House Republicans are forming a new committee to investigate the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, focusing on events leading up to and after the assault. Led by Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), the subcommittee under House Judiciary aims to uncover new information and challenge the narratives surrounding the attack. Republicans hope to work with soon-to-be-confirmed allies in the Justice Department and FBI to further their investigation. … Continue reading House GOP launches new panel to investigate Jan. 6

Former President Donald Trump announced key appointments Wednesday, including Sean Curran as director of the U.S. Secret Service. Curran, head of Trump’s personal security detail, gained recognition for protecting Trump during a 2024 assassination attempt. Trump praised Curran’s leadership and bravery, expressing confidence in his ability to strengthen the agency. Other nominees included Andrew F. Puzder as U.S. ambassador to the European Union, highlighted for … Continue reading Trump nominates head of his personal security detail, Sean Curran, to lead Secret Service

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended Spain’s NATO contributions after former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized its low defense spending. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Sánchez highlighted Spain’s 70% defense spending increase over the last decade, making it NATO’s 10th-largest contributor by absolute terms. However, Spain’s defense budget of $21.3 billion in 2024 equated to just 1.28% of its GDP—the lowest among NATO members … Continue reading Sánchez hits back at Trump after criticism of Spain’s defense spending

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz adopted a tougher stance on migration following a fatal knife attack in southern Germany allegedly committed by a 28-year-old Afghan asylum seeker. The attack killed two people, including a two-year-old boy, and heightened migration as a key issue ahead of the February 23 election. Scholz criticized “misguided tolerance” and called for an investigation into why the suspect, who had applied for … Continue reading Scholz hardens rhetoric on migrants after fatal knife attack

EU foreign affairs official Kaja Kallas urged member states to increase defense spending, warning that Europe’s military weakness could embolden aggressors like Russia. Speaking at the European Defense Agency conference, Kallas echoed U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of low NATO contributions, advocating for greater investment in security. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for EU nations to spend 5% of GDP on defense, matching Trump’s … Continue reading EU leaders urge more defense spending amid Trump push

As President Joe Biden’s term ended, he pardoned his family members, including his siblings and their spouses, citing “unrelenting attacks and threats” against them driven by partisan politics. The pardons, which included his brother James, sister Valerie, and others, were issued just before Biden’s inauguration. In addition to family members, Biden also pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, and allies targeted by former … Continue reading Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses on his way out of the White House

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump revoked the security clearances of 51 former national security officials who had claimed Hunter Biden’s laptop resembled a “Russian information operation” despite lacking evidence of Russian involvement. The officials, including James Clapper, John Brennan, and John Bolton, signed a 2020 letter after the New York Post reported emails linking Hunter Biden to Ukrainian energy firm Burisma. … Continue reading Trump revokes security clearances of 51 intel officials who signed discredited Hunter Biden laptop letter

Shortly after taking office, former President Donald Trump terminated Secret Service protection for ex-national security adviser John Bolton, Bolton confirmed. Bolton, a target of Iranian threats following Qasem Soleimani’s assassination, had his protection reinstated by President Joe Biden in 2021 due to ongoing risks. Bolton criticized Trump’s decision, emphasizing the continued danger and contrasting Biden’s actions. Known for his hardline stance against Iran, Bolton had … Continue reading Trump terminates John Bolton’s security detail within hours of taking office

An affidavit from Danielle Hegseth, the former sister-in-law of Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, alleges volatile and threatening behavior by Hegseth that caused his second wife, Samantha, to fear for her safety. Submitted to the Senate Armed Services Committee, the affidavit raises concerns about Hegseth’s fitness for the role, citing past allegations of abuse and misconduct. While Samantha denies claims of physical abuse, Danielle insists … Continue reading Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Hegseth

On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of all 1,500+ people charged in the January 6 Capitol riot, including those convicted of assaulting police officers. This sweeping clemency undoes years of Justice Department efforts to prosecute participants in the attack, which left over 100 officers injured. Trump called the move a step toward “national reconciliation,” while critics, … Continue reading Trump grants sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants