Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said he has reason to believe that Russia is planning to interfere with Ukraine’s potential referendum on President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan. The alleged plan is to allow Ukrainian citizens residing in Russia and territories temporarily occupied by Russia to vote on the peace plan, so that Russian […]
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one person and wounding 27, a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., authorities said. Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city. The attack began in the early morning hours Saturday and was […]
Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said Christmas shouldn’t be political because it is a holiday that brings people together. “Being against Christmas is like being for shingles,” Concha said on Fox News’s Jesse Watters Primetime. “There are some things that are so easy in terms of common sense [and] some things just shouldn’t be political.” […]
Thailand and Cambodia reached a new peace agreement that took effect on Saturday after the previous ceasefire, pushed by President Donald Trump and signed in Malaysia, broke down. Border fighting between Thai and Cambodian forces erupted earlier this month when both sides accused the other of violating the Trump-pushed ceasefire. The warring nations are now […]
As President Donald Trump nears his one-year anniversary in his second administration, he is closer than ever in making good on many of his top campaign promises and further away on his pledge to unite the nation. Three days before Inauguration Day, he pledged “a message of unity,” adding that “success brings unity.” It hasn’t. […]
In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. The deal to end the country’s longest government shutdown has thrown […]
The first round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in 18 days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Jan. 14. The second round of payments will be sent out on Jan. 21 to recipients […]
January 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in four days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of a month, though January’s payment will go out on Dec. 31. When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, the latter being the […]
The Trump administration implemented a social media strategy that, at times, was at odds with famous musicians for using their music in political advertisements. While some singers and songwriters let the copyright use slide, others spoke out against the administration. Nancy Wilson Nancy Wilson of the band Heart took issue with her song “Barracuda” playing […]
Over the New Year’s holiday, some museums, stores, and restaurants will be closed, and others will have limited hours. While holiday schedules vary, a few places will remain open in the district. Museums Grocery stores Restaurants Here’s what’s closed on New Year’s Day Museums Grocery stores Restaurants DIGITAL FLOURISHING: A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION WORTH KEEPING […]
