A President Not Sure of What He Wants Complicates the Shutdown Impasse  —  WASHINGTON — When President Trump mused last year about protecting immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children, calling them “these incredible kids,” aides implored him privately to stop talking about them so sympathetically.

RELEASE: Most Americans Blame President Trump and Republicans in Congress for the Government Shutdown, New Poll Shows  —  Washington, D.C — Two days into the government shutdown, Americans clearly blame President Trump and congressional Republicans for the closure, a new poll released tonight finds.

‘Defiance Disorder’: Another new book describes chaos in Trump's White House  —  In late July, the White House had just finished an official policy review on transgender individuals serving in the military and President Trump and his then-chief of staff, Reince Priebus, had agreed to meet …

ICE detains a Polish doctor and green-card holder who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 40 years  —  Lukasz Niec was 5 years old when his parents brought him and his sister to the United States from Poland.  With two suitcases in tow, his parents — both doctors — left behind a country on the verge of social turmoil.

Police union slashes number of ‘get out of jail free’ cards issued  —  The city's police-officers union is cracking down on the number of “get out of jail free” courtesy cards distributed to cops to give to family and friends.  —  Patrolmen's Benevolent Association boss Pat Lynch slashed …

Trump Kept One Promise.  The Shutdown Is Proof.  —  We all should have seen it coming.  —  Over and over and over, first as a candidate and then as president, Donald Trump made a pledge to voters: He would run the White House just like he's run his business.  That's a promise that he's kept.

U.S. Embassy in Israel to move to Jerusalem by end of 2019: Pence  —  JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The U.S. Embassy in Israel will move to Jerusalem by the end of 2019, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said in a speech to the Israeli parliament on Monday that highlighted a policy shift that has stoked Palestinian anger and international concern.

Chief Justice John Roberts Has Changed A Little Bit.  And That Could Be A Big Deal.  —  Chief Justice John Roberts last year.  —  Win Mcnamee / Getty Images  —  WASHINGTON — Thirteen years into the job, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. remains a conservative — but he has shifted …

It looks like Jeff Sessions is taking Trump's cues to clean house at the FBI  — Attorney General Jeff Sessions is pushing FBI director Christopher Wray to replace deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe and former FBI general counsel James Baker.  — President Donald Trump has accused McCabe …

Congress seeks answers after FBI claims texts missing in Trump-Russia probe  —  Investigators in both House and Senate were stunned late Friday when, receiving a batch of newly-released texts between FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, they also received notice from the bureau that the FBI …

Demonstrators rally worldwide for second day of Women's Marches  —  Demonstrators and activists gathered worldwide on Sunday for a second day of Women's Marches, a year after millions worldwide rallied to highlight women's issues and challenge the presidency and policies of Donald Trump.

Inequality gap widens as 42 people hold same wealth as 3.7bn poorest  —  Oxfam calls for action on gap as wealthiest people gather at World Economic Forum in Davos  —  The Inequality Project is supported by … The development charity Oxfam has called for action to tackle the growing gap between rich …

Person of interest sought after 2 pipe bombs explode at Eagle Ridge Mall  —  POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Lake Wales police will be patrolling at the Eagle Ridge Mall Monday after someone detonated explosives inside on Sunday.  —  Police are looking for a man who was seen running away from the mall …