Dewey Wins! Emerging Topics in U.S. News

WHITE, HOUSE, WEBSITE, MEDIA

President Donald Trump is still a marketing guy at heart. He understands messaging, and he hires people who share his understanding of the value of messaging. This is something Republicans haven't always been all that good at. Advertisement Case in point:

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WINTER, MIDWEST, STORM, FLIGHTS

About 8.4 inches of snow fell at O'Hare up to midnight on Sunday. Bundled up people walk their dog Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. Bundled up people walk their dog Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. Bundled up people walk their

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MICHIGAN, OHIO, STATE, GAME

In his post-game comments, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said he wanted to win with “humility.” And he proved that in a big way. Ohio State convincingly defeated Michigan 27-9 at “The Big House” in Ann Arbor. This victory avenged a bitter, controversial game

SHOOTING, CALIFORNIA, DEAD, 10

Four killed in shooting at child's birthday party in California Watch: Police confirm four dead in California shooting At least four people have been killed in a mass shooting at a child's birthday party in California. Ten others were injured in the shooting

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NYC, ICE, PROTESTERS, ARRESTED

Police confirmed multiple arrests Saturday after anti-ICE agitators were caught on video throwing trash cans and debris at officers near a government building in New York City. The incident happened during an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigrants in Chinatown,

REP, TROY, NEHLS, ANNOUNCES

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Republican Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-11) just shared news on his future in the U.S. House of Representatives, announcing he will retire once the current Congress ends. Advertisement The Lone Star state lawmaker, who assumed office in 2021, took to his X account,

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PASS, TOUCHDOWN, PANTHERS, JAMES

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford set an NFL record early in the first quarter of his game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Stafford was 4-of-5 passing on the Rams’ first drive found and wide receiver Davante Adams for a 4-yard touchdown

PUBLIC, FEDERAL, CHICAGO, POLICY

FIRST ON FOX: A Chicago Public Schools (CPS) policy allows illegal immigrant students excused absences if they or their family members are afraid of federal immigration enforcement activities in the area. A document called Chicago Public Schools' Attendance

NEW, YORK, COMMUNIST, CITY

Luigi Mangione's pre-trial hearings start Monday in New York. Here's what to expect Luigi Mangione faces state and federal charges in the killing nearly a year ago of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He will be in court this week as the cases against him

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POPE, LEO, MOSQUE, PRAY

Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous steps for Eastern and Western churches to be united. Leo took his shoes off and,

RUBIO, WITKOFF, DEAL, UKRAINE

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are expected to meet Ukrainian negotiators Sunday in Florida to build on the recent peace talks in Geneva, and work through the remaining

HEAD, COACH, FOOTBALL, HIRES

The Florida Gators reportedly decided to hire Tulane Green Wave football coach Jon Sumrall as their next head coach on Sunday. Sumrall is set to join the Gators’ program on a six-year deal worth about $7.5 million per year, ESPN reported. The deal reportedly

GIRL, HOLE, SAND, RESCUED

The victim was unharmed, authorities said. A 12-year-old girl was on a family outing before she became trapped in a large hole in the sand she was digging on Thanksgiving afternoon. A 12-year-old girl was on a family outing before she became trapped in a

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CRASH, DEADLY, IDENTIFIED, ID

The father and three young children killed in a tragic Colorado crash involving a stolen car were identified Wednesday by authorities, who revealed the suspect in connection to the carjacked vehicle had a prior criminal history and was on parole at the time

DEAL, 75M, NORTHWESTERN, FEDERAL

Northwestern settles with Trump administration in $75M deal to regain federal funding toggle caption Teresa Crawford/AP Northwestern University has agreed to a $75 million payout to the Trump administration to settle a discrimination investigation into the

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PLAYOFF, COLLEGE, LONGHORNS, CASE

Now that the regular season is over, it’s time for the politicking season to begin in college football, and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is off to a strong start. In his post-game comments following the Longhorns’ shocking dismantling of third-ranked Texas

GUN, WOODS, FOOTBALL, COACH

Virginia high school football coach Travis Turner grabbed a gun from his home and disappeared into the woods while under investigation for child pornography and solicitation of a minor, his family revealed on Friday. Turner, 46, was the head coach of an undefeated

KYIV, CAPITAL, DEATH, TOLL

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russian drone and missile attacks in and around the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, killed at least three people in the early hours of Saturday, local officials said. The attacks came just before a second round of peace negotiations was set to

FRIDAY, MALL, BLACK, CALIFORNIA

Police reported that three victims with gunshot wounds have been transported to a local hospital after a shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California appeared to take advantage of the Black Friday crowds. "Officers are still diligently

HOME, THANKSGIVING, ARGUMENT, ILLINOIS

A Thanksgiving Day argument escalated to a dangerous level after an Illinois man allegedly set his home on fire following a war of words on one of America’s most cherished family holidays. Lake County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Erik J. Crump, 21, on Thursday

OFFERS, ICE, BAR, IDAHO

“ALERT: Anyone who helps ICE identify and ultimately deport an illegal from Idaho gets FREE BEER FOR ONE MONTH at Old State Saloon!” its post read: When word of the deal spread online, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reacted with a gif of a dinosaur

OFFICIAL, DISORDER, VOMITING, CODE

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A mysterious vomiting disorder tied to long-term marijuana use is now formally recognized by global health officials, a move experts say could help save lives as cases surge nationwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally added cannabis hyperemesis