George Santos tries to explain his wealth  —  Rep.-elect George Santos has admitted to “embellishing” his resume with fake stints on Wall Street and a phantom college degree.  He's still trying to defend against accusations that he pretended to be Jewish.  —  But the burning question for many people …

The Bidens make an island escape ahead of consequential 2024 announcement  —  President Joe Biden this week returns to St. Croix, one of his and first lady Jill Biden's beloved vacation spots, seeking a final opportunity for rest before what is expected to be a contentious 2023 and reelection run.

How Murdoch's media empire turned on Trump in 2022  —  An increasingly sour relationship between former President Trump, Fox News and the rest of Rupert Murdoch's media empire that has been building for months has come to a head in the weeks following the midterm elections.

U.S. Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia  —  As the war in Ukraine grinds on, some officials have become convinced that Iran and Russia are building a new alliance of convenience.  —  WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has launched a broad effort to halt Iran's ability …

How Russia-Backed Environmentalism Is Leading to Blackouts in New England  —  Dependence on foreign energy has forced power-grid operators to consider rationing this winter.  —  For the holidays this year, blue states gave their constituents the “gift” of blackouts and high electric bills thanks …

Ukrainian tycoon arrested in French ski resort in bank probe  —  A Ukrainian businessman and former lawmaker suspected of embezzling more than $100 million has been arrested at a high-end ski resort in the French Alps, according to Ukrainian authorities.  French police arrested Kostiantyn Zhevago …

Trump tax returns to be released by U.S. House panel on Friday  —  Former Republican President Donald Trump's redacted tax returns will be made public on Friday, a spokesperson for the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee said on Tuesday.  —  The Democratic-controlled …

Liberal media made slew of dubious claims about climate change, year-end report finds  —  Associated Press received over $8 million from liberal groups to fund ‘climate coverage’  —  Mainstream media slammed for pushing against having children in the name of climate change

Buffalo blizzard death toll exceeds 30 as storm preparation questioned  —  The death toll from the Buffalo blizzard over Christmas weekend rose to 31 Tuesday, according to numbers from Erie County's chief executive. … It calls into question how a city so used to snow could be endangered to such an extent.

What to know about the most important elections in 2023  —  It's an off-year, but there are a few big races in a handful of states.  —  The midterms are over and the 2024 presidential election is still far in the future, which means one thing: more elections in between.

Race for G.O.P. Chair Obscures the Party's Bigger Problems  —  Ronna McDaniel's quest for a fourth term atop the Republican National Committee has triggered an ugly intraparty fight between the right and the farther right.  Figuring out how to win back swing voters is not a top priority.

Larger squad?  How the Hill's newest progressives plan to wield power.  —  Five new members-elect are taking cues from the liberal squad, ready to bypass the limits of being a first-term lawmaker and use their voices to turn the party leftward.  —  Even as House Democrats shrink into the minority …

US Weighs Covid-Prevention Measures for Travelers From China  —  The US is considering taking new coronavirus precautions for people traveling from China, which has seen a rapid rise in infections as officials lift Covid Zero restrictions.  —  US officials said the government is concerned …

In Response to the Twitter Files, Establishment Media Rushes to Defend the FBI  —  The Hunter Biden laptop story shows the extent to which the corporate media has become the propaganda arm of the state  —  Last week, the FBI responded to the revelations exhumed from the Twitter Files …

Arizona judge orders Kari Lake to compensate Katie Hobbs for some fees for election lawsuit, but declines to sanction her  —  A Maricopa County judge on Tuesday ordered Arizona Republican Kari Lake to compensate Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs for some legal fees related to the election lawsuit Lake …

DeSantis aide — using alias ‘Clarice Starling’ — helped ex-client bid on migrant flights  —  A top aide to Gov. Ron DeSantis used a private email address with the alias “Clarice Starling” — a reference to the Hannibal Lecter serial killer novels — to help his former client win a state contract …

US Supreme Court keeps asylum limits in place for now  —  The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on asylum in place for now, dashing hopes of migrants who have been fleeing violence and inequality in Latin America and elsewhere to reach the United States.