US politics

Israel seen as a US ally as TPUSA poll ranks 'radical Islam' top threat - poll

The informal survey, described by organizers as an official AmericaFest straw poll and reported by Fox News Digital, was conducted among the conservative youth-activist crowd.

Attendees observe the National Anthem during AmericaFest, the first Turning Point USA summit since the death of Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. December 20, 2025.
US Representative Elise Stefanik arrives for the Republican caucus meeting, in Washington, US, May 14, 2021.

GOP Congresswoman, loyal Trump ally Elise Stefanik ends New York governor bid, to leave politics

The newly added lettering for US President Donald Trump's name is displayed at the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, US, December 19, 2025

Washington’s Kennedy Center renamed the 'Trump Kennedy Center'

The UCLA campus seen Nov. 19, 2025.

Federal prosecutors resign over Trump DOJ handling of UC antisemitism probe


US House reaches bipartisan majority opposing radio performance tax

The Local Radio Freedom Act crossed a key House majority threshold, reflecting bipartisan resistance to new fees on local radio broadcasters.

 US Senate floor

US Justice Department violates Tranparency Act, heavily redacts 'Epstein Library' before release

The United States made public numerous files and documents from investigations into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, meeting a Friday deadline set for the declassification.

A giant photo of US President Donald Trump and late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is displayed on the National Mall by activist groups Glasgow Actions Team and Everyone Hates Elon, ahead of the expected release of the Epstein files, in Washington DC, US December 15, 2025.

US House passes Republican healthcare bill without extension of ACA subsidy

Some of the 24 million Americans who buy their health insurance through the ACA program, nicknamed Obamacare, could face sharply higher costs beginning on January 1 without action by Congress.

US Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson (R-IL) speaks as (L-R) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-IL) and House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) listen during a news conference

FBI Deputy Director Bongino says he will step down next month

The FBI Deputy Director announced he will be stepping down hours after President Trump said he thought Bongino wanted to "go back to his show."

 FBI Assistant Director Dan Bongino watches a news conference announcing an arrest of a suspect in the Wednesday shooting death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 12, 2025 in Orem, Utah.

US judge says Trump cannot ban lawmakers' surprise visits to ICE facilities

"Real-time, on-the-ground visits to immigration detention facilities help prevent abuses and ensure transparency," Democratic lawmakers said.

 An ICE agent in Los Angeles, June 2025; illustrative.

Trump mocks slain actor Rob Reiner, drawing swift bipartisan condemnation

"He was known to have driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump," the president said.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Mexican Border Defense Medal presentation in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 15, 2025.

Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation

The designation, unprecedented for a narcotic, signals Trump’s intent to treat fentanyl not merely as a public health crisis but as a national security threat on a par with chemical warfare.

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after a ceremony for the presentation of the Mexican Border Defense Medal in the Oval Office of the White House on December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Antisemitism tensions rise as NYC Young Republicans host the far-right

Avowed antisemite Nick Fuentes said he received an invite and made the trip to New York - even though the New York Young Republican Club said by email on Monday that he “was never formally invited.”

Conservative political activist Jack Posobiec and New York Young Republican Club President Stefano Loudaros Forte hold up rosaries at the New York Young Republican Club's 113th Annual Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on December 13, 2025 in New York City.

Trump appears in newly-released photos from Jeffery Epstein's estate, says it's 'no big deal'

In response to his appearance in some of the released photos, Trump said that he thought it was "no big deal."

US President Trump pictured smiling with several women whose faces are redacted on either side of him.

Brad Lander launches run for Congress against pro-Israel Jewish incumbent Dan Goldman

Lander targets Goldman over AIPAC ties in Congressional race, with support from Sanders and Mamdani.

Lander, who is Jewish, is running to represent the 10th Congressional District, which includes Lower Manhattan and parts of western and central Brooklyn.

US House votes to repeal 'Caesar' sanctions on Syria

The US House votes to repeal Syria sanctions, requiring progress in security, minority rights, and non-aggression toward neighbors, including Israel.

 Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025.