Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified in a closed-door deposition before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C., on December 17, 2025, addressing the Trump prosecutions in two high-profile investigations: the 2020 election interference case and the classified documents inquiry. The
A new bruise on Donald Trump’s left hand, captured during recent public appearances, has rekindled questions about his health. The bruise appeared on the left hand during public appearances in the United States. Official medical updates have not been issued. Media coverage notes ongoing questions an
In late December 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration announced the withdrawal of National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, describing the move as temporary while crime trends were improving in those cities. The decision, announced on December 31, 2025, involves pulling
Zohran Mamdani officially became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, choosing an unusual and symbolic location for the moment. The Democrat took the oath of office inside the long-closed City Hall subway station in Manhattan, one of the system’s original stops. The setting underscor
On a New Year’s morning, former president Donald Trump shared an editorial that criticized Vladimir Putin after a setback in Russia-Ukraine talks. The piece framed Russia as the main obstacle to a negotiated settlement and urged a tougher U.S. stance. The editorial’s publication was noted by outlets
In a move reported December 31, 2025, the Trump administration announced it would withdraw the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, signaling a retreat from deployments that had drawn sharp backlash in those cities. The decision comes after federal courts blocked federalization in
Zohran Mamdani legal advisor choice triggered fierce backlash after it emerged the pick once defended an al-Qaeda terrorist.
The Trump Kennedy feud intensified just hours after the family announced the death of JFK’s granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday condemned the Trump administration’s decision to pause federal funding for Minnesota amid fraud allegations in state COVID-era programs. In a social media post, Walz charged that the move is part of what he called Trump’s long game—a politicized campaign to defund
Late December 2025, AP sources described a drone strike on a docking area along Venezuela’s coast believed to be used by drug cartels. The AP report, citing two anonymous sources familiar with the mission, said the strike was carried out by the Central Intelligence Agency. The operation is notable a
In a holiday-weekend special election in the West Des Moines-area District 16, Democrat Renee Hardman defeated Republican Lucas Loftin on December 30, 2025 to win the Iowa Senate seat left vacant by the death of Democrat Claire Celsi. Hardman, a longtime West Des Moines City Council member and chief
The U.S. Department of Justice began releasing thousands of Epstein-related documents and photographs on December 19, 2025, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at making unclassified records about the Epstein investigation publicly accessible. The initial tranche inc
A routine Christmas morning drive nearly turned deadly on a Northern California highway. Instead, it became a powerful story of courage and quick thinking. A U.S. Air Force sergeant helped save a couple after their SUV spun out and dangled over a steep embankment on Christmas Day. The dramatic rescu
In the waning hours of 2025, the White House released a Gladiator-inspired video that casts Donald Trump as Maximus, a commander marching toward 2026. The clip, framed as a bold “Just Getting Started” moment, borrows from Ridley Scott’s Gladiator to signal strength and resolve. Officials describe it
In late December 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about the possibility of deploying American troops to Ukraine. Zelenskiy, in a WhatsApp message, described a U.S. troop presence as a major security boost for Kyiv. The discussions, held across Kyiv
In late December 2025, former President Donald Trump posted a photo on Truth Social claiming that windmills were killing the United States’ most iconic bird, the bald eagle. The post was amplified by a White House account on X, intensifying scrutiny of the claim and the image. The image depicted a d
In December 2025, the federal government unveiled a sweeping immigration policy that revokes temporary legal status from more than 1.5 million people across the United States. The move, announced by President Donald Trump and carried out by federal agencies, marks a turning point in the administrati
In Abidjan, Ivory Coast, a signing ceremony unfolded as the United States and Ivory Coast sealed a health partnership worth $480 million. U.S. Ambassador to the Ivory Coast Jessica Davis Ba and Ivory Coast Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé signed the accord, which focuses on HIV and malaria program
In Washington, D.C., late December 2025 unfolded with a political tension that put Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, under the spotlight. Two Democratic senators—Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse—grilled Wiles about her knowledge of the Epstein files and how she came to access
Kellyanne Conway, the former senior counselor to President Trump, shaded her ex-husband during a December 30, 2025 appearance on Fox News’ The Five, as she weighed in on a long-running feud between Rosie O’Donnell and Donald Trump. Conway paused mid‑rant to address Rosie O’Donnell directly, asking a
SNAP food bans will block soda and candy purchases in five states starting Jan. 1, reshaping grocery shopping for millions.
A childhood pen pal doctor reunion stunned a Pennsylvania mom when she learned her OB-GYN was part of her past.
The world’s oldest cat just turned 30, and this time the headline brings relief instead of heartbreak.
President Donald Trump unveiled an update on the White House ballroom renovation, describing a broader, more secure, privately funded project in the East Wing of the White House that he says will host state events and presidential functions with a larger capacity. The update emphasizes security and
