The Trump administration plans to reinterview tens of thousands of refugees admitted under President Biden, an unprecedented move in its broader immigration crackdown. An internal memo says the review aims to confirm that refugees still meet admission criteria and pose no security threat. Critics, including major refugee organizations, call the plan cruel, unnecessary, and politically motivated, noting that the administration is simultaneously prioritizing admissions of … Continue reading Trump administration moves to reinterview refugees admitted to US under Biden

The Trump administration has designated “Cartel de los Soles,” a term often used to describe allegedly corrupt Venezuelan officials rather than a formal organization, as a foreign terrorist organization, giving the U.S. expanded authority to impose new sanctions. While the designation does not explicitly allow lethal force, officials argue it could broaden military options as the U.S. deploys significant naval and troop presence for “Operation … Continue reading White House formally designates Venezuela’s Maduro as member of a foreign terrorist organization

Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that Taiwan’s “return to China” is a key element of the post-World War II international order, according to state media. Xi emphasized that the U.S. and China once fought together in WWII and should now cooperate to preserve its outcomes. The call came amid China’s heightened tensions with Japan following comments suggesting Tokyo could respond militarily … Continue reading China’s Xi tells Trump Taiwan’s ‘return’ key to post-war order

The Pentagon is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona after he co-released a video urging service members and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders. The review cites federal laws prohibiting actions that could undermine loyalty, morale, or discipline in the military, and may lead to court-martial or administrative action. Kelly, a former Navy captain, said he learned of the investigation via social media and … Continue reading Pentagon says it’s investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for breach of military law

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia denied reports that she plans to run for president, saying she has only laughed at such suggestions. Greene recently announced she will resign from Congress in January, citing frustration with her party and a break with former President Trump after he withdrew his support. She criticized the demands and challenges of a presidential campaign, saying it would prevent her … Continue reading Marjorie Taylor Greene refutes reports that she’s considering running for president

The G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa was the first held on the African continent and marked an unusual U.S. boycott. The Trump administration skipped the event after making claims about land confiscations and killings in South Africa and objecting to the summit’s diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda. The summit also broke tradition by issuing a declaration at the start rather than the end and … Continue reading G20 summit closes in South Africa after U.S. absence

Brazil’s federal police arrested former president Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday over suspicion he attempted to evade a 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt. The arrest followed a Supreme Court order after reports that Bolsonaro’s ankle monitor, worn during house arrest, had been tampered with, which he later admitted in court footage. Bolsonaro’s supporters staged a religious act in his favor outside the prison, … Continue reading Bolsonaro arrested to prevent ‘attempted escape’

The White House said peace talks in Switzerland represented a “significant step forward” and stressed that any agreement must protect Ukraine’s sovereignty. A joint US-Ukraine statement confirmed that negotiators produced an updated and refined peace framework. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva to advance discussions on ending the war. Despite President Trump’s deadline for Kyiv to approve … Continue reading US Hails ‘Significant Step Forward’ In Ukraine ‘Peace Framework’ Talks

President Donald Trump is pressuring Ukraine and Russia to accept a 28-point peace plan before Thanksgiving, but both President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Vladimir Putin expressed skepticism about its viability. The plan requires Ukraine to make major concessions—including cutting its military in half and ceding additional territory—sparking fears in Kyiv that accepting it would amount to capitulation. Zelenskyy warned Ukrainians that the country faces an … Continue reading Putin, Zelenskyy respond to Trump’s peace plan

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday night that she will resign from Congress effective Jan. 5, citing a dramatic breakdown in her relationship with President Donald Trump. Once one of Trump’s strongest allies, Greene said the president turned on her—calling her a “traitor” and “lunatic”—after she supported releasing DOJ files related to Jeffrey Epstein and criticized his priorities. Trump withdrew his endorsement and signaled support … Continue reading Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign, after fallout with Trump

Vice President JD Vance offered a direct message on Thursday about Americans’ cost-of-living concerns, telling citizens, “We hear you” and urging “a little bit of patience.” He emphasized that the Trump administration has made significant progress undoing Biden-era policies but acknowledged it will take time for all Americans to feel the economic benefits. Vance’s remarks come as the White House struggles to address affordability, which … Continue reading Vance says Americans need patience on prices but says ‘We hear you’

Former congressional staffer Natalie Greene, 26, has been charged with conspiracy and making false statements after allegedly staging a politically motivated attack against herself. Prosecutors say Greene and a co-conspirator fabricated a story that three men assaulted her, bound her with zip ties, and carved derogatory political messages into her skin. Investigators later found that Greene had paid a scarification artist for the cuts and … Continue reading Former GOP staffer charged with fabricating anti-MAGA assault

