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Trump on Oil Prices: ‘I Have a Plan’

09 March, 2026

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump said he has a plan to address surging oil prices triggered by the ongoing war with Iran. "I have a plan for everything, OK?" Trump said in an interview Monday. "You'll be very happy." His comments come amid reports that his administration has been discussing a possib...

Trump issues warning as Iran names new leader and oil prices spike

09 March, 2026

USA TODAY - As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran entered its 10th day, oil prices soared over fears of a prolonged conflict, Tehran appointed a new supreme leader and President Donald Trump demanded "unconditional surrender."

Iranian clerics say next supreme leader chosen as Tehran’s fuel supplies hit by …

08 March, 2026

CNN - Iranian clerics say supreme leader chosen, no name given. Overnight, Israel launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran, targeting Tehran’s energy resources.

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight …

07 March, 2026

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed to sharpening U.S. foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere even while deal...

Trump moves to loosen Russia oil sanctions as Iran war spikes gas prices

07 March, 2026

Washington Examiner - On Friday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that his department had permitted India to resume buying Russian oil after the United States imposed sanctions last fall. The Cabinet secretary also teased that more oil supplied by Russian companies will see a reprieve from ...

Trump says he wants Iran's leadership structure gone and has preferences fo…

06 March, 2026

NBC News - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump indicated Thursday that he wants to see Iran's leadership structure fully removed and that he has some names in mind for a "good leader."

Trump fires DHS secretary Kristi Noem, replaces her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin

05 March, 2026

ABC News - President Donald Trump on Thursday said Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary. Trump made the announcement on social media Thursday afternoon saying he was "pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator...

NATO Chief Rutte to Newsmax: Trump's Iran Mission Has Broad Allied Support

05 March, 2026

NEWSMAX - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told Newsmax on Wednesday there is "widespread support" among alliance members for President Donald Trump's campaign targeting Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities, even as some European leaders have voiced public criticism of the operation.

Strikes resume on Iran, as the U.S. military says Tehran's defenses are �…

04 March, 2026

NPR - Israel's military said it had begun a "broad wave of strikes" in Tehran Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.

Trump says Iran's Air Force, Navy and air defense are 'gone,' sla…

03 March, 2026

FOX News - President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Israel have successfully eliminated Iran's air force, navy and leadership on Tuesday. Trump made the statement on his Truth Social account, noting that Iran's replacement leaders have reached out in hopes to talk with the U.S.

Hegseth vows swift victory at Pentagon briefing as Iran strikes enter third day

02 March, 2026

Times of Israel - Final three Beit Shemesh missile strike victims identified as teen siblings Yaakov, Avigail and Sarah Biton * 19 wounded in Beersheba missile impact; Air Force bombs dozens of targets in Tehran * ‘Fake news’: Netanyahu’s office dismisses Iran army claims PM’s fate unclear after pur...

Trump: Diplomatic solution in Iran remains possible and "much easier now…

01 March, 2026

CBS News - President Trump told CBS News on Saturday evening that he believes U.S. and Israeli attacks that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been effective and could create a pathway to diplomacy.

US and Israel launch attack on Iran; Tehran retaliates

28 February, 2026

AP - The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979.

Bill Clinton to face lawmakers in Epstein probe for rare testimony by a former p…

27 February, 2026

NBC News - Former President Bill Clinton is set to face questions Friday from members of the Republican-led House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, making him the first sitting or former president to testify before members of Congress in more than 40 years.

Cuba says it killed 4, captured 6 Cuban nationals on U.S. boat planning an '…

26 February, 2026

NBC News - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would conduct an independent investigation before responding. Four people on the boat were killed, the Cuban Interior Ministry said.

The US and Iran hold indirect talks in Geneva

26 February, 2026

AP - Iran and the United States held indirect talks Thursday in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear negotiations, viewed as a last chance for diplomacy, as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal.

Trump Hails 'Turnaround for the Ages' in SOTU Address

25 February, 2026

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to declare that America has staged what he called one of the greatest comebacks in modern history, telling lawmakers and the nation that after just one year back in office, the country is experiencing "a turnaround for the ages."

Mexico Is Caught Between Trump and the Cartels

24 February, 2026

New York Times - President Trump has demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum confront cartels. The killing of El Mencho suggests it might be working but could come at a cost.

Trump: High Court 'Accidentally' Boosted Presidential Powers

23 February, 2026

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court on Monday morning after its 6-3 ruling last week struck down his sweeping trade tariffs, finding he lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose them.

U.S. trade partners delay meetings, demand clarity after the Supreme Court guts …

23 February, 2026

The Washington Times - Nations that negotiated trade deals with President Trump are demanding clarity from the U.S. and scrutinizing their options after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs that formed the backbone of the agreements.

Mexican military kills cartel boss 'El Mencho' in US-backed raid

23 February, 2026

Reuters - One of Mexico's most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or "El Mencho," was killed in a military raid, sparking widespread retaliatory violence.

Monster storm dropping 3 inches of snow per hour

23 February, 2026

ABC News - A massive winter storm is barreling through the Northeast, dumping more than 1 foot of snow and prompting the first blizzard warning for New York City in nearly a decade.

TSA Still Operating PreCheck After Homeland Security Announces Suspension of Two…

22 February, 2026

New York Sun - As the partial government shutdown enters its second week, air travelers using TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are at the mercy of DHS as it shifts personnel to other areas.

Over 40 million Americans on alert for winter storm conditions over the weekend

21 February, 2026

ABC News - A significant nor’easter is expected to march up the East Coast on Sunday into Monday, bringing significant snow for the I-95 corridor and placing New York City under a blizzard warning for the first time in nearly a decade, with the last one coming in March 2017.

Cuba Nears Collapse as a New U.S. Blockade Strangles the Country

20 February, 2026

New York Times - An analysis of ship movements shows that the Trump administration is isolating the island at one of its most vulnerable moments.

Washington intensifies military buildup in Middle East as Trump considers strike…

19 February, 2026

Washington Times - President Trump could order strikes on targets in Iran as early as this weekend, reports this week indicated, as the Pentagon continues a massive military buildup in the region and U.S. negotiators continue diplomatic talks with Iranian officials.

King Charles says 'law must take its course' after Andrew's arres…

19 February, 2026

CNN - The former prince has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct after new revelations in the Epstein files.

Supreme Court implements new rules to help justices spot conflicts of interest

18 February, 2026

Washington Times - The Supreme Court announced new rules Tuesday designed to help identify all of the parties involved in a case, allowing the justices to figure out if they have conflicts of interest that demand their recusal.

DHS shutdown has no clear off-ramp: 5 takeaways

17 February, 2026

The Hill - There’s no end in sight for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown as both sides point fingers while seemingly moving no closer to a resolution.

Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US

16 February, 2026

Reuters - The U.S. dispatched a second aircraft carrier to the region and is preparing for the possibility of a sustained military campaign if nuclear talks do not succeed, U.S. officials told Reuters.

Rubio's Munich Speech Draws Global Praise, Signals New Chapter for Alliance

15 February, 2026

NEWSMAX - Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered what supporters are calling a defining foreign policy speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, outlining President Donald Trump's vision for a revitalized transatlantic alliance rooted in sovereignty, shared heritage, and renewed Wester...

New ISS crew blasts off after previous crew’s rare evacuation

15 February, 2026

WNG - Four astronauts successfully launched on a space flight to the International Space Station on Friday morning. Their SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, carried by a Falcon 9 rocket, lifted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida at around 5:15 a.m. EST. It was expected to arrive at the station around 3:15 p....

Homeland Security Shutdown Looks Set To Drag On, Bringing New Headaches for Air …

15 February, 2026

New York The Sun - ‘Both sides could dig in and just let this thing drag on,’ Senate Majority Leader John Thune says.

Trump says he will issue executive order to get voter-ID requirements before mid…

14 February, 2026

CNBC - President Donald Trump on Friday said he will issue an executive order “shortly” laying out the “legal reasons” for national voter-identification requirements. Trump, in posts late Friday to Truth Social, said he wants voter-ID laws implemented for the 2026 midterm elections, even though legi...

200,000 rally against Iran’s regime in Munich as world leaders meet at security …

14 February, 2026

Times of Israel - Rubio says UN plays ‘no role’ in resolving conflicts: ‘It could not solve the war in Gaza’ * Anti-Hamas militia says they are destroying terror group’s tunnels in Gaza.

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing c…

13 February, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.

GOP’s SAVE America Act passes House, heads for showdown with Democrats in the Se…

12 February, 2026

Washinton Times - House Republicans passed voter ID legislation amid vehement Democratic opposition, putting pressure on the Senate to act on the bill this election year. The bill, known as the SAVE America Act, would require a photo ID at the polls and proof of citizenship, such as a passport or bi...

U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment rate …

11 February, 2026

CNBC - Job growth was stronger than expected to start 2026, providing some relief to concerns about the state of the U.S. labor market. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 for January, above the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 55,000, according to seasonally adjusted figures the Bureau of Labor S...

Democrats demand new restrictions to Trump’s immigration crackdown and threaten …

10 February, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic leaders say a proposal from the White House is “incomplete and insufficient” as they are demanding new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and threatening a shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.

U.S. and Iran representatives meet for in-person talks about Tehran’s nuclear pr…

09 February, 2026

OAN - United States and Iranian representatives met in Muscat, the capital of Oman, for negotiations regarding the future of Tehran’s nuclear program after a U.S.-mediated ceasefire ended a 12-day conflict last summer, marking the first face-to-face summit since the war.

Netanyahu to Meet Trump This Week for Crucial Iran Talks

08 February, 2026

NEWSMAX - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday to discuss U.S. negotiations with Iran after Iranian and U.S. officials held indirect nuclear talks in Oman on Friday. "The prime minister believes that all negotiations mus...

China Bombshell: Patel says Biden-era FBI ‘buried’ truth about CCP’s ties to bio…

07 February, 2026

Just the News - FBI Director Kash Patel says his agency has resumed an aggressive counterintelligence offensive against China and its Communist Party (CCP) that had been sidelined during the Biden presidency but is concerned the prior administration may have "buried" the truth about dangerous biolab...

DHS tallies all the criminal migrants California let go from prisons, jails sinc…

07 February, 2026

Washington Times - California’s failure to honor ICE deportation “detainer” requests has led to 4,561 migrants with criminal records being released back into communities since President Trump took office, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday as it begged the state to cooperate in turning ...

U.S. rejects flawed New START arms accord

06 February, 2026

Washington Times - The Trump administration rejected continuing to abide by the expired New START agreement limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons, because it fails to curb Moscow’s strategic arsenal and excludes China’s rapid expansion of its nuclear forces, a senior State Department official sa...

Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: Opening ceremony officially kicks off Milan G…

06 February, 2026

NBC News - Milan's historic San Siro stadium served as the main venue for the roughly 3 1/2-hour opening ceremony. But athlete processions also took place at competition venues in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d’Ampezzo. For the first time in history, two cauldrons were lit in different locations: A...

U.S., Iranian officials in Oman for new talks as leaders look to avoid regional …

06 February, 2026

Washington Times - U.S. and Iranian diplomats arrived in Oman on Friday for negotiations aimed at preventing armed conflict, marking the first time the two nations have officially met for talks since May.

What to know about the congressional fight over ICE restrictions, and another po…

05 February, 2026

ABC News - A partial government shutdown has recently come to an end, but another one may be on the horizon if Democrats and Republicans can't hammer out an agreement on potential restrictions to put on immigration enforcement tactics that have been put in the spotlight after two fatal shootings by ...

DHS withdrawing 700 personnel from Minnesota

04 February, 2026

CNN - The border czar said 2,000 personnel remain, and a complete immigration enforcement drawdown depends on ‘cooperation’

Trump signs funding bill to end shutdown after package clears House

04 February, 2026

CBS News - The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.

Witkoff to arrive in Israel to meet Netanyahu, Zamir ahead of nuclear talks with…

02 February, 2026

Times of Israel - US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Israel on Tuesday for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, according to two senior Israeli officials.

Gaza Crossing to Egypt Reopens in Step Forward for Fragile Cease-Fire

02 February, 2026

New York Times - Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been largely closed since May 2024.

Judge refuses Minnesota’s bid to rescind Trump’s ICE surge

31 January, 2026

The Hill - A federal judge on Saturday rejected an effort by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) to block the surge of immigration resources the Trump administration has sent to the state.

Trump names former Federal Reserve official Warsh as the next Fed chair to repla…

30 January, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed, a decision likely to result in sharp changes to the powerful agency that could bring it closer to the White House.

China-based millionaire accused of bankrolling far-left unrest in Minneapolis

30 January, 2026

FOX News - As agitators and federal law enforcement continue to clash in Minneapolis, the funding behind the groups fueling the anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unrest is beginning to come to light.

Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland Securit…

30 January, 2026

AP - Democrats and the White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.

Trump urges Iran to deal on nuclear ambitions, or else U.S. fleet will act with …

28 January, 2026

Washington Times - President Trump told Iran on Wednesday that “time is running out” to make a deal on its nuclear ambitions and that a U.S. armada is ready to make the Islamic republic pay if it does not come to the table.

220 million Americans on alert for extreme cold

27 January, 2026

ABC News - Some 220 million Americans are on alert for extreme cold temperatures forecast to follow the weekend's record-breaking winter storm. The extreme cold warnings and cold weather advisories stretch from Texas and Florida in the South to New York in the Northeast and Detroit in the Midwest.

