A new buy now, pay later option from Affirm will help tenants cover rent

A new BNPL pilot from financial technology company Affirm will give renters the option to break up their rent into two equal payments.

• Jan 20

GOP senators demand end to program they say encourages Chinese "birth tourism"

A trio of Republican senators asked the Trump administration to end a visa waiver program in far-flung U.S. territories in the Pacific that they say encourages "birth tourism."

• Jan 20

Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status

An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."

• Jan 20

DOJ subpoenas Walz, Frey, others in probe alleging immigration obstruction

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and others were subpoenaed in connection with a DOJ probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers, three sources said.

• Jan 20

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Hawaii gun restriction

Hawaii enacted a rule that bars people from bringing guns onto private property that is open to the public, like shops or gas stations, unless the owner gives express authorization.

• Jan 20

Trump touts first-year accomplishments in lengthy White House briefing

President Trump spoke in the White House briefing room for nearly two hours on Tuesday, marking the first year of his second term​ before departing for a high-pressure trip to Europe.

• Jan 21

As many as 25 nations have signed onto Trump's "Board of Peace," Witkoff says

As many as 25 countries have signed on to join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff says.

• Jan 21

Rep. Julia Letlow jumps into Louisiana Senate race with Trump's backing

GOP Rep. Julia Letlow is jumping into the Louisiana Senate race after President Trump encouraged her to challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy in the state's primary.

• Jan 20

Netflix revises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, making it all cash

The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.

• Jan 20

Lawmakers release final measures to fund government ahead of shutdown deadline

Congress has until Jan. 30 to fund the remaining government agencies and programs following the longest government shutdown in history in November.

• Jan 20

Stocks slide after Trump threatens European allies with tariffs

U.S. stocks sank on Tuesday following President Trump's weekend threats to impose tariffs on some NATO trading partners.

• Jan 20

Why you might get a "peanut butter"-style pay raise in 2026

What's a "peanut butter" raise? Here's what it means, and why this is the type of pay hike you should expect this year.

• Jan 21

"Mastermind" of Minnesota's biggest fraud scheme speaks out

In an exclusive interview from her jail cell, Aimee Bock defended her conduct in Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud case, but admitted regrets.

• Jan 20

Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter to face criminal trial for child molestation

Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.

• Jan 20

9 major themes that defined the first year of Trump's second term

President Trump has reshaped America's approach to foreign policy, pressured political enemies, downsized the federal workforce and prioritized deportations his first year in office.

• Jan 20

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