South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol became the first sitting president to be arrested after a dramatic standoff with investigators. Yoon, 64, is under investigation for insurrection related to a failed martial law order on December 3. Despite being impeached by parliament, Yoon’s removal from office depends on a ruling by the Constitutional Court. His arrest followed a weeks-long standoff with investigators, who scaled walls … Continue reading South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol arrested

During his confirmation hearing, Sen. Marco Rubio, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as secretary of state, described China as the “most potent and dangerous near-peer adversary” the U.S. has faced, highlighting the country’s technological, industrial, economic, geopolitical, and scientific competition. Rubio stressed the importance of confronting China’s influence more forcefully, claiming the U.S. must prioritize national interests. He also defended Trump’s foreign policy decisions and … Continue reading Rubio tells Senate committee the “top priority” of State Department will be U.S. in confirmation hearing

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) decided not to reappoint Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) as chair of the House Intelligence Committee, a role Turner held since 2022. The move came after complaints from the Freedom Caucus and MAGA-aligned members of the party, with some attributing the decision to pressure from Mar-a-Lago. Johnson described the change as a need for a “fresh start” for the committee, despite praising … Continue reading Speaker Johnson removes Mike Turner as Intelligence Committee chair

Pam Bondi, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for Attorney General, pledged to restore “one tier of justice for all” and address the weaponization of the Justice Department against political opponents. Bondi, Florida’s first female Attorney General, has been a strong Trump supporter, serving as his defense lawyer during his first impeachment and co-chair of Women for Trump in 2020. More than 100 former DOJ officials … Continue reading Pam Bondi Vows to End ‘Weaponization’ of Justice if Confirmed as Attorney General

President Biden on Monday defended his foreign policy legacy, arguing that his administration is leaving President-elect Trump with a strong position to handle global challenges, especially in countering China’s ambitions and Russia’s aggression. Biden highlighted that the U.S. is stronger, its alliances are stronger, and adversaries are weaker compared to four years ago. He also noted that, unlike under Trump, the U.S. had not gone … Continue reading Biden says US ‘winning’ on world stage, dealing Trump ‘very strong hand’

Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede announced on Monday that the autonomous territory is open to stronger ties with the United States, particularly in areas like mining. He emphasized the importance of business cooperation, stating that Greenland would continue seeking opportunities with the U.S., but made it clear that the territory would not entertain a U.S. takeover. Egede’s comments followed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s previous remarks … Continue reading Greenland seeking closer ties with US, particularly on mining, PM says

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested that any aid for California’s wildfire relief should have conditions, signaling a potential political conflict. Johnson criticized state leadership, particularly Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, for issues like water and forest management, which he claimed contributed to the devastation. He hinted at a possible tie between debt limit increases and aid to California, though he emphasized that discussions are ongoing. … Continue reading Speaker Mike Johnson suggests ‘conditions’ needed on disaster aid for LA wildfires

Donald Trump’s presidential transition team released the schedule for his inauguration next week, which includes a fireworks show, VIP events at his Virginia golf course, and three inaugural balls. Despite raising over $170 million for the event, the number of balls and events is fewer than in previous inaugurations. The inaugural committee, with more than $200 million in funds, is hosting smaller events compared to … Continue reading Trump plans limited inauguration festivities despite massive fundraising

The Justice Department released Volume One of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, focusing on the election case against him. The report, made public just before Trump’s inauguration, confirms Smith’s stance on bringing criminal charges against Trump for attempting to retain power after the 2020 election. Smith defends his decision, asserting that Trump’s actions were criminal and harmful … Continue reading DOJ releases former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on investigation into Trump

President-elect Trump criticized former special counsel Jack Smith for attempting to issue a report on what he called a “witch hunt” against him. In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed Smith was “illegitimately involved” in political persecution and accused the government of wasting hundreds of millions of dollars on the investigation. The Department of Justice is pushing to release Smith’s final report on the Mar-a-Lago … Continue reading Trump: Jack Smith shouldn’t be allowed to release report 

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will miss the first day of his impeachment trial due to concerns for his safety, according to his lawyer. The trial begins on Tuesday, with five hearings scheduled until February 4. If Yoon doesn’t attend, the Constitutional Court will reconvene for a second session on Thursday. This trial is separate from ongoing efforts to detain Yoon for questioning about … Continue reading Suspended South Korean President Yoon to skip first day of impeachment trial over safety concerns

Croatia’s President Zoran Milanović, a critic of the EU and NATO, won reelection with nearly 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, who received around 26%. Milanović’s victory strengthens his position as Croatia’s most popular politician and sets up continued political tension with Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. A critic of Western military support for Ukraine, Milanović has opposed sending Croatian soldiers to Ukraine, and has … Continue reading Croatia’s President Milanović wins reelection

