President Donald Trump accused the New York Times of endangering national security, calling it “a serious threat” in a late-night post on his Truth Social platform and alleging false, biased reporting. He did not specify which article prompted the attack, but it continues a pattern of repeated public criticism of the paper and the media. Earlier this month, Trump accused the Times of “seditious” or … Continue reading Trump calls the New York Times ‘a threat to national security’

The Trump administration is recalling about 30 U.S. ambassadors worldwide to align diplomatic representation with President Trump’s America First agenda, Fox News reported. Officials emphasized the recalls are standard practice, with ambassadors being reassigned within the State Department rather than fired or punished. The administration said decisions were made to maintain continuity, avoiding recalls from countries at war or involved in critical negotiations. The large-scale … Continue reading Trump admin recalling around 30 ambassadors as part of State Dept realignment

President Donald Trump announced a new class of nuclear-capable U.S. battleships that will bear his name, called “Trump-class battleships.” Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Navy Secretary John Phelan said the ships, including the USS Defiant, will be heavily armed with missiles, hypersonic weapons, rail guns, lasers, and nuclear-armed cruise missiles. Trump said the Navy aims to build 20 to 25 of the battleships, which are expected to … Continue reading Trump announces new class of U.S. battleships named after himself

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing long-standing restrictions on the drug. The move recognizes cannabis as having accepted medical use and a lower potential for abuse, similar to ketamine and certain pain medications. Trump highlighted that the change would benefit patients with chronic illnesses, veterans, and older Americans suffering from debilitating … Continue reading Trump signs executive order reclassifying cannabis

House Republicans moved their Christmas recess up by a day, scheduling final House votes for Thursday afternoon instead of Friday, just ahead of the DOJ’s deadline to release unclassified Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. The release is mandated under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed by President Donald Trump, which gave Attorney General Pam Bondi 30 days to disclose the materials by Friday. While there is no … Continue reading House Republicans Call Early Christmas Break Before Epstein Files Release

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced he will step down from the bureau in January, thanking President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and FBI Director Kash Patel for the opportunity to serve. Bongino was an unconventional choice for the role, as neither he nor Patel had prior FBI experience, and he was better known as a pro-Trump podcaster and former law enforcement officer. His tenure … Continue reading FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he will step down in January

President Donald Trump used a prime-time White House address to promise lower prices, defend his economic record, and blame inflation and high costs on former President Joe Biden as frustration grows ahead of the midterm elections. Despite claiming major progress and forecasting an economic boom, Trump faces low approval ratings on the economy, with polls showing widespread affordability concerns among Americans. Economists warn that job … Continue reading Trump tells America the economy is strong, blames Biden for nation’s struggles

The Senate passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing $901 billion in defense spending and a 3.8% pay raise for troops, while demanding more Pentagon transparency on strikes against alleged drug boats near Venezuela. The 3,000-page bill balances bipartisan priorities, maintaining U.S. troop levels in Europe, providing military aid to Ukraine, and implementing Trump administration policies on military diversity and border powers. It also … Continue reading Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video

Four House Republicans broke with party leadership to join Democrats on a discharge petition, securing the 218 signatures needed to force a vote on a three-year extension of enhanced Obamacare subsidies set to expire Dec. 31. If the subsidies lapse, insurance premiums are expected to double on average for about 22 million people who rely on Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage. The move highlights divisions … Continue reading 4 Republicans revolt, force vote on Obamacare funding

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers in a closed-door interview that his team developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Donald Trump criminally conspired to overturn the 2020 election. Smith also said investigators gathered strong evidence that Trump illegally retained classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and obstructed efforts to recover them. He emphasized that his decisions were based solely on facts and … Continue reading Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt’ against Trump

A group of Democratic senators is pressing the Justice Department to explain why federal investigators never interviewed Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime lawyer, Darren Indyke, or his in-house accountant, Richard Kahn, during probes of his sex-trafficking operation. Both men were senior officers in Epstein-controlled entities that handled finances, cash payments, and transactions later linked to the scheme, according to The Wall Street Journal. Despite their close and … Continue reading Senators Press FBI Over Failure to Investigate Epstein’s Lawyer and Accountant

Sen. Mark Kelly called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s investigation into him “a bunch of bull****,” saying it appears intended to intimidate retired service members from speaking out against the president. The probe stems from a video Kelly and five other Democrats, all military veterans, posted urging troops not to follow illegal orders. Hegseth asked the Secretary of the Navy to review Kelly for “potentially unlawful … Continue reading Sen. Mark Kelly clashes with Hegseth over Pentagon’s investigation into him

The House will not vote this week on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year. An attempt by moderate Republicans to force a vote failed after the House Rules Committee blocked proposed amendments to a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension. Moderates warn that letting the subsidies lapse could sharply … Continue reading House won’t vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates

