U.S. oil production hit a record under Biden.  He seldom mentions it.  —  The politics of oil are particularly tricky for Democrats, whose chances for victory in next year's elections can hinge on whether young, climate-focused voters come out in big numbers.

Former Trump White House insiders call possible 2nd term a threat to American democracy  —  “We don't need to speculate,” one told “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl.  —  ABC's Jonathan Karl interviews Sarah Matthews, left, Cassidy Hutchinson, center, and Alyssa Farah Griffin, Dec. 15, 2023, in Washington.

Graham backtracks on earlier Jan. 6 criticism of Trump: ‘It depends on what the conduct is’  —  Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday appeared to backtrack on earlier criticism of former President Trump's actions on Jan. 6 and suggested, instead, that his presidential immunity defense was …

Comic legend Shecky Greene dies at 97  —  Shecky Greene, an entertainment legend whose very name became synonymous with stand-up comedy, has died.  He was 97.  —  Greene died at 3:21 a.m. Sunday at his home in Las Vegas of natural causes, confirmed by his wife of 41 years Marie Musso Green.

California law banning most firearms in public is taking effect as the legal fight over it continues  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year's Day, even as a court case continues to challenge the law.

Russia launches record number of drones across Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv continue aerial attacks  —  Russia launched a record 90 Shahed-type drones over Ukraine during the early hours of the new year, the Ukrainian air force said Monday, while Russia also reported Ukrainian attacks.

The 14th Amendment is the ‘most democratic’ disqualifier, Jamie Raskin says  —  The Maryland Democrat said it is the only disqualifier over which the person has control.  —  The constitutional amendment that election officials in Colorado and Maine are relying on to block former President Donald Trump …

Another plane of migrants arrives in Chicago area as Mayor Brandon Johnson continues call for federal help  —  A plane from Texas dropped 355 migrants off about 1 a.m. Sunday in Rockford, officials said.  They were transported by bus to a Chicago landing zone.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has thrown out the GOP-drawn district maps.  That could be a huge change for the purple state  —  Republican Sen. Ron Johnson won reelection in 2022 in Wisconsin by just over 25,000 votes — the latest slim-majority victory in the state, which gave …

Roberts sidesteps Supreme Court's ethics controversies in yearly report  —  The Supreme Court will be tested in the coming weeks to untangle politically consequential legal questions with the potential to reshape the 2024 presidential election.  The court's reputation remains marred …

Netanyahu says ‘many more months’ of war ahead  —  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not letting up on his vow to destroy the militant group Hamas as he warns the war will continue for months.  —  Netanyahu said at a press conference Saturday there will be “many more months” …

Led by Trump, GOP candidates take polarizing stances on race and history  —  The party's three leading candidates are speaking about history and race in polarizing and provocative ways that sometimes diverge from or distort the facts, some political strategists, experts and civil rights leaders said