German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, marking their first publicly announced conversation in nearly two years. Scholz urged Putin to negotiate with Ukraine, while Putin insisted any peace deal must recognize Russia’s territorial gains and security demands, including Ukraine renouncing NATO membership. Scholz called for Russia to withdraw its troops and end the invasion. The call came amid growing … Continue reading Germany’s Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia’s Putin in first such call in 2 years

President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on Saturday that nuclear weapon decisions should be made by humans, not artificial intelligence. This marks the first time China has made such a statement. Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, called it an important step for both nuclear powers to address long-term risks, NPR has reported. During the meeting, Biden focused on maintaining stability in U.S.-China … Continue reading Biden and Xi take a first step to limit AI and nuclear decisions at their last meeting

Kamala Harris’ campaign, which raised a record $1.4 billion, is now facing financial struggles after its loss in the election. Despite running out of funds, the campaign continues to solicit donations, claiming the money will go toward supporting legal challenges and recounts. However, sources reveal significant internal frustration over the campaign’s lack of financial transparency and mismanagement, with reports of debt reaching millions. Discontent also … Continue reading Clashes, confusion and secrecy consume Harris campaign’s finances

Paris prosecutors have requested a two-year prison sentence and five-year ineligibility for Marine Le Pen, accusing her of embezzling European Parliament funds. The National Rally party and 25 of its officials are alleged to have misused EU funds intended for parliamentary aides between 2004 and 2016 to pay party staff. Prosecutors seek a €300,000 fine and additional penalties for Le Pen and other co-defendants. The … Continue reading French prosecutors seek a 2-year prison sentence and ineligibility period against Marine Le Pen

President Joe Biden announced over $1.4 billion in climate change funding as part of his administration’s “Investing in America” agenda. This includes $1.2 billion from the Department of Transportation to promote cleaner construction materials for transportation projects and $256 million from the Department of Agriculture for clean energy projects in rural areas. The funding is part of broader climate initiatives under the Inflation Reduction Act … Continue reading Biden announces over $1.4 billion in funding for ‘climate change initiatives’

Capitol Hill Democrats are urging President Biden to take aggressive unilateral actions in the final weeks of his administration to protect his policy achievements and safeguard federal agencies from Donald Trump’s planned restructuring. With Republicans in control of the House, Biden is seen as a critical safeguard against Trump’s promised “deep state” purge. Democrats are pushing for new executive orders, last-minute regulations, and funding allocation … Continue reading Democrats press Biden to protect executive branch from Trump’s return

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In his announcement, Trump praised Kennedy’s stance against the industrial food complex and pharmaceutical companies, promising a focus on transparency and restoring scientific integrity. Kennedy, known for his criticism of vaccines, fluoride in water, and processed foods, would oversee agencies like the CDC, FDA, and NIH. Trump’s … Continue reading Trump Taps Robert F. Kennedy to Lead Health and Human Services Department

President Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima, Peru, marking their third in-person meeting since Biden took office. This is expected to be Biden’s final meeting with Xi as president. The discussion will focus on U.S.-China cooperation over the past four years on issues like military communications, counternarcotics, and artificial intelligence. Biden also plans … Continue reading Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping to meet in Peru this weekend

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul was detained by police at Dulles International Airport earlier this month after mixing Ambien and alcohol. McCaul, a nervous flyer, took Ambien to sleep on his flight home to Texas but became disoriented and locked himself out of his phone, missing his flight. Police detained him, assuming he was intoxicated. McCaul took responsibility for his actions, expressing regret … Continue reading House Foreign Affairs chief arrested at airport

President-elect Donald Trump announced he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida as U.S. Attorney General. Gaetz, 42, has resigned from Congress, with the resignation taking effect upon floor announcement. Trump praised Gaetz for his focus on reforming the Department of Justice. Gaetz, a vocal Trump loyalist, has faced past investigations, including a DOJ sex-trafficking probe, but was not charged. His nomination is seen … Continue reading Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general

President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will serve as his Director of National Intelligence, a surprising move given her past criticism of U.S. intelligence, particularly regarding Russia and Ukraine. Gabbard, a former Democrat who became a Republican this year, has been accused of promoting Russian narratives, including claims about U.S. involvement in Ukrainian biological weapons. Despite this, Trump praised her as … Continue reading Trump taps Gabbard for director of national intelligence

John Thune was elected majority leader of a Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday, succeeding Mitch McConnell. Known for his friendly, traditional Midwestern persona, Thune won a tight race against Senators John Cornyn and Rick Scott, with Trump allies backing Scott. Thune’s victory came after hours of private questioning from his colleagues about how he would handle Trump’s agenda. He promised to support Trump’s Cabinet nominees and … Continue reading Thune elected Senate Majority Leader