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, is stepping down from her leadership role on a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee after being indicted, as required by House Democratic Caucus rules. She faces charges of stealing federal disaster relief funds, funneling the money into her congressional campaign through straw donors, and conspiring to file a false tax return. Cherfilus-McCormick called the indictment a “baseless” and “unjust sham,” … Continue reading Indicted House Dem will step down from committee leadership position

President Trump posted on Truth Social accusing six Democratic lawmakers of sedition, calling their actions “punishable by death” and reposting a user advocating hanging them. Congressional Democratic leaders, including Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, condemned the posts as explicit threats that could incite political violence and called for Trump to delete them. The posts targeted Democrats who had appeared in a viral video urging military … Continue reading Schumer, Jeffries accuse Trump of calling for ‘execution of elected officials’

A federal court blocked Texas from using new Republican-drawn voting maps for the 2026 midterms, ruling they were racially gerrymandered, and ordered the state to use its 2021 congressional lines instead. Governor Greg Abbott has appealed to the Supreme Court. The maps, passed in August, added five Republican-leaning districts, while similar disputes over redistricting have occurred in California and Utah, the BBC has reported. Critics … Continue reading US court blocks Texas from using newly redrawn voting maps

The House voted 214-209-3 against censuring Rep. Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.) or removing her from the Intelligence Committee over texts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In 2019, Plaskett exchanged messages with Epstein during a congressional hearing, using some information he provided to question former Trump attorney Michael Cohen. Plaskett defended her actions, saying she sought information to “get at the truth” and did not consider … Continue reading House votes against censuring Rep. Plaskett over texting Epstein during congressional hearing

President Donald Trump announced he will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday, November 21. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist who defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in both the primary and general elections, requested the meeting. Trump, who had endorsed Cuomo and threatened to withhold federal funds if Mamdani won, referred to Mamdani as a “communist mayor” in … Continue reading Trump to meet with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at White House on Friday

House Democrats joined Republicans on Wednesday to defeat a measure that would have removed Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) from the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees. The motion, forced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-La.), passed 310 to 103 to refer the measure to the House Ethics Committee, which announced an investigation into Mills over allegations of domestic abuse, stolen valor, and financial misconduct—all denied by … Continue reading Democrats help save GOP Rep. Cory Mills’ committee seats

A group of House Democrats joined Republicans on Wednesday to block a measure that would have removed Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) from the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees. The vote, forced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-La.), came shortly after the House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into Mills over allegations of domestic abuse, stolen valor, and financial misconduct, which he denies. The motion to … Continue reading Democrats help save GOP Rep. Cory Mills’ committee seats

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA overpayments to her family’s health care company and funneling part of it into her congressional campaign. If convicted, she faces up to 53 years in prison, according to the Justice Department. The indictment alleges that Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother received the overpayment in 2021 under a COVID … Continue reading Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indicted

Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral will be held Thursday at Washington National Cathedral, with former Presidents Joe Biden and George W. Bush in attendance. Bush will offer a tribute, and Cheney’s daughter Liz Cheney and his grandchildren are also scheduled to speak. Cheney, who died on Nov. 3 at age 84 from complications of pneumonia and heart disease, served as a powerful and polarizing … Continue reading Dick Cheney funeral: Biden to attend, Bush to deliver tribute

President Trump’s proposal to send Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks is meeting broad resistance from Senate Republicans. Many GOP senators argue the plan would require congressional approval and say tariff revenues should instead be used to pay down the national debt. Leaders like John Thune and Shelley Moore Capito emphasized deficit reduction, while others, including John Kennedy, questioned the legality of issuing checks without Congress. … Continue reading Trump’s $2,000 tariff checks shunned by Senate Republicans

A draft White House executive order would seek to override state AI laws by encouraging federal legal challenges, pressuring states through grant conditions, and promoting a national regulatory standard. The plan, involving AI adviser David Sacks, would create an AI Litigation Task Force under the attorney general and direct agencies to identify and confront state rules that conflict with federal priorities. It also instructs federal … Continue reading White House floats executive order to rein in state AI laws

The House unanimously passed a bill to repeal a controversial Senate-added provision allowing senators to sue the federal government for $500,000 if investigators obtain their phone records without notice. The provision, inserted into a government funding bill, had sparked bipartisan criticism for being self-serving and bypassing debate. Supporters such as Senate Majority Leader John Thune argued it provides accountability for what they view as Justice … Continue reading House votes to repeal shutdown deal provision allowing $500,000 lawsuits from senators

President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein–related files, following months of political tension and initial resistance from the White House. Trump announced the signing on Truth Social, again calling the effort a Democratic “hoax” even as he approved it. The law directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to release unclassified records within 30 days, though she may redact … Continue reading Trump signs bill to release the DOJ’s Epstein files