Donald Trump faces many signs of potential political trouble; here are a few of them  —  WASHINGTON - Most presidential candidates look for signs of trouble during campaigns - but none before Donald Trump saw the threats of criminal convictions and getting thrown off the ballot.

What Went Wrong for Ron DeSantis in 2023  —  The Florida governor entered the year flush with cash and momentum.  In the months since, internal chaos and Donald Trump's indictments have sapped even his most avid supporters.  —  Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida woke up in Iowa with a familiar political headache.

Donald Trump can't dodge his NY fraud verdict by moving Trump Org or giving it to, say, Ivanka: experts  — A Manhattan judge has said he'll reach a verdict in the Trump civil-fraud trial by late January.  — He has already ordered the dissolution of all Trump properties licensed to do business in New York.

Pope Francis Blasts Weapons Industry in Christmas Appeal for Global Peace  —  Pope Francis on Monday blasted the weapons industry and its “instruments of death” that fuel wars as he made a Christmas Day appeal for peace in the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.

House GOP traps itself in impeachment box  —  Republicans are barreling toward an impeachment vote, still short of a majority.  But if they skip one altogether, it might look like failure to the base.  —  Now that House Republicans have formalized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden …

As Pressure on Harvard President Increases, University Board Feels the Squeeze  —  Critics of Harvard Corporation call for resignations, fault the board's insularity for recent missteps  —  In the wake of calls for the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay, a growing number …

Insiders Say Rudy Giuliani's Knighthood Should Be Stripped  —  It happened to Robert Mugabe and Benito Mussolini.  Here's how it could happen to the man formerly known as “America's Mayor.”  —  LONDON—Shortly after receiving his honorary knighthood at Buckingham Palace on Feb. 13, 2002 …

Deputy AG says GOP attacks on DOJ have contributed to an ‘unprecedented rise’ in threats  —  Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly disparaged Monaco and other Justice Department officials involved in the various legal cases against him.  —  Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco decried Republican claims …

‘We can reclaim control of our destiny,’ Al Gore says of climate change  —  The former vice president found hope in the possibility that humans have the tools to repair the planet.  —  Former Vice President Al Gore expressed optimism that humanity can still repair the damage to the environment that is causing global warming.

Martin O'Malley's confirmation as Social Security commissioner is a win for the American people  —  Last week, the Senate confirmed Martin O'Malley to be the next Commissioner of Social Security.  This is a major achievement: It marks the first time in over 25 years that the Senate has confirmed …

Israel has waged one of this century's most destructive wars in Gaza  —  The damage in Gaza has outpaced other recent conflicts, evidence shows.  Israel has dropped some of the largest bombs commonly used today near hospitals.  —  The Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip has been unlike any other in the 21st century.

The elephant in the Giuliani defamation courtroom  —  A jury has ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million — covering compensatory and punitive damages, and emotional suffering — for defaming Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two poll workers in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2020.  He quickly filed for bankruptcy.

Chad Adopts Constitution to Prepare for Return to Democracy  —  Chadians approved a new constitution that the Central African nation's military rulers say will pave the way for elections and a return to civilian rule.  —  Preliminary results show that 86% of votes were cast in favor …

Protecting endangered species used to be bipartisan — it needs to be again  —  Fifty years ago this month, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) came into force.  The Senate had unanimously passed the bill in July 1973, in a bipartisan show of support that's almost unthinkable today …

Sen. Bill Hagerty says US is sending ‘mixed messages’ to Israel  —  Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) believes the United States is sending “mixed messages” to Israel regarding their war against Hamas.  —  The Biden administration has largely stood by Israel following the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks …