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The U.N. Security Council has adopted a neutral U.S. stance on the war in Ukraine. Plus, President D

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would step down if Ukraine can join NATO, while blas

It has been one month since President Donald Trump took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 4

President Donald Trump shakes up leadership at the Pentagon.USA TODAY Network Florida State Watchdog

USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson discusses how some of President Donald Trump's job cuts

With an aging baby boomer population, the demand for family caregivers in the U.S. has never been hi

Tensions continue between President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.A judge h

50 years ago, a Canadian comedian named Lorne Michaels kicked off the first season of what would rap

The U.S. and Russia met Tuesday on Ukraine ceasefire negotiations, while Ukraine and other European

A regional jet flipped upside down upon arrival at Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday.USA TO

Des Moines Register Agriculture, Environment and Energy Reporter Donnelle Eller discusses how Presid

On January 20th, less than two years into a 22-year federal prison sentence for seditious conspiracy

Thousands have been fired across the federal workforce, as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk esca

President Donald Trump made another major move on tariffs Thursday.USA TODAY World Affairs Correspon

This year marks 60 years since of the assassination of Malcolm X, a civil rights leader who pierced

USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran breaks down the ACLU's lawsuit over immigra

Icebergs are bellwethers of environmental changes. Their formation, movement and melting offer insig

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discusses what a reprieve for New York Mayor Eric Adams

Hamas says it will stop releasing hostages, while accusing Israel of ceasefire violations. Israel ac

USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson discusses how Elon Musk is igniting a debate with moves