Month: January 2026
January 07, 2026
Politics
RFK Jr.’s strange ringtone revealed when health secretary’s phone disrupts White House briefing
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's phone unexpectedly ringed Wednesday while he was taking questions at a White House briefing announcing new federal food guidelines. Health...
January 07, 2026
Congress
House Democrats eye Venezuela war powers vote
House Democrats are making a fresh attempt to rein in President Donald Trump on Venezuela, plotting to force a vote on a war powers resolution in the coming weeks....
January 07, 2026
Health Care
The big plan behind Kennedy’s overhaul of childhood vaccines
Here’s how the downgrading of shots could make it easier for people who claim vaccine injuries to sue for millions, driving manufacturers from the market. Here’s how the downgrading...
January 07, 2026
Politics
Trump admin ‘turning food pyramid upside down’ — pushing protein, fats
A major goal of the "whole food framework" will be "reducing health care costs," as the US has seen surging rates of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and other chronic...
January 07, 2026
Politics
Special tribute to NYC featured on White House ornament for America’s 250th birthday
A touching tribute to NYC — and the nation — has made its way onto the White House Historical Association's new special-edition ornament, an homage to America's 250th birthday. A...
January 07, 2026
Politics
US forces seize sanctioned, Russia-flagged oil tanker that eluded Venezuela blockade
US forces have boarded a sanctioned oil tanker that eluded a blockade around Venezuela and has been reflagged as a Russian vessel. US forces have boarded a sanctioned oil...
January 07, 2026
Congress
Capitol agenda: The House GOP’s nerve-wracking return
The start of the second session of the 119th Congress isn’t going as planned for House Republicans. First, the GOP Conference’s long-planned, day-long policy retreat Tuesday at the Kennedy...
January 07, 2026
Congress
Warren cuts checks to state Democratic parties
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is donating $400,000 to 23 state Democratic parties in an effort to fund Democratic infrastructure ahead of the 2026 midterms. In an interview, the Massachusetts Democrat...
January 07, 2026
Politics
Toppled Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and wife injured themselves trying to evade capture: Trump officials
Maduro and Flores both suffered “minor injuries related to their own actions,” a source familiar told The Post. Maduro and Flores both suffered “minor injuries related to their own...
January 07, 2026
Politics
Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she keeps using ‘US Attorney’ title after appointment ruled unlawful
A Virginia federal judge ordered Lindsey Halligan Tuesday to explain in writing why she continues to refer to herself as US Attorney for the commonwealth's Eastern District, despite another...