The U.S. has collected over $200 billion in tariffs in 2025 under new duties imposed by President Trump, according to Customs and Border Protection. These tariffs, including “reciprocal” and fentanyl-related duties, were implemented without congressional approval and are currently facing legal challenges in the Supreme Court. Collections dropped slightly in November as imports slowed and some duties were reduced, but CBP emphasized the tariffs’ role … Continue reading New Trump tariffs collection hits $200 billion, Customs says

President Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday, alleging that a documentary aired before the 2024 election deceptively edited his Jan. 6, 2021, speech. The suit, filed in federal court in Miami, seeks $5 billion in damages for each of two counts—defamation and violating Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act—and requests a jury trial. Trump’s legal team claims the … Continue reading President Trump sues the BBC

President Donald Trump announced he will sign an executive order classifying fentanyl and its core precursors as a “weapon of mass destruction” (WMD), framing it as part of his administration’s intensified language against drug cartels. The move follows prior measures labeling Latin American cartels as “foreign terrorist organizations” and referring to smugglers as “narco-terrorists.” Trump argued that fentanyl trafficking is intended to harm Americans and … Continue reading Trump signs executive order labelling fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’

The Justice Department sued Fulton County, Georgia, seeking 2020 election records, including ballots and signature envelopes, after the county refused to comply with subpoenas, citing state laws sealing the documents. The lawsuit names Fulton County Clerk of Courts Che Alexander, alleging violations of the Civil Rights Act, and requests the records be produced within five days of a court order. The move comes amid ongoing … Continue reading DOJ files suit to obtain 2020 election records in Fulton County, Georgia

Chile has shifted sharply to the right after José Antonio Kast, a hardline conservative, won the presidential runoff with over 58% of the vote, defeating Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara. Kast, leader of the Republican Party and a staunch admirer of former dictator Augusto Pinochet, campaigned heavily on crime, immigration, and economic concerns, promising to restore security and order. Celebrations erupted in Santiago as Kast … Continue reading Chile shifts sharply right as José Antonio Kast wins Presidency

The US Navy has submitted recommendations to the Pentagon regarding potential punishments for Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly for participating in a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders. The Pentagon’s Office of General Counsel is reviewing the recommendations, though the details of the report have not been made public. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested advice from the Navy on possible actions, which could range from … Continue reading Navy delivers report to Hegseth on potential punishment for Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

The United States seized a Venezuelan oil tanker carrying about 1.1 million barrels of sanctioned crude, prompting Nicolás Maduro to denounce the move as “piracy” and issue fiery threats against Washington. Donald Trump defended the operation, saying the vessel was taken “for a very good reason” and implying the U.S. would keep the oil. The dramatic commando raid marked the first U.S. seizure of a … Continue reading Maduro vows to ‘break America’s teeth’ after US seizes Venezuelan ship

Brazil’s lower house of Congress passed a bill that could reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup, along with sentences for over 1,000 others involved in the January 8, 2023, attacks on government buildings. The vote sparked chaos, with a left-wing congressman protesting, a physical altercation involving police and journalists, and live coverage temporarily cut. Opponents criticized the bill as … Continue reading Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies passes bill to lower Bolsonaro’s sentence

Bolivian authorities arrested former President Luis Arce on charges of breach of duty and financial misconduct linked to alleged embezzlement during his time as economy minister under Evo Morales. The arrest comes a month after conservative President Rodrigo Paz took office, ending 20 years of socialist rule. Officials said the move demonstrates the new government’s commitment to combating corruption at the highest levels. Arce is … Continue reading Former Bolivian President Arce arrested in corruption investigation

President Trump held a conference call with French President Macron, British Prime Minister Starmer, and German Chancellor Merz to discuss U.S.-led peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Trump has expressed skepticism about Ukraine’s ability to prevail and recently pushed a plan for Kyiv to cede the Donbas region to Russia in exchange for U.S. security guarantees. His shifting stance has frustrated Ukraine … Continue reading Trump talks Ukraine peace deal with Macron, Merz and Starmer

Democrat Eileen Higgins won a stunning upset Tuesday night to become Miami’s first Democratic mayor in 30 years, reversing recent Republican successes in Florida. Higgins, 61, a former county commissioner, focused her campaign on immigration and positioned the race as a referendum on Donald Trump’s policies, resonating with Miami’s 57% foreign-born population. She defeated Republican Emilio González, despite heavy endorsements for him from Trump and … Continue reading Eileen Higgins becomes Miami’s first Democratic mayor in 30 years

In a Politico interview, President Donald Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s “days are numbered” but declined to comment on whether the U.S. might send troops to the country. He defended strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug vessels, suggested similar actions could target Mexico and Colombia, and criticized European leaders as “weak” and “decaying” due to immigration policies. Trump also claimed Russia holds the upper hand … Continue reading Trump doesn’t rule out troops in Venezuela, says President Nicolás Maduro’s ‘days are numbered’