Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) blamed a lack of “long-term investments” in electric vehicles on President Donald Trump‘s “chaos.” During the World Economic Forum on Monday, Whitmer addressed how to build a charging network across Michigan’s grid. “Chaos is really bad for business,” Whitmer said. “We’ve seen these long-term investments are now being paused because we […]
The United Kingdom on Tuesday authorized a massive new Chinese embassy in London, despite international concerns that the facility could be used to spy on the country. The embassy, set to be China’s largest in Europe, will sit on the Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London. Members of parliament within both the ruling […]
French President Emmanuel Macron warned international leaders that “international law is trampled underfoot” in the current world order, urging a shift away from imperialism in his hotly anticipated Davos speech in which he did not directly mention President Donald Trump by name. Macron shifted into the national political spotlight on Monday as he threatened to […]
Appropriators released the final package of government funding bills early Monday morning as the House seeks to pass all 12 bills before the shutdown deadline next week. The contentious nature of the final four bills, however, could make passage an uphill battle. The final “minibus” includes funding for the departments of Defense, Labor, Health and […]
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a press briefing at 1 p.m. on Tuesday ahead of President Donald Trump‘s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. NEWSOM RANTS ABOUT EUROPEAN LEADERS ‘ROLLING OVER’ ON TRUMP: ‘HANDING OUT CROWNS’ The high-profile visit falls on the anniversary of his inauguration and will mark […]
Netflix announced its modified all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday after Paramount Skydance continued to threaten a hostile takeover of the Hollywood studio. Warner Bros. is trying to sell its film and streaming assets to Netflix after its initial cash-and-stock deal was announced in early December. Netflix changed its offer to an all-cash […]
Israeli forces moved into East Jerusalem early Tuesday with bulldozers to demolish the United Nations Relief and Works Agency headquarters, citing significant national security and terrorism concerns regarding the agency’s operation in the area. The operation, conducted under the supervision of Israeli lawmakers and government officials, follows the recent confiscation of agency devices and the […]
Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) launched a widely anticipated Senate campaign on Tuesday against Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) after a preemptive endorsement from President Donald Trump over the weekend. Letlow, a third-term congresswoman, made the announcement at a private breakfast in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that was also attended by Cassidy, according to a source familiar with […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) called European leaders’ efforts at diplomacy with President Donald Trump “embarrassing” in a rant to reporters at the World Economic Forum. Newsom, a likely 2028 presidential candidate, is slated to speak in Davos on Thursday, one day after Trump gives a special address on Wednesday. Newsom railed against European leaders on Tuesday […]
Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump are taking place on Tuesday afternoon, marking critics’ latest effort to frame him as a fascist. The “Free America” protests will launch at 2 p.m., when thousands across the country are set to join in walking out of work, school, and commerce. The protests fall on the first anniversary […]
