President Joe Biden celebrates becoming a great-grandfather at 82

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden celebrated the birth of their first great-grandchild, William Brannon Neal IV, in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Trump blames Newsom for 'apocalyptic' California wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the "apocalyptic" wildfires raging in Los Angeles County.

Why won't mail be delivered on Thursday, Jan. 9?

The Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery, retail services and office activity on Jan. 9.

Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.

Gov. Abbott updates ongoing response to severe winter weather in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott was briefed Wednesday morning on the latest in the severe winter weather that will affect a large area of the state. He held a news conference in Austin.

What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal

Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”

January 9 is a National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter: What to know

Stock markets and the Postal Service will be closed on January 9 to mourn the death of Jimmy Carter. Here’s what else to know about the National Day of Mourning.

Jimmy Carter state funeral: What to expect

The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Jan. 9. 

Texas Governor Greg Abbott increases readiness level of state operations ahead of winter weather

Governor Greg Abbott has increased Texas' State Operations Center readiness level to Level II, ensuring rapid deployment of resources to address winter weather hazards and protect residents across the state.

Ken Paxton's whistleblower case returns to Travis County District Court

The Ken Paxton whistleblower case is returning to the Travis County 419th Civil District Court. It’s unclear exactly how the final judgment will be made, but a jury trial remains a possibility.

Sen. Ted Cruz, VP-elect JD Vance place bet on Cotton Bowl

Sen. Ted Cruz and Vice President-elect JD Vance and betting local food and beer ahead of Friday night's showdown between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

President Jimmy Carter arrives in DC for official state funeral

The body of President Jimmy Carter has arrived in Washington, D.C. Tuesday as the nation prepares for the official state funeral for the former Commander-in-Chief.

Watch: Former President Jimmy Carter lies in state at US Capitol

After days of tributes in Georgia, former President Jimmy Carter is now in Washington, D.C. for the next part of his funeral.

Trump says he wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’

Trump discussed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ Tuesday when announcing another major investment he’s secured.

Jimmy Carter honored in DC: How to attend memorial events

Nearly 44 years after leaving the nation’s capital in defeat, the 39th president, Jimmy Carter, returns to Washington for a three-day state funeral beginning Tuesday. Here is how the public can pay their respects.

Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska

In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska.