India and the European Union have reached a long-awaited free trade agreement, ending nearly 20 years of negotiations and significantly deepening economic and strategic ties. The deal, described by EU leaders as the “mother of all deals,” could impact up to 2 billion people and will take several months to come into force. It aims to eliminate tariffs on most goods, from textiles and medicines … Continue reading India and the EU announce a free trade deal affecting up to 2 billion people

A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to appear in court Friday to explain why he should not be held in contempt for repeatedly violating court orders. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz accused ICE and the Department of Homeland Security of ignoring dozens of rulings, including an order requiring a bond hearing for a detained immigrant who remains … Continue reading ICE chief ordered to appear in Minnesota federal court

President Trump said it is “too late” to stop construction of a new 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, calling it a privately funded $300 million “gift” to the country, despite a lawsuit filed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The ballroom, replacing the current East Wing, will seat about 650 guests and follow classical White House design. Trump criticized the lawsuit as untimely and defended … Continue reading Trump says it ‘is too late’ to stop the White House ballroom construction amid lawsuit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada has no plans to pursue a free trade deal with China, countering President Trump’s threat of a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if such a deal proceeded. Carney clarified that recent tariff adjustments with China only addressed a few sectors previously affected, not a full trade agreement. Trump criticized the move, claiming China was “taking over” Canada and … Continue reading Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) called on Trump supporters to “take off their political blinders” regarding the fatal Minnesota shooting involving federal immigration agent Alex Pretti. While supporting law enforcement and border security, Greene defended the right to legally carry firearms, arguing that carrying a gun is not the same as brandishing one. She criticized excessive force claims against federal agents but urged followers … Continue reading Marjorie Taylor Greene: You’re all being ‘incited into civil war’ 

President Trump’s Greenland ambitions became a viral meme after the White House posted an AI-generated image of him walking with a penguin. The meme references the “Nihilist Penguin,” but critics, including former Canadian Defense Minister Jason Kenney, highlighted factual errors and Trump’s recent confusion between Greenland and Iceland. The White House defended the post, saying “The penguin does not concern himself with the opinions of … Continue reading White House posts ‘Embrace the Penguin’ amid Greenland fight

Former South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, a veteran politician and democracy activist, died at age 73 during an official visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, after suffering a heart attack. Lee, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2006 and was a seven-term parliamentarian, began his political career as a student activist jailed in the 1970s for pro-democracy efforts. Known as a … Continue reading South Korea Mourns Death of Former Prime Minister

President Trump rescinded Canada’s invitation to join his newly created “Board of Peace” amid rising tensions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The decision followed Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he warned that the U.S.-led global order was fracturing and urged middle powers to unite. Trump responded by accusing Canada of being ungrateful and overly dependent on the United States, … Continue reading Trump rescinds Canada’s invite to join his Board of Peace amid feud with Carney

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

President Donald Trump said the U.S. should control Greenland to build a large-scale “Golden Dome” missile defense system, claiming it would also protect Canada. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he argued that Canada benefits from U.S. security and should be grateful, though it is unclear if Canada will participate in the project. The Golden Dome, unveiled in May, is estimated to cost … Continue reading Trump challenges Carney at Davos, asserts Canada should be ‘grateful’ for Golden Dome missile defense

President Donald Trump has abandoned his threat to impose tariffs on European countries opposing his plan to take control of Greenland and ruled out using force to seize the territory. The decision came after Trump met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Davos, where they agreed on a “framework” for future cooperation on Greenland and the Arctic, though details were not disclosed. The framework reportedly … Continue reading Trump drops tariff threat, says he won’t use force to take Greenland

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to join the US-led Gaza Board of Peace, Morocco’s foreign ministry announced. The board will oversee the transitional National Committee for the Administration of Gaza as part of the second phase of Trump’s peace plan. Russia confirmed that President Vladimir Putin received an invitation and is reviewing the proposal, while Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev … Continue reading Morocco joins Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace as founding member

President Donald Trump criticized media coverage in Minnesota, saying too much attention is on ICE operations and not enough on alleged corruption and taxpayer fraud by state officials. On Truth Social, he argued that ICE is removing dangerous criminals allowed into the U.S. under federal policies, while Minnesota politicians are allegedly mismanaging or stealing billions in public funds. Trump cited investigations into fraud in programs … Continue reading Trump says media focuses too much on Minnesota ICE coverage, not enough on corruption allegations

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said after meeting President Trump that Venezuela will eventually hold “free and fair” elections, but emphasized that dismantling the country’s repression apparatus must come first. Machado did not give a timeline for the transitional government, led in part by former Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, but stressed that security, rule of law, and the release of political prisoners are prerequisites … Continue reading Venezuelan opposition leader says country will hold ‘free and fair’ elections ‘eventually’

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro claims in his forthcoming memoir that during vetting for Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 running mate, he was asked if he had ever been an agent of Israel, a question he found offensive, ABC News confirmed. According to excerpts, Shapiro, who is Jewish and outspoken about his support for Israel, was also asked if he had spoken with undercover Israeli agents … Continue reading Gov. Josh Shapiro alleges that Kamala Harris’ team asked if he had ever been an Israeli agent

European leaders are cautiously managing tensions with the U.S. after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on several EU countries, the U.K., and Norway over their opposition to a potential Greenland sale. Ahead of Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, EU diplomats and officials are seeking a diplomatic solution to avoid further straining transatlantic relations. While some European voices support using the EU’s … Continue reading EU clings to hope it can defuse Trump at Davos

The Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join the U.S.-led “Board of Peace” for Gaza and is reviewing the proposal. The board, created by President Donald Trump, aims to oversee the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and Gaza’s reconstruction. Several countries have confirmed invitations, though reports say permanent membership may require a $1 billion payment. Putin’s potential inclusion has drawn attention given Russia’s … Continue reading Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ Kremlin says

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to ask the EU to activate its trade “bazooka,” the Anti-Coercion Instrument, in response to President Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. The mechanism allows the EU to impose punitive trade measures—including restrictions on investment, public procurement, and intellectual property—against countries that attempt to coerce the bloc. Macron emphasized that Europe will respond in a united, coordinated way to defend its … Continue reading Macron to urge EU to use trade ‘bazooka’ in response to Trump’s tariffs