The White House is reportedly considering preemptive pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sen.-elect Adam Schiff, and former Rep. Liz Cheney. Discussions, led by White House counsel Ed Siskel, include concerns about potential investigations or indictments under the incoming Trump administration. Schiff expressed opposition to the idea, suggesting it could appear defensive. The consideration of pardons was driven by concerns over Trump’s appointment of Kash Patel … Continue reading Biden team reportedly considering preemptive pardons for Fauci, Schiff, other Trump ‘targets’

US President Joe Biden, on his first visit to Angola, expressed pride in being the first American president to visit the country. His talks with Angolan President João Lourenço focused on security and trade, including a US-backed railway project linking Angola with mining areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. Biden’s visit is part of a broader US effort to boost trade and … Continue reading Biden ‘proud’ to be in Angola for unprecedented visit

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed confidence that Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government will not collapse, despite a no-confidence motion set for a vote. Speaking from Saudi Arabia, Macron dismissed calls for his resignation, accusing Marine Le Pen’s National Rally and the Socialist faction of cynicism for supporting the motion. He criticized political gridlock in the National Assembly, where no single bloc has a majority. Macron … Continue reading Defiant Macron says he won’t resign, doubles down

President-elect Donald Trump will attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris this weekend, marking his first foreign trip since the election. The cathedral, fully restored after a devastating fire in 2019, will reopen with a high-security celebration attended by around 50 world leaders. Trump expressed his honor at attending the event and praised French President Macron for the restoration efforts. The reopening will … Continue reading Trump says he’ll attend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening celebration in Paris

House Republicans may begin the new year with a one-seat majority, a precarious margin as President-elect Donald Trump plans an active first 100 days. A tight race in California’s 13th Congressional District, where Rep. John Duarte faces Democrat Adam Gray, could determine whether Republicans hold a one- or two-seat majority. As of Monday, Gray leads Duarte by 0.1%, with results to be certified by December … Continue reading Single House race stands between Republicans and 1-seat majority

President Joe Biden issued a broad and rare pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, covering any federal crimes committed between January 1, 2014, and the end of 2024. Legal experts compared it to Gerald Ford’s pardon of Richard Nixon, calling it unprecedented in its wide scope. The pardon shields Hunter from future federal charges, including potential violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and … Continue reading Hunter Biden pardon ‘unprecedented’ and ‘very unusual,’ experts say

President Joe Biden has decided to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, ahead of his December sentencing for federal gun charges and tax evasion. This marks a reversal of Biden’s previous stance, where he had repeatedly stated he would not use his pardon power for his son. The pardon will cover Hunter’s gun charges and guilty plea. The decision comes after months of internal discussions, despite … Continue reading Biden pardons son on gun, tax charges

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on nine nations in the BRICS alliance—China, Russia, Brazil, India, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE—if they create a rival currency to the US dollar. Trump warned that these countries must commit to not backing any alternative currency or face severe tariffs on their exports to the US. Some allies view Trump’s threats as … Continue reading Trump threatens 100% tariff on Brics nations if they try to replace dollar

Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a “very productive” meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, discussing key issues such as fentanyl, illegal immigration, and trade. Trudeau, the first G7 leader to visit Trump since his election, is aiming to prevent the president-elect’s proposed 25% tariff on Canadian goods. While Trump emphasized addressing the drug crisis and securing borders, Trudeau expressed a commitment to … Continue reading Trump praises ‘very productive’ Mar-a-Lago meeting with Trudeau

President-elect Donald Trump announced he will nominate Massad Boulos, a Lebanese billionaire businessman and father-in-law to Tiffany Trump, as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Boulos, an accomplished lawyer and business leader, has been a longtime supporter of Republican values and played a key role in Trump’s outreach to the Arab American community. His appointment is expected to influence Trump’s approach to Middle … Continue reading Trump taps daughter Tiffany’s father-in-law Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs

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