Key findings from the latest Jan. 6 panel transcripts, including from Donald Trump Jr. and others  —  The House January 6 committee on Thursday released a new batch transcripts, including interviews with Donald Trump Jr., former Trump White House aides and others.

Andrew Tate's luxury villa reportedly raided by armed police in Romania … A December 29 report, initially from Romanian outlet Libertatea claimed that Andrew Tate's home in Pipera had been raided by Romanian police in relation to the abduction of two girls.

White House to Jim Jordan, James Comer: Sorry, but you have to restart your oversight requests  —  The Biden White House launched its first major broadside in response to incoming House Republicans likely to spearhead aggressive oversight of the administration.

Inside the Ukrainian counteroffensive that shocked Putin and reshaped the war  —  KHARKIV, Ukraine — After weeks of fighting for scraps of territory on the war's bloodiest front, Oleh, a 21-year-old Ukrainian company commander, was summoned suddenly last August, along with thousands of other soldiers …

Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82  —  Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.  —  Pelé, one of soccer's greatest players and a transformative figure …

Elaine Chao addresses Donald Trump's repeated use of “racist taunt” about her  —  Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and her husband, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, generally have stayed mum when former President Donald Trump slams them online, but on Thursday she responded …

Kris Mayes wins attorney general race over Abe Hamadeh after recount, but margin narrows  —  Attorney General-elect Kris Mayes retained her lead over Abe Hamadeh in a recount in one of the tightest races ever in Arizona history, but her winning margin narrowed significantly in results announced Thursday morning.

Who is the real George Santos, and how did he get $700,000 to run for Congress?  —  The congressman-elect's web of lies merits genuine concern of malfeasance, and Congress must launch an ethics inquiry.  —  Many politicians have a tenuous relationship with the truth.

Sudden Russian Death Syndrome  —  It's not a great time to be an oligarch who's unenthusiastic about Putin's war in Ukraine.  —  Here is a list of people you should not currently want to be: a Russian sausage tycoon, a Russian gas-industry executive, the editor in chief of a Russian tabloid …

Divided GOP enters 2023 attacking itself  —  The Republican Party, which entered 2022 with ambitions of recapturing both chambers of Congress and using discontent with President Biden to mount a strong case for retaking the White House in 2024, is entering 2023 in a state of uncertainty across the board.

Public Broadcasting reporter released after DHHR pressure  —  CHARLESTON - West Virginia Public Broadcasting has parted ways with one of its reporters after alleged retaliation from WVPB operational management and pressure from the Department of Health and Human Resources.

Judy Woodruff on how her son with disabilities changed her view of health care  —  The ‘PBS NewsHour’ anchor is stepping down but still plans to report from around the country, with some stories about people with disabilities  —  Last month, TV anchor Judy Woodruff had some news of her own …

New York Republicans speak out against George Santos' lies, call for investigation  —  Republican Rep.-elect Nick LaLota said Santos should be investigated by the House Ethics committee and possibly law enforcement for his lies  —  George Santos on ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’: I have to face my mistakes

Chinese Jet Buzzed Air Force Plane From Just 20 Feet Away, US Says  —  A Chinese fighter plane flew within 20 feet (6 meters) of a US Air Force reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea in what the US Indo-Pacific Command called “an unsafe maneuver.”  —  The unusually close encounter happened …

Bankman-Fried Met With White House Aides on Crypto Policy Before FTX Collapse  —  Sam Bankman-Fried, the now-disgraced cryptocurrency mogul, held at least four meetings with senior White House officials this year — part of a push to influence crypto policy and build connections in Washington before his FTX empire ultimately collapsed.

House committee staffers face no pay if speaker isn't decided by Jan. 13, officials warn  —  House Republicans' fight over the speaker's gavel could have an unintended victim: their staff.  —  New guidelines sent to committees on Thursday and obtained exclusively by POLITICO lay out a messy …

Florida official tapped to lead Arkansas education agency  —  Incoming Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday named a top Florida schools official as her pick to lead the state's education agency, the latest signal of the direction of the Republican's nascent administration.