Across the United States, naturalised and native-born citizens are carrying passports daily due to fear of detention in immigration raids. Five individuals share their stories of living in a climate of heightened anxiety.
The Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 senior diplomats, a move critics call a purge of the professional foreign service. Read the full analysis of this unprecedented diplomatic reshuffle.
Donald Trump reveals a new 'Golden Fleet' of US Navy warships named after himself, while the administration recalls ambassadors and halts windfarm projects. Get the latest on Monday's key US political stories.
Donald Trump has complained that the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents is unfairly damaging reputations. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
President Trump has announced a new 'Golden Fleet' of 'Trump-class' battleships, claiming they will be 100 times more powerful than WWII vessels. The move aims to overhaul a fleet he has long criticised.
Analysis: Donald Trump's potential second-term agenda for Latin America, focusing on Venezuela and Cuba, suggests a dramatic revival of coercive US foreign policy. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive footage reveals US forces boarding a second oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying regional tensions. Discover the full story and geopolitical implications.
The US military has conducted a massive retaliatory strike against ISIS in Syria, hitting over 70 targets after three Americans were killed in an ambush. Read the latest on the operation and the new US-Syria alliance.
The US military has conducted extensive airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, following a deadly attack on American personnel. Read the full details of the retaliation.
The US military has launched extensive airstrikes in Syria, retaliating for an ISIS attack that killed two soldiers and a civilian interpreter. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
A US Army Reserve lawyer serving as a temporary immigration judge was dismissed after a month for granting asylum at a high rate, clashing with the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda. Explore the implications for judicial independence.
The US Supreme Court has temporarily sided with immigration judges in a free speech case, dealing a setback to the Trump administration. The ruling could impact federal workers' rights. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump refuses to rule out military action against Venezuela, citing stolen oil. A massive US naval force, including an aircraft carrier, is now deployed. Read the latest developments.
US federal employees will enjoy 13 holidays in 2025, including two extra days off around Christmas. Discover the full list of official dates and what it means for workers.
President Trump signs executive order giving federal staff Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off, after earlier criticising 'non-working holidays' like Juneteenth. Read the full story.
President Trump signs an order giving federal employees Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off in 2025, a move following his criticism of too many national holidays. Read the full story.
Manhattan prosecutors urge the US Supreme Court to reinstate the 2017 murder conviction of Pedro Hernandez for the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz. Read the latest on this decades-old cold case.
CNBC's Steve Liesman, a vocal critic of Trump's tariffs, was visibly shocked as US inflation fell to 2.7% in November. Discover the data behind the 'astonishingly good' report and the expert warnings.
TikTok has finalised a deal to sell its US operations to a joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake, concluding a long-running political battle over data security and foreign ownership. Read the full details.
Emily Hart, who visited all 50 US states, shares her top underrated destinations and the popular spots she finds overrated. Discover her travel hacks and journey from teacher to influencer.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
A Kremlin envoy will meet US officials in Florida to discuss a Washington-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine, as EU leaders weigh a major loan for Kyiv. Read the latest.
US inflation decelerated unexpectedly in November, with consumer prices rising 2.7% annually. The delayed report, impacted by a government shutdown, offers crucial data for the Federal Reserve. Read the full analysis.
US inflation rose 2.7% in November, data shows, contradicting Donald Trump's claim prices are falling 'very fast'. Explore the economic data delayed by the government shutdown.
A US educational toy company is suing the Trump administration, claiming $14m in tariffs are illegal. The Supreme Court case could reshape presidential trade powers.
The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.
An AP investigation reveals the US Justice Department's struggle to prosecute immigration protest cases, with dozens of felony charges reduced or dismissed. Read the full analysis.
President Trump declares a 'special warrior dividend' for 1.45 million active duty personnel. Read the full details of his year-end economic address and the political backdrop.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs at US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
The US Senate has approved a record $901bn defence policy bill, including $800m for Ukraine and measures to bolster European security, sending it to President Trump for signature. Read the full analysis.