Paramilitary forces have no place on American streets
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Trump predicts 'Democrat shutdown' as funding deadline looms
President Trump predicted Thursday that the U.S. is likely headed toward another shutdown before the funding deadline at the end of January. "I think we have a problem, because I think we're going to probably end up in another Democrat shutdown,” Trump told host Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business’s "Mornings with Maria." “The [prior] shutdown...
Live updates: Jack Smith testifies in House; major allies absent at Trump’s Board of Peace ceremony
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying on Capitol Hill Thursday morning, in his first public testimony about his investigations into President Trump. Smith, per his opening remarks, will stand by his decision to probe Trump over efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his mishandling of classified documents “No one should be above the...
Even Trump can’t escape the presidential foreign-policy trap
For nearly four years, the American public has identified inflation as the No.1 issue, and by overwhelming numbers. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ignored it. If Trump continues to allow himself to be distracted away from tackling inflation, he is likely to pay a big price.
'Sinners' sets Oscars record with 16 nominations
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
Paris Hilton and Angie K of 'Real Housewives' to make separate advocacy pushes at Capitol on Thursday
A former special counsel, a hotel heiress-turned-entrepreneur and a Bravo reality TV star are all poised to be at the Capitol on Thursday for what's shaping up to be a colorful day. Both Paris Hilton and "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's" Angie Katsanevas are set to touch down on Capitol Hill for separate...
Trump acts like an imperial bully-in-chief
President Trump is using the U.S. military to impose his will on other nations, ignoring international law and limits placed by the Constitution, and is making the world a more dangerous place with his erratic and dangerous policies.
FCC: Late-night show may not be exempt from equal time for opