On Sunday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially suspended his Republican presidential campaign, bringing an end to his 2024 White House aspirations just before the New Hampshire primary. Notably, he threw his support behind his rival, Donald Trump. With DeSantis stepping aside, Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley now stand as the last major candidates in the race leading up to Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. … Continue reading DeSantis ends presidential campaign

“In Davos, Donald Trump is already the president,” Open Society Foundations Chairman Alex Soros told a panel at the World Economic Forum on Friday. “That’s a good thing, because the Davos consensus is always wrong,” he said. The potential for Trump, currently leading in the race for the Republican nomination in the upcoming election, to secure a second term in the White House has been … Continue reading Alex Soros says a Trump win is a done deal for the Davos elite

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is swiftly realizing the challenge of pleasing all factions within his party, a lesson learned by his predecessor. In under three months since securing the speaker’s gavel, the Louisiana Republican has navigated through significant votes that risked dividing the GOP conference. Attempting to maintain party unity, Johnson avoided tough decisions that could provoke dissent, placing him in a challenging position … Continue reading Johnson backed into corner as conservatives put speaker on notice

While global business leaders gather in the snowy hills of Switzerland at Davos, their conversations are consistently circling back to Washington, D.C. The focal point of discussions at the World Economic Forum has been Donald Trump, with many attendees contemplating the possibility of his return to the White House following his significant victory in the Iowa caucus. During the summit, numerous business executives have observed … Continue reading U.S. executives in Davos see a Trump victory in 2024

In recent U.S.-wide polls, Joe Biden holds a narrow lead over Donald Trump in a potential presidential contest, marking a significant improvement for the Democratic incumbent compared to earlier polls that placed him behind the Republican frontrunner. The surveys, conducted by Ipsos and YouGov, show Biden with a lead ranging from one to two percentage points. However, a Newsweek analysis released earlier in the month … Continue reading Biden, Trump polling nearly even in general election matchup

No Labels, the nonpartisan group preparing to field a third-party presidential ticket, has announced that it is urging the Department of Justice to investigate potential “unlawful conspiracy to subvert Americans’ voting rights” by Democratic and Republican strategists. Despite facing criticism from centrist Democrats and Never Trump Republicans, No Labels is determined to take an offensive stance. The organization aims to emphasize its broader political message … Continue reading No Labels alleges criminal conspiracy against 2024 presidential effort

ABC News has decided to cancel its Republican presidential primary debate in New Hampshire on Thursday, following Nikki Haley’s announcement that she would not participate in further debates unless front-runner Donald Trump is present. The network released a statement, stating, “Our intent was to host a debate coming out of the Iowa caucuses, but we always knew that would be contingent on the candidates and … Continue reading ABC News cancels Republican debate after Haley refuses to debate without Trump 

Former President Donald Trump secured a decisive win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday, signaling a likely preview of his performance in upcoming nominating contests. Both CNN and the Associated Press declared Trump the winner just 30 minutes into the nominating process, even with less than one percent of the vote reported. By 8:42 p.m., the New York Times’ election results indicated that the 45th … Continue reading Trump Wins Iowa Caucuses in Landslide

A recent CBS News/YouGov poll indicates that the top three GOP presidential contenders—former President Trump, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis—all lead President Biden in a hypothetical general election matchup. In a head-to-head comparison, Haley emerges as the strongest contender against Biden, boasting an 8-point lead with 53 percent support to Biden’s 45 percent. This advantage is attributed to Haley garnering … Continue reading Trump, DeSantis, Haley ALL leading Joe in new poll

On Monday, the Biden-Harris reelection campaign revealed that it currently possesses $117 million, asserting that this marks the highest amount ever for a Democratic candidate at this stage of the race. The team reported a fundraising total exceeding $97 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, encompassing contributions from the campaign, joint fundraising committees, and the Democratic National Committee. In the third quarter of the … Continue reading Biden has largest war chest of any Dem candidate in history

On Friday, an attorney representing Hunter Biden informed House Republican committee chairs that he is willing to comply with subpoenas for his deposition if they issue new ones. This marks a reversal from his previous stance, where he insisted that his testimony be conducted in a public hearing. The unexpected offer comes two days after two House committees passed resolutions recommending contempt of Congress for … Continue reading Hunter Biden agrees to deposition as House moves toward contempt resolution

Switzerland is set to host more than 60 heads of state and government, along with hundreds of business leaders, for the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering next week. Among the notable attendees are Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, and U.N. Secretary-General … Continue reading Zelenskyy, Blinken, and more will come to Davos to talk about global challenges

Former President Donald Trump will not deliver his own closing argument in his New York civil business fraud trial as initially planned. The decision to rescind the conditional permission for this unusual approach came from Judge Arthur Engoron a day before closing arguments. The judge insisted that Trump adhere to the standard rules applicable to attorneys’ closing arguments, prohibiting attacks on the characters of adversaries, … Continue reading Judge says Trump not allowed to give closing arguments in NY civil fraud case

Hunter Biden’s unexpected appearance at a Capitol Hill hearing on Wednesday sparked a political uproar, coinciding with Republicans initiating the initial steps to hold President Joe Biden’s son in contempt of Congress for defying a congressional subpoena. Hunter Biden, accompanied by his legal team, including attorney Abbe Lowell, created chaos within the Oversight Committee, currently engaged in efforts to impeach President Biden. Republican Representative Nancy … Continue reading Hunter Biden makes a surprise visit to Capitol Hill

Several concerns have emerged following the undisclosed hospitalization of U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, as key officials, including President Joe Biden, were unaware of the condition of the highest-ranking defense official for several days. Pentagon press secretary Major General Pat Ryder revealed on Friday that Austin had been admitted to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on January 1 due to “complications following a … Continue reading Defense Secretary Leaving President in Dark Over Hospitalization Raises Questions

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and congressional leaders have reached a spending framework agreement that could prevent a government shutdown, though it may disappoint conservatives pushing for more substantial budget cuts. The bipartisan arrangement proposes allocating $866 billion for defense funding and $704 billion for non-defense spending in the current fiscal year, aligning with the spending levels established by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA). This mirrors … Continue reading Speaker Mike Johnson, White House Strike Spending Framework Deal

New York Attorney General Letitia James is advocating for a $370 million fine to be imposed on former President Donald Trump and his companies, alongside a lifetime prohibition for Trump and two former company executives from engaging in the real estate industry in the state. The plea for these penalties was presented in post-trial motions filed on Friday in the Trump fraud case by attorneys … Continue reading N.Y. AG calls for $370 million fine against ex-President Trump, lifetime real estate ban

On Friday, the Supreme Court agreed to review whether former President Donald Trump could be disqualified from running for federal office again due to his actions preceding the January 6 attack on the Capitol. This case holds significant implications for the upcoming presidential election. The justices will examine a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that suggested Trump could be excluded from the Republican primary ballot in … Continue reading Supreme Court agrees to weigh whether Trump can be taken off ballot in Colorado

On Friday, Joe Biden alleged that his potential 2024 election rival, Republican Donald Trump, was responsible for inciting the Jan. 6 riots and planning retaliation against those aiming to hold him accountable. The president emphasized the preservation of U.S. democracy as a focal point in his reelection campaign. “He told the crowd to fight like hell. And all hell was unleashed,” Biden said. “Then as … Continue reading Trump seeks ‘revenge and retribution’ Biden says in Jan. 6 anniversary speech