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Pete Hegseth Faces Intense Scrutiny in Contentious Senate Hearing for Pentagon Role
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced pointed questions and sharp criticism during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on Tuesday. The session highlighted concerns over his qualifications, past conduct, and controversial views, setting the stage for a contentious confirmation process. 
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced pointed questions and sharp criticism during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on Tuesday. The session highlighted concerns over his qualifications, past conduct, and controversial views, setting the stage for a contentious confirmation process. -
Melania Trump Details Plans to Split Time Between White House, NYC, and Mar-a-Lago During Second Term
Melania Trump revealed her plans for her second stint as First Lady, indicating that she will divide her time between the White House, New York City, and the Trump family's residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. Speaking on Fox & Friends Monday, the former First Lady emphasized her commitment to family and her role as First Lady, balancing these responsibilities with her personal life. 
Melania Trump revealed her plans for her second stint as First Lady, indicating that she will divide her time between the White House, New York City, and the Trump family's residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. Speaking on Fox & Friends Monday, the former First Lady emphasized her commitment to family and her role as First Lady, balancing these responsibilities with her personal life. -
Newsom Warns LA Wildfires Could Be Worst Natural Disaster in U.S. History Amid Rebuilding Plans
California Governor Gavin Newsom described the recent Los Angeles wildfires as potentially one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, citing the unprecedented scale of destruction and the financial toll. Speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, Newsom emphasized the magnitude of the fires, which have claimed at least 16 lives, destroyed thousands of structures, and caused billions of dollars in damages. 
California Governor Gavin Newsom described the recent Los Angeles wildfires as potentially one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, citing the unprecedented scale of destruction and the financial toll. Speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, Newsom emphasized the magnitude of the fires, which have claimed at least 16 lives, destroyed thousands of structures, and caused billions of dollars in damages. -
Trump Plans Meeting with Putin to Address Ukraine War After Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after his inauguration on January 20, signaling a renewed focus on diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine. The move has drawn cautious optimism from Moscow and mixed reactions from Kyiv, where officials are eager to understand the implications for U.S. support in the conflict. 
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after his inauguration on January 20, signaling a renewed focus on diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine. The move has drawn cautious optimism from Moscow and mixed reactions from Kyiv, where officials are eager to understand the implications for U.S. support in the conflict. -
Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Request to Delay Sentencing in New York Case
The Supreme Court, in a closely divided 5-4 decision, rejected President-elect Donald Trump's emergency request to delay his sentencing in a New York criminal case, allowing the proceeding to move forward on January 10, just days before his return to the White House. The ruling marks a significant moment in the intersection of law and politics, signaling the Court's approach to legal challenges involving a sitting or incoming president. 
The Supreme Court, in a closely divided 5-4 decision, rejected President-elect Donald Trump's emergency request to delay his sentencing in a New York criminal case, allowing the proceeding to move forward on January 10, just days before his return to the White House. The ruling marks a significant moment in the intersection of law and politics, signaling the Court's approach to legal challenges involving a sitting or incoming president. -
California Wildfires Could Cost Insurers $20 Billion Amid Worsening Insurance Crisis
A new analysis by JPMorgan Chase & Co. estimates that economic and insured losses from the devastating wildfires in Southern California could become the most costly in the state's history, exacerbating an already critical insurance crisis for homeowners. 
A new analysis by JPMorgan Chase & Co. estimates that economic and insured losses from the devastating wildfires in Southern California could become the most costly in the state's history, exacerbating an already critical insurance crisis for homeowners. -
Hollywood Stars Blame Mayor Bass, Newsom for LA Wildfires Response
As wildfires ravage Los Angeles County, leaving thousands displaced and iconic neighborhoods in ruins, Hollywood celebrities have turned their ire toward Democratic leaders, particularly Mayor Karen Bass. The criticism comes as residents, including numerous high-profile figures, grapple with chaos, gridlocked evacuations, and what they see as a failure of leadership during the escalating disaster. 
As wildfires ravage Los Angeles County, leaving thousands displaced and iconic neighborhoods in ruins, Hollywood celebrities have turned their ire toward Democratic leaders, particularly Mayor Karen Bass. The criticism comes as residents, including numerous high-profile figures, grapple with chaos, gridlocked evacuations, and what they see as a failure of leadership during the escalating disaster. -
U.S. Stock Markets and Federal Services Close to Commemorate Former President Carter
The United States observed a rare national day of mourning on Thursday, paying tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100. In a tradition reserved for the nation's most prominent leaders, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq halted trading for the day, joining a host of government institutions and businesses in marking the occasion. 
The United States observed a rare national day of mourning on Thursday, paying tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100. In a tradition reserved for the nation's most prominent leaders, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq halted trading for the day, joining a host of government institutions and businesses in marking the occasion. -
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego Backs Controversial GOP Immigration Bill Laken Riley Act
Senator Ruben Gallego (D., Ariz.) announced his support for the Laken Riley Act, a controversial Republican-backed immigration bill named after a Georgia nursing student who was killed by an undocumented immigrant. The legislation, which passed the House on Tuesday with bipartisan support, mandates stricter detention requirements for undocumented immigrants accused of theft or burglary and grants states new authority to sue the federal government over immigration policies. 
Senator Ruben Gallego (D., Ariz.) announced his support for the Laken Riley Act, a controversial Republican-backed immigration bill named after a Georgia nursing student who was killed by an undocumented immigrant. The legislation, which passed the House on Tuesday with bipartisan support, mandates stricter detention requirements for undocumented immigrants accused of theft or burglary and grants states new authority to sue the federal government over immigration policies. -
Trump Mulls Declaring National Economic Emergency to Justify Broad Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering declaring a national economic emergency to justify the implementation of universal tariffs on imports, a move that could redefine the United States' approach to global trade. The plan, revealed by sources familiar with the matter, would leverage the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) to provide Trump with sweeping authority to manage imports during what he designates as a national crisis. 
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering declaring a national economic emergency to justify the implementation of universal tariffs on imports, a move that could redefine the United States' approach to global trade. The plan, revealed by sources familiar with the matter, would leverage the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) to provide Trump with sweeping authority to manage imports during what he designates as a national crisis.
