In-Depth
In Charts: Trump’s First Year by the Numbers
Trump’s policies have influenced everything from economic growth and stock market performance to gas prices and mortgage rates.
California GOP Petitions Supreme Court to Block State’s Redistricted Maps
Last week, a three-judge panel rejected the bid by California Republicans, ruling that the redrawn maps favoring Democrats were legal.
CDC Issues Alert as Parasitic Flies Near United States
No cases related to the outbreak have been identified in America as of yet.
In-Depth
Seeing No Hope for the Future, China’s Youth Are Choosing Failure
The pressures in communist China are taking their toll on a generation.
Congress Unveils $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Funding Package
The bill will fund much of the U.S. government until Sept. 30. It’s the first permanent spending bill, with funding for new programs, since 2024.
Greenland ‘Essential’ to US Golden Dome Missile Defense, Bessent Says
‘The president is worried that if there were an incursion into Greenland, the U.S. would be called upon to defend Greenland,’ the Treasury secretary said.
Dr. Mehmet Oz: Up to $4 Billion in Health Care Fraud in California
‘Minnesota … is dwarfed by what I saw in California, which is whole-scale cultural malfeasance around health care,’ Dr. Oz says.
Trump Says He Had ‘Very Good’ Greenland Call With NATO Leader
“It’s going to be a very interesting Davos,” the U.S. president said before flying to Switzerland, where he will meet leaders opposed to his Arctic ambitions.
House Committee Opens Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Investigation
Congressional lawmakers asked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to provide documents and information.
China’s Televised Confessions Expose Political Side of Anti-Corruption Campaign: Experts
Experts say a retired senior official’s TV confession before trial shows that China’s anti-corruption drive serves as political control more than due process.
Trump’s Greenland Push Places Issue Center Stage at Davos
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sought to project unity with Washington while drawing a clear line on sovereignty.
Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Strike Down Hawaii’s Gun Law
The sweeping law forbids carrying handguns on private property unless the property owner consents.
4 Common Foods and Supplements That Can Interfere With Your Medications
Are the foods you eat and supplements you take making your medications less effective?
Erika Kirk Demands Speedy Trial, Alleges That the Suspect Is Delaying the Case
The widow of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk filed the motion against suspected assassin Tyler Robinson.
Trump Says ‘Agitators’ in Minnesota Church Should Be Jailed, Wants Broader Investigation
‘These people are professionals! No person acts the way they act,’ the president said.
Finalists of NTD’s Traditional Photography Competition
The ‘NTD International Photography Competition Finalist Exhibition’ showcases age-old aesthetics at the Salmagundi Club.
Tune in Today: A Chemist on Broadway
Alexander Borodin’s musical avocation produced themes that still echo from concert halls to Broadway.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
9 Signs Your Nervous System Is Stuck in Fight-or-Flight
Tuning into bodily cues can be useful for recognizing when unprocessed emotions are threatening health.
New Year, New Books!
As we settle into 2026, a host of new books will help children ring in another year.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Trump Says He Will Sue JPMorgan Chase Over Debanking
The bank responded by saying that it does not debank individuals over political beliefs.
US to Impose 10 Percent Tariff on 8 European Countries Opposing Greenland Deal
‘The United States of America is immediately open to negotiation with Denmark and/or any of these Countries that have put so much at risk,’ Trump wrote.
US Kills Al-Qaeda Leader Linked to Deadly ISIS Attack on US Troops
The man had direct ties to an ISIS attack that killed two U.S. service members and an interpreter on Dec. 13, 2025, according to U.S. Central Command.
Frontieras to Open West Virginia Plant to Turn Coal Into Fuel, Fertilizer
The company projects the plant to process 2.7 million tons of coal a year—about 0.5 percent of U.S. production.
Bipartisan Health Funding Deal Earmarks $418 Million for Rural Health
The agreement struck with members of both parties in both houses of Congress would provide more than $116 billion in funding for U.S. health care.
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza Goes ‘Full Circle’ Amid National Championship
Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner, was one of the main heroes in an unprecedented national championship season for the Hoosiers.
Netflix Counters Paramount With All‑Cash Proposal for Warner Bros.
Netflix and Warner Bros. say this will provide the greatest value to shareholders, consumers, and the entertainment industry.
Lawsuit Challenges New CDC Vaccine Schedule, RFK Jr. Panel
The plaintiffs say the updated schedule will lead to more serious illnesses and death.
Habitual Harm: 5 Exercises to Ease the Damage We Unintentionally Cause Our Bodies
Habitual movements and stances can negatively affect our health and posture. These exercises can have you standing tall and strong.
Nature’s Electrolyte Drink: Why Coconut Water Is So Hydrating
Coconut water matches sports drinks for rehydration, with fewer additives.
High-Fat Dairy May Protect Your Brain Health, Study Suggests
Findings challenge the idea that lower-fat dairy is always the better choice for brain health.
Rooting for Soup
Before you fret that a creamy soup may interfere with any New Year’s diet resolutions, note that there is no cream in this so-called creamy soup.
Install Oak Flooring
With its rich good looks and durability, it’s no wonder oak strip flooring is a popular choice.
Isaac Newton’s Lost Papers–And His Search for God’s Divine Plan
‘This most beautiful system ... could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being,‘ wrote Newton.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Thought-Provoking Sights at Europe’s Great Universities
In Europe, universities can be essential sightseeing, as some are home to great architectural, artistic, and cultural treasures.
