U.S., Greenland Officials Meet As Trump Threatens Military Action
President Trump is once again escalating his push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, insisting the island is vital to U.S. national security and refusing to rule out taking it by military force. But Greenland’s government and Denmark, which oversees the territory, say they’re not on board.
Anti-ICE Sentiment Grows As Feds Double Down
Anti-ICE protests continue in Minnesota, a week after the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good. On Tuesday, six federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned over concerns about the direction of the investigation into Good’s death, specifically the push to investigate Good’s widow.
Trump Scraps Talks With Iran Regime, Encourages Protesters With Promise That He Will Help Their Fight
President Trump on Tuesday encouraged protesters in Iran to continue demonstrating against the Iranian government, canceling any meeting with Iranian officials. He added on social media that “HELP IS ON ITS WAY,” but did not specify what that meant and did not clarify later when reporters asked.
Supreme Court Majority Appears Ready To Uphold State Bans On Transgender Athletes
A majority of Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical of striking down state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports on Tuesday during oral arguments.
DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The U.S. attorney’s office in the District of Columbia has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, focused on whether he misled Congress regarding the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s headquarters in Washington, DC.
Death Toll Surges In Iran As Regime Signals It’s Ready To Negotiate With Trump
The Iranian government is violently cracking down on nationwide anti-regime protests. U.S.-based human rights groups say nearly 600 have been killed and more than 10,000 people arrested as demonstrations stretch into a third week. The death toll could be much higher, though, given a media and information blackout in the country following a nationwide internet shutdown.
Iran Protests Escalate: Supreme Leader Vows Further Crackdown, Trump Says Regime Could Fall
Massive anti-regime protests continue to grow across Iran as they are about to enter a third week. Internet communications were shut down nationwide Thursday and have remained offline for the past 24 hours. Islamic Republic authorities appear to have made the move to cut Iranians off from the outside world and crack down on demonstrations.
White House And Minnesota Officials Clash After Fatal ICE Shooting
The day after an ICE officer shot and killed a 37-year-old American citizen in Minneapolis, federal and local officials are clashing about what caused the shooting— and who should be involved in the investigation into what happened.
Internet Service Cut Across Iran As Anti-Regime Demonstrations Grow
Iranian authorities appeared to cut internet access across large parts of the country Thursday as anti-regime protests continued to grow for a 12th day.
Conflicting Views After ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Minnesota Woman
A 37-year-old woman was shot and killed during a federal law enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Flu Cases Surge Nationwide To Highest Level In 25 Years
Doctors’ visits for flu-like symptoms have hit their highest level in more than 25 years, according to the CDC.
Is The U.S. Considering Military Action in Greenland?
President Trump and his team are considering “a range of options” in order to acquire Greenland — including “utilizing the U.S. military,” White House press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday
Venezuela’s Maduro Pleads Not Guilty; Inside The U.S. Operation To Capture Him
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in a Manhattan federal court Monday, following a dramatic overnight operation that culminated in their capture by American troops early Saturday morning.
Your Guide to 2026: The Stories We’re Watching In The New Year
We’re one day into 2026 and looking ahead to the stories we expect to shape this year — plus, the curveballs we know are coming.
Largest Iranian Protests In Years As Prices Surge, Currency Hits Record Low
Thousands of Iranians are taking to the streets of Tehran and several other cities in widespread protests and strikes as hyperinflation is leading to massive price increases and the national currency plunges to record lows.
A Black President & Alien Contact: How 1998 Predictions About 2025 Stacked Up
In 1998, Americans were asked to predict what life would look like in 2025. In the pre-smartphone era, Gallup and USA Today polled 1,055 Americans about their expectations for the future.
DHS Launches Minnesota Fraud Probe After Viral Independent Investigation
Homeland Security and ICE officers are "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud" in Minneapolis, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Monday.
Mar-a-Lago Diplomacy: Trump Pushes Ukraine Peace Deal While Netanyahu Presses For Action On Iran, Gaza
President Trump is using his Mar-a-Lago property, in Palm Beach, Florida, as a hub for high-stakes diplomatic talks over the holidays.
Letter From Jeffrey Epstein To Convicted Sex Abuser Larry Nassar Included In Latest Epstein Releases Is Fake, Says FBI
The Justice Department dropped hundreds of more files overnight related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The new files contain hundreds of references to President Trump— even though the president has not been accused of wrongdoing in connection to Epstein. They had a well-documented friendship in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.
Holiday Travel Set To Break All-Time Records
AAA predicts 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for the holidays this year — the most ever — and about 3 million more than last year. The TSA is expecting a significant increase in holiday travel this year, considered the span from Dec. 20 to Jan. 1. It follows a record-breaking Thanksgiving.