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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday presented a new 20-point peace plan that offers concessions to Russia in an effort to end the conflict in Ukraine. The proposal slims down the 28-point peace plan proposed by the Trump administration and allots for the creation of a “fortress belt” composed of cities in the Donetsk region…

Former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn on Tuesday urged President Trump and other top administration officials to ratchet up their response to the case surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Flynn, who briefly served as Trump’s national security adviser in 2017, called for more accountability in response to the latest release of documents…

Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi cautioned against drawing premature conclusions about the strength of the economy, warning the recently announced 4.3 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth is “fragile” because of a lack of job growth. In an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” Zandi celebrated last week’s lower-than-expected jobless claims numbers, which…

Libertarian-leaning Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Christmas Eve took aim at the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files by posting a blacked-out criticism as part of his annual Festivus rant airing his “grievances” with Washington. Paul began his Festivus screed, a tradition he borrowed from “Seinfeld” character irascible Frank Costanza, by offering President…

The Department of Justice (DOJ) mocked a reporter Wednesday for asking a question on social platform X about a purportedly fake postcard from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to former women’s doctor Larry Nassar. Independent reporter Jamie Dupree asked the DOJ why the department released the letter despite claiming it’s fake. “Because the law requires…

A federal magistrate judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from withholding disaster preparation grants to states if they don’t recalculate their population figures to reflect recent deportations. U.S. Magistrate Judge Amy Potter also found the administration unlawfully shortened the period to spend the funds from it and another terrorism prevention grant program from three…
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) released its new cache of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein on Monday, which brought more attention to President Trump’s association with the disgraced financier and what else authorities knew about other Epstein associates. The DOJ released some of its documents about Epstein last Friday, the congressionally mandated legal deadline to…

A coalition of 19 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia late Tuesday sued the Trump administration, arguing a declaration from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rejecting gender-affirming care for transgender minors was an overreach of his authority.  The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Oregon, claims Kennedy and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) attempted to…
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Former special counsel Jack Smith wants the recording of his full deposition to a House panel released. His attorneys sent a letter on Dec. 18 to House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) requesting that his closed-door deposition be made public. “Mr. Smith respectfully requests the prompt public release of the full videotape of his…

The United States is on track for the largest one-year drop in murders ever recorded, according to crime analyst Jeff Asher. Asher cited year-over-year data from the Real Time Crime index, which shows the murder rate has decreased nationally by nearly 20 percent from 2024 to 2025.  There was a 13.1 percent decrease in murders…

A senior department official on Monday described the mass recall as “a standard process in any administration.”

President Trump on Wednesday suggested CBS should cancel late night host Stephen Colbert’s show immediately, rather than let him remain on air through May as planned. “Stephen Colbert is a pathetic trainwreck, with no talent or anything else necessary for show business success,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Now, after being terminated by CBS, but…

The podcaster didn’t hold back on the “nuttiest” antics of the president.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Tuesday gave a lengthy sardonic reply to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after she criticized the conditions in El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center, the notorious prison known as CECOT. The president was replying Clinton’s post about CECOT on social media platform X, which included a “Frontline” episode on the…

The Defense Department on Monday deployed aircraft designed to transport special-operations forces, troops and equipment as part of an ongoing military buildup in the Caribbean that could signal imminent strikes against the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The White House and Pentagon isn’t commenting on the developments, but President Trump on Monday touted “a…
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It’s easy to understand why Trump focused so heavily on trying to convince Americans that the economy was going great. Polls show that most Americans now believe their local economy is the worst it’s ever been, and even Trump’s own voters are blaming Republicans for their pain.

“Our digital rules ensure a safe, fair, and level playing field for all companies, applied fairly and without discrimination,” the European Commission said.

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled in favor of the Trump administration, upholding its $100,000 H-1B visa fee. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell rejected a challenge filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Association of American Universities, which alleged the move was unlawful. Earlier this month, 18 Democratic states also filed a lawsuit…

President Trump threw the hemp industry a lifeline with his order to speed up marijuana rescheduling and launch Medicare coverage of CBD, giving more strength to a significant lobbying fight that looms in the year ahead. The hemp industry has been on its back foot since November, when a provision passed through the government funding…
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President Trump is drawing a backlash from Greenland and Denmark with the revival of his effort to acquire the world’s largest island. Trump, who has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland for the U.S., angered officials by tapping Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) as his envoy to Greenland. He says Greenland is paramount to U.S….

Kyiv has been pressing Washington to modify a peace plan that, in a draft unveiled last month, echoed Moscow’s main demands.

In full Grinch mode, the president also grumbled about late-night shows and network newscasts on his social media platform.

Kristy Lee said Trump’s use of the center for “personal promotion diminishes its meaning and erodes the dignity owed to the legacy of a fallen president.”

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R), who is also now President Trump’s special envoy to Greenland, said Tuesday that the Trump administration does not aim “to conquer anybody.” “Look, the United States has always been a welcoming party. We don’t go in there trying to conquer anybody and trying to — you know — take over…

The president asked whether he should make a “full time job” out of his recent gig at the center.