Where is LA Mayor Karen Bass amid devastating wildfires?

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is facing public criticism for being in Ghana during the raging wildfires in Southern California.

Jan. 9 declared federal holiday for Carter funeral

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday closing executive departments and agencies of the federal government on January 9 for the late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. 

Trump blames Newsom for 'apocalyptic' California wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the "apocalyptic" wildfires raging in Los Angeles County.

Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.

What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal

Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”

January 9 is a National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter: What to know

Stock markets and the Postal Service will be closed on January 9 to mourn the death of Jimmy Carter. Here’s what else to know about the National Day of Mourning.

Jimmy Carter state funeral: What to expect

The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Jan. 9. 

President Jimmy Carter arrives in DC for official state funeral

The body of President Jimmy Carter has arrived in Washington, D.C. Tuesday as the nation prepares for the official state funeral for the former Commander-in-Chief.

Watch: Former President Jimmy Carter lies in state at US Capitol

After days of tributes in Georgia, former President Jimmy Carter is now in Washington, D.C. for the next part of his funeral.

Trump says he wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’

Trump discussed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ Tuesday when announcing another major investment he’s secured.

Jimmy Carter honored in DC: How to attend memorial events

Nearly 44 years after leaving the nation’s capital in defeat, the 39th president, Jimmy Carter, returns to Washington for a three-day state funeral beginning Tuesday. Here is how the public can pay their respects.

Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska

In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska. 

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

Jimmy Carter funeral: What's happening in DC to honor the late president

Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 100, will arrive in Washington, D.C. Tuesday after lying in repose at the Carter Center in Georgia.

Donald Trump: Congress certifies his election win
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Four years after a riot at the U.S. Capitol that disrupted the Electoral College count, Congress has certified Donald Trump's election win, paving way for him to start his second, non-consecutive term later in January. Reporter Rebekah Castor has more.

Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.