Politics

Trump promised to pardon January 6th rioters in his second term with his critics warning the move would legitimize violence against democracy.

Trump vows to pardon January 6 rioters in ‘first hour’ of 2nd term

Meta is signaling its closeness to President-elect Trump by appointing his ally and UFC CEO Dana White to its Board of Directors.

Zuckerberg appoints UFC boss and Trump ally Dana White to Meta Board

Trump is seeking presidential immunity in a lawsuit filed by seven police officers injured during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Trump seeks immunity in Jan. 6 lawsuit filed by police officers

Minnesota's legislature was tied on Election Day. But with one Democratic member unable to take a seat, Republicans plan to take the majority.

Minnesota Democrats threaten to stay home to protect tie in state House

After doubling their votes and winning the September election, Austria's right wing Freedom Party has a shot at governance.

Rise of the right in Europe as Austria Freedom Party set to take power

Greenland is largely a self-governing territory, but Denmark holds ultimate authority over the island, which is rich in valuable minerals.

Greenland vows independence from Denmark following Trump’s offer to buy

Sen. Majority Leader John Thune informed Trump that he believes Pete Hegseth will have the votes to be confirmed as defense secretary.

Hegseth has votes to be confirmed as defense secretary: Report

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday, Jan. 6, that Iran's nuclear program is nearing "the point of no return."

Why Macron fears Iran’s nuclear program is nearing ‘point of no return’

The battle to lower credit card swipe fees for small businesses has stretched into the new year.

New year, same fees: The debate over credit card swipe fees continues

The Washington Post released an exclusive report Monday, Jan.6 that claimed President-elect Donald Trump is considering scaling back his tariff plans. Trump is calling the story “fake news.”

Trump denies report that team is considering scaled-back tariffs

Justin Trudeau said he is stepping down as Canada’s Prime Minster and the leader of the ruling Liberal Party.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation

President Joe Biden bestowed the highest American civilian honor to some big names in politics, Hollywood and professional sports.

Hillary Clinton, George Soros receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

South Korea faces an unprecedented political crisis as investigators work against a midnight deadline to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon remains in his official residence in Seoul, shielded by the Presidential Security Service, which has repeatedly blocked attempts to enforce arrest and search warrants issued by the Seoul Western District Court.

Yoon impeachment crisis: Investigators push to enforce arrest warrants

The lawsuit is the star-crossed steel companies’ last-ditch attempt to revive the deal President Joe Biden squashed last week.

Nippon and US Steel sue Biden for ‘sham’ review blocking $15 billion deal

After a unannounced visit to meet with President-elect Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says SpaceX deal weren't discussed.

Italian PM denies SpaceX talks with Trump as nation nears €1.5 billion deal

The fencing and added security are a response to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot. The Secret Service is in charge of security.

Capitol surrounded by 10-foot-high fencing for election certification

Vice President Kamala Harris is certifying her own defeat in the 2024 election during the joint session of Congress on Monday, Jan. 6.

VP Harris is certifying her own election defeat, joining Gore and Nixon

President Joe Biden has banned new offshore oil and gas drilling across 625 million acres of U.S. waters. The decision, enacted under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, restricts future leases along the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and parts of Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea.

Biden bans new offshore drilling along most US coasts

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as early as Monday, Jan. 6, according to multiple news outlets. It comes as his party, the Liberal Party, is set to hold its national caucus meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expected to resign this week: Reports

Congress is set to certify Donald Trump's presidential win.

Congress to certify Trump’s win; Biden issues warning to ‘not forget’ riots

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand involuntary mental health commitments, a decision she said was driven by the recent subway attacks.

Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to change involuntary commitment law in NY

In an AP poll, 64% of Republicans said they had “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of confidence in the accuracy of the 2024 electoral count.

Republicans’ trust in elections jumps after President-elect Trump’s win: Poll

The Congressional delegate who represents the U.S. Virgin Islands interrupted the House Speaker election on Friday, Jan. 3.

Virgin Islands representative interrupts Speaker election because she can’t vote

A judge upheld President-elect Donald Trump's conviction in his hush money case with his sentencing scheduled ahead of his second term.

Judge sets Trump hush money case sentencing, decides no jail time