Government
Chief Justice Roberts reflects on ideals in Declaration of Independence in end-of-year report
Roberts used his last two year-end reports to warn about the dangers of artificial intelligence and intimidating judges. But this year Roberts avoided current events to highlight the progress the U.S. has made in fulfilling the founding fathers' vision for the country.
Law enforcement ramps up security at NYE celebrations nationwide, warns Americans to be vigilant
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security said in a joint bulletin that there is no specific threat to festivities this year, but noted that lone actors and small groups pose the most significant threat to New Year's Eve celebrations.
Number of Americans detained in Venezuela has risen since US increased pressure on regime: Report
An unidentified U.S. official told the New York Times that some of the detainees face legitimate criminal charges, but the U.S. government is considering designating at least two other prisoners as wrongfully detained.