Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his decision to charge Donald Trump over efforts to overturn the 2020 election during a public House judiciary committee hearing. Smith said no one is above the law and argued the evidence required Trump to be held accountable, rejecting claims that the prosecutions were politically motivated. He explained that the cases were dropped only because Trump was elected to … Continue reading Jack Smith defends move to seek criminal charges for Trump

Tensions between the United States and Canada escalated after Prime Minister Mark Carney declared a “rupture” in the global order during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. His remarks, including support for Greenland and opposition to U.S. tariffs, prompted a sharp response from President Trump, who accused Canada of being ungrateful and overly dependent on the U.S. The public exchange marked a … Continue reading Canada-Trump tensions grow after Carney ‘rupture’ speech

European veterans and politicians sharply criticized President Trump after he claimed allies had stayed “a little off the front lines” in Afghanistan. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the remarks “insulting and frankly, appalling,” while veterans highlighted that hundreds of their comrades died alongside U.S. forces. Senior military figures and former intelligence officials condemned the comments as inaccurate and unjustified, urging an apology. Trump’s remarks … Continue reading Trump’s NATO-Afghanistan comments ‘appalling’, says U.K.’s Keir Starmer

Vice President JD Vance praised ICE agents in Minneapolis on Thursday, saying they do an “incredible job” despite media misrepresentation and harassment. He acknowledged that some incidents may be problematic but emphasized that agents often operate under extreme duress and chaos, facing doxxing and occasional assaults. Vance encouraged peaceful protest against immigration policies but warned that any assault on law enforcement would be fully prosecuted. … Continue reading Vance in Minneapolis: Much of Media ‘Lying’ About Work of ICE Agents

President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday prohibiting large Wall Street investors from buying and owning single-family homes, aiming to make housing more affordable for American families. The order cites competition from corporate investors as limiting access to homeownership, particularly for first-time buyers, and calls for Treasury, Justice, and other agencies to define “large institutional investors” and enforce antitrust rules against coordinated pricing or vacancy … Continue reading Trump signs executive order barring Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes

Congress faces uncertainty over a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill expected to be voted on this week, threatening efforts to prevent a government shutdown by Jan. 30. Progressive Democrats argue the bill lacks meaningful reforms to curb ICE confrontations with the public, while some Republicans say it doesn’t fully support President Trump’s immigration priorities. The bill includes body cameras for ICE officers, new … Continue reading ICE funding bill draws fire from left and right as shutdown deadline nears

The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in criminal contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Republicans on the panel argued the Clintons repeatedly refused to appear despite being given multiple opportunities, while the Clintons called the subpoenas legally invalid and said they had shared all relevant information. … Continue reading House Oversight panel votes to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress

Tensions between President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom escalated at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, where Trump criticized Newsom’s leadership while Newsom urged world leaders to resist Trump’s policies. Trump suggested California could benefit from federal intervention, claiming his administration has helped Los Angeles and hinting that the state could face investigation for alleged fraud. Newsom mocked Trump’s remarks on social media and … Continue reading Trump & Newsom clash in Switzerland as potential California fraud probe looms