Trump eyes Greenland: What to know about renewed interest and rising tension

Comments from President Trump in the aftermath of the Venezuela operation have spurred speculation about the president’s plans for Greenland. Here’s what to know about his interest in the arctic country.

Florida leaders react to Nicolás Maduro's capture, first appearance in a New York courtroom

Today, Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody held a press conference in Miami and celebrated the end of Maduro's rule, with Scott calling Maduro a narco-terrorist and saying he jeopardized the security of not just Venezuelans but Americans.

Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC court

The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.

Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."

What did Trump mean US will 'run' Venezuela? Rubio explains

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to clarify President Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela.

Trump's plan to seize Venezuela's oil is an uphill battle: Here's why

President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.

Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured

The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.

Can the U.S. 'run' Venezuela? What the law says about Maduro's arrest

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.

Who is Nicolás Maduro? Venezuelan president captured by US forces

Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.

Why you can't always trust the political polls — and what to watch in 2026

Political races are already heating up in 2026 — and so is the flood of polling that will try to predict the outcomes. But, recent elections have reinforced a familiar lesson: Polls can be wrong, sometimes dramatically. 

Students with disabilities fear impact of Trump’s Department of Education plans

Students and families fear that President Trump’s plan to shrink or abolish the Department of Education could reduce oversight and enforcement of Section 504 protections for students with disabilities.

Trump administration moves to shrink the Department of Education

President Trump promised during his campaign to dissolve the Department of Education and return control of schools to the states.

Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class. 

Recreational marijuana could return to Florida ballot in 2026

In 2024, 56% of Florida voters supported legalizing recreational marijuana, but the measure fell short of the 60% needed to pass a constitutional amendment. 

Florida lawmakers prepare bold 2026 legislative session — here's what's on the agenda

Florida lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis are preparing for an unusually active legislative session in 2026. Top priorities include property tax relief, potential elimination of school vaccine mandates and reviewing state and congressional maps.

U.S. national debt tops $38 trillion as lawmakers face growing fiscal challenge

When Donald Trump ran for president in 2016, he promised to pay down the national debt within eight years. Instead, the debt rose from around $19 trillion before his election to more than $27 trillion during his first term.

Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing

New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.

Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.

Florida’s Canadian drug import program stalled after years and millions spent

Florida launched a program to import prescription drugs from Canada to save money for residents and state taxpayers. Prescription drugs in Canada are cheaper due to government price controls.