U.S. President Donald Trump will attend next week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, leading the largest-ever American delegation. He will be joined by five Cabinet secretaries and other top officials as the forum brings together around 3,000 participants from 130 countries. The meeting will feature about 850 CEOs, 64 heads of state or government, and leaders including six G7 members, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and … Continue reading Trump set to lead largest-ever US delegation to World Economic Forum in Davos next week

Marine Le Pen appeared in court Tuesday to appeal her 2027 embezzlement conviction, denying any wrongdoing. She seeks to overturn a March ruling that found her guilty of misusing European Parliament funds to hire aides from 2004 to 2016, which resulted in a five-year ban from office, house arrest, a suspended sentence, and a €100,000 fine. Le Pen argued that neither she nor her party … Continue reading Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris

South Korea’s special prosecutor has requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief martial law declaration in 2024, charging him with leading an insurrection. Yoon claims the action was within his constitutional authority to protect freedom and sovereignty, while prosecutors allege it was a power grab targeting the judiciary and legislature. The martial law order, issued on Dec. 3, 2024, … Continue reading South Korea’s special prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon

Former President Bill Clinton did not appear for a scheduled deposition before the House Oversight Committee in its bipartisan investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, defying a congressional subpoena. Committee Chairman James Comer announced plans to move forward with contempt of Congress proceedings against Clinton, noting that no Democrats attended Tuesday’s deposition. Clinton’s attorneys argued the subpoenas were legally invalid, claiming they violated separation-of-powers principles and were … Continue reading Bill Clinton defies congressional subpoena, Comer says contempt charges moving ahead

President Donald Trump announced he is cutting off talks with Iranian officials amid a violent crackdown on nationwide protests, telling Iranians “help is on its way.” The move comes after Trump had indicated Iran was seeking negotiations following his threat of military action, with more than 1,850 protesters reportedly killed and over 16,700 detained. Trump urged citizens to continue protesting and record the names of … Continue reading Trump cancels meetings with Iranian officials and tells protesters ‘help is on its way’

Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify publicly before the House Judiciary Committee on January 22, giving lawmakers the chance to question him about his prosecutions of Donald Trump. Smith previously gave an eight-hour closed-door deposition and defended his decisions, emphasizing that he acted based on facts and law, not political considerations. He investigated Trump over the 2020 election and the retention of classified documents, … Continue reading Jack Smith to testify next week at a public House Judiciary Committee hearing

President Donald Trump demanded on Truth Social that FBI Director Kash Patel remove agents allegedly involved in the Arctic Frost investigation, which targeted him, Republican organizations, and elected officials. The probe, originally focused on January 6, 2021, expanded under former FBI official Timothy Thibault, who circulated left-leaning news and podcast content to justify scrutiny of Trump and his associates. Internal emails and memos show Thibault … Continue reading Trump Orders Cleanup of Corrupt FBI ‘Scum’

Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel said his government is not negotiating with the United States, despite Trump’s threats after cutting off Venezuelan oil supplies. He stated that only technical migration contacts exist and that broader talks must follow international law and mutual respect. Trump warned Cuba to strike a deal quickly after a U.S. operation in Venezuela disrupted its key energy lifeline. Díaz‑Canel condemned U.S. hostility … Continue reading Cuba’s president defiant, says no negotiations scheduled as Trump moves to choke off oil lifeline

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting China this week for the first time in nearly a decade to rebuild strained relations and reduce Canada’s reliance on the United States. He aims to double Canada’s non-U.S. exports over the next decade amid rising American tariffs and trade tensions. Carney plans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials to expand cooperation on trade, energy, … Continue reading Carney visits China this week in a bid to rebuild ties and reduce Canadian dependence on US

President Trump faces a major hurdle in replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced he will block any Fed nominees until a Justice Department investigation into Powell for potential perjury is resolved. Tillis’ opposition complicates confirmation efforts, given the Republican-Democrat balance on the Senate banking committee. Powell acknowledged the investigation, calling it a pretext for giving Trump control over the … Continue reading Republican Sen. Thom Tillis vows to block Trump’s Fed nominees following Powell probe

Republican Sen. Rand Paul warned that bombing Iran, as President Trump threatened if the regime harms protesters, could backfire by rallying Iranians around their government. He argued that military strikes might not aid the freedom movement and emphasized that the U.S. shouldn’t intervene in every foreign protest. Paul also noted that the Constitution requires congressional approval before a president can order military action. He suggested … Continue reading Sen. Rand Paul warns bombing Iran ‘not the answer’ to protests against regime

Donald Trump warned Cuba to “make a deal” or face unspecified consequences, declaring that no more Venezuelan oil or money would flow to the island following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro. The president claimed the raid killed many Cuban and Venezuelan security personnel, leaving Cuba vulnerable amid its economic crisis. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel vowed to defend the nation, calling it sovereign and ready … Continue reading Trump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal’ or face the consequences

