Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify publicly before the House Judiciary Committee on January 22, giving lawmakers the chance to question him about his prosecutions of Donald Trump. Smith previously gave an eight-hour closed-door deposition and defended his decisions, emphasizing that he acted based on facts and law, not political considerations. He investigated Trump over the 2020 election and the retention of classified documents, … Continue reading Jack Smith to testify next week at a public House Judiciary Committee hearing

President Donald Trump demanded on Truth Social that FBI Director Kash Patel remove agents allegedly involved in the Arctic Frost investigation, which targeted him, Republican organizations, and elected officials. The probe, originally focused on January 6, 2021, expanded under former FBI official Timothy Thibault, who circulated left-leaning news and podcast content to justify scrutiny of Trump and his associates. Internal emails and memos show Thibault … Continue reading Trump Orders Cleanup of Corrupt FBI ‘Scum’

Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel said his government is not negotiating with the United States, despite Trump’s threats after cutting off Venezuelan oil supplies. He stated that only technical migration contacts exist and that broader talks must follow international law and mutual respect. Trump warned Cuba to strike a deal quickly after a U.S. operation in Venezuela disrupted its key energy lifeline. Díaz‑Canel condemned U.S. hostility … Continue reading Cuba’s president defiant, says no negotiations scheduled as Trump moves to choke off oil lifeline

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting China this week for the first time in nearly a decade to rebuild strained relations and reduce Canada’s reliance on the United States. He aims to double Canada’s non-U.S. exports over the next decade amid rising American tariffs and trade tensions. Carney plans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials to expand cooperation on trade, energy, … Continue reading Carney visits China this week in a bid to rebuild ties and reduce Canadian dependence on US

President Trump faces a major hurdle in replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced he will block any Fed nominees until a Justice Department investigation into Powell for potential perjury is resolved. Tillis’ opposition complicates confirmation efforts, given the Republican-Democrat balance on the Senate banking committee. Powell acknowledged the investigation, calling it a pretext for giving Trump control over the … Continue reading Republican Sen. Thom Tillis vows to block Trump’s Fed nominees following Powell probe

Republican Sen. Rand Paul warned that bombing Iran, as President Trump threatened if the regime harms protesters, could backfire by rallying Iranians around their government. He argued that military strikes might not aid the freedom movement and emphasized that the U.S. shouldn’t intervene in every foreign protest. Paul also noted that the Constitution requires congressional approval before a president can order military action. He suggested … Continue reading Sen. Rand Paul warns bombing Iran ‘not the answer’ to protests against regime

Donald Trump warned Cuba to “make a deal” or face unspecified consequences, declaring that no more Venezuelan oil or money would flow to the island following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro. The president claimed the raid killed many Cuban and Venezuelan security personnel, leaving Cuba vulnerable amid its economic crisis. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel vowed to defend the nation, calling it sovereign and ready … Continue reading Trump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal’ or face the consequences

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to dissolve the Lower House later this month, potentially holding a snap election in February. The move aims to capitalize on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s historic 75% approval rating to strengthen the ruling coalition. Preparations for the election are underway, with prefectural election boards instructed to get ready. The snap election would occur just four months into Takaichi’s term … Continue reading Japan plans to dissolve parliament with possible snap election in February