Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
President Trump elaborates on his Rob Reiner comments
During a press conference in the Oval Office for awarding border patrol agents, President Trump responded to a question about his Truth Social post that was denounced by multiple GOP lawmakers as inappropriate in the wake of Reiner's killing this weekend.
Trump critical of Rob Reiner in Truth Social post
The morning after it was reported that Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered in their Los Angeles area home, President Trump posted a reaction on Truth Social that appeared to blame Reiner's death on his dislike of President Trump. Trump's post drew criticism from multiple sides of the political aisle.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw: What time, how to watch & more
The eyes of the soccer world will turn to Washington, D.C. today as the city hosts the official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event marks a major moment ahead of the largest World Cup in history, which will feature 48 teams playing 104 matches across three countries.
Who is Brian Cole? Suspected DC pipe bomber arrested by FBI
The FBI arrested Brian Cole, Jr.
House Dems release more Epstein photos
House Democrats have released more photos from the Jeffrey Epstein sex crimes case, showing photos of the convicted trafficker's private island in the Bahamas.
Watch Trump & Hegesth defend second boat strike
Discussing a recent report that the Pentagon ordered survivors of a drug boat strike in Caribbean to be killed, President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth discussed their actions during the incident.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly addresses Pentagon investigation
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) addressed the Pentagon investigation against him during a news conference held on Dec. 1.
Cory Booker marries partner Alexis Lewis in two separate ceremonies
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced that he married his partner Alexis Lewis on Saturday in an Instagram post.
Afghan national facing murder charge for DC shooting after National Guard member dies
U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died on Thanksgiving, a day after she and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe were ambushed and shot.
DC ambush suspect linked to CIA, faces multiple charges
Ramanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of opening fire on two National Guard members. Lakanwal was part of a CIA-associated unit in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
'Ambushed' National Guard members identified; Afghan national in custody
Sarah Beckstrom, one of two National Guard members who were shot in D.C. on Wednesday, has died.
National Guard member dies, another 'fighting for his life,' officials say
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard members who were shot during what authorities are calling an ambush, has died.
DC shooting: 2 National Guard members critical, terrorism suspected
Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured in a shooting near the White House on Wednesday afternoon, described as a targeted attack by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
FDNY union wants answers over 9/11 ground zero toxins
Union leaders with the New York Fire Department are demanding answers to the continued health issues that first responders experience after their time in Ground Zero after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, relating to toxins and treatment for those diseases.
First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.