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.

In rare apology, Israeli minister says she ‘sinned’ for her role in reforms that tore country apart  —  Distel Atbaryan appeared to accept the argument that the internal divisions created perceptions of weakness that encouraged Hamas to attack.  —  JERUSALEM — A former member …

Several Busses of Migrants Arrive at Secaucus Junction Train Station  —  Statement of Mayor Michael Gonnelli  —  Yesterday morning the Secaucus Police Department and town officials received word from the Hudson County Executives' Office that several busses transporting migrants in route …

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.

The climate future arrived in 2023.  It left scars across the planet.  —  The year will mark a point when humanity crossed into a new climate era — an age of “global boiling,” as the U.N. Secretary General called it.  —  AVAS, Greece — By the time the flames were barreling down the slope …

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 …

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.

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.

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