Obama commutes the sentences of 61 drug offenders

Speed Read The Senate held confirmation hearings for Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Secretary nominee

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 15 January 25

Speed read The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration, as it was Trump who first put Cuba on the terrorism blacklist in his first term

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 15 January 25

speed read Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been detained, making him the first sitting president to be arrested in the country's history

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 15 January 25

Speed Read The bill would allow the U.S. to purchase the Danish territory — or procure it through economic or military force

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 14 January 25

Speed Read Jack Smith's report details the president-elect's "criminal efforts to retain power" amid the 2020 election

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 14 January 25

Speed Read A high-level cease-fire negotiation is gaining momentum in Biden's final week as president

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 14 January 25

Speed Read The state funeral was attended by all living presidents

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 10 January 25

Speed Read Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the three liberal justices in the majority

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 10 January 25