President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of nominating Kash Patel as FBI director signals a potential shake-up at the agency. Patel, a strong Trump ally, contrasts with the current director, Christopher Wray, and may face resistance from Senate Republicans. Wray’s tenure, which has three years left, is typically safeguarded from political interference, the Associated press has reported. While some Republicans back Trump’s desire for a radical overhaul, … Continue reading Trump says he’ll nominate Kash Patel as FBI director

Former Democratic Ohio Representative Tim Ryan called for a “rebranding” of the Democratic Party during an MSNBC appearance on Saturday, saying it is “toxic in so many places.” Ryan, reflecting on the party’s struggles, emphasized the need for a reset, urging a return to the policies of the Bill Clinton era, particularly focusing on economic growth and working-class Americans. He criticized the party for failing … Continue reading Former Democrat Congressman Calls For ‘Rebranding’ of ‘Toxic’ Party

Yamandú Orsi, a left-wing former history teacher, won Uruguay’s presidential election, defeating conservative candidate Álvaro Delgado by over three percentage points in Sunday’s run-off. Orsi’s victory marks the return of his Broad Front coalition to power after five years of conservative rule. A protege of former President José Mujica, Orsi comes from a modest background and served as mayor of Canelones, where he attracted business … Continue reading Former history teacher Yamandú Orsi wins Uruguay election

Peach and Blossom, two turkeys from Minnesota, were pardoned by President Biden at the White House on Monday, sparing them from becoming part of a Thanksgiving feast. Biden, speaking to a crowd of 2,500, reflected on the holiday season and expressed gratitude for his time in office. The turkeys, named after the Delaware state flower, were trained for the ceremony, including getting used to lights, … Continue reading President Biden pardons turkeys at White House

A judge has dropped the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the D.C. case related to the January 6 Capitol breach, following a request by Special Counsel Jack Smith. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan granted the motion to dismiss the charges without prejudice, as Trump did not oppose it. Additionally, Smith moved to drop his appeal in a separate case concerning classified records, which had … Continue reading Judge grants Jack Smith request to dismiss Jan. 6 charges against Trump

A NATO military official warned businesses on Monday to prepare for a potential wartime scenario, advising them to adjust production and distribution to avoid vulnerability to blackmail from Russia and China. Dutch Admiral Rob Bauer, chair of NATO’s military committee, emphasized that businesses must ensure the delivery of critical goods and services, as the economy plays a crucial role in winning wars. He highlighted the … Continue reading Top NATO military official urges businesses to be prepared for ‘wartime scenario’

A violent brawl erupted in Serbia’s parliament on Monday during Prime Minister Miloš Vučević’s budget presentation for 2025. Opposition MPs, protesting the government’s role in a deadly railway station roof collapse in Novi Sad that killed 15, disrupted Vučević’s speech with whistles, horns, and signs accusing the government of corruption. The chaos began when opposition MP Radomir Lazović approached ministers with a sticker showing a … Continue reading Fists fly as mass brawl erupts in Serbia’s parliament

Senator Rand Paul disagreed with President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals on both military involvement in deportations and tariffs during an appearance on CBS’ Face the Nation. Paul called Trump’s plan to use the military for mass deportations “illegal” and a “terrible image,” emphasizing the importance of following legal processes through domestic policing. He also strongly opposed Trump’s tariff policies, arguing that tariffs harm consumers and international trade … Continue reading Rand Paul Breaks With Trump on Two Key Administration Promises

In her keynote speech at the Halifax International Security Forum, former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen suggested the U.S. should prioritize aiding Ukraine over Taiwan, noting that Taiwan still has time to prepare. She emphasized that Ukraine’s ongoing defense against Russia, now surpassing 1,000 days, is crucial, as concerns rise over President-elect Trump’s stance on reducing U.S. support. Tsai also referenced China’s potential 2027 invasion of … Continue reading Taiwan’s former president says US should prioritize helping Ukraine over her country

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte made a public threat on Saturday, claiming she had hired an assassin to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez if she were killed. Duterte later attempted to clarify her remarks, stating they were an expression of concern rather than a real threat. The threat prompted the presidential security forces to increase Marcos’ protection and … Continue reading The Philippine vice president publicly threatens to have the president assassinated

Uruguayans voted in the second round of the presidential election on Sunday, with conservative candidate Álvaro Delgado and left-wing candidate Yamandú Orsi in a close race. Turnout was high at 89.4%. Delgado, supported by the governing coalition, promises to continue pro-business policies and focus on tough-on-crime measures. Orsi, from the Broad Front, advocates a community-oriented approach to crime and policies for social reform. Both candidates … Continue reading Uruguay’s voters choose their next president in a close runoff

Romanian ultranationalist Călin Georgescu is leading in the presidential race, with 22% of the vote, according to provisional results. He is closely followed by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at 21.4%. Reformist Elena Lasconi has 16.3%, while hard-right candidate George Simion has 14.6%. Georgescu, known for his nationalist and religious views, campaigned on reducing imports and supporting local farmers and production, Politico has reported. Despite criticism … Continue reading Right-wing candidate surges in Romania’s presidential vote

