President Donald Trump used his second State of the Union address to make repeated calls for bipartisanship, much to Democrats’ puzzlement. Last week the president called bipartisan negotiations a "waste of time." House Speaker Nancy Pelosi trends on Twitter after she “invented this weird walrus clap that was
In violation of US agreements, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have given American-made weapons to al Qaeda, Iran-backed rebels, Salafi militias, and other factions waging war in Yemen. Federal prosecutors have ordered Trump's inaugural committee to hand over financial documents, potentially to investigate money laundering or
Trump pulls the plug on a decades-old nuclear arms treaty with Russia, saying Moscow’s been violating it “with impunity.” "At least we have a secretary-general who is listening." The UN takes baby steps toward becoming a feminist organization. See also: Girls can now become Eagle
The US has suspended a nuclear arms treaty with Russia that's been in effect since 1987, accusing the Kremlin of violating the terms of the agreement. At least 21 people have died so far in the polar vortex, many due to cold-related injuries. A US judge has
From Chicago to Australia, more greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere increase the chances of abnormal temperatures. See also: “Yes, fire is used to keep Chicago trains running in the cold.” Pictures of Australia's January heat wave, which follows the warmest December on record. Equipment owned by California’
An explanation of the polar vortex that's right now making Chicago colder than the Arctic. New polls find most Americans are worried about climate change, but few would pay more than a dollar a month to fix it. The goal was to address the global scientific community through
Trump's shutdown cost the US economy $6 billion—more than the $5.7 billion ransom he demanded for his wall. Some federal contractors lost their health insurance during the shutdown, and fear losing it again if a second shutdown happens. Why more Americans will never retire: Among other
During the 2016 presidential campaign and transition, Donald J. Trump and at least 17 campaign officials and advisers had contacts with Russian nationals and WikiLeaks, or their intermediaries. Trump ends his hostage negotiations, signing a stopgap spending bill that will reopen the government for the next three weeks, allowing 800,
The FBI arrests longtime Trump aide and confidant Roger Stone after being indicted for allegations he lied to and obstructed the House Intelligence Committee's investigation. A US District Judge revokes Paul Manafort’s bail to prevent him from contacting witnesses. Here’s everyone who’s been charged in
Amid economic turmoil in Venezuela, protestors are calling for President Nicolás Maduro to step down. The leader of the country's legislative body, Juan Guaidó, who has argued last year's elections were rigged by Maduro, has publicly assumed the presidency, and has now been backed by the
