The U.S. turkey population is at its lowest level in nearly four decades — about 195 million birds — after multiple outbreaks of avian disease. Less supply means higher costs, potentially upwards of 40 percent, according to the USDA. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration is ramping up the intensity against Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro after designating him and his government allies as members of a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). Designating it as a FTO could authorize Trump to impose sanctions on Maduro. This is the latest measure the administration is taking against Venezuela amid rising tensions.  

After the bill was signed, the House Oversight Committee said it plans to expand its investigation. The committee issued subpoenas to banks for Epstein’s financial records and requested additional documents. The committee’s chair said Bill and Hillary Clinton have also been subpoenaed for an in-person deposition.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ukraine’s President said his country is at a critical moment as they work with the US to revise a peace deal. Both the White House and Ukraine released a joint statement overnight saying there’s been “meaningful progress” towards aligning positions on a peace deal.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the White House. The official White House Christmas tree arrived Monday afternoon. 

A one-minute, 30-second video about “illegal military orders” has set off backlash from Republicans, explosive posts from President Donald Trump and new safety concerns for Democratic members of Congress. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – New data shows Hurricane Melissa, the Category Five storm that devastated Jamaica in October, had record-breaking wind gusts at 252 miles per hour. It’s the strongest hurricane wind ever recorded. The storm left its mark in the Caribbean, especially on the island of Jamaica where crews are still working on recovery efforts. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump is calling for some Democratic members in Congress to be arrested and receive the death penalty after a video those Democrats released. Those members told servicemembers and intelligence officials they are allowed to refuse illegal orders. 

In recent days, the controversial provision — which allows senators to sue the government — sparked a major clash among Republicans, who control both chambers of Congress. 

In just over one month, enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire. Extending the subsidies was a key demand by Democrats during the longest government shutdown in history. Without the extension, health care costs are expected to skyrocket, and many Americans are already noticing higher premiums.