Trump says Walz called him with 'request' as tensions flare in Minneso…

26 January, 2026

FOX News - Trump says Walz wants to ‘work together’ as Minneapolis tensions flare. President deploys border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota following fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration officer.

US, Russia, Ukraine Talks Down to 1 Issue

26 January, 2026

NEWSMAX - The most difficult issue to resolve is the lone remaining item in trilateral talks between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker told Newsmax on Monday as negotiations inch closer to a potential peace agreement.

U.S. warships approach Iran amid reports of widespread brutality by ayatollah’s …

26 January, 2026

Washington Times - A key Iranian military commander warned U.S. President Trump that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is ready to fight — “finger on the trigger” — if America attacks the Islamic regime.

How much snow did the winter storm bring? See lists of snowfall totals.

26 January, 2026

CBS News - The winter storm that brought dangerous weather to much of the country over the weekend dumped snowfall totals higher than 20 inches in multiple states. As millions dig out, and frigid temperatures set in, many are wondering: How much snow did we actually get?

House passes final government funding bills in milestone, overcoming Democratic …

23 January, 2026

The Hill - The House on Thursday approved its final slate of 2026 funding bills, overcoming Democratic demands and GOP divisions and marking a significant milestone for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as he’s sought to rebuild Congress’s “muscle memory” on government funding.

Russia, Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue

23 January, 2026

Reuters - Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met in Abu Dhabi on Friday to tackle the vital issue of territory, with no sign of a compromise, as Russian attacks plunged Ukraine into its deepest energy crisis of the four-year war.

Ryan Wedding, former Olympian turned FBI most wanted fugitive, arrested

23 January, 2026

ABC News - Ryan Wedding, the former Olympic snowboarder investigators said has been leading a major drug ring, has been arrested, U.S. officials announced Friday.

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at Davos, but many top US allies aren’t parti…

22 January, 2026

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his Board of Peace to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas, insisting that “everyone wants to be a part” of the body that could eventually rival the United Nations — despite many U.S. allies opting...

Trump speaks at World Economic Forum as he digs in on Greenland

21 January, 2026

The Hill - President Trump is speaking at the World Economic Forum, where he’s facing off with European leaders amid his push to seize Greenland. Here’s what to expect from the president’s trip to Davos, Switzerland, as some Trump allies on Capitol Hill suggest the president should back off his effo...

Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on G…

20 January, 2026

Reuters - President Donald Trump said there was "no going back" on his goal to control Greenland, refusing to rule out taking the Arctic island by force and rounding on allies as European leaders struggled to respond.

Trump to Meet Global CEOs in Davos, With US Policy in Focus

19 January, 2026

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump is expected to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. President's presence looms large over ‍the annual gathering of the global elite in Switzerland.

Polar vortex has big plans for late January

18 January, 2026

USA TODAY - Our old wintertime friend the polar vortex is set to funnel bitterly cold air south from Canada two more times in January, once over the weekend of Jan. 17 and again about a week later.

Trump announces escalating tariffs on Denmark and other European nations to forc…

17 January, 2026

FOX News - President Donald Trump announced the United States would impose 10% tariffs on multiple European countries unless Denmark agrees to the "complete and total purchase of Greenland," warning that global security and U.S. national defense were at stake.

Somali Subpoenas: Congress moving quickly to investigate cash-in-luggage exodus …

16 January, 2026

Just the News - Two powerful committee chairmen in Congress are moving quickly to investigate why Somali immigrant couriers were moving hundreds of millions of dollars out of U.S. airports in their luggage to overseas destinations the last few years, and whether there is any connection to a massive ...

UN Security Council to discuss Iran’s deadly protests after US request

15 January, 2026

AP - The U.N. Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss Iran’s deadly protests at the request of the United States, even as President Donald Trump left unclear what actions he would take against the Islamic state.

Trump says U.S. control of Greenland is necessary for Golden Dome project, NATO …

14 January, 2026

Washington Times - NATO needs the U.S. to take control of Greenland to be an effective deterrent to China and Russia, and anything less is “unacceptable,” President Trump said Wednesday.

U.S. Evacuates Some Personnel From Qatar Air Base as Trump Weighs Iran Strike

14 January, 2026

WSJ - The move, which has been described as a precaution, comes after the president has threatened to intervene to support Iranian protesters.

Supreme Court appears to favor states' arguments for transgender athlete ba…

13 January, 2026

Just the News - Supreme Court justices appeared Tuesday to favor states' arguments for keeping transgender athlete bans in female sports.

Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000, activists …

13 January, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spiked Tuesday to at least 2,000 people killed, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days after authorities severed communications during a crackdown.

Trump Says Iran Wants to Negotiate as Protest Death Toll Rises to at Least 544

12 January, 2026

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its bloody crackdown on protesters, a move coming as activists said Monday the death toll in the nationwide demonstrations rose to at least 544.

Trump-Powell clash intensifies with DOJ probe into Fed chair

12 January, 2026

The Hill - Tensions between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have reached a fever pitch after Powell confirmed the Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a criminal inquiry into him.

Netanyahu: Once regime in Tehran falls, Israel and Iran will become partners aga…

11 January, 2026

Times of Irael - IDF said ready to react to attack * Yair Netanyahu, PM’s son, reportedly made member of Likud Central Committee * Hundreds rally at PM’s office against police handling of Arab crime wave

Trump calls for limiting credit card interest rates to 10% for one year

10 January, 2026

Just the News - President Donald Trump said Friday night that beginning January 20, he'll be calling for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates of 10%, which will coincide with the one-year anniversary of his second term.

Payrolls rose by 50,000 while jobless rate fell to 4.4%

09 January, 2026

WSJ - December job gains were below the 73,000 economists expected and weaker than the revised 56,000 jobs added in November.

Anti-government protests spread in Iran

09 January, 2026

CNN - Authorities cut internet access and telephone lines after Thursday’s protests over crippling economic conditions in the country.

Report: Slain Minneapolis Woman Played Active Part With an Anti-ICE Group

09 January, 2026

NEWSMAX - The woman who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Wednesday has been described as an anti-ICE "warrior" and was part of a group of activists who worked to "document and resist" the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last for Years

08 January, 2026

New York Times - In a wide-ranging interview with The Times, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the U.S. aims to control the country.

US moves to seize oil tanker in North Atlantic, sources say

07 January, 2026

ABC News - Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared in a federal court in New York City on Monday, following their capture by U.S. forces over the weekend in a military operation in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas.

Maduro opponent Machado vows to return to Venezuela, wants election

06 January, 2026

Reuters - Venezuela's main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado praised President Donald Trump for toppling her enemy Nicolas Maduro and declared her movement ready to win a free election.