Vice President-elect JD Vance suggested that the U.S. could make a deal to acquire Greenland, emphasizing its strategic importance and natural resources. While President-elect Trump has previously hinted at using military force to secure the island, Vance disagreed, stating that military action is unnecessary as the U.S. already has troops stationed there. Danish officials have privately expressed willingness to enhance security or increase the U.S. … Continue reading JD Vance says there’s “a deal to be made in Greenland”

President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed efforts to finalize a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal by January 20, when Biden’s term ends. U.S. and Israeli officials indicated that the indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are at a critical stage, with both Biden’s and President-elect Trump’s teams working together to push for a resolution. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan expressed optimism, … Continue reading Biden and Netanyahu speak as Gaza negotiations reach critical point

The Biden administration announced Friday that it would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 1 million people from El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela, offering work permits and deportation protections until 2026. This move comes just before Donald Trump’s presidency, as he plans to scale back the program. TPS provides legal reprieve for individuals from countries affected by disasters or conflicts. While the Biden … Continue reading Biden extends temporary status of nearly 1M migrants ahead of Trump deportations

The U.S. Department of State has increased the reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to $25 million. Maduro, indicted since 2020 for his alleged role in drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, faces charges including cocaine trafficking and weapons crimes. He is accused of leading the Cartel of the Suns, a drug-trafficking group composed of Venezuelan officials, and coordinating … Continue reading U.S. reward for Venezuela’s Maduro increased to $25 million in effort to capture him

Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, has shifted her stance on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which she previously sought to repeal. Now supporting the program, Gabbard called it crucial for national security while maintaining civil liberties. This change has raised concerns among GOP senators, especially due to her past opposition to the program. During Senate meetings, … Continue reading Gabbard reverses course on key intel-gathering tool as nomination teeters

In a wide-ranging interview with Joe Rogan, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg criticized the Biden administration for pressuring social media companies to censor vaccine-related content, claiming Biden officials used aggressive tactics to force Meta to remove posts about vaccine side effects. He also praised President-elect Donald Trump, stating that he believes Trump wants America to succeed. Zuckerberg took swipes at Apple, calling its 30% App Store … Continue reading Biden officials ‘screamed’ at Facebook to take down posts, Zuckerberg says

A New York judge sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an “unconditional discharge” on Friday for his conviction in the hush money case, meaning he is considered a convicted felon but will face no further penalties. Trump, who will be inaugurated as president in 10 days, maintains his innocence and claims the case was politically motivated. The judge cited Trump’s impending immunity as the reason for … Continue reading Trump sentenced to penalty-free ‘unconditional discharge’ in hush money case

A federal judge temporarily blocked the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report on Donald Trump’s classified documents case to prevent “irreparable harm” while the Eleventh Circuit Court reviews the matter. Trump’s co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, requested the block, arguing against releasing the report’s section on the classified documents case. Judge Aileen Cannon’s order pauses the report’s release until three days … Continue reading Judge in Trump’s classified docs case temporarily blocks release of special counsel’s final report

The Laken Riley Act passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday with bipartisan support, including all Republicans and 48 Democrats. Named after a nursing student killed by an illegal immigrant, the bill mandates federal immigration authorities detain illegal immigrants convicted of theft-related crimes and allows states to sue the Department of Homeland Security over harm caused by illegal immigration. The bill now moves to the … Continue reading Laken Riley Act passes House with 48 Dems, all Republicans

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen asserted that Greenland is not for sale after President-elect Donald Trump suggested the U.S. might use military force to acquire it, along with the Panama Canal. Trump also indicated interest in military action to secure both territories for economic and national security reasons, though he ruled out force against Canada. Frederiksen emphasized respect for Greenland’s self-determination, and Greenland’s leaders rejected … Continue reading Denmark prime minister says Greenland not for sale after Trump remark

In a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Donald Trump announced a $20 billion investment from DAMAC Properties to build data centers across the U.S. He quickly criticized President Biden’s final actions before leaving office and reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland and the Panama Canal, suggesting military force might be used for U.S. economic and national security. Trump also floated the idea of renaming the … Continue reading Trump says he’ll rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America

President-elect Donald Trump suggested he would not rule out military force to secure control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, calling both vital to U.S. national security. This marks a shift from decades of U.S. policy prioritizing self-determination. Trump’s remarks raised concerns with Denmark, which governs Greenland, and Panama, which controls the canal. Trump also proposed economic pressure on Canada to address the trade deficit … Continue reading Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

Senators sparked backlash after referring to Kamala Harris as “Madam President” during the Electoral College count, despite her role as vice president. Harris, acting as president of the Senate, certified her own defeat to President-elect Donald Trump, becoming only the third vice president in U.S. history to do so. The ceremony saw applause from both Republicans and Democrats, but the repeated address of Harris as … Continue reading Kamala Harris called ‘Madam President’ by Democratic senators during certification of Trump’s election win