'A man of faith and a man of principles:' Historian reflects on friendship with Jimmy Carter
On “The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," presidential historian Dr. Larry Cook shared heartfelt memories of his two-decade friendship with President Jimmy Carter.
On “The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," presidential historian Dr. Larry Cook shared heartfelt memories of his two-decade friendship with President Jimmy Carter.
Janet Yellen says debt ceiling could be hit next month
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, as early as January 14, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, as early as January 14, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon.
Trump transition update: Panama ambassador named, RTO re-issued
President-elect Donald Trump has named his ambassador to Panama, with a focus on the Panama Canal.
President-elect Donald Trump has named his ambassador to Panama, with a focus on the Panama Canal.
Trump shares Christmas message 'GO TO HELL,' just 24 days from his Inauguration
President-elect Trump had some choice words for what he calls "Radical Left Lunatics."
President-elect Trump had some choice words for what he calls "Radical Left Lunatics."
President elect-Trump vows to 'vigorously pursue' capital punishment
President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row, partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions.
President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row, partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions.
Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
Matt Gaetz accused of sexual misconduct, drug use in scathing House Ethics report
The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.
The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.
Matt Gaetz accused of regularly’ paying for sex, including with 17-year-old girl: report
The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.
The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.
President Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row inmates
President Joe Biden announced Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, changing their punishments to life imprisonment. The decision comes just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, a vocal supporter for growing capital punishment, takes office.
President Joe Biden announced Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, changing their punishments to life imprisonment. The decision comes just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, a vocal supporter for growing capital punishment, takes office.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen hospitalized after falling from horse
The governor of Nebraska was bucked off a new horse Sunday and is hospitalized.
The governor of Nebraska was bucked off a new horse Sunday and is hospitalized.
Government shutdown averted: What's next?
The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.
The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.
Congress approves government funding bill, averting shutdown
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Senate confirms Biden’s 235th judge, beating Trump’s tally
President Joe Biden has secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency.
President Joe Biden has secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency.
31 days from Trump’s 2025 Inauguration Day, government shutdown looms
Just a month from inauguration and a government shutdown looms. Here's what you need to know.
Just a month from inauguration and a government shutdown looms. Here's what you need to know.
House rejects government funding bill endorsed by Trump
The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
House Republicans agree on government funding bill with Trump's debt limit increase
House Republicans have struck a deal on a backup plan for averting a government shutdown by the Friday deadline.
House Republicans have struck a deal on a backup plan for averting a government shutdown by the Friday deadline.
NFL calls on Congress to address growing drone threats at games
Unauthorized drones are becoming a growing menace at NFL games, prompting league officials and other major sports organizations to push Congress for urgent action to prevent potential safety risks.
Unauthorized drones are becoming a growing menace at NFL games, prompting league officials and other major sports organizations to push Congress for urgent action to prevent potential safety risks.
TikTok ban update: Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments over potential TikTok ban
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in January about whether the TikTok law limits free speech and violates the First Amendment.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in January about whether the TikTok law limits free speech and violates the First Amendment.
Matt Gaetz report to be released by House Ethics Committee after all
Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.
Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.
TikTok asks SCOTUS to block potential US ban
TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to block a federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agrees to sell it.
TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to block a federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agrees to sell it.