Category: Politics

By WILL WEISSERT WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump marked Christmas Eve by quizzing children calling in about what presents they were excited about receiving, while promising to not let a “bad Santa” infiltrate the country and even suggesting that a stocking full of coal may not be so bad. Vacationing at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, the president and first lady Melania Trump participated in the tradition of talking to youngsters dialing into the North American Aerospace Defense Command, which playfully tracks Santa’s progress around the globe. “We want to make sure...

By DIDI TANG WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission on Monday said it would ban new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones such as those from DJI and Autel out of the U.S. market. Related Articles The Trump administration is suing the District of Columbia over its gun laws White House rebuffs Catholic bishops’ appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump’s priorities 21...

“King of Pop” Michael Jackson was among the rich and famous figures whose relationship with Jeffrey Epstein came to light on Friday when the Justice Department finally began releasing records related to its investigation into the late sex offender. One photo featuring Jackson shows the “Beat It” singer standing alongside Epstein in front of a painting of woman lying topless on a beach. Another shows Jackson with singer Diana Ross and former President Bill Clinton on what appears to be a private plane. Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton and Diana Ross are pictured in a photograph contained in the...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Wednesday that it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people on the same day the House rejected efforts to limit President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against drug cartels. Related Articles Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for ‘blockade’ Watch live: President Trump addresses the nation The Lumbee Tribe’s federal recognition is assured with a final push by...

By CHRISTINE FERNANDO CHICAGO (AP) — Senior Border Patrol official Greg Bovino returned to the Chicago area on Tuesday, about a month after leaving to lead immigration enforcements in other cities, immigration advocates say. Related Articles Takeaways: Susie Wiles pulls back the curtain on the Trump administration in revealing interviews Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro Fellow Wisconsin judge ‘shocked’ by Hannah Dugan’s response to immigration...