Brooke Anderson

Donald Trump is quickly choosing his White House team, with strong representation from his home state of Florida.

Analysis: With a decade of politics under his belt, Donald Trump's second term is likely to be more authoritarian than the first, say experts.

Around 50 activists were arrested Tuesday while calling for an arms embargo on Israel and urging senators to vote to block a $20 billion weapons package.

The US House have passed a bill allowing the Treasury to target non-profit groups they find support terrorism. Critics warn this would stifle free speech.

"It flies in the face of the idea of our duty to the American people, to continue to protect a foreign government that has carried out war crimes."

Some Arab Americans are thanking Trump for his role in the ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, but it's unclear the exact role the president-elect played

"I woke up the day after the election, and I started off depressed. Ten minutes later, I was angry," James Zogby told The New Arab.

Left-wing members of US Congress are working to codify an executive order to hold violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank accountable for their actions.

As inauguration day approaches, some right-wing groups are urging Trump to deport pro-Palestinian protesters, while rights advocates warn of a chilling effect.

Shab-e Yalda, the ancient Persian winter solstice festival, is gaining recognition in the US with public celebrations and official statements.