Ousted Maduro pleads not guilty to US narcotics charges

05 January, 2026

NEW YORK, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to narcotics charges after President Donald Trump's stunning capture of him rattled world leaders and left officials in Caracas scrambling to respond.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won’t seek third term as fraud scandal churns

05 January, 2026

CNN - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz this morning issued a statement saying he was dropping his bid for a third term as a welfare-fraud scandal in his state intensified. In a later news conference, he largely read from that statement and didn’t take questions.

Maduro to appear in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations

05 January, 2026

CBS News - Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.

Trump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces major hurdle…

04 January, 2026

AP - President Donald Trump’s plan to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a raid isn’t likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices.

U.S. captures Maduro after strikes; Trump says "we're going to run the…

03 January, 2026

CBS News - After the U.S. carried out an attack inside Venezuela, President Trump said Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown out. Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela temporarily.

Patel says FBI thwarted ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack in North Caroli…

02 January, 2026

Just the News - FBI Director Kash Patel said Friday that the bureau thwarted an ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina.

Deadly Swiss fire likely caused by champagne sparklers, official says

02 January, 2026

CNN - New image appears to show moment the bar caught fire as authorities consider whether acoustic tiling contributed to spread.

What’s in Store for the Economy in 2026?

01 January, 2026

US News - Reduced uncertainty over tariffs, stimulus from the tax and spending package and continued investment in artificial intelligence could drive the economy in 2026.

HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations

31 December, 2025

CBS News - The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.

HUD uncovers billions in 'questionable payments' under Biden administr…

30 December, 2025

FOX News - A report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently revealed billions in taxpayer funds that went to "questionable" rental assistance recipients under former President Joe Biden. The recipients included approximately 30,000 deceased tenants and thousands of pot...

Winter storm brings blizzard conditions and dangerous wind chills to US Upper Mi…

29 December, 2025

AP - A potent winter storm threatened blizzard-like conditions, treacherous travel and power outages in parts of the Upper Midwest as other areas of the country braced Monday for plunging temperatures, strong winds and a mix of snow, ice, and rain.

US offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy sa…

29 December, 2025

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, though he said he would prefer an American commitment of up to 50 years to deter Russia from further attempts...

Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive

28 December, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — President Donald Trump will host his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Sunday to try to close out a peace agreement that would end nearly four years of war that began with Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Winter weather hits Northeast as new storm system moves across country

27 December, 2025

abc nEWS - Heavy snow fell from southern Connecticut through the Hudson Valley and into parts of upstate New York on Friday as most of Long Island saw anywhere from 2 to 6 inches of snow.

Trump says US launched strike on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria

26 December, 2025

ABC News - President Donald Trump said in a post on his social media platform Thursday that he launched a "powerful and deadly strike" on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, whom he claimed have been "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians."

Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of…

25 December, 2025

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed indifference in the face of those who have lost everything, such as in Gaza, those who are impoverished, such as in Yemen, and the many migrants who cross the Mediterranean Sea and the Amer...

Federal judge says Trump administration must restore disaster money to Democrati…

24 December, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to reallocate federal Homeland Security funding away from states that refuse to cooperate with certain federal immigration enforcement.

US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarte…

23 December, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, as government and consumer spending, as well as exports, all increased.

Trump admin pausing all off shore wind project construction due to national secu…

22 December, 2025

FOX News - President Donald Trump's Department of Interior announced on Monday that, effective immediately, leases for all large-scale offshore wind projects being constructed in the United States will be paused.

U.S. seizes second merchant ship off of Venezuelan coast

21 December, 2025

OANN - Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that United States military forces have intercepted a second merchant ship off the coast of Venezuela.

Thune looks beyond healthcare to tackle affordability message

20 December, 2025

Washington Examiner - EXCLUSIVE — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) sees room for bipartisan deal-making beyond healthcare next year as Republicans try to keep affordability from becoming a 2026 stumbling block.

TikTok signs deal to create new US joint venture

19 December, 2025

ABC News - TikTok has signed a deal to form a new U.S. joint venture controlled by mostly American investors that include Oracle Corporation, Silver Lake and MGX, according to an internal memo sent by TikTok CEO Shou Chew and obtained by ABC News.

What we know after authorities find Brown shooting suspect dead

19 December, 2025

USA TODAY - The dayslong manhunt to find the killer responsible for opening fire on students at Brown University, killing two and wounding nine, ended on Dec. 18 as authorities said they found the suspect dead, but questions remain about his motives and ties to a separate fatal shooting of an MIT pr...

U.S. Inflation Hit 2.7% in November, Less Than Expected

18 December, 2025

WSJ - Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November from the previous year, according to a delayed government report, slowing from a 3% rate in September.

Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than…

18 December, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while announcing he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas.

Republicans force House vote to extend ACA subsidies, defying Speaker Johnson

17 December, 2025

AP - Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

US job growth beats expectations in November; unemployment rate at 4.6%

16 December, 2025

Reuters - U.S. job growth rebounded in November after nonfarm payrolls declined in October because of government spending cuts, but the unemployment rate was at 4.6% as the labor market weakens against the backdrop of economic uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trump's aggressive trade polic...

Republicans pitch second, smaller partisan bill to address affordability

15 December, 2025

The Hill - Some Republicans are hoping to pursue another partisan legislative package to boost the party ahead of the midterm elections, but President Trump and GOP leaders are signaling that nothing will come close to the scope of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Director Rob Reiner and wife Michele stabbed to death, son arrested for murder

15 December, 2025

ABC News - Director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found killed in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, and the couple's son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested for murder, according to police.

Eleven dead after gunmen open fire on Jewish event in Australia

14 December, 2025

Washington Examiner - Two gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event in Bondi Beach, Australia, on Sunday, the first day of Hanukkah, killing at least 11 people and also resulting in the death of one gunman.

Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidie…

13 December, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — For one Wisconsin couple, the loss of government-sponsored health subsidies next year means choosing a lower-quality insurance plan with a higher deductible. For a Michigan family, it means going without insurance altogether.

Flooding in Washington state triggers evacuation orders, water rescues

12 December, 2025

WNG - Rivers across western Washington state swelled to historic levels by Thursday after days of heavy rain from an atmospheric river. A state of emergency has been declared for the dire flooding situation, according to a Thursday statement from Gov. Bob Ferguson. Some areas received over a foot of...

U.S seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast in major escalation

11 December, 2025

NBC News - Attorney General Pam Bondi alleged the tanker was involved in an illicit oil shipping network in a post on X that showed video of the seizure.

The Fed meeting is likely to feature a rate cut and a lot more. Here’s what to e…

10 December, 2025

CNBC - The Federal Reserve is poised to deliver its third straight interest rate cut Wednesday, while simultaneously firing a warning shot about what’s ahead.

Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federa…

09 December, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive, backed by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.

