Politics Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada as massive wildfire smoke settles into the U.S. White House Teleprompter Operator suspended for making bets on Trump’s speeches; Trump denounces networks that declined to air his speech live Trump slashes Utah National Monuments by 90%, reigniting environmental and land conservation battles while destroying sacred tribal sites Pentagon releases fourth wave of declassified UFO files, including new videos, audio and military encounters Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges in Alabama Active-duty Air Force Major arrested at U.S. Capitol after public call to impeach Trump Millions of Americans priced out of Affordable Care Act as subsidies expire and health costs climb Federal Judge orders DOJ to unredact key Epstein Files in Transparency Act case Trump’s new Air Force One sparks ethical and legal debate: Qatar’s $400 million jet takes flight US releases full text of 14-point Iran agreement, launching 60-day push toward final peace and nuclear deal Trump name removed from Kennedy Center: Overnight crews restore original historic title Kennedy Center Board and DOJ appeals order to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center building Federal Judge freezes Trump’s $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization (Slush) Fund 35 former federal judges ask court to reopen Trump v IRS case over controversial $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Former Trump probe prosecutor indicted over secret document smuggling scheme Trump drops $10B IRS lawsuit as DOJ unveils $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ for alleged political targets ABC accuses Trump administration’s FCC of free speech violations amid ‘The View’ investigation Supreme Court restores nationwide access to abortion pill Mifepristone Rudy Giuliani: Hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson confirms Gunman storms White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Trump, Melania, Cabinet evacuated Trump escalates feud with Pope Leo, posts Christ-like image of himself amid clash over Iran War States sue to block Trump’s mail-in voting crackdown, citing ‘Unconstitutional Power Grab’ Millions join ‘No Kings’ protests across U.S. and worldwide in one of largest mass mobilizations ever Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump gets life in prison for kidnapping, raping two young children 148 dead in strike on Girls’ School in Southern Iran during US–Israeli bombing campaign Maryland sues to block construction of $102 million ICE Detention Center near Williamsport Prince Andrew arrested in UK over Epstein Files revelations Trump threatens to block upcoming $4.7 billion Ontario-Michigan Bridge opening, sparking international tension Environmental policy shifts highlight safety and conservation rollbacks in America ‘Melania’ documentary to premiere at Kennedy Center amid political backlash and weak audience support ICE raids, fatal shooting and federal pressure places Minneapolis at center of immigration showdown Nationwide outcry: Thousands protest across U.S. after ICE Agent shoots, kills Minneapolis woman Pentagon’s Hegseth moves to demote Sen. Mark Kelly and slash his pension over ‘illegal orders’ video U.S. launches airstrikes on Venezuelan military sites, Trump claims Maduro captured Lauren Boebert blasts Trump over presidential veto of Colorado Water Project as GOP rift widens Kennedy Center’s New Year’s Eve performances canceled amid artist backlash over institution’s name change DOJ releases additional Epstein files on December 19, says more to come Maryland will create a commission to study slavery reparations Democrats release photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate showing Trump, Clinton, and more public figures Costco sues Trump Administration over ‘illegal’ tariffs U.S. joins West Virginia in mourning after DC shooting leaves one Guard Member dead, another fighting for life Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s home targeted in bomb threat after urging troops to ‘refuse illegal orders’ Trump withdraws support for longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene in high-stakes political break Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein under renewed scrutiny after new Epstein emails are released Kennedy Center in crisis as ticket sales plummet under new leadership Trump orders U.S. Department of War to resume nuclear weapons testing, after 33-year moratorium Trump sued after historic White House East Wing demolished to make way for $300M ballroom Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton pleads not guilty to felony Espionage Act charges U.S. Airports push back, refuse to play Noem “Shutdown Blame” video at TSA checkpoints Breaking: SCOTUS refuses to hear appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell Trump is sending federal troops to quell non-existent ‘war-ravaged Portland’ ‘The Secret Handshake’ statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands removed from the National Mall Dr. Mary L. Trump: ‘That’s definitely his signature’ Trump still owes E. Jeanne Carroll $83.3 million for sexual assault and defamation Federal Judge orders shutdown of Alligator Alcatraz, citing ‘irreparable environmental harm’ Failed GOP House Rep candidate Solomon Peña gets 80 years behind bars after losing election Trump threatens to block Washington Commanders’ stadium plan unless they change name back to ‘Redskins’ States sue Trump administration for illegally sharing personal health info with DHS Update: Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses shot in ‘politically motivated’ attacks, shooter identified Donald Trump sued by deaf Americans Former Vice President Mike Pence receives JFK Profile in Courage Award Trump appoints Elon Musk as ‘special government employee’ heading up the shadowy DOGE Violent Capital Rioter pardoned by Trump, re-arrested on federal gun charges Donald Trump lashes out, insults Episcopal Bishop who sought his mercy Trump pardons U.S. Capitol rioters, including those convicted of violent crimes and felonies Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, dies at 100 Life-long Republicans who endorsed Kamala Harris for president at the 2024 DNC Today, Donald Trump will sit for his pre-sentencing probation interview Trump found guilty on all 34 felony counts: What’s next for the former president? Trump’s defamation trial: Judge will not delay payment of $83.3M in damages owed to E. Jean Carroll Stormy Daniels ‘set to testify’ in upcoming Donald Trump criminal case Trump earns rightful place in history as first president ever to be criminally indicted, and have his mugshot taken
