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Trump Won’t Have Nikki Haley or Mike Pompeo in New Administration
President-elect Donald J. Trump ruled out roles for Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo, who served in his previous administration.
Why there will be few checks on Trump in his second term
Trump will return to the White House as one of the most powerful presidents in history
Democracy Is Not Over
Musk $1 Million Contest Survives Lawsuit by Philadelphia DA
Musk’s lawyer said contest winners weren’t picked by chance.
How to End the Backlog of Asylum Cases? Take Them Out of the Courts
Reform efforts around the world have shown how to make a dysfunctional system both faster and fairer.
Musk accuses Biden of lying about his ‘illegal’ work
The incumbent US president had accused the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of being hypocritical about immigration
Hurricane recovery officials in N.C. relocated amid report of ‘armed militia,’ email shows
The actions underscore growing concerns about safety and security of federal emergency personnel amid a raft of misinformation.
Person walks through surge waters after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Fort Myers, Florida © Getty Images / Joe Raedle
Millions have been left without power as the Category 3 storm hit the US coast, leaving a trail of destruction
Florida Braces for Direct Hit as Hurricane Milton Weakens Slightly to Category 4
Millions were urged to evacuate ahead of the storm, which is expected to strike as soon as Wednesday night.
US braces for ‘not survivable’ storm
The Category 5 Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday
More than 1 million ordered to evacuate Florida's Gulf Coast as Hurricane Milton grinds near
Tampa hasn't been in the direct path of a major hurricane in over a century
Melania Trump says women have right to abortion access
Guardian newspaper cites statements from her forthcoming memoir
Carter turns 100, and his hometown is ringing in the milestone
Jimmy Carter is the first American president to reach 100. Locals in his hometown of Plains, Ga., are excited to celebrate the man they know as “Mr. Jimmy.”
New York mayor Eric Adams ‘indicted on federal corruption charges’
Prosecutors are expected to unveil the specific charges on Thursday
NYC Mayor Adams charged with bribery, taking foreign contributions in federal corruption indictment
Sources familiar with the matter told the News Wednesday they stem from an investigation by the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office that has scrutinized allegations that Turkey’s government funneled illegal donations into Adams’ 2021 campaign coffers.