In landmark case, Supreme Court to rule on Trump's bid to control independe…

08 December, 2025

ABC News - For more than 100 years, independent government agencies have regulated American monetary policy and stock trades, transportation systems and election campaigns, consumer product safety and broadcast licenses all free from direct political interference and supervision by the White House.

Trump Orders DOJ, FTC Task Forces to Probe Food Price Fixing

07 December, 2025

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order directing the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission to create new Food Supply Chain Security Task Force units to investigate price fixing and other anti-competitive behavior across food-related industries.

US-Ukraine talks on security 'framework' to continue Saturday, State D…

06 December, 2025

ABC News - LONDON -- American and Ukrainian representatives will continue discussions on a possible framework for a peace deal to end Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor on Saturday, the State Department said in a statement, following meetings between the two teams in Miami this week.

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Advisers Vote To Stop Recommending the Hepatitis B Vaccine for…

04 December, 2025

The New York Sun - The vaccine advisory committee suggests most parents should wait until their babies are 2 months old to have them vaccinated.

Republican avoids upset in Tennessee's House race

03 December, 2025

CNN - Republican Matt Van Epps will win the special US House election for Tennessee’s 7th District, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, preventing an upset but emboldening Democrats as they were on track to over-perform in a normally deep-red district.

Vaccine Panel to Weigh Significant Changes to Childhood Shots

02 December, 2025

New York Times - Advisers to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appear poised to delay hepatitis B shots and discuss revising the use of other vaccines.

Supreme Court ruling next year could reshape transgender rights beyond sports

01 December, 2025

Just the News - In seven weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases involving challenges to the constitutionality of laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender women and girls from participating on women’s and girls’ sports teams. A decision in these cases cou...

Rubio and Witkoff are meeting with Ukraine’s negotiators as Trump pushes to brok…

30 November, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Top Trump administration officials are meeting Ukrainian negotiators in Florida this weekend, pushing to broker an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine and setting the stage for key talks planned this week in Moscow with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Ukrainian president’s top man resigns amid probe

29 November, 2025

WNG - The senior adviser had led Ukraine’s negotiations for a peace deal with Russia. A U.S.-written plan for peace is on the table. In his television address, Zelenskyy said that Yermak represented Ukraine’s position accurately and patriotically. But, the president added that he wanted to halt any ...

Key lawmaker says leftist attacks on military seek to undercut immigration enfor…

28 November, 2025

Just the News - A house lawmaker who helped expose a major Biden-era border scandal says he believes leftist attacks on the military, including a viral video from six Democrat senators, are aimed at undercutting President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement and returning the country to lawless, o...

How Virginia Held the First Thanksgiving and Gave Us Freedoms to Be Thankful For

27 November, 2025

The Daily Signal - According to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, “Captain John Woodlief and thirty-seven men sailed from Bristol, England, on the ship Margaret and reached Berkeley Hundred nearly three months later in December 1619.

Alleged Witkoff-Kremlin call on Ukraine was 'standard negotiation,' Tr…

26 November, 2025

ABC News - LONDON and KYIV, Ukraine -- The Kremlin's top foreign policy aide, Yury Ushakov, confirmed there is a "preliminary agreement" for U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff -- and likely Jared Kushner -- to visit Moscow next week, as the White House claims momentum toward a...

Ukraine agrees to peace deal, US official says

25 November, 2025

FOX News - Ukraine has agreed to a peace deal that would see an end to the war with Russia, a U.S. official told Fox News. Some minor details of the agreement are still to be sorted out, the official said.

U.S. and Ukraine hail progress in talks as they work on 'refined' peac…

24 November, 2025

NBC News - Ukrainian team head home from Geneva as Zelenskyy said Kyiv was still looking for compromises on a plan to end the war with Russia.

Ukraine and Western allies meet to discuss a US peace plan that has sparked alar…

23 November, 2025

GENEVA (AP) — Top European and Ukrainian envoys conferred in Geneva on Sunday ahead of talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over President Donald Trump’s proposal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Trump praises Mamdani after White House meeting: "I want him to do a great …

22 November, 2025

CBS News - President Trump and incoming New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said they looked forward to working together in a remarkable scene at the White House.

Here's what's in Trump administration's proposed Russia-Ukraine p…

21 November, 2025

CBS News - Trump administration officials have proposed a 28-point peace plan designed to end the Russia-Ukraine war — a framework that would require Ukraine to give up territory...

Hiring Defied Expectations in September, With 119,000 New Jobs

20 November, 2025

WSJ - Delayed report shows jobless rate ticked up to 4.4%, its highest level in four yearsJob growth accelerated in the month heading into the government shutdown, with gains well above the 50,000 new jobs expected by economists.

Iran Ready to Restart Nuclear Talks With Trump

19 November, 2025

NEWSMAX - Iran signaled it is ready to resume nuclear talks with the United States, with a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saying Tehran is open to dialogue if Washington engages on "equal footing" and respects its conditions.

UN Security Council endorses U.S. plan for Gaza; none oppose

18 November, 2025

WNG - The 15-member body on Monday night approved President Donald Trump’s postwar plan for the reconstruction of Gaza in a 13-0 vote, with both Russia and China abstaining. The decision came after an impassioned argument from U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz, who characterized Gaza as it existed Monday a...

Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

17 November, 2025

CBS News - In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.

Dangerous storm strikes Southern California: Latest

16 November, 2025

ABC News - Heavy rain has been pounding Southern California this weekend, and officials say at least one person has died because of the storm. Evacuation warnings and orders in Los Angeles County were lifted Saturday night, according to LA County Fire Department Capt. Brian Kight. Although rain is s...

Trump Announces Rollback Of Tariffs On Key Grocery Staples Amid Affordability Th…

15 November, 2025

Daily Caller - President Donald Trump revised the scope of his global tariffs Friday, scrapping levies on several grocery staples in an effort to address mounting concerns about stubbornly high food prices.

Trump says he will order DOJ to probe Epstein's ties to Democrats, banks

14 November, 2025

CBS News - President Trump accused Democrats of using what he calls the "Epstein hoax" to defect blame for the government shutdown.

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43…

13 November, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

House to vote on bill to end shutdown around 7 p.m. ET Wednesday, Rep. Scalise s…

12 November, 2025

CNBC - The U.S. House of Representatives will vote early Wednesday evening to end the longest government shutdown in history, Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) said. “We’ll start the process probably around four, five o’clock. The actual vote on the bill to fund the government will probably come later, aro...

Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, now heads to the House for fi…

11 November, 2025

AP - The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party.

US Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown

10 November, 2025

Reuters - If the Senate eventually passes the amended measure, it still must be approved by the House of Representatives and sent to President Donald Trump for his signature, a process that could take several days.

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force some to make agonizing tradeoffs

09 November, 2025

CNN - The increased cost of coverage has left some enrollees trying to avoid getting care or forgoing health insurance entirely.

