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IOC to consider rotating host cities for Winter Games amid climate change concerns

The International Olympic Committee is reportedly considering a rotation of host cities for the Winter Games as officials continue to examine the effects of climate change over the next several decades.

White House faces tough questions from press over Brittney Griner deal

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced a series of tough questions from the press during Thursday's news briefing, with scrutiny placed on several aspects of the deal that brings Brittney Griner home in exchange for "Merchant of Death" Viktor Bout.

Saudi Arabia and UAE take credit for helping to mediate Griner’s release

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates claimed credit Thursday for mediation efforts that led to the breakthrough release of WNBA star Brittney Griner.

Croatia approved to join Schengen Area

European countries approved Croatia to join the Schengen Area, a free-travel zone within the continent, on Thursday in the area's first enlargement in more than a week.

Rep.-elect Maxwell Frost says he was denied apartment in pricey DC

Renting an apartment in Washington, D.C., is not an easy feat, even for a member of Congress, incoming House member Maxwell Frost (D-FL) learned Thursday.

FTC sues Microsoft to stop $68.7 billion acquisition of Call of Duty developer

The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit to stop Microsoft from acquiring the developer of Call of Duty, the most significant attempt yet by the Lina Khan-led agency to hold up tech mergers.

WATCH: Sarah Westwood argues Twitter only gave excuses on Hunter Biden suppression

The Washington Examiner's Sarah Westwood says Twitter gave “every excuse” about why they suppressed the Hunter Biden story, but it wasn’t enough to keep the truth from coming out.

World Cup 2022: Qatar investigating death of worker at World Cup-linked site

Qatar is investigating the death of a migrant worker who reportedly was killed while doing repairs at a resort that had served as the Saudi team’s training base during the World Cup.

Georgia Senate runoff loss ‘the cherry on top’ of Trump’s dismal 2024 rollout

This week produced two significant developments that sent shockwaves through the MAGA world: Republicans' disappointing loss in Georgia's Senate runoff election and the guilty verdict handed down against the Trump Organization in New York.

GOP lawmakers slam Biden administration’s Griner prison swap

Republican lawmakers slammed the Biden administration’s decision to accept a prisoner swap with Russia for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner in exchange for letting Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout go.
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