Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska

In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska. 

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors

UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.

Georgia GOP expels former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan over alleged disloyalty

The Georgia Republican Party’s State Executive Committee has unanimously voted to expel former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan from any future involvement with the party.

Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.

Popular vote: How Trump’s 77.3 million ranks among past presidential candidates

Who’s gotten the most votes ever? As the 2024 election is certified, here’s a look at how the final totals for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris compare to previous candidates.

National Day of Mourning on Jan. 9 for Jimmy Carter | What's open, closed

A national Day of Mourning will take place on Jan. 9 the day of former President Jimmy Carter's official state funeral at Washington National Cathedral.

Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know

President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.

Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients

Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.

Former Georgia senator Vincent D. Fort honored by the city of Atlanta

Celebration of Life and internment plans have been announced for former Georgia State Senator Vincent D. Fort, who died Sunday at the age of 68.

Jimmy Carter's death means flags will likely fly at half staff on Inauguration Day

After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day.

Lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis over Trump election case, judge rules

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has suffered a major setback in her fight against a Georgia Senate committee's subpoena.