Mel Gibson gives thanks for release of US man held by China
Actor Mel Gibson applauded U.S. officials on Wednesday for securing the release of American Mark Swidan, who has been detained…
GOP Rep. Van Orden willing to ‘pay more for guacamole’ if it means getting rid of fentanyl
Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden (Wis.) said he is willing to “pay more for guacamole” under President-elect Trump’s tariff plan…
Newsom pardons former San Quentin inmate who became Pulitzer Prize finalist
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) pardoned a Pulitzer Prize finalist who spent more than two decades imprisoned at San Quentin…
Trump nominees targeted in series of threats
Multiple nominees and appointees tapped to serve in President-elect Trump’s incoming administration were targeted with threats this week, with at…
Musk accuses Trump whistleblower Vindman of ‘treason,’ says ‘he will pay’
Elon Musk on Wednesday suggested retired Army Lt. Col Alexander Vindman “committed treason” and “will pay” after the former Trump…
GM and other US automakers would take big hit from Trump tariffs
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to slap a 25% tax on all imports from Mexico and Canada could strike the…
US farm groups want Trump to spare their workers from deportation
U.S. farm industry groups want President-elect Donald Trump to spare their sector from his promise of mass deportations, which could…
Wisconsin tees up high-stakes Supreme Court race with partisan control on the line
Wisconsin is bracing for a high-stakes state Supreme Court election that will determine its balance of power just months after…
Progressives begin search for a new leader
Progressives are debating who should lead their movement as they seek to remake the Democratic Party in a new populist…
