Kazakhstan's senate chief: cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash unknown for now  —  Kazakhstan's senate chairman said on Thursday that the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash was still unknown.  —  “None of these countries - neither Azerbaijan, Russia nor Kazakhstan - is interested in hiding information.

Statement from President Joe Biden on Russia's Overnight Aerial Attacks against  —  In the early hours of Christmas, Russia launched waves of missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities and critical energy infrastructure.  The purpose of this outrageous attack was to cut off …

Trump's top border adviser says he will bring back family detention  —  Tom Homan oversaw implementation of the “zero tolerance” policy that separated more than 4,000 children from their parents during Trump's first term.  —  U.S. immigration authorities will once more put families with children …

'It's a scary time': US universities urge international students to return to campus before Trump inauguration  —  Fear and uncertainty are spreading across many US college campuses ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration, with some schools advising international students …

In Trump's America, There's Democracy Only When He Wins  —  Some days are momentous for what occurs on them.  Others, for what they represent.  Our democracy relies on both.  —  Federal Election Day is set by law as the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November in even numbered years.

Conspiracy theory is the new normal: 2024 was the year QAnon went mainstream  —  The single biggest reason Trump won?  The median voter ignores real news to consume endless disinformation  —  In the face of Vice President Kamala Harris losing the presidential election to Donald Trump …

A Reflective Biden Harbors Some Regrets as His Term Winds Down  —  President Biden will seek solace and “relief” during a visit with Pope Francis next month, according to people familiar with his plans.  His public comments have offered a glimpse into what is on his mind.

Trump Threatens to Take Over Canada, Panama Canal, Greenland in Christmas Day Message  —  The president-elect referred to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the “Governor” of Canada  —  President-elect Donald Trump has once again repeated his desires for U.S. territorial expansion.

Companies Are Scrambling to Fund Trump's Inauguration.  He's Keeping Track  —  The president-elect is expected to raise more money than ever for his second inauguration.  He's keeping tabs on who's donating — and who hasn't

Cutting the Deficit Is Easy—It's Just Unpopular  —  Bureaucrats aren't driving the deficit.  The culprit is the checks they send out that people happen to love.  —  Early last week, legislators from both parties agreed on a plan to keep the government funded until March.

China Ousts Two Military Lawmakers as Xi's Defense Purge Widens  —  China abruptly ousted two military lawmakers from its national parliament without explanation, as a purge of key personnel in the upper echelons of the nation's defense establishment shows no sign of easing.

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Microsoft Bundling Practices Focus of Federal Antitrust Probe  —  The Federal Trade Commission has demanded information from Microsoft and interviewed competitors as the agency's antitrust investigation heats up.  The probe follows ProPublica reporting on how the company skirted and potentially violated federal law.

Will the U.S. Ever Be Ready for a Female President?  —  Democrats wanted to end the electability debate.  After Vice President Kamala Harris's defeat, a conversation that has frustrated and foiled two generations of female candidates rages on.  —  Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Lindsey Graham …