Politics

Norwegian leader says he received Trump message that reportedly ties Greenland to not receiving Nobel Peace Prize

By Geir Moulson, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

In a post on social media, PBS News' Nick Schifrin reported Trump reportedly said he no longer felt obligated to think purely of peace since he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment

By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, two defense officials said Sunday.

WATCH: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's address to state's General Assembly

By Steff Staples

Spanberger’s agenda focuses on lowering costs for Virginians, protecting health care access, improving education and public safety.

AP analysis shows 10% of U.S. House members have announced they're not running for reelection

By Maya Sweedler, Hyojin Yoo, Simran Parwani, Pablo Barria Urenda, Eunice Esomonu, Associated Press

Dozens of U.S. House members have announced they are not running for reelection. Some are seeking other offices, while others are retiring after decades of service.

Justice Department investigates Minnesota Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Jack Brook, Associated Press

The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, according to two people familiar with the matter.

WATCH: Trump commends Iran for reportedly canceling hundreds of executions

By Associated Press

“Iran canceled the hanging of over 800 people,” Trump told reporters while leaving the White House to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. He added “and I greatly respect the fact that they canceled.”…

Wages won't be garnished for student loan borrowers in default, Trump administration says in policy reversal

By Hannah Grabenstein

It’s not clear whether the department collected any wages since Jan. 7, the day the administration originally said it would begin garnishing…

WATCH: Trump attends ceremony in Florida renaming Southern Boulevard in his honor

By Michelle L. Price, Will Weissert, Associated Press

As the first year of Trump's second term wraps up, his Republican administration and allies have put his name on the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Kennedy Center performing arts venue and a new class of battleships that's yet to be built.

Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Vázquez in campaign finance case, White House says

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Vázquez pleaded guilty last August to a campaign finance violation in a federal case that authorities say also involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Her sentencing was set for later this month.