Trump signals no shutdown compromise with Democrats as senators hold a rare week…

08 November, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began more than a month ago, hoping to find a bipartisan resolution that has eluded them as federal workers have gone unpaid, airlines have been forced to cancel flights and SNAP benefits have...

Hundreds of flights canceled as FAA reductions take effect

07 November, 2025

NBC News - Over 1,000 flights have also been delayed as airports grapple with flight cuts and staff shortages.

The FAA is set to start cutting flights to contend with delays and staffing shor…

06 November, 2025

NBC News - Flights will be reduced by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports, the transportation secretary said. The list of affected airports will be released today.

Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races

05 November, 2025

CBS News - Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year. Follow live results here.

Key races in New Jersey, Virginia, and beyond test party strength in pivotal ele…

04 November, 2025

FOX News - Nearly 10 months into President Donald Trump's second term in the White House, voters in contests from coast to coast head to the polls on Tuesday in statewide and local elections.

Tariffs Are Trump's Favorite Foreign Policy Tool. The Supreme Court Could C…

02 November, 2025

NEWSMAX - President Donald Trump sees tariffs — or the threat of them — as a powerful tool to bend nations to his will. He has used them in an unprecedented way, not only as the underpinning of his economic agenda, but also as the cornerstone of his foreign policy in his second term.

Trump threatens to use military force in Nigeria to stop slaughter of Christians

02 November, 2025

Just the News - President Donald Trump threatened Saturday to unleash U.S. military force in Nigeria and withhold foreign aid in a bid to stop the mass slaughter of Christians in that African country.

FBI Stops 'Potential Terrorist Attack' in Michigan

31 October, 2025

NEWSMAX - Multiple people who had been allegedly plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend were arrested Friday in Michigan, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a social media post.

Trump hails success of summit with China’s Xi, with deals on tariffs, rare earth…

30 October, 2025

Washington Times - President Trump said he has secured trade deals with China after meeting Thursday with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a high-stakes summit aimed at reducing tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

Fed to Lower Rates Amid Data Shortage

28 October, 2025

US News - The government shutdown has left economic policymakers with little recent data to consider.

Hurricane Melissa live updates: Jamaica braces for its worst storm in history

27 October, 2025

ABC News - Hurricane Melissa, now a powerful Category 5 storm, is bearing down on Jamaica and is forecast to be the worst storm in the island's history. Dangerous winds, rain, flooding and storm surge are in the forecast, with the worst of the destruction unfolding from noon on Monday to noon on T...

US and China agree on trade framework ahead of leaders' meeting

26 October, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Top Chinese and U.S. economic officials agreed on the framework for a trade agreement on Sunday as U.S. President Donald Trump said he was confident of hashing out a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet in the coming days.

Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris

26 October, 2025

NPR - The Paris prosecutor said on Sunday that a number of suspects have been arrested over the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris last weekend.

Pentagon sending carrier strike group to Caribbean under Trump’s drug crackdown

24 October, 2025

Washington Times - The Department of Defense is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier and a strike group to the Caribbean, an escalation in the Trump administration’s efforts to target suspected drug-smuggling vessels.

Annual Inflation Picked Up Slightly to 3% in September

24 October, 2025

WSJ - CPI report was delayed by government shutdown. Inflation rose modestly last month from August’s 2.9% reading, as U.S. consumers continued to feel the strain from rising prices.

Heat’s Rozier and Trail Blazers’ Billups charged in sports betting and Mafia-bac…

23 October, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people charged in connection with schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia, authorities said on Thursday.

Trump takes his first direct shot at Putin

23 October, 2025

The Hill - President Trump on Wednesday took his most significant and direct action yet against Russian President Vladimir Putin in a so-far-unsuccessful push to get the Kremlin leader to end his yearslong war with Ukraine.

North Carolina approves redistricted maps with new GOP House seat

22 October, 2025

OAN - North Carolina Republican lawmakers have approved new congressional district maps in both the state Senate and House, adding an additional GOP seat. On Tuesday, the state Senate approved Senate Bill 249, reworking District 1 and District 3. The House followed suit on Wednesday, officially pass...

Senate GOP chatter rises on filibuster reform to end shutdown

22 October, 2025

The Hill - Senate Republicans are increasingly chattering about changing the filibuster’s rules if Democrats do not end the shutdown, even though Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he opposes weakening a tool safeguarding the minority’s power.

No plans for Trump and Putin to meet in 'immediate future,' White Hous…

21 October, 2025

ABC News - There are no plans for President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet "in the immediate future," the White House said in a statement on Tuesday -- calling off a summit that was expected in Budapest in the coming weeks.

Appeals court allows Trump's deployment of National Guard in Portland

21 October, 2025

NBC News - The Trump-appointed judges implied that they believed the lower court judge didn't show enough deference to the president's decision making.

Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, Robinhood and many other online…

20 October, 2025

AP - Amazon said its cloud computing service was recovering from a major outage that disrupted online activity around the world. Amazon Web Services provides remote computing services to many governments, universities and companies, including The Associated Press.

Israel says Hamas violated ceasefire with 'multiple attacks' leading t…

19 October, 2025

FOX News - `The Israeli military conducted strikes against Hamas in Gaza after accusing the terrorist organization of repeatedly violating its ceasefire agreement on Sunday.

After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to ‘stop where they a…

17 October, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Patel says FBI found more weaponization crimes, close to solving command and fun…

17 October, 2025

Just The News - Follow the money: Among other things, FBI boss says probes have found fascinating connections between traditional anarchist groups like Antifa and transgender activist groups that are incubating in places like social media platforms favored by gamers.

Tomahawks take center stage in Trump's Russia-Ukraine diplomacy

17 October, 2025

ABC News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that discussions over a transfer of military assets from the United States -- including its coveted Tomahawk cruise missiles -- has motivated Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet President Donald Trump in Budapest, a new diplomatic...

Former Trump adviser John Bolton expected to surrender to authorities after indi…

17 October, 2025

NBC News - The former national security adviser is charged with 18 total counts of retaining and transmitting classified defense information.

Trump says he will meet with Putin in Hungary

16 October, 2025

CNN - The president made the announcement after ‘productive’ call with the Russian leader

Senate fails to advance funding bill for 10th time on Day 16 of shutdown

16 October, 2025

CBS News - The Senate failed again to advance a bill to end the shutdown, and GOP leaders plan to bring up individual funding bills later in the day. Follow live updates here.

Trump speaks with Putin ahead of Zelenskyy's White House visit

16 October, 2025

NBC News - The president has expressed frustration with his inability to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

U.S. Special Operations helicopters near Venezuela expand Caribbean mission

16 October, 2025

Washington Post - The helicopters were engaged in training exercises, according to a U.S. official, that could serve as preparation for expanded conflict against alleged drug traffickers.