The Senate struck a deal to expedite judicial confirmations, allowing votes on seven district court judges after Thanksgiving and six more in December but excluding four of President Biden’s appellate nominees. This brings Biden closer to Trump’s first-term record of 234 confirmed judges, with Biden’s total at 221. Excluded nominees include Adeel Mangi, who would have been the first Muslim American federal appellate judge, the … Continue reading Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania conceded his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick after a statewide recount confirmed McCormick’s 16,000-vote lead. Casey’s campaign faced legal setbacks over mail-in and provisional ballot disputes, while McCormick, a former hedge fund CEO, regained a GOP Senate seat with strong financial backing. Republicans will hold a 53-47 Senate majority next year, the Associated Press has reported. Written by … Continue reading Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, accusing them of crimes against humanity and war crimes. Netanyahu and Gallant were charged with depriving Gaza civilians of essentials like food, water, and medicine and hampering humanitarian aid, while Deif was accused of orchestrating the October 7 attack, which … Continue reading Arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu by International Criminal Court

Brazil’s Federal Police have accused former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others, including ex-ministers and aides, of plotting a coup after his 2022 election loss. The charges allege plans for the violent overthrow of democracy, with some accused of plotting to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva before his inauguration. The case has been sent to the Supreme Court for potential prosecution. Bolsonaro, denying … Continue reading Brazil police to formally accuse Bolsonaro of coup plot

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi, a veteran prosecutor and former Florida attorney general, as his pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration. Bondi, a longtime Trump ally, served on his legal team during his first impeachment trial and supported him in court appearances. She has also worked on Trump’s Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission and leads the America First Policy … Continue reading Trump picks Pam Bondi as attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws 

The late Henry Kissinger, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, and Microsoft executive Craig Mundie warn in their book Genesis that humanity must prepare for a future where artificial intelligence surpasses human capabilities. Published posthumously, the book urges proactive measures to align AI with human values and avoid reliance on machines that could dominate or redesign humanity. The authors highlight risks of genetic engineering and brain-machine interfaces, warning … Continue reading Kissinger’s final warning: Prepare now for ‘superhuman’ people to control Earth

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former congressman and Fox Business co-host Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation. Duffy, who served in Congress from 2011 to 2019, has limited transportation experience but is praised by Trump for his communication skills and public service. If confirmed, Duffy will oversee infrastructure projects, aviation safety issues, and initiatives like electric vehicles, while managing ties with Elon Musk’s companies, CNN … Continue reading Trump picks former congressman Sean Duffy as next Transportation secretary

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro backed the state Supreme Court’s ruling that improperly dated or undated mail-in ballots cannot be counted, amid a heated Senate recount. The court’s 4–3 decision directed election boards in several counties to comply with its earlier ruling. Shapiro emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law to maintain trust in elections. The decision comes after GOP lawsuits during the recount … Continue reading Dem governor breaks silence on illegal ballots in Pennsylvania Senate race 

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) dismissed claims that Republicans received an Election Day mandate, citing their slim House majority and the need for bipartisan cooperation. Jeffries criticized GOP leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump, for asserting a broad conservative agenda, while vowing to oppose far-right policies targeting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and abortion rights. Despite Republican control of Congress and the White … Continue reading Hakeem Jeffries: Republicans don’t have a mandate

The Georgia Court of Appeals canceled a December 5 hearing to review Donald Trump and codefendants’ appeal regarding the disqualification of DA Fani Willis in their Georgia criminal case. No reason was provided. The appeal challenges a ruling allowing Willis to remain on the case despite a staff prosecutor’s resignation over a romantic relationship. Trump and 18 others face racketeering charges for alleged 2020 election … Continue reading Georgia court cancels hearing in Trump’s appeal of Fani Willis disqualification case

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), sparking criticism due to Oz’s history of promoting unproven medical treatments and his lack of government experience. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, stating that Oz would work with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services nominee, to address chronic diseases. Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon … Continue reading Trump picks Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid

House Speaker Mike Johnson explained his opposition to releasing the House Ethics Committee report on Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., during a “Fox News Sunday” appearance. Johnson argued that releasing the report after Gaetz’s resignation could set a dangerous precedent, as the Ethics Committee’s jurisdiction is limited to current members of Congress. The report, which pertains to alleged sexual misconduct, was halted when Gaetz resigned. Gaetz … Continue reading Speaker Johnson opposes releasing Matt Gaetz’s House Ethics report

President Joe Biden visited the Brazilian Amazon on Sunday, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president has done so, to highlight his climate change efforts and the importance of protecting the environment. In Manaus, Biden stressed that climate action is a “defining” part of his presidency, warning future administrations against undoing his policies. Though he didn’t name President-elect Trump, Biden’s comments were a direct … Continue reading Biden makes first presidential visit to the Amazon