over four years in detention on charges widely condemned as politically motivated, as the government announces a new amnesty law and the U.S. re-engages diplomatically.
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi forcefully rebutted First Amendment criticisms following the arrests of ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon and several activists at a St. Paul church, framing the incident as a dangerous disruption that terrorized worshippers and vowing full prosecution.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asserted her department is 'always learning' while defending its actions, as veteran official Tom Homan arrives in Minneapolis to oversee ICE operations following violent clashes and mounting political pressure.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly addressed the deep divisions within America's most storied political family, following the death of his cousin Tatiana Schlossberg and amidst ongoing policy controversies that have placed him at odds with his relatives.
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) denounced activists seeking to expose the personal information of immigration enforcement personnel, calling the practice dangerous and unacceptable during a Sunday television appearance.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem faces intense backlash from within the conservative base after stating armed protesters cannot be considered 'peaceful,' with critics accusing her of betraying core constitutional principles.
HMRC opens phone lines and boosts digital services on the final Saturday before the January 31 deadline, as over a million taxpayers missed the cut-off last year.
