Politics

A federal judge blocked the release Special Counsel Jack Smith's final reports on Trumps criminal case with an order on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Judge blocks US Dept. of Justice release of final reports on Trump cases

President Joe Biden designated two new national monuments in California, creating the largest tract of protected land in the U.S.

With 2 monuments in Calif, Biden creates largest protected tract of land in lower 48

Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced a bill to relocate Customs and Border Protection headquarters to the Lone Star state.

Customs and Border Protection HQ to move from DC to Texas if bill is passed

With only a couple weeks until Donald Trump's second inauguration, Mexico is working to move migrant caravans away from the U.S. border.

Mexico moves migrants from US border ahead of Trump’s second term

The Biden administration has finalized a rule that will ban medical debt from being included in credit reports.

Biden administration bans medical debt from credit reports

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering an executive order that would limit regulations on gas-powered appliances, including gas stoves and heaters.

Trump weighing executive order to protect gas stoves: Report

President-elect Trump's team urges Merrick Garland to stop Jack Smith's report release, citing bias and unconstitutional appointment.

Trump requests Garland block Smith’s final report

At least 95 people are dead after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet Tuesday morning.

At least 95 killed in 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet

McDonald’s scales back some diversity programs

McDonald’s ends some DEI programs, cites Supreme Court ruling

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

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