The Jim Jordan-led House Judiciary Committee has issued a subpoena to former Special Counsel Jack Smith, ordering him to give a closed-door deposition on December 17 and turn over documents by December 12. The subpoena is part of the committee’s ongoing review of Smith’s prosecutions of Donald Trump — including election-interference and classified-documents cases — which were dropped after Trump returned to office. Smith previously … Continue reading Jack Smith subpoenaed for deposition with House Judiciary Committee

The Justice Department has sued six more states—Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington—for failing to provide statewide voter registration lists, bringing the total to at least 14 states. The department claims the lawsuits aim to ensure election security, while Democratic officials express concern over privacy and the federal overreach into state-run elections. The requests include detailed voter information, including personally identifiable data, … Continue reading Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data

Republican Matt Van Epps won a hotly contested special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, holding the seat for the GOP against Democratic challenger Aftyn Behn. Although Trump carried the district by 22 points in 2024, Democrats narrowed the margin this year, with Van Epps winning by about nine points, highlighting stronger Democratic turnout compared to early voting. Both parties spent heavily on ads, with … Continue reading Republican Matt Van Epps holds deep-red House district in Tennessee special election

President Emmanuel Macron denied plans for a “ministry of truth” in France after criticism from right-wing politicians and media that his anti-disinformation efforts could threaten press freedom. He has called for legislation to quickly block false information online and for professional certification of media outlets to distinguish reliable sources. Critics, including far-right leaders and media outlets owned by Vincent Bolloré, accused Macron of authoritarianism and … Continue reading Macron Denies ‘Ministry Of Truth’ Plan In Standoff With Far Right

Talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the war in Ukraine were described as constructive by a senior Putin aide, though no agreement has been reached, particularly on territorial issues. Putin met U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the Kremlin, while parallel talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials took place in Florida. Trump’s peace plan, which has raised concerns over concessions to … Continue reading US-Russia talks on Ukraine were ‘constructive’ but work remains, Putin adviser says

US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Colombia over drug trafficking, warning that those selling cocaine into the US could be attacked. His comments come amid heightened tensions with Venezuela, where the Trump administration has doubled the reward for information leading to President Nicolás Maduro’s capture. Trump reportedly urged Maduro to step down during a phone call, but Maduro refused. The President held … Continue reading Trump threatens attack on Colombia amid Venezuela war fears

In Honduras’ presidential election, former Tegucigalpa Mayor Nasry Asfura and conservative candidate Salvador Nasralla were nearly tied in preliminary results, with Asfura initially holding a slight lead. Voter support for Asfura was influenced by nostalgia for better economic times under the previous National Party government and U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Trump’s comments and his promise to pardon former President Juan Orlando Hernández may have … Continue reading Trump’s impact is debated in Honduras, where conservatives lead the presidential vote

Sen. Mark Kelly said Monday he will not be silenced by President Trump or Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after the Department of Defense announced a review of him over alleged misconduct. The comments follow a video in which Kelly and other Democrats told U.S. service members they could refuse illegal orders. Kelly criticized Hegseth for allegedly authorizing a second strike on a Caribbean boat … Continue reading Sen. Kelly slams Trump, calls for investigation into Caribbean strikes and for Hegseth to testify

The White House said Monday that President Trump underwent advanced abdominal and cardiovascular imaging in October as part of a preventative health evaluation. This came after Trump told reporters he had “no idea” what his MRI covered, only that it was not of his brain and that the results were “perfect.” A letter from his physician, Sean Barbabella, stated the imaging was routine for men … Continue reading White House releases details of Trump’s MRI scan

President Donald Trump met with top national security advisers to discuss increasing pressure on Venezuela, according to a senior U.S. official. The meeting occurred as Washington intensified accusations that Venezuela is involved in drug trafficking. Trump escalated tensions by declaring Venezuelan airspace “closed in its entirety,” causing confusion in Caracas. He also confirmed speaking with President Nicolás Maduro, whom the U.S. considers illegitimate, though he … Continue reading White House holds high-level talks as Trump ramps up Venezuela campaign

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek threatened to investigate and prosecute federal immigration agents operating in the state, accusing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of using “violent actions” and “stoking fear” under the guise of enforcement. In an Instagram video, she said Oregon would monitor all ICE operations, investigate misconduct, and hold officers accountable if they violate state law. Kotek criticized the use of “excessive force” … Continue reading Oregon Gov. Threatens to Investigate, Prosecute Federal Immigration Agents

Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed 50% tax on inheritances of 50 million francs ($62 million) or more, with 78% voting against it. The measure, put forward by the leftist Social Democrats’ youth wing, aimed to fund climate change initiatives. Critics and the Swiss government argued the tax could drive wealthy residents abroad and reduce tax revenue. The vote was seen as a test of … Continue reading Swiss voters reject proposed tax on super rich