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to dissolve the Lower House later this month, potentially holding a snap election in February. The move aims to capitalize on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s historic 75% approval rating to strengthen the ruling coalition. Preparations for the election are underway, with prefectural election boards instructed to get ready. The snap election would occur just four months into Takaichi’s term … Continue reading Japan plans to dissolve parliament with possible snap election in February

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the situation over Greenland a “decisive moment” after President Trump renewed threats to seize the Arctic territory by force. She emphasized Denmark’s commitment to defending international law and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination, with Germany and Sweden backing Denmark against the U.S. claims. European leaders warned that a U.S. takeover would violate international law and could set a dangerous precedent, … Continue reading Denmark’s PM says Greenland showdown at ‘decisive moment’

Trump administration officials are scheduled to meet with Danish representatives on Wednesday to discuss Greenland, following the president’s repeated statements about acquiring the territory. Trump has suggested both a negotiated deal and the possibility of using military force, citing concerns that Russia or China might take the island. Danish and Greenlandic leaders have firmly rejected U.S. ownership, emphasizing Greenland’s status within the Kingdom of Denmark … Continue reading Trump administration officials to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday

President Donald Trump announced a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, blaming the Biden administration for allowing rates to reach 20–30%. He said the cap would take effect on January 20, 2026, marking one year since his return to the White House. Sen. Bernie Sanders had previously proposed a similar 10% cap lasting until 2031 and criticized Trump for not acting sooner, … Continue reading Trump calls for 1-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates

President Trump criticized five Republican senators who joined Democrats to advance a War Powers resolution limiting his ability to strike Venezuela without congressional approval, saying they should never be reelected. The Senate voted 52–47 to advance the measure, sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, shortly after the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The Republicans who supported it—Todd Young, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Rand Paul, and … Continue reading Trump says GOP who voted to limit Venezuela war powers “should never be elected to office again”

President Donald Trump on Friday again pushed for U.S. control of Greenland, saying the United States would act “whether they like it or not” to prevent Russia or China from gaining influence there. He framed the issue as a national security priority, repeating past remarks about acquiring Greenland through purchase or force, despite strong opposition from Greenland, Denmark, and U.S. allies. Greenlandic and Danish officials … Continue reading Trump says US will do something on Greenland ‘whether they like it or not’

President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 31 UN agencies and 35 non-UN groups, accelerating the country’s retreat from multilateral cooperation. The executive order directs U.S. departments to end participation in and funding for these organizations as soon as possible. Many of the targeted bodies work on climate change, labor, migration, human rights, and other global policy … Continue reading Trump withdraws US from 66 international organizations

President Donald Trump said U.S. involvement in Venezuela could last for years after U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a military operation. Trump announced that the U.S. would effectively run the country, managing its affairs and oil reserves until a safe transition could be arranged. He indicated that Venezuela would hand over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the … Continue reading US may be involved in Venezuela for years, Trump says

President Donald Trump announced plans for Venezuela to turn over 30–50 million barrels of sanctioned oil, which would be sold in the U.S. with revenues controlled by his administration. He said the proceeds would be used to benefit both Venezuelans and Americans, though details on timing, legality, and revenue distribution remain unclear. Analysts note that the volume would have limited impact on global oil markets … Continue reading Trump says Venezuela to hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa of California has died unexpectedly at age 65, further narrowing the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. LaMalfa, a former rice farmer elected to Congress in 2013, focused on agriculture, water issues, and support for rural communities. President Trump and colleagues paid tribute, with Trump calling him a “great member” who voted with him consistently. LaMalfa’s death, coupled … Continue reading US Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65

President Trump and his administration are exploring “a range of options” to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of the U.S. military, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that the preferred approach is to purchase the island from Denmark. The president has argued that Greenland is strategically vital for U.S. national security, citing Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic, while Denmark and … Continue reading Trump weighs using U.S. military to acquire Greenland

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that U.S. threats over Greenland do not signal an imminent invasion and that the administration’s preferred goal is to purchase the island from Denmark. His remarks came amid increasingly aggressive rhetoric from President Trump and senior officials, who have declined to rule out using military force to secure Greenland for national security reasons. Rubio sought to downplay fears … Continue reading Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Aims to Buy Greenland, Downplays Military Action

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Monday that he will not seek reelection, citing the need to focus on defending the state against fraud allegations and right-wing attacks, including from President Trump. Walz, a Democrat and 2024 vice-presidential candidate, faced scrutiny over alleged child-care fraud in Minnesota, which federal authorities say involved more than $250 million. He criticized Trump and Republicans for politicizing the allegations, while … Continue reading Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends reelection bid amid child-care fraud scandal