↑ news Scandal leaves International Criminal Court grasping for legitimacy amid probe of Israel - ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces explosive sexual assault allegations while pursuing Israeli arrest warrants, raising questions about institutional credibility.201 House Democrats vote against blocking Medicaid dollars for kids' transgender surgeries - House Democrats largely oppose bill banning Medicaid funding for transgender treatments for minors, with only four crossing party lines in the 215-201 vote.Trump signs executive order reclassifying cannabis, opening door to broader weed access - President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III substance with looser restrictions. Rain holds back the holiday fun; Elf Night delayed due to weather - "Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and a whole host of elves will make an appearance at Dorothy B. Oven Park's annual Elf Night on Monday, Dec. 22 from 5:30-8 p.m.," city staff wrote as part of a press releaseJoy Behar demands invoking 25th Amendment against Trump over mocking plaques under Biden, Obama portraits - Joy Behar called for the 25th Amendment to be used against President Donald Trump on "The View" over his new White House plaques targeting former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama.NYC rabbi urges Mayor-elect Mamdani to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ phrase in wake of Sydney attack - Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch urged New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada" following the deadly antisemitic attack at Sydney, Australia.Two arrested in Monroe for stealing used cooking oil from businesses - Two men were arrested in Monroe for allegedly stealing used cooking oil from local businesses, which has become increasingly lucrative due to its value in biodiesel production.Trump to hand out $2.6B in ‘warrior dividends’ — and the surprising pot he’s pulling the money from - President Donald Trump announces housing supplement for 1.4 million military members funded by the "big beautiful bill," crediting tariffs for generating revenue.It’s Time to Kick Trump, 79, Out of the White House—and Into a Padded Cell - President Donald Trump had a manic episode on national television Wednesday night during which he projectile vomited lies at a national audience. As the spectacle progressed, his volume grew louder, his speed grew faster, and his falsehoodsGOP lawmaker vows to give parents more power as schools 'blatantly' violate students' rights - A new GOP-led bill would give parents more power to fight schools when they are denied access to classroom materials related to sexuality and gender that their kids are being taught.