U.S. Capitol unveils statue of teen civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns, taking Robert E. Lee's spot

Johns was 16 years old in 1951 when she led a student strike for equal education at R.R. Moton High School in Farmville, Virginia. She died at 56 in 1991.

Venezuela’s Navy Begins Escorting Ships as U.S. Threatens Blockade

Venezuela blockade: Venezuela’s government has ordered its Navy to escort ships carrying petroleum products from port, escalating the risk of a confrontation with the United States after President Trump ordered a “blockade” aimed at the country’s oil industry. Read more ›

Trump administration sues U.S. Virgin Islands, accusing officials of violating 2nd Amendment

The U.S. Virgin Islands requires that applicants demonstrate 'good reason to fear death or great injury to his person or property,' and to have 'two credible persons' to vouch for their need of a firearm.

U.S. designates notorious Colombian cartel a terrorist group, opening door to possible military action

The U.S. State Department said Clan del Golfo is a "violent and powerful criminal organization" that uses cocaine trafficking to fund violent activities.

The U.S. Seeks to Increase Denaturalizations

Also, New York will allow the terminally ill to end their lives. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday. In an aggressive new phase of President Trump’s crackdown on immigrants, his administration is planning to ramp up its efforts to strip more foreign-born Americans of their citizenship.

U.S. government takes responsibility for DCA crash

The U.S. is now taking responsibility for the deadly crash between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines commercial jet last January over the Potomac River. NBC News’ Tom Costello has that breaking news.

Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi

A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi’s 2nd congressional district
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The U.S. birth rate is on the decline. But not for women 40 and older

Although the U.S. birth rate is on the decline, the number of women having babies in one age group has increased. Those new mothers are 40 and older.

U.S. oil prices under $55 a barrel lowest since 2021

U.S. crude fell below $55 a barrel to its lowest since early 2021 as markets reacted to surplus concerns and a potential peace deal in Ukraine.

China exploits U.S.-funded research on nuclear technology, a congressional report says

Washington — China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers funded by the Department of Energy to provide the Chinese military with access to sensitive nuclear technology and other innovations with economic and national security applications, according to a congressional report published Wednesday.
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