On December 22, 2025, at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, President Donald Trump announced a bold naval program: the Trump-class battleships, led by the lead vessel USS Defiant (BBG-1). The ships are described as nuclear-armed and heavily armed with guns, missiles, hypersonic weapons, railguns, and high-power
In a high-stakes chapter of Trump-era diplomacy, Senator Marco Rubio’s authority appears to be tested by Steve Witkoff, the administration’s self-described special envoy. The Daily Beast reports, citing NBC News and State Department officials, that Witkoff sidestepped Rubio to press ahead with Ukrai
A recent analysis in The Conversation by Robert G. Patman argues that Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy marks a shift away from liberal, rules-based multilateralism toward a state-centric approach that prizes direct alliance politics and tougher stances on trade. For New Zealand, this shift
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled a one-time holiday incentive aimed at encouraging unauthorized migrants to depart the United States voluntarily. Under the program, migrants who sign up to self-deport by the end of 2025 through the CBP Home app (the CBP One platform used f
PHOENIX — In a keynote address at Turning Point USA’s four-day AmericaFest, Donald Trump Jr. declared that there is no longer a Republican Party, saying the GOP has been eclipsed by his father’s MAGA movement — the America First party of the era he described. The remarks, delivered to a roaring crow
In a tragic turn of events, Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty, was killed in a car crash in California, shocking the gaming world.
In a ceremony at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, President Donald Trump stepped before a row of flags to unveil a bold new vision for naval power: a Trump-class battleship designed to anchor a wider program called the Golden Fleet. He was joined by Navy Secretary John Phelan, Defense S
In a high-profile announcement at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, President Donald Trump outlined a sweeping plan to construct a new generation of battleships that would redefine the size and capability of the U.S. Navy. The project centers on two initial ships—designated the ‘Trump-class’—that w
In a twist of political drama, Trump jumps to Clinton’s defense amid Epstein photo leaks.
Washington — A psychologist argues that Donald Trump’s boasts about cognitive tests may reflect ongoing monitoring for a potential dementia progression, even as White House aides insist the president is in excellent health. Dr. John Gartner, a psychologist and former Johns Hopkins professor, suggest
In 2025, North American trade policy saw a marked shift as both Mexico and the United States moved toward greater protectionism, fueling debate over whether tariffs could bankroll a border security agenda. Mexico’s Congress approved a new tariff law in December 2025, signaling a decisive tilt toward
A family in North Carolina is celebrating an emotional reunion after their cat vanished during Hurricane Helene and returned home more than a year later. The cat, named Gabby, went missing when the deadly storm tore through the Southeast in September 2024. For 443 days, her family had no idea if she
In October 2025, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) lifted sanctions on Milorad Dodik, his allies and family, along with more than a dozen connected entities. Sanctions on four Dodik associates were lifted on October 17, with broader relief announced on October 29, 2025. The
A pre-Christmas phone call on December 21, 2025, saw UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discuss major foreign-policy issues. The topics included the war in Ukraine, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the appointment of a new UK ambassador to Washington. Reports indicat
Pop superstar Nicki Minaj surprised attendees at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix by stepping onto the stage to praise two high-profile figures from the conservative sphere—Donald Trump and JD Vance—while signaling a rare pivot into MAGA territory. According to eyewitness accounts and orga
In December 2025, Asia Times columnist Bill Emmott lays out a counter-narrative to the Trump-Putin storyline that Kyiv must concede to end the war. He argues that Europe’s bold financial and diplomatic support for Ukraine is shifting the balance of power away from a stagnant holding pattern and towa
In a moment that stunned the crowd at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, pop icon Nicki Minaj stepped onto the main stage for a surprise appearance. The moment occurred during an on-stage interview conducted by Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, who asked questions about faith, public life,
In December 2025, the White House released the 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS), branding the document as an America First blueprint for U.S. foreign policy. The strategy marks a distinct shift in emphasis—from long-standing ambitions of competitive great-power politics to a region-centric, tra
A wheelchair user in space became reality as Blue Origin crossed a historic barrier many thought would take decades.
In the Caribbean Sea off Venezuela’s coast, US authorities intensified sanctions enforcement by pursuing a sanctioned oil tanker linked to the so‑called “dark fleet,” the third vessel targeted in a widening effort to choke Maduro’s oil revenues. The operation involves the US Coast Guard and other US
Senator Lindsey Graham (Republican, South Carolina) publicly floated a dramatic escalation in U.S. support for Ukraine on NBC’s Meet the Press on December 21, 2025, proposing that the United States should provide Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles to strike Russian military facilities if Vladimir
Denver, CO — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis publicly challenged President Donald Trump on Saturday after FEMA denied two major disaster declaration requests for Colorado, covering the Elk and Lee wildfires and southwestern Colorado flooding. The denials were conveyed in letters issued late Saturday, prom
President Donald Trump announced on December 21, 2025, via Truth Social, that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry will serve as the United States Special Envoy to Greenland. The post was widely reported the following day by major outlets, including Reuters, USA Today, and US News, highlighting Greenland’
Photos revealing Jeffrey Epstein cozying up to young girls have emerged, thanks to a DOJ release. It’s a chilling insight into his twisted world