In Texas, a 400-Acre Muslim Development Sparks Controversy
By Darlene McCormick Sanchez JOSEPHINE, Texas—This rural town with farmland stretching to the horizon might as well be a million miles away from New York...
UN to Cut 2,900 Jobs, $570 Million in Budget Following US Scrutiny: Ambassador Bartos
By Naveen Athrappully The United Nations has adopted a “leaner, better prioritized” regular budget for 2026 that saves $570 million and cuts nearly 2,900 posts,...
SNAP Bans on Soda, Candy in 5 States to Begin on Jan. 1
By Kimberly Hatek Residents in five states receiving federal food assistance will face new restrictions on their benefits when it comes to purchasing soda, candy,...
Trump Issues First Vetoes of Second Presidential Term
By Joseph Lord President Donald Trump has issued the first presidential vetoes of his second term in office, overriding two bills that had won unanimous...
Disney to Pay $10 Million to Resolve Children’s Privacy Claims
By Bill Pan Disney will pay $10 million to settle allegations that it violated a federal children’s privacy law through its popular YouTube channels, the...
Federal Reserve Minutes Reflect Ongoing Divergence Over Interest Rates
By Andrew Moran The Federal Reserve’s December meeting proved far more fractured than the final vote suggested, underscoring the persistent split in policymakers’ views. Earlier...