Trump signs bill giving back pay to federal workers after partial shutdown, White House says

President Trump has signed a bill guaranteeing back pay for federal workers who have been furloughed or forced to work without pay during the partial government shutdown, the White House announced Wednesday.

Pelosi ratchets up the pressure

Will it work?

GSA sidestepped Constitution by allowing Trump hotel lease, report contends

The inspector general for the General Services Administration says the agency improperly ignored the U.S. Constitution’s emoluments provision outlawing foreign gifts when it approved President Trump’s management of his Washington hotel soon after his 2016 election.

Michigan State University interim president resigns after comments about Nassar victims

The interim president of Michigan State University resigned Wednesday amid criticism of remarks he made last week about victims of sexual abuse by ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar.

FBI says Georgia man plotted attacks on White House, other DC sites

A Georgia man has been arrested and charged for allegedly plotting to attack the White House, federal prosecutors announced.

Kentucky woman's death was ‘hastened’ by ‘frustration’ with Trump White House, obituary claimed

The obituary for a Kentucky woman who passed away in November reportedly claimed that her death “was hastened” by her concern over the Trump administration.

Michelle Pfeiffer joins Instagram with iconic throwback post

Welcome to Instagram, Michelle Pfeiffer!

Rand Paul, after WH meeting on Syria and Afghanistan, suggests Trump is committed to pullout

Following a closely-watched White House meeting on Syria and Afghanistan, Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul suggested that President Trump remains committed to pulling troops out of those countries despite a deadly terrorist attack that killed U.S. military personnel in Syria earlier in the day.

FBI arrests Georgia man for allegedly plotting to attack the White House

Hasher Jallal Taheb had been under investigation by the FBI as part of a sting operation, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court in Atlanta.

Court offices only have enough funds to remain operational until January 25. Here are some other key dates to note as the shutdown drags on.

Democrats Fall Short in Effort to Rebuke Administration on Russia Sanctions

A measure that would have forced President Trump to leave sanctions in place on a Russian oligarch’s companies fell three votes short in the Senate.

The U.S. Withdrawal From Syria: Here's the Latest

If anyone had any illusions about just how complicated a U.S. withdrawal from Syria might be, they were unlikely to retain them after the latest bad news out of the war-torn country.

Iran keeps testing Trump -- Why? Because it knows he's much tougher than Obama ever was

President Trump's tough polices on Iran are a big change from President Obama's approach.

Michigan women’s prison to treat 2,000 inmates for scabies, plans to temporarily close to visitors

The Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility near Ypsilanti, Michigan, said this week it plans to treat its 2,000 inmates for scabies, according to a local report.

Tad Cummins, Tennessee teacher convicted in teen student's kidnapping, sentenced to decades in prison

A former Tennessee teacher who pleaded guilty to federal charges after he left the state with a teenaged student in 2017 — sparking a nationwide manhunt — has been sentenced.

Paris Jackson speaks out following reports she's seeking treatment: 'I am happy and healthy'

Paris Jackson is speaking out following reports that she's seeking treatment for her emotional health.

‘Destroyer’ star Nicole Kidman says Keith Urban was ‘shocked’ at her unrecognizable transformation

Nicole Kidman is revealing how her husband, Keith Urban, responded when he saw her disheveled character in her latest big screen film, “Destroyer.”

'No way' Jeremy Corbyn should ever be UK prime minister, top Tory says

A prominent member of British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative government launched a blistering attack on Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the opposition Labour Party, during debate on a motion of no confidence in May's government Wednesday.

Nebraska principal who banned Christmas decorations won't return to school, superintendent says

An elementary school principal who was placed on leave after she allegedly banned Christmas and holiday decorations will not return to her old job.

Fully-electric Ford F-150 pickup in the works, Fox News Autos confirms

A juggernaut is coming to town.