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John Bolton predicts ‘political earthquake’ if Trump uses force in Greenland

Former national security adviser John Bolton said Monday that there would be an American “political earthquake” if President Trump uses military force in Greenland. “I think, even within the Republican Party, I see a lot of increased dissent over this. And I think if Trump actually used military force against Greenland, there’d be a political…

GOP Voters’ Love For Trump Isn’t Translating To Midterms Zeal, CNN’s Harry Enten Says

The network’s data chief flagged the Republican Party’s problem ahead of the 2026 midterms.

US hits 1 year of measles spread, CDC’s No. 2 calls outbreaks ‘cost of doing business’

The U.S. on Tuesday met one of the key conditions for losing its measles elimination status, more than 25 years after it achieved this distinction and one year into a second Trump administration that has deprioritized the prevention of infectious diseases.  The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional office for the Americas, considers Jan. 20, 2025, to be the date…

Mulvaney warns Trump’s Greenland push could lead to higher interest rates

Mick Mulvaney, a chief of staff during President Trump’s first term, warned the president’s push to acquire Greenland could lead to higher interest rates, potentially undermining his affordability messaging ahead of the 2026 midterms. In an interview Monday with NewsNation’s Blake Burman, Mulvaney cautioned that a strained relationship with European allies could mean they buy…

Shapiro says Harris aides asked if he was Israeli agent

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) wrote in his upcoming memoir that while being vetted as a possible running mate for former Vice President Kamala Harris during her 2024 presidential campaign, he was asked if he was ever an Israeli agent, according to multiple news reports. Shapiro described in his memoir, “Where We Keep the Light,”…

Giant Display Of Trump’s Alleged Birthday Message To Epstein Appears In Washington

Visitors were encouraged to sign the note with their own message for the Trump administration — and many did not hold back.

Former NATO chief: Europe must prepare economic ‘bazooka’ to deter Trump’s Greenland takeover

Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Europe must ready an economic “bazooka” in response to President Trump’s threat to take Greenland by force. “If Mr Trump does not accept Greenland’s democratic right to self-determination, Europe should first make clear the steps we are prepared to take—and this must extend beyond the threat of…

Netflix tops 325 million paid subscribers

Netflix’s subscription business is booming. The company said it had surpassed 325 million subscribers worldwide during a presentation to investors on Tuesday, increasing its operating income by 30 percent thanks to new customers added in the final quarter of 2025. Revenues increased more than 15 percent in the last quarter of 2025, the company said,…

Hogan says he won’t run again for Maryland governor, other public office

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said Tuesday he will not run again for public office, ruling out another bid for his old seat and ending speculation about a possible return to politics. “I care deeply about the state of Maryland, and I remain concerned about the direction of our nation’s politics, but I have…

US forces apprehend 7th oil tanker in Caribbean 

The U.S. forces apprehended their seventh oil tanker in the Caribbean on Tuesday as the Trump administration continues to enforce its quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the region. The U.S. personnel, made up of officials from the U.S. Coast Guard, along with the U.S. Navy and Marines, seized the Motor Vessel Sagitta “without incident,” according…

Americans paying almost entirely for Trump tariffs: Study

A new study from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy found that Americans bore 96 percent of the costs incurred by President Trump’s tariffs last year. The study, which analyzed shipment-level data covering over 25 million transactions, found that firms importing goods into the U.S. absorbed only 4 percent of the costs from the…

Wall Street Sinks As Trump Threatens 8 European Countries With Tariffs Over Greenland

The losses were widespread, with nearly every sector losing ground.

Ex-Trump Official Unleashes On Trump’s ‘Mentally Ill, Deranged’ Greenland Threats

“I don’t say this lightly,” former White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews said on MS NOW.

Israel begins bulldozing UNRWA Jerusalem headquarters

Israeli authorities on Tuesday started bulldozing United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) offices in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, part of the country’s crackdown on one of the global agencies focused on delivering humanitarian aid to Palestinians. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres slammed the demolition and called for it to be returned to U.N. control. “The Secretary-General…

Piers Morgan Jokingly Mocks Trump While Revealing Hip Replacement Surgery

The British TV host shared a brief, but cheekily worded, update on his health alongside a selfie taken from a hospital bed.

Lawler slams Putin invite to Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) broke with President Trump over his decision to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to serve on the Board of Peace for Gaza. In an interview Tuesday on CNN’s “The Situation Room,” the moderate Republican slammed Putin as a “war criminal” and called for secondary sanctions to further isolate the Kremlin on…

Trump is in hot water — just 6 percent satisfied with Epstein files handling  

Perhaps the most telling part is this: 67 percent of Americans believe the government is intentionally holding back information that should be public.  

Carney: Canada ‘strongly opposes’ tariffs over Greenland

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday said Canada “strongly opposes” President Trump’s 10 percent tariffs on Denmark and other European allies over his calls for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. “Canada strongly opposes tariffs over Greenland and calls for focused talks to achieve our shared objectives of security and prosperity in the Arctic,” Carney…

DOJ subpoenas Walz, Frey in immigration enforcement obstruction investigation

The Department of Justice on Tuesday issued subpoenas to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) for obstructing an immigration enforcement investigation. Walz and Frey have been at the center of city and state opposition in Minneapolis to actions by the Trump administration to deport immigrants. It has set off demonstrations…

Massie rips Trump’s sale of Venezuelan oil ‘for his own piggy bank’

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) criticized President Trump on Tuesday over his administration’s handling of Venezuela’s oil after ousting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro earlier this month, highlighting the funds it will receive from selling that oil. Massie, a fiscal hawk who has been known to break with GOP leaders on issues related to spending, described oil…

Trump Denies Caring About That Darn Nobel Peace Prize He Not-So-Secretly Craves

“No, I don’t care about the Nobel Prize,” he said after he reportedly wrote to Norway’s prime minister suggesting he targeted Greenland over the snub.

Treasury Secretary Denies Nobel Drama Behind Greenland Plan — Despite Trump’s Own Words

Scott Bessent contradicted comments Trump made about the Nobel snub in a letter to Norway’s leader that came to light Monday.

Judge posts job listing for prosecutor post Halligan claims to hold

A federal judge posted a job opening for interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia on Tuesday, a role that Lindsey Halligan has claimed she has served in legally despite another judge ruling otherwise. Chief District Judge M. Hannah Lauck entered an order saying that Halligan “may not serve” as interim U.S. attorney…

GOP rep: Use of US military force in Greenland ‘should be off the table’

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Tuesday said the Trump administration should not be considering the use of military force to acquire Greenland. “If there was an opportunity to negotiate a sale, as in the past, with Alaska or the Louisiana purchase, this is not a new concept. Great. But the use of military force, in…

Green Day Makes An ‘American Idiot’ Out Of Stephen Miller With A Key Lyric Change

The rock band used a Los Angeles concert to send a blunt message about Trump’s immigration crackdown.