Meta says it will end fact checking as Silicon Valley prepares for Trump CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the company's previous content moderation policies "censorship," repeating talking points from President-elect Donald Trump and his allies. Huo Jingnan
Biden creates 2 new national monuments, setting a conservation record The White House says President Biden has now protected a total of 674 million acres of lands and waters — a record for any administration. This includes two new national monuments in California. Deepa Shivaram
U.K. leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned "lies and misinformation" that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk. The Associated Press
Rudy Giuliani is held in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to satisfy a defamation ruling granted to two Georgia poll workers. The Associated Press
Meta taps Trump ally and UFC CEO Dana White to join its board White's election as a Meta director two weeks before Trump takes office comes as Silicon Valley is courting the incoming administration. Shannon Bond
People are paying their respects to President Carter in Atlanta – even at night Since Saturday, President Jimmy Carter has been lying in repose around the clock at the Carter Center in Atlanta. Some visitors prefer to come during the night hours to pay their respects. Sam Gringlas
Pentagon agrees to settle historic lawsuit with LGBTQ+ veterans over discharge status The Pentagon has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving about 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that will help them get benefits like health care and disability. Quil Lawrence
Four years after the Capitol riot, its meaning and legacy are still debated Trump has promised to pardon many who were involved in the violence of Jan 6. Experts on authoritarianism and extremism say that promise adds to the debate over how the day will be remembered. Odette Yousef
The scene around the Capitol today drew a stark contrast to four years ago Four years ago, Trump supporters marched to the Capitol and engaged in a riot that rattled democracy in the U.S. Today, with Trump re-elected, the scene and mood were far different. Tom Bowman
Under the shadow of the Jan 6. 2021 riot, Congress certifies the 2024 election Four years after the riot at the Capitol, Congress meets under heavy security and a blanket of snow to certify the 2024 election. Deirdre Walsh