Trump: ‘Animal’ who shot National Guard members ‘will pay a very steep price’
President Trump lashed out Wednesday at the suspect who shot two members of the National Guard just blocks from the White House. “The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price,” Trump posted…
Trump says South Africa is not invited to next year’s G20
President Trump said Wednesday that South Africa would not be invited to next year’s Group of 20 (G20) summit in Miami, escalating his feud with South African officials over allegations of mistreatment of white farmers. Trump posted the decision on Truth Social as this year’s G20, which was hosted in Johannesburg, came to a conclusion….
Bipartisan lawmakers call on Trump to reject Myanmar election results
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to reject the outcome of the upcoming elections in Myanmar, which they said “could not be free or fair” amid its ongoing civil war. The lawmakers warned that the Dec. 28 elections “are designed to manufacture legitimacy for the China-backed junta after its 2021…
2 National Guard members in critical condition after what mayor calls ‘targeted shooting’ near White House
Two National Guard members were shot blocks from the White House on Wednesday, and local police have a suspect in custody. The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene of the shooting at 17th and I Street alongside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). FBI Director Kash Patel said at a press…
21 Democratic-led states sue USDA over SNAP cuts
Democratic officials in 21 states and Washington, D.C., sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday, alleging that it is “arbitrarily” excluding many lawful permanent residents from receiving food assistance benefits. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Eugene, Ore., says the USDA is unlawfully implementing guidance for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
Graham-led panel to investigate kidnappings of Ukrainian children
A Senate Appropriations subcommittee led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is set to review reports on the abduction of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation at a hearing next month. The Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs will hold the hearing Dec. 3, with multiple witnesses. Among them are Ukrainian Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna,…
Senate Dems revolt against Schumer, form ‘Fight Club’ for new playbook
There’s a quiet rebellion brewing in the Senate.
Trump suggests he and Burgum will ‘fix’ Lincoln Reflecting Pool
President Trump said Wednesday he and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will “fix” the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The president posted a video of workers attending to the pool, with “Time to Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli playing in the background, to his Truth Social Platform. Near the end of the video, the…
Bill O’Reilly Starkly Warns Republicans About Midterms: ‘You Better Get Something Going’
The “No Spin News” host pored over numerous polls showing growing dissatisfaction among Americans about the cost of food and health care.
Bowing To Trump’s Pressure, Indiana Republicans To Reconsider Redistricting
The president’s wrath and mounting threats against Republican state lawmakers and their families seem to have prompted the reversal.
Appeals court panel upholds nearly $1M sanctions against Trump, Alina Habba over Hillary Clinton lawsuit
A federal appeals court upheld nearly $1 million in penalties against President Trump and Alina Habba for filing “frivolous” lawsuits against Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee (DNC), former FBI Director James Comey and others. William Pryor Jr., the chief judge for the Atlanta-based 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, wrote Wednesday that the president and…
Comer worries conspiracy theories could drown out Epstein investigation
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said in a new interview that he’s worried the outcome of the congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could get drowned out by conspiracy theories. Politico reported Wednesday that Comer drew comparisons to the 1964 report led by Chief Justice Earl Warren on…
Trump Launches Aggressive Push To End Russia-Ukraine War — And Seems To Favor 1 Side
The president is optimistic that he can finally achieve one of his 2024 campaign goals, but the thorniest issues have yet to be resolved.
Trump Aide Doubles Down On Debunked Thanksgiving Dinner Claim
Kevin Hassett, reportedly the front-runner to be the next Federal Reserve chair, was accused of telling “poor people to be cool with less.”
Former GOP rep: Current House Republicans ‘are miserable’
Former Rep. Dave Trott (R-Mich.) said current House Republicans are “miserable” and subject to frequent attacks from the MAGA base while serving under the second Trump administration. “Members I have kept in touch with are miserable, and the deplorable state of affairs in our Capitol today is certainly a driving factor behind many recent lawmakers’…
Second-Term Tab For Trump’s Golf Hobby Tops $70 Million, On Track To Exceed $300 Million
The total would double the $151.5 million taxpayers shelled out for him to play golf during his first term.
Trump’s Oval Office Nap
President Donald Trump appeared to doze off during a recent press conference in the Oval Office.
Michelle Obama: East Wing demolition sparked feeling of ‘loss for us as a nation’
Former first lady Michelle Obama said Tuesday she “felt a loss for us as a nation” when she saw the East Wing of the White House being demolished. In an interview on “The Jamie Kern Lima Show” podcast, Obama was asked what it felt like for her in her body when she saw the viral…
Georgia Case Against Trump Dropped, Ending Efforts To Punish President Over 2020 Election Aftermath
It was the most wide-ranging of four criminal cases brought against Trump in 2023.
Colombia president: Oil ‘at the heart’ of Trump Venezuela pressure campaign
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said in a new interview that oil is at the center of the Trump administration’s pressure campaign in Venezuela instead of the fight against narcotics. “[Oil] is at the heart of the matter,” Petro told CNN in the interview, published Wednesday. “So, that’s a negotiation about oil. I believe that is…
Trump Is Confronted With Kash Patel Report On Air Force One
The president addressed an MS NOW article on the FBI director.
Swalwell on leader of Democratic Party: ‘It’s the Avengers right now’
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) counted himself among the Democratic officials “who are stepping up” as the party is currently devoid of a clear leader. In an interview on CNN’s “The Arena,” the California Democrat, who recently announced his bid for governor, compared the party to Marvel’s team of Avengers when asked who he thinks is…
Vindman: Trump, Hegseth ‘involved in undue command influence’
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Va.) on Tuesday said President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s involvements in efforts to prosecute members of Congress who participated in the “illegal orders” video could force the case to be thrown out on the grounds of “undue command influence.” “It’s not just Pete Hegseth. It is also the president himself….
DOJ: Noem made final call on deportation flights after judge’s order
New filings by the Justice Department say it was Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem who made the decision to rebuff a court order by transferring more than 100 Venezuelan men to Salvadoran custody to be imprisoned. The disclosure is the latest detail to emerge in an ongoing review of whether to hold in contempt any…
HuffPost Headlines 11-24
The Pentagon investigates a sitting senator, an envoy to Russia plays favorites, and the son of a beloved icon gets a big win – just some of the stories HuffPost is following today.