Trump announces creation of External Revenue Service — here’s what new agency will collect
The creation of a separate department will likely need congressional support, though Trump could try to establish the department within a different existing agency.
Biden Will Remove Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
The decision is the latest in a series of conflicting U.S. approaches to Cuba by different administrations.
Planned Parenthood chapter accused of breaking law with offer to Harris campaign: IRS complaint
40 Days for Life claims to have information about “potentially prohibited political activities that may impact the tax-exempt status” of Planned Parenthood Florida.
House clears bill banning transgender women from girls’ sports
Just two Democrats joined with 216 Republicans in voting for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.
House Passes Bill to Bar Trans Athletes From Female School Sports Teams
Republicans’ decision to push through the measure early in the new Congress indicated their belief that the issue is politically potent for them. Its future in the Senate is uncertain.
Biden to lift Cuba terrorism designation just days before he leaves office, outraging Republicans
The White House did not immediately make public its justification for the move.
Cookies, Cocktails and Mushrooms on the Menu as Supreme Court Hears Bank Fraud Case
In trying to find the line between false statements and misleading ones in the case of a Chicago politician, members of the Supreme Court posed colorful questions.
Four Takeaways From the Special Counsel’s Report on the Trump Election Case
Jack Smith wrote that Donald Trump would have been convicted had the case been allowed to proceed and explained why he didn’t pursue charges of incitement of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Hegseth Won’t Say Whether Sexual Assault, Drinking or Adultery Is Disqualifying
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, rejected what he said were “false claims” about his conduct.