Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'
President Donald Trump is proposing setting military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”
"Masked Singer" Canada winner Steph Carse on new album
Adam Wurtzel welcomed "Masked Singer" Canada winner Steph Carse to Rising to talk about his new album.
ICE agent shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown
A federal officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said Wednesday.
New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
“Our message is clear: Eat real food,” Kennedy told reporters at a White House briefing.
Nick Reiner to be arraigned in killing of parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner
His scheduled appearance in a Los Angeles Superior Court comes 3 1/2 weeks after the beloved actor-director and his wife of 36 years were found dead with stab wounds in their home in the upscale Brentwood section of Los Angeles, authorities said.
US says it’s seized 2 more sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The U.S. seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday.
Wall Street rises on Big Tech gains and approaches records
Stocks rose on Wall Street Tuesday morning and approached more all-time highs.
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213
Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California, has died, GOP officials said Tuesday. He was 65.
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday.
Man arrested after breaking windows at JD Vance's Ohio home
A man who broke windows with a hammer at Vice President JD Vance's home has been detained.
Crude prices rise and oil company shares jump after the US raid on Venezuela
U.S. stocks are rising at the open led by technology and energy stocks.
Hollywood starts 2026 with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' No. 1, as James Cameron's sci-fi epic crosses $1B
Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025.
Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the United States won't govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country.
What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela's Maduro
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will manage Venezuela until there can be a transition of power, utilizing its oil reserves for rebuilding.
DHS begins slashing FEMA staff
Many FEMA employees are starting the new year without jobs.
Trump Administration scraps sky-high pasta tariff plan
The Trump Administration is rolling back efforts to charge steep import taxes on pasta from over a dozen Italian makers later this year.
US plans to 'run' Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
President Donald Trump said the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
What to know about Trump administration freezing federal child care funds
The Trump administration has frozen child care funds to all states after allegations of fraud at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents.
Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics.
FBI: Mint Hill man arrested for plotting ISIS-inspired NYE attack at grocery store
The FBI announced the arrest of an 18-year-old Mint Hill man for plotting an ISIS-inspired attack at a local grocery store on New Year's Eve.
