The Senate is poised to confirm Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board, a move sparking controversy. Miran, nominated by President Trump, plans to take unpaid leave from his White House position rather than resign, raising concerns about potential White House influence on the Fed's independence. Critics argue...
Former President Trump blamed the Biden administration for the beheading of a Dallas motel manager, Chandra Nagamallaiah, by Cuban national Yordanis Cobos-Martinez. Cobos-Martinez, who had a history of arrests including child sex abuse and grand theft auto charges (though not all resulted in convictions), was released from ICE custody...
President Trump announced a US military strike on a Venezuelan boat allegedly carrying drugs in international waters, resulting in three deaths. This follows a similar strike two weeks prior, killing 11. Trump cited national security concerns and the threat posed by drug cartels. However, some senators from both...
FBI Director Kash Patel's heavy social media use is clashing with the agency's traditional cautious communication style. His rapid, sometimes inaccurate, updates on the Charlie Kirk shooting investigation drew criticism. Patel defended his transparency, while others argued his actions jeopardized the investigation and prioritized social media engagement over...
Amidst international condemnation of its Gaza war actions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged Israel's growing international isolation, predicting it could last for years. He announced plans to boost self-sufficiency, particularly in weapons production, citing potential arms embargoes from European nations. Netanyahu attributed the isolation to an "extreme...
Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, is suing the Trump administration for wrongful termination. The lawsuit alleges her firing from her position as a federal prosecutor was unlawful and politically motivated, citing a lack of cause and due process. Comey, who worked on high-profile cases,...
Psychologists John Gartner and Harry Segal, on their podcast, express concerns about President Trump's health, suggesting his frequent confusion, physical issues (swollen ankles, bruising, facial drooping), and sleeping episodes may indicate early dementia or a more serious underlying condition. They criticize the White House's explanations for these symptoms, believing...
Longtime Washington Post opinion columnist Karen Attiah was fired, reportedly for criticizing political violence and racial double standards. Attiah, who publicly commented on the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, alleges the Post accused her posts of 'gross misconduct' and endangering colleagues, claims she denies. The Post, undergoing a...
Vice President JD Vance hosted "The Charlie Kirk Show" Monday, following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week. Vance, a close friend of Kirk, flew Kirk's body back to Arizona on Air Force Two and described Kirk as instrumental in his political career and the Trump administration....
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev threatened legal action against any EU country using sanctioned Russian assets to fund a loan for Ukraine. Medvedev, responding to a POLITICO article detailing the EU's plan to leverage frozen Russian funds held at the European Central Bank, vowed to pursue legal action in...
