Pope Leo XIV warns at COP30 that "God's creation is crying out," urging concrete climate action as time runs out for the 1.5°C goal while continuing Pope Francis's environmental legacy.
Federal Reserve Governor Cook denies mortgage fraud allegations, claiming they're politically motivated attacks by FHFA's Pulte to remove the first Black woman from the Fed board.
"Trump declares November 2025 National Adoption Month, unveiling reforms to improve foster care, reduce financial barriers, and support youth transition with First Lady Melania's advocacy."
White House unveils dramatic education overhaul: dismantling Education Dept, expanding school choice, fighting "poisonous influences" in classrooms while launching nationwide AI initiative.
Pentagon announces strategic military leadership shifts focusing on space defense, European operations, and fiscal management amid evolving global threats and budget priorities.
Texas Gov. Abbott schedules Jan 31 special runoff election for vacant 18th Congressional seat, as Democrats Menefee and Edwards compete to replace late Rep. Turner after 10-month vacancy.
Discover how Democratic politicians, including Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett, handled $34,000 in campaign donations from Jeffrey Epstein even after his sex offender conviction.
Texas Land Commissioner unveils 2025 Yellow Rose Compass Christmas ornament, offering Texans a chance to own state history while supporting preservation of historic maps and documents for $20.
Justice Department launches massive crackdown on elder fraud schemes targeting seniors, recovering millions from scammers who attempted to steal over $2 billion from vulnerable Americans.
Discover Staff Sergeant Jimmy Burks' harrowing Vietnam War story of surviving friendly fire, earning a Purple Heart, and his decades-long military service despite war's unpredictable chaos.
