Politics

WATCH: Machado tells reporters why she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

By Dan Cooney

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented the medal to Trump "as a recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom."…

WATCH: Trump hosts Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House

By Associated Press

The team, for the second year in a row, presented Trump with a custom jersey that said “Trump 47.” They also gave the president a golden hockey stick and a ring.

WATCH: Leavitt says every American with health insurance will see lower costs under Trump plan

By Michelle L. Price, Ali Swenson, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up as Republicans have faced increasing pressure to address rising health costs after lawmakers let subsidies expire.

WATCH: Leavitt doubts whether Gov. Walz's offer to speak with Trump is 'genuine'

By Liz Landers, Dan Cooney

Leavitt noted that, as of 30 minutes before Thursday’s White House news briefing, Trump had not spoken with Walz.

Fewer-than-expected number of Americans filed jobless claims last week, as layoffs remain low

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

U.S. filings for jobless aid for the week ending Jan. 10 fell by 9,000 to 198,000, down from 207,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The figure was significantly less than the 215,000 that analysts polled by the…

Judge clears way for New York offshore wind project, handing industry another victory against Trump

By Michael Phillis, Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

District Judge Carl J. Nichols, an appointee of President Donald Trump, faulted the government for not responding to key points in Empire Wind’s court filings, including the contention that the administration violated proper procedure.

Federal judges allow California to use new U.S. House map ahead of 2026 midterms

By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

The ruling is a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state mid-decade redistricting battle that could help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026.

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

By Regina Garcia Cano, Megan Janetsky, Will Weissert, Associated Press

Machado detailed having given her prize to Trump in comments to a group of reporters after the meeting, but did not provide further details. The White House did not immediately say if Trump accepted the medal.

WATCH: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's 2026 State of the State address

By Sarah Kallis, Sandy Malcolm, Georgia Public Broadcasting

Kemp delivered his final State of the State address Thursday before a joint session of the state’s General Assembly. The governor outlined priorities for his administration's final legislative session.

DHS says federal officer shot person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest

By Steve Karnowski, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

A federal officer shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle while trying to make an arrest Wednesday, officials said.