A ship carrying activist Greta Thunberg and others to Gaza to deliver aid turned around shortly after departure, citing “unsafe weather conditions.” Thunberg sought to travel from Barcelona as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a group of vessels from multiple countries seeking to provide aid to Gaza. Actor Liam Cunningham, best known for his […]
President Donald Trump has announced that trade talks with India have resumed days after he doubled tariffs on it from 25% to 50%, saying India could cut its duties on the United States “to nothing.” In a social media post on Monday, Trump complained that the U.S. does “very little business with India,” arguing “they […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is touring China ahead of the nation’s military parade, shaking hands with world leaders and seeking to strengthen his position on the international stage. Putin touched down in the northern city of Tianjin on Sunday and will spend the next four days meeting with world leaders before observing the Wednesday celebration […]
EXCLUSIVE — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that President Donald Trump may declare a national housing emergency in the coming months. Since entering office, Trump has declared nine national emergencies, allowing him to expand his executive powers to address issues such as immigration and trade. He also declared a “crime” emergency in August to tackle violent […]
In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. The cost-cutting ethos of the Trump administration has inspired copycat initiatives […]
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is set to meet privately with victims of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend and accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. A bipartisan group of committee members is slated to meet with “survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes” on Tuesday as part of its larger investigation […]
President Donald Trump is encouraging blue-state governors to invite the National Guard to their major cities to crack down on crime ahead of an expected, uninvited surge of federal law enforcement to the likes of Chicago this week. In a Monday morning Truth Social post, Trump wrote that District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser has […]
A top political reporter dumped by ABC News for spewing hate toward President Donald Trump and deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller on X is doubling down on his rant. Instead of shushing after the embarrassing episode, Terry Moran stepped up his attack on Trump, telling a podcaster last week that Trump “is […]
President Donald Trump remains the dominant force in Republican politics, with his endorsement carrying unmatched influence over the party’s 2026 midterm elections map. From safe incumbents to rising MAGA contenders, his backing is not just coveted but essential for survival in many contested primaries. In recent months, Trump has rolled out dozens of endorsements in […]
Democrat-backed transgender healthcare policies in Minnesota are facing fresh criticism after it was revealed that the Minneapolis school shooter who attacked a Catholic school this week had identified as transgender and expressed “regret” with ever transitioning. Born Robert Westman before later becoming known as Robin, the 23-year-old gunman who murdered two children and injured 18 […]