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Trump highlighted Noem’s strong stance on border security, noting she was the first governor to send National Guard troops to assist Texas in addressing the border crisis. Noem, who is serving her second term as governor, gained national recognition for her refusal to … Continue reading Trump selects South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to run Department of Homeland Security

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated John Ratcliffe, former congressman from Texas and former director of national intelligence, to serve as CIA director. Trump praised Ratcliffe for his commitment to national security and protecting constitutional rights. Ratcliffe, who faced controversy during his first nomination for director of national intelligence, is expected to be confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate. While he has been seen as more supportive … Continue reading Trump picks former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA

President-elect Donald Trump has named Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army veteran, as his choice for secretary of defense. In a statement, Trump praised Hegseth as “tough, smart, and a true believer in America First,” adding that under his leadership, the military would be “great again” and America would “never back down.” Hegseth, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, has also been an … Continue reading Trump picks Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of defense

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged Western allies to provide Ukraine with more support to change the course of its war with Russia. Speaking before a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Rutte stressed the need to raise the cost for Russian President Putin and his allies by giving Ukraine the necessary aid. He expressed concern over Russia’s growing ties with China, Iran, and North Korea, … Continue reading NATO’s Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances

Germany is set to hold a federal election on February 23, 2024, earlier than initially proposed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz after his ruling coalition collapsed last week. Scholz had previously suggested a March election, contingent on a confidence vote in January. However, the vote is now scheduled for December 16. If the Bundestag votes to dismiss Scholz, the president will dissolve parliament, triggering the election. … Continue reading Germany sets early election date for February after collapse of the ruling coalition

Tom Homan, incoming “border czar” under President-elect Trump, announced plans to increase workplace raids as part of an immigration crackdown, targeting labor and sex trafficking. Homan argued that trafficking victims are often found at worksites, but critics, including Heidi Altman from the National Immigration Law Center, argue that this approach conflates traffickers with the victims. Homan also stated that deportation priorities would focus on individuals … Continue reading Trump ‘border czar’ says administration will conduct workplace immigration raids

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Elise Stefanik, a New York Republican and House Republican Conference chair, to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations in his second term. Stefanik, 40, is a staunch defender of Israel and has been outspoken on issues like antisemitism and the defunding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. Her appointment marks Trump’s first … Continue reading Trump chooses Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

Keir Starmer became the first British prime minister since WWII to attend Armistice commemorations in France, joining French President Emmanuel Macron and veterans in Paris to honor World War I casualties. The visit reflects closer UK-France ties, with Starmer aiming to strengthen relations with Europe post-Brexit. Ahead of the event, Starmer and Macron discussed Ukraine, European security, and the situation in Gaza, reaffirming their commitment … Continue reading Keir Starmer attends Paris Armistice ceremony, as UK and France forge closer links ahead of Trump presidency

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz may hold a confidence vote on his leadership before Christmas, potentially leading to early elections. Following the collapse of his coalition, Scholz had initially planned a vote in January, with elections in March. However, pressure from politicians within his own coalition, including Green lawmakers Anton Hofreiter and Irene Mihalic, as well as opposition leader Friedrich Merz, has called for the vote … Continue reading Germany may hold election sooner than planned, Scholz says

Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., has been offered the position of national security advisor in a potential Trump administration, confirmed by a source to Fox News Digital. Waltz, a retired Green Beret and former policy adviser to Defense Secretaries Rumsfeld and Gates, has been a key supporter of Trump during the 2024 campaign. Although Waltz represents a safe red district in Florida, his move to the … Continue reading Rep. Mike Waltz tapped to be Trump’s national security advisor

President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he would not invite former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley to join his cabinet for his second term. In a Truth Social post, Trump expressed gratitude for their past service but highlighted the importance of loyalty in his administration. Haley, who ran against Trump in 2024, did not campaign with him, while Pompeo, who … Continue reading Trump rejects Pompeo, Haley for Cabinet

After President-elect Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 election, both Republicans and some Democrats raised doubts about the vote count. Republicans pointed to a sharp drop in Democratic votes compared to 2020 as evidence of fraud, while some left-leaning voices suggested millions of votes were “missing,” despite reassurances from federal agencies about the election’s security. Both sides used social media to spread … Continue reading Drop-Off in Dem Votes Ignites Conspiracy Theories on Left and Right

U.S. military leaders are informally discussing how to respond if President-elect Donald Trump orders active-duty troops to handle civilians or aid in his mass deportation plans. Trump had previously suggested using the military to quell protests and target what he called “enemies from within,” including political critics like Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff. There is concern that such orders could be unlawful, with military leaders … Continue reading US Military Leaders Strategize On How To Respond To Orders From Trump