Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) as the new chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, replacing Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), who was removed from the position. Crawford, a retired Army sergeant and former chairman of the Intelligence subcommittee, has been in Congress since 2011. Johnson praised Crawford’s leadership and experience. The decision to oust Turner, a strong supporter of NATO and U.S. aid … Continue reading Mike Johnson picks Arkansas Republican to lead House Intelligence Committee

President Joe Biden will not enforce a TikTok ban set for January 19, leaving the decision to President-elect Donald Trump. A law signed by Biden last year requires TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest by the deadline, but Trump’s team is expected to address the matter. While some Democrats, like Senate Leader Chuck Schumer, pushed for an extension, Republican Senator Tom Cotton opposed it, labeling … Continue reading Biden won’t enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump

Mark Carney, former head of Canada’s central bank and the Bank of England, announced his candidacy for prime minister following Justin Trudeau’s resignation. Carney, 59, is praised for his economic expertise, particularly during the 2008 crisis, and his role in managing Brexit. He criticized Trudeau for losing focus on the economy and vowed to focus on it if elected. Carney faces competition from ex-Finance Minister … Continue reading Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney enters race to be Canada’s next prime minister

In his farewell address, President Joe Biden reflected on his political career and achievements, including leading the country out of the pandemic and advancing infrastructure and climate change initiatives. He expressed pride in his administration’s accomplishments but warned of the growing concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few, which he said threatens democracy. Biden also highlighted his role in securing a … Continue reading Biden, in farewell address, warns about dangers of unchecked power in wealthy

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol became the first sitting president to be arrested after a dramatic standoff with investigators. Yoon, 64, is under investigation for insurrection related to a failed martial law order on December 3. Despite being impeached by parliament, Yoon’s removal from office depends on a ruling by the Constitutional Court. His arrest followed a weeks-long standoff with investigators, who scaled walls … Continue reading South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol arrested

During his confirmation hearing, Sen. Marco Rubio, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as secretary of state, described China as the “most potent and dangerous near-peer adversary” the U.S. has faced, highlighting the country’s technological, industrial, economic, geopolitical, and scientific competition. Rubio stressed the importance of confronting China’s influence more forcefully, claiming the U.S. must prioritize national interests. He also defended Trump’s foreign policy decisions and … Continue reading Rubio tells Senate committee the “top priority” of State Department will be U.S. in confirmation hearing

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) decided not to reappoint Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) as chair of the House Intelligence Committee, a role Turner held since 2022. The move came after complaints from the Freedom Caucus and MAGA-aligned members of the party, with some attributing the decision to pressure from Mar-a-Lago. Johnson described the change as a need for a “fresh start” for the committee, despite praising … Continue reading Speaker Johnson removes Mike Turner as Intelligence Committee chair