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a pardon amid his ongoing corruption trial, weeks after Donald Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to grant clemency. Netanyahu faces charges of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery, including accepting gifts from wealthy individuals in exchange for favors, which could result in up to 10 years in prison for bribery and additional terms for other charges. … Continue reading Netanyahu seeks pardon in corruption trial from Israel’s president

Lawmakers from both parties said they support investigations into U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels after reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth verbally ordered all survivors of a Sept. 2 strike to be killed. Members of Congress stressed they do not yet know whether the allegation is true, but warned that such an order would be illegal and potentially a war crime. The bipartisan … Continue reading Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump’s military strikes on boats

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reappeared publicly on Sunday after days of speculation that he had fled amid rising tensions with the U.S. He attended a specialty-coffee awards event in Caracas, handing out medals and praising Venezuela’s resilience without directly addressing the crisis. His return coincided with Donald Trump confirming he had recently spoken with Maduro by phone, though neither government has commented on the call’s … Continue reading Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president

Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem claimed the suspect in the Washington DC national guard shooting was radicalized in the U.S. and blamed the Biden administration’s vetting, even though the suspect’s asylum was approved under Donald Trump. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, had worked with CIA-backed Afghan units and entered the U.S. in 2021 through Operation Allies Welcome before receiving asylum in 2025. Trump used the shooting … Continue reading Kristi Noem claims suspect in national guard shooting was ‘radicalized’ in US

U.S. and Ukrainian officials reported progress in Miami talks on President Trump’s revised peace plan, though key issues remain unresolved. The meeting followed a turbulent week in Kyiv, where lead negotiator Andriy Yermak resigned amid a major corruption probe. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine’s Rustem Umerov called the five-hour session “productive,” while noting that further negotiations with Russia are still required. U.S. envoy … Continue reading U.S. and Ukraine “made additional progress” on Trump’s peace plan, Rubio says

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will remain in detention at the International Criminal Court after appeals judges rejected his request for release on health grounds. He faces charges of crimes against humanity for alleged killings linked to his war on drugs, spanning his time as mayor of Davao and as president. Judges ruled that his lawyers failed to show that earlier decisions keeping him in … Continue reading ICC judges reject request to release former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has resigned from parliament amid allegations she recruited 17 South Africans to fight for Russia in Ukraine. She stepped down voluntarily from her role in the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) opposition party, with her resignation effective immediately. MK officials denied any involvement in the alleged recruitment and emphasized her resignation does not imply guilt, though they … Continue reading Zuma’s daughter quits South Africa parliament over Russia recruitment allegations

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, defying EU efforts to isolate Russia over its nearly four-year war in Ukraine. This visit, Orbán’s second in two years, highlights his status as the EU leader most closely aligned with Putin. Hungary continues to rely heavily on Russian fossil fuels, and Orbán reiterated that Russian energy will remain central to Hungary’s supply … Continue reading Hungary’s Orbán seeks more Russian oil and gas at Kremlin talks with Putin

President Donald Trump suggested that the U.S. may soon expand operations against Venezuelan drug traffickers from the Caribbean Sea to land. Speaking to troops on Thanksgiving, he praised the Air Force for its efforts to intercept traffickers at sea, claiming about 85% have been stopped. The remarks come amid heightened U.S. military activity in the region, including nearly two dozen strikes on suspected drug vessels … Continue reading Trump says the U.S. will ‘very soon’ take action on land to stop Venezuelan drug traffickers

President Donald Trump announced he intends to grant a “full and complete pardon” to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who is serving a 45-year U.S. federal sentence for drug-trafficking crimes. Hernández was convicted of conspiring with cartels to move hundreds of tons of cocaine to the United States in exchange for millions in bribes that supported his political rise. Trump claimed Hernández was treated … Continue reading Trump says he will pardon former Honduran president serving sentence in drug-trafficking case

President Trump announced that he is canceling all executive orders and documents signed by former President Biden using an autopen, claiming such signatures were illegal. He asserted on Truth Social that any document not directly signed by Biden is now void and even suggested Biden could face perjury charges if he disputes this. Biden signed 162 executive orders during his presidency, though it is unknown … Continue reading Trump says he’s canceling all Biden orders that were signed using an autopen

President Donald Trump said he plans to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, claiming the move will be issued “in the strongest and most powerful terms.” His statement follows Texas’s recent designation of the group and a new 200-page ISGAP report alleging the Brotherhood has expanded its influence in U.S. government agencies, education, and social media. ISGAP leaders praised Trump’s stance, arguing that … Continue reading Trump signals plan to designate Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization

Australian Senator Pauline Hanson sparked chaos in Parliament by wearing a burqa after being blocked from introducing a bill to ban face coverings in public. The stunt prompted outrage from Muslim lawmakers and other senators, leading to the suspension of the session. Labor and opposition leaders condemned Hanson’s actions, while Green and independent senators denounced it as racist and disgraceful. Hanson defended her act, claiming … Continue reading Australian senator wears burqa after move to block her face-covering ban bill