US-led coordination center overseeing Gaza rebuilding to be operational in comin…

16 October, 2025

ABC News - A U.S.-led coordination center based in Israel that will oversee implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza is expected to become operational in coming days, two U.S. officials tell ABC News.

Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect …

15 October, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.

Government shutdown live updates as Senate plans 8th vote to reopen government

14 October, 2025

CBC News - The government shutdown stretched into Day 14 with the Senate expected to hold an eighth vote on a House-passed measure to fund the government.

FBI targets criminal hackers in major cyber operation

14 October, 2025

WNG - The FBI has seized several web domains linked to a major criminal marketplace known as BreachForums, the agency said Monday. Hacker groups like ShinyHunters, Baphomet, and IntelBroker use the domains to buy, sell, and trade stolen data and facilitate extortion, according to an FBI social media...

Hostage families reunited as Trump is cheered in Israeli parliament

13 October, 2025

CNN - The president hails ‘dawn of a new Middle East’ after Hamas freed all living hostages and Israel released Palestinian prisoners.

Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-…

12 October, 2025

CAIRO (AP) — Preparations were underway Sunday to ramp up aid entering the war-battered Gaza Strip under a new ceasefire deal that many are hoping will signal an end to the devastating 2-year-long war.

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in g…

11 October, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started, an attempt by President Donald Trump’s administration to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown dragged into a 10th day.

Israel says it has completed a pullback of troops in Gaza

09 October, 2025

NPR - Israeli forces have completed a pullback of troops from Gaza on Friday after Israel's Cabinet approved a plan for a ceasefire aimed at ending the devastating two-year war.

Uber driver arrested for 'maliciously' igniting deadly Palisades Fire,…

08 October, 2025

FOX News - An arrest has been made in relation to the deadly Palisades Fire in the Los Angeles area. The suspect, 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, was arrested at his home in Melbourne, Florida, on Tuesday, officials said during a press conference Wednesday. He made an initial appearance in Orland...

Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty to charges of lying to Congress durin…

08 October, 2025

CBS News - Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from congressional testimony he gave five years ago, appearing in court for an arraignment Wednesday after the Justice Department criminally charged the ex-FBI chief and Trump foe in late September.

Federal government shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging

08 October, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tours at the Capitol have come to a standstill. The House is keeping its doors closed, while the Senate is stuck in a loop of failed votes on a rejected plan to reopen the government. President Donald Trump is threatening to mass fire federal workers and refuse back pay for the res...

Trump open to invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807 in Portland

07 October, 2025

Washington Times - President Trump said on Monday that he would invoke the Insurrection Act in Portland if necessary. “Portland is on fire. Portland’s been on fire for years, and that’s not so much saving it. We have to save something else, because I think that’s all insurrection,” Mr. Trump told re...

Illinois and Chicago sue to stop Trump from deploying the National Guard

06 October, 2025

AP - Illinois and Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday aiming to stop President Donald Trump’s administration from sending hundreds of National Guard troops to the city, just as troops prepared to deploy and hours after a federal judge blocked troops from being sent to Portland, Oregon.

Government shutdown enters fifth day as Democrats and Republicans remain at an i…

05 October, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican and Democratic lawmakers at an impasse on reopening the federal government provided few public signs Sunday of meaningful negotiations talking place to end what has so far been a five-day shutdown.

Israel’s army says it will advance preparations for the first phase of Trump’s p…

04 October, 2025

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s army said Saturday that it would advance preparations for the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza and return all the remaining hostages.

Senate to convene for spending bills vote as shutdown drags through a third day

03 October, 2025

NBC News - Lawmakers will vote again in an attempt to end the stalemate. If it fails, the shutdown is expected to continue through the weekend.

Trump declares US in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels

02 October, 2025

The Hill - President Trump has declared the United States is now at war with drug cartels deemed by the White House as terrorist groups, giving legal rationale to U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea last month, according to a confidential notice the administration sent to Congress th...

Government shutdown updates: Trump vows to cut 'waste' as shutdown ent…

02 October, 2025

ABC News - The federal government on Thursday entered its second day of a shutdown amid an impasse on Capitol Hill over competing congressional spending bills.

Government shutdown begins amid funding standoff in Congress

01 October, 2025

WNG - The U.S. government began a shutdown just after midnight on Wednesday morning amid disagreements over healthcare spending that have gridlocked budget appropriations for 2026.

Trump's Gaza peace plan wins global support as world awaits Hamas response

30 September, 2025

NBC News - The White House released a 20-point peace plan that it says would end the war "immediately" if all sides agree.

Hegseth tells top brass ‘era’ of Defense ‘is over’; government on edge of shutdo…

30 September, 2025

The Hill - President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth head to Quantico, Va., this morning to address military leaders from posts around the globe at an unprecedented gathering.

Shutdown nears as Democrats, Republicans remain divided on funding

29 September, 2025

Washington Post - President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with leaders of both political parties this afternoon after abruptly canceling a similar meeting last week.

Trump says he will send troops to Portland to deal with 'domestic terrorist…

28 September, 2025

NPR - President Trump is authorizing the deployment of troops to "protect" Portland and ICE facilities there from "domestic terrorists" as he expands his controversial deployments to more U.S. cities.

Russia pounds Kyiv, other regions in mass drone and missile attack

28 September, 2025

Reuters - The strikes killed at least four people and injured dozens, in one of the most sustained attacks on the capital since the full-scale war began.

Supreme Court allows Trump to withhold roughly $4 billion in foreign funding app…

27 September, 2025

Just the News - The Supreme Court on Friday extended President Donald Trump's freeze on roughly $4 billion in foreign aid payments. The 6-3 ruling is being considered a significant victory for the White House in its months-long effort to claw back spending approved last year on Capitol Hill because...

Federal prosecutors charge former FBI head

26 September, 2025

WNG - A Virginia federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday evening. Prosecutors charged him with giving false statements and obstructing justice related to an investigation into whether Russia influenced the 2016 presidential election. He is presumed innocent until prov...

GOP, Democrats both see incentives in a shutdown that looks inevitable

25 September, 2025

The Hill - Congressional lawmakers and their aides are bracing for a shutdown that appears inevitable after President Trump canceled a meeting planned for Thursday with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.).

Trump's reversal is dismissed by the Kremlin, greeted cautiously in Ukraine

24 September, 2025

NBC News - KYIV, Ukraine — You'd forgive Ukrainians double-checking their Truth Social feeds. There was a mix of astonishment and reservation in Kyiv on Wednesday — contrasted with bitter dismissal and some mocking defiance in Moscow — after President Donald Trump said Ukraine could reclaim all of i...

Trump: UN's 'Empty Words Don't Solve War,' Only Action Does

23 September, 2025

Newsmax - Watched by the world, President Donald Trump returned to the United Nations on Tuesday, delivering a blistering rebuke of his predecessor and the U.N.

