Possible federal funding cuts, state trigger law put coverage at risk

Final Senate vote this session expected Tuesday

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office at noon followed by a presidential parade, signing ceremony and inaugural balls.

President Joe Biden pardons five people and commutes the sentence of two others who "made significant contributions to improving their communities."

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A similar proposal previously was scuttled in committee.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a long history of failing to help those who need assistance the most after disasters. Biden-era changes meant to fix some of those problems now face an uncertain future.

Divorce lawyers know certain times of the year are much busier than others. They and researchers have found seasonal patterns around divorce filings.

The company said China and other nations are covertly trying to use chatbots to influence opinion around the world. In one case, operatives also used the tools to write internal performance reports.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet President Trump at the White House, where they are expected to discuss issues including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as tariffs and trade.

Planned U.S. visa restrictions are causing students around the world to consider going to the United Kingdom instead.