Politics Dec 20 Trump signs $867B farm bill without food stamp program cuts Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the regulation to tighten work requirements was a tradeoff for Trump's support for the bill.
Politics Dec 20 House passes major criminal justice overhaul The bill passed 358-36 and now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature. He had urged lawmakers to support it, saying the bill would provide hope and a second chance to those who earn it.
Nation Dec 19 Illinois investigation finds 500 more Catholic clergy abuse cases Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's findings come amid a renewed national outcry over allegations of sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests.
Politics Dec 18 WATCH: White House says it's waiting for Senate plan in funding showdown White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said President Trump has asked Cabinet secretaries to look for any funding that could potentially be used for border security, suggesting the White House was looking for a way out of the standoff.
Politics Dec 18 Trump signs order to create U.S. Space Command The Pentagon's new Space Command is an effort to advance the military's vast operations in space that could cost as much as $800 million over the next five years.
World Dec 17 Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman Sachs Malaysia filed criminal charges against Goldman Sachs and two former executives on Monday for their role in the alleged multibillion-dollar ransacking of state investment fund 1MDB.
World Dec 15 Australia recognizes west Jerusalem as Israel's capital Australia has decided to formally recognize west Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but won't move its embassy until there's a peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinians, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced.
Nation Dec 14 Federal judge rules Affordable Care Act unconstitutional U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor ruled Friday that last year's tax overhaul knocked the constitutional foundation from under the health care act.
World Dec 14 Paris braces for fifth straight weekend of protests Paris' police chief said armored vehicles and thousands of officers will be deployed in the French capital in anticipation of the protests turning violent.
Politics Dec 13 Senate passes overhaul of sexual harassment claim process in Congress The bill holds lawmakers, including those who leave office, financially liable for settlements resulting from harassment and retaliation.