Trump heads to UN General Assembly as future of Palestinian state and Gaza likel…

22 September, 2025

ABC News - President Donald Trump and foreign world leaders will meet this week at the United Nations General Assembly where Trump is expected to deliver the first address of his second term to the annual gathering of global leaders on Tuesday -- though Trump will largely be isolated from more than ...

UK, Canada, Australia announce recognition of ‘independent, sovereign State of P…

21 September, 2025

Times of Israel - Starmer, Albanese, Carney stress no role for Hamas in Palestinian governance * Top aide to prime minister named next envoy to London * Rare rocket fire from Gaza targets Ashdod area

MAGA movement will bid farewell to Charlie Kirk with a hometown funeral in Arizo…

21 September, 2025

NPR - Kirk's funeral is expected to bring tens of thousands of his supporters to a stadium in Glendale, Ariz. President Trump will deliver remarks, as will several top White House officials.

Trump to require $100K fee for H-1B visa application

20 September, 2025

The Hill - President Trump signed a proclamation on Friday to raise the fee for H-1B visa applications to $100,000, setting up a new barrier for companies to hire foreign workers.

House to vote on CR in race to avoid government shutdown

19 September, 2025

The Hill - The first partisan showdown over an end-of-month government funding deadline is set to take place on the House floor on Friday, with a vote on a stopgap to fund the government through Nov. 21.

Trump visits a U.K. facing internal social, political turmoil with message of fr…

18 September, 2025

Just the News - On Tuesday, President Donald Trump embarked on a historic state visit to the United Kingdom, his second such invitation from the British monarchy, following a 2019 trip hosted by Queen Elizabeth II. This rare honor, diverging from the usual informal tea for second-term U.S. presiden...

ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after FCC chair criticizes host's …

18 September, 2025

NBC News - During his on-air comments, Kimmel accused MAGA-aligned Republicans of seeking to "score political points" from the death of Kirk.

Fed Cuts Interest Rates a Quarter Point

18 September, 2025

US News - The expected move is likely to be followed by a path of gradual easing of interest rates that will lower borrowing costs for Americans.

Royals welcome Trump

17 September, 2025

CNN - The president and first lady kick off a day of pomp and pageantry on the first full day of their state visit to the UK

Bessent sees trade deal likely with China before November deadline on reciprocal…

16 September, 2025

CNBC - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence Tuesday that a trade deal with China is near. With so-called reciprocal tariffs set to take effect in November, Bessent said during a CNBC interview that he expects further talks to happen before then.

Fed poised to cut interest rates for first time under Trump

16 September, 2025

Washington Examiner - The Federal Open Market Committee is meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday to decide what to do with interest rates for the sixth time this year. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will lead the meeting, which comes amid new concerning data showing a slowing labor market, and will likely be...

Israel says it launched ground offensive in Gaza City

16 September, 2025

CNN - The incursion began on the outskirts of Gaza City, where the Israeli military has escalated its strikes over the last week.

Trump pushes Republicans to pass ‘clean’ government funding extension

15 September, 2025

The Hill - President Trump on Monday urged Republicans in Congress to unite in support of a “clean” continuing resolution that would avert a government shutdown at the end of the month.

UN overwhelmingly endorses two-state solution declaration that condemns Hamas

13 September, 2025

Reuters - The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration outlining "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of a meeting of world leaders.

22-year-old Utah man in custody in connection with Charlie Kirk shooting

11 September, 2025

AP - The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Authorities have identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson, said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were n...

Search underway for Charlie Kirk's assassin

11 September, 2025

NBC News - The FBI and the Utah Public Safety Department both said the shooting was a targeted attack. The shooter appeared to have fired the fatal shot from a rooftop.

Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace during attack…

10 September, 2025

NBC News - Poland said a number of Russian drones entered its airspace during an attack on Ukraine early Wednesday and were shot down with the help of NATO allies, a first since Moscow's full -scale invasion of its neighbor.

U.S. revises jobs reports down by 911,000 for year ending in March

09 September, 2025

WSJ - The numbers are a warning sign that the labor market had soured more than expected under President Joe Biden and the first few months of President Donald Trump’s term.

Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar, which had been mediating a ceasefire i…

09 September, 2025

NBC News - The strike on Hamas' headquarters in Qatar, an American ally, marks a significant escalation in Israel’s multifront conflict in the region.

Israeli military issues full evacuation order for all of Gaza City

09 September, 2025

ABC News - GAZA, JERUSALEM and LONDON -- Israel on Tuesday issued an order calling for residents of Gaza City to evacuate, saying the Israeli military will operate "with great force" within the city.

Supreme Court lifts limits on Los Angeles-area immigration stops

08 September, 2025

The Hill - The Supreme Court on Monday lifted a judge’s limits on Los Angeles-area immigration stops based on a person speaking Spanish or working in a certain profession.

Trump reminds foreign companies to employ Americans at U.S. factories

08 September, 2025

Washington Times - President Trump is urging foreign nations to hire and train American workers when they set up shop in the U.S. He issued the reminder on Truth Social after a massive immigration raid on a Hyundai-LG plant in Georgia that resulted in the detention of 450 workers. The majority were ...

NATO scrambles jets amid Russia's largest ever attack on Ukraine

07 September, 2025

ABC News - LONDON -- Ukraine's cabinet building in Kyiv was among the targets of Russia's largest drone and missile attack of the war overnight into Sunday morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Zelenskyy rejects Putin invitation: 'He can come to Kyiv'

06 September, 2025

ABC NEWS - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday declined Russian President Vladimir Putin's suggestion he come to Moscow to negotiate a diplomatic settlement, addressing the proposal for the first time in an interview with ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz for "...

Hiring Stalled as U.S. Economy Added 22,000 Jobs in August

05 September, 2025

WSJ - Revised figures show a summer slowdown, with 13,000 jobs lost in June. The report falls short of the 75,000 gain economists had expected to see. The unemployment rate was 4.3%.

5 takeaways as RFK Jr. battles GOP, Democratic senators on CDC, vaccines

04 September, 2025

The Hill - (Robert F. Kennedy Jr.) defended his tenure as the nation’s top health official during a contentious Senate hearing Thursday, snapping back at lawmakers who pressed him on the recent upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and changes to vaccine policy.

Trump on possible National Guard deployment to Chicago: "We're going i…

03 September, 2025

CBS News - President Trump suggested he's planning to send National Guard troops to Chicago, in what could be the latest salvo in his controversial push to use federal forces to addres

Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess

02 September, 2025

AP - Congressional Republicans scored a massive victory this summer when they passed President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts without a single Democratic vote. But as they return to Washington this week after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with Democrats — or a...

What is Labor Day, why is it celebrated? Here's the holiday's history

01 September, 2025

MSN - Here's what you need to know about the Labor Day holiday, including when it falls in 2025 and its origins.

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