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C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela

The attack last week, on a dock purportedly used for shipping narcotics, did not kill anyone, people briefed on the operation said. But it was the first known U.S. operation inside Venezuela. [...]

Justice Department Sues Virginia Over Tuition Aid for Unauthorized Immigrants

The department said the state’s policy of granting unauthorized immigrants in-state financial aid at public colleges and universities violates federal law. [...]

U.S. Kills 2 in Strike in Pacific, as Trump Pressures Venezuela

The attack was the 30th announced by the U.S. military since early September. It came days after President Trump said the U.S. had struck a coastal site related to drugs and Venezuela. [...]

Trump and Netanyahu Praise Each Other After Meeting, Despite Differences Over Gaza

The American and Israeli leaders showed few signs of disagreement after meeting in Florida, giving no public indication of their growing strains over Gaza, Syria and other issues. [...]

Democrats Aim to Spotlight Republican Efforts to Rewrite the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

On the fifth anniversary of the attack, which falls next Tuesday, Democrats plan to hold an informal hearing to review President Trump’s clemency for the rioters and G.O.P. attempts to sanitize the event. [...]

Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants

Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond. [...]

Trump, Pressing Ahead on Ukraine-Russia Talks, Confronts Difficult Realities

The U.S.-led negotiations have made some progress, but still face fundamental challenges, including over security guarantees to counter future Russian aggression. [...]

11 Voters on Trump’s First Year

There is avid support, deep anger and for one person, regret over his choice last year. [...]

Inside Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Break With Trump and MAGA

How the Georgia congresswoman went from the president’s loudest cheerleader to his loudest Republican critic. [...]

In Trump’s D.C. Crackdown, Murder Victims’ Families Say He’s Ignoring Them

President Trump insists there are no more murders in Washington, D.C. “I wish that was true,” said Jamia Vaden, whose sister was gunned down in November. [...]

Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached

While every state applied for money from the Rural Health Transformation Program, it won't be distributed equally. And critics worry that the funding might be pulled back if a state's policies don't match up with the administration's. [...]

Mideast experts analyze chances of Gaza peace proposal advancing

As work continues on finalizing a peace deal in Gaza, Nick Schifrin discussed the latest with two News Hour regulars, David Makovsky of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and Hussein Ibish of the Arab Gulf States Institute. [...]

U.S. military carries out 30th strike on alleged drug boat

The U.S. military said Monday that it had conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people. The military said the vessel "was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," though it did not provide evidence to back up the claim. [...]

Trump's attempt to pardon Tina Peters runs into constitutional limits

Earlier this year, President Trump pardoned around 1,500 people for their involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. As we near the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack, there is one high-profile election denier still behind bars. As White House correspondent Liz Landers reports, there is little Trump can do to get former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters out of prison. [...]

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump expanding presidential power

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump expanding presidential power in unprecedented ways, the GOP's legislative victories and the political word of the year. [...]

Noem says Homeland Security is investigating fraud in Minneapolis

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday posted a video on the social platform X showing DHS officers going into an unidentified business and questioning the person working behind the counter. Noem said that officers were "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud." [...]

Future NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made bold promises. Can he keep them?

On Jan. 1, he will assume control of America's biggest city under that harsh spotlight, with the country watching to see if he can pull off the big promises that vaulted him to office and handle the everyday duties of the job. [...]

WATCH: Trump holds news conference as Netanyahu visits Mar-a-Lago

President Donald Trump, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by his side, said he wants to get to the second phase of the Gaza deal "as quickly as we can." [...]

U.S. offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Zelenskyy on Sunday and stated that Ukraine and Russia are closer than ever to a peace settlement. [...]

Photographer reflects on capturing Zohran Mamdani's improbable rise to prominence

Zohran Mamdani began 2025 as a little-known state legislator, and in the first minutes of 2026 he'll be sworn in as mayor of New York, often called the second-toughest job in America. Campaign photographer Kara McCurdy documented his remarkable rise, capturing images of Mamdani since before his first race for New York State Assembly in 2020. Ali Rogin speaks with McCurdy about her experience. [...]

Some on-air claims about Dominion Voting Systems were false, Fox News acknowledges in statement after deal is announced

Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell

Here are the 20 specific Fox broadcasts and tweets Dominion says were defamatory

• Fox-Dominion trial delay 'is not unusual,' judge says • Fox News' defamation battle isn't stopping Trump's election lies [...]

Judge in Fox News-Dominion defamation trial: 'The parties have resolved their case'

The judge just announced in court that a settlement has been reached in the historic defamation case between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems. [...]

'Difficult to say with a straight face': Tapper reacts to Fox News' statement on settlement

A settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems' defamation case against Fox News, the judge for the case announced. The network will pay more than $787 million to Dominion, a lawyer for the company said. [...]

Millions in the US could face massive consequences unless McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he set for Biden

• DeSantis goes to Washington, a place he once despised, looking for support to take on Trump • Opinion: For the GOP to win, it must ditch Trump • Chris Christie mulling 2024 White House bid • Analysis: The fire next time has begun burning in Tennessee [...]

White homeowner accused of shooting a Black teen who rang his doorbell turns himself in to face criminal charges

• 'A major part of Ralph died': Aunt of teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell speaks • 20-year-old woman shot after friend turned into the wrong driveway in upstate New York, officials say [...]

Newly released video shows scene of Jeremy Renner's snowplow accident

Newly released body camera footage shows firefighters and sheriff's deputies rushing to help actor Jeremy Renner after a near-fatal snowplow accident in January. The "Avengers" actor broke more than 30 bones and suffered other severe injuries. CNN's Chloe Melas has more. [...]

Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis spent the Covid-19 lockdown together

It's sourdough bread and handstands for Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis. [...]

Toddler crawls through White House fence, prompts Secret Service response

A tiny intruder infiltrated White House grounds Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the US Secret Service. [...]

Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence

Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called "typical Russian lies". [...]

Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80

Zia became the country's first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years. [...]

Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire 'very quickly'

The US president also warns Hamas will have "hell to pay" if it does not disarm, after talks with Netanyahu. [...]

Russia's losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever, as US pushes for peace deal

A steep rise in soldiers' obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses. [...]

K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label

Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain. [...]

'No worries': Trump downplays Chinese military drills around Taiwan

The US President has downplayed the drills which follow a US announcement of an $11bn arms sale to Taiwan. [...]

Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies

Cecilia Giménez's effort to restore the painting Ecce Homo earned the artwork the nickname "Monkey Christ". [...]

Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say

The father-and-son duo spent a month in the Philippines before the attack that killed 15 people in Bondi. [...]

Nepal to scrap 'failed' Mount Everest waste deposit scheme

Under the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain. [...]

Trump says US hit 'big facility' linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats

The US president would not confirm US media reports that the explosion was caused by a CIA drone strike. [...]

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