Presidential Helicopter Fleet Osprey Grounded After Incident
A U.S. Marine Corps Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey was grounded in New York City yesterday after flames were seen under engine No. 2. ...
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Report: Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Deal Imminent
Israeli media is reporting that a ceasefire deal between Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah is imminent. ...
Early Voting Reshapes Elections for Republicans
Donald Trump and the Republican Party secured a landslide victory in 2024 by embracing early voting and increasing voter registration and grassroots efforts in battleground states. ...
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Trump Appoints Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as U.S. Surgeon General
Trump has announced that Dr. Janette Nesheiwat will serve as the United States surgeon general in his second administration. ...
Jack Smith Drops DOJ Trump Case
Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a motion to dismiss the federal criminal case against President-elect Donald Trump. ...
Scott Bessent Nominated for Treasury Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced he has nominated Scott Bessent to serve as the secretary of the Treasury in his second administration. ...
Putin Addresses Western Escalation and IRBM Strike
Vladimir Putin said today that the IRBM used Thursday against Ukraine was a test with a nonnuclear hypersonic payload. ...
Merchan Orders Stay of Trump Sentencing
NY Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan has indefinitely stayed President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in the Manhattan “hush money” trial. ...
Pam Bondi Nominated for Attorney General
Donald Trump announced that Pam Bondi, former attorney general of Florida, will serve as U.S. attorney general in his second administration. ...
U.S. Leaders Respond to ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court (ICC) determined that Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant committed war crimes in Gaza. ...
Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Nomination
Former Representative Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has announced he is withdrawing from consideration for the post of U.S. attorney general. ...
Ukraine Claims Russia Launched Nonnuclear ICBM
Though not officially confirmed, Russia has apparently launched a nonnuclear intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine. ...
U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Closes After Ukrainian Attack on Russia
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv abruptly closed due to the possibility of a Russian attack in response to yesterday’s strike by Ukraine into Russia. ...
Matthew Whitaker Nominated for NATO Ambassador
Donald Trump announced that former acting AG Matthew Whitaker will serve as ambassador to NATO in the new administration. ...
Trump Nominates McMahon for Education Secretary
Donald Trump announced yesterday that Linda McMahon will serve as secretary of education in his new administration. ...
Trump Joins Musk in Texas for SpaceX Starship Launch
Donald Trump is in Boca Chica, Texas today for SpaceX’s Starship launch. Trump announced his plans to join Elon Musk, stating in a post on X, “I’m heading to...
Trump Nominates Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary
Donald Trump announced that Howard Lutnick, chairman & CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, will serve as secretary of commerce. ...
Trump Responds to Bragg’s Concession in Manhattan Trial
District Attorney Alvin Bragg has conceded that Donald Trump’s Manhattan trial sentencing hearing should be adjourned. ...
Ukraine Attacks Russia With U.S. Missiles
Ukraine quickly acted on President Joe Biden’s authorization to strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-manufactured missiles. ...
Trump Nominates Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary
Donald Trump announced earlier today that former Representative Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) will serve as secretary of transportation. ...