Vice President-elect JD Vance met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Sunday to discuss issues such as fentanyl, trade, and regional stability. Han is in Washington, D.C., for Donald Trump’s inauguration, along with other foreign leaders. Trump had invited Chinese President Xi to attend, signaling an open dialogue with both allies and adversaries. Meanwhile, ByteDance temporarily restricted access to TikTok in the U.S. over … Continue reading Vice President-elect JD Vance meets with Chinese counterpart

Donald Trump, in a victory rally before his inauguration, promised to act swiftly and decisively on his first day back in office, targeting issues like illegal immigration, transgender rights, and Biden administration policies. He vowed to repeal Biden’s executive orders and implement aggressive border security measures, including a large-scale deportation effort. Trump also discussed pardoning individuals involved in the January 6th attack, and promised to … Continue reading Trump promises ‘historic’ day one with barrage of executive orders

Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech billionaire and former Republican presidential candidate, is expected to announce his campaign for Ohio governor, aiming to replace term-limited Governor Mike DeWine. Ramaswamy, who had considered running for Ohio’s U.S. Senate seat, is also working with Elon Musk and Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency on a plan for major federal spending cuts. Ramaswamy will face competition for the GOP nomination from … Continue reading Trump’s DOGE co-chair Vivek Ramaswamy reportedly announcing campaign for Ohio governor

On his final day in office, President Biden granted pardons and commuted sentences for several individuals, emphasizing second chances as a core American value. Biden set a record for clemency, having commuted nearly 2,500 sentences earlier in the week. Among those pardoned were Marcus Garvey, posthumously, and advocates Ravi Ragbir and Kemba Smith Pradia. Don Scott, the first Black Speaker of Virginia’s House of Delegates, … Continue reading Biden pardons Marcus Garvey, Don Scott and 3 others in final full day action

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to drop federal charges against Donald Trump’s former co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos de Oliveira, in the classified documents case. They believe this would allow the Justice Department to release the full report from Special Counsel Jack Smith about Trump’s alleged crimes. Nauta and de Oliveira are accused of obstructing the investigation into … Continue reading Democrats urge Garland to drop case against 2 former Trump co-defendants, release rest of special counsel report

Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota, is being considered to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under President Trump, focusing on immigration, border security, and deportations. She emphasized her alignment with Trump’s priorities, particularly securing the U.S. southern border and addressing domestic terrorism. While she voiced support for policies like the “Remain in Mexico” program, she primarily focused on immigration issues during her Senate … Continue reading Trump’s Homeland Security pick pressed on domestic terrorism in hearing

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Friday that Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted will replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate. Husted, 57, will serve until a special election in November 2026, when a winner will complete the remainder of Vance’s term. DeWine praised Husted’s knowledge of Ohio and his record on economic development, including Intel’s $20 billion investment in the state. Husted, accepting the … Continue reading Jon Husted, Ohio’s lieutenant governor, tapped to replace JD Vance in Senate

President Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, asserting it was ratified by the necessary three-fourths of states. Legal experts, including Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Turley, criticized this move as “cynical and irrelevant,” arguing that Biden lacks constitutional authority in the amendment process and that the ERA missed its ratification deadline set by Congress. The ERA, aimed … Continue reading Biden Tries to Change Constitution on Way Out

President-elect Donald Trump announced that his inauguration on Monday will be held indoors due to freezing temperatures expected in Washington, D.C. The swearing-in ceremony and address will take place inside the Capitol Rotunda, and the public viewing will occur at Capital One Arena. Due to this change, most ticketed guests will not be able to attend in person, although those with tickets for the Presidential … Continue reading Trump’s inauguration to be moved indoors

Brazil’s Supreme Court has denied former President Jair Bolsonaro’s request to temporarily restore his passport to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled that Bolsonaro did not adequately prove he was invited and currently holds no position to represent Brazil. Bolsonaro’s passport was seized in February due to ongoing investigations into his attempts to stay in office after his … Continue reading Brazilian court denies Bolsonaro’s request to travel to Trump’s inauguration

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has been appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to fill Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat, making her only the second woman to represent Florida in the Senate. Moody, a former federal prosecutor and judge, has supported DeSantis’ conservative agenda, defending policies on immigration, vaccine mandates, and student loans. She is also known for her involvement in legal actions defending Donald Trump. … Continue reading Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will fill Marco Rubio’s Senate seat

Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) as the new chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, replacing Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), who was removed from the position. Crawford, a retired Army sergeant and former chairman of the Intelligence subcommittee, has been in Congress since 2011. Johnson praised Crawford’s leadership and experience. The decision to oust Turner, a strong supporter of NATO and U.S. aid … Continue reading Mike Johnson picks Arkansas Republican to lead House Intelligence Committee

President Joe Biden will not enforce a TikTok ban set for January 19, leaving the decision to President-elect Donald Trump. A law signed by Biden last year requires TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest by the deadline, but Trump’s team is expected to address the matter. While some Democrats, like Senate Leader Chuck Schumer, pushed for an extension, Republican Senator Tom Cotton opposed it, labeling … Continue reading Biden won’t enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump

Mark Carney, former head of Canada’s central bank and the Bank of England, announced his candidacy for prime minister following Justin Trudeau’s resignation. Carney, 59, is praised for his economic expertise, particularly during the 2008 crisis, and his role in managing Brexit. He criticized Trudeau for losing focus on the economy and vowed to focus on it if elected. Carney faces competition from ex-Finance Minister … Continue reading Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney enters race to be Canada’s next prime minister

In his farewell address, President Joe Biden reflected on his political career and achievements, including leading the country out of the pandemic and advancing infrastructure and climate change initiatives. He expressed pride in his administration’s accomplishments but warned of the growing concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few, which he said threatens democracy. Biden also highlighted his role in securing a … Continue reading Biden, in farewell address, warns about dangers of unchecked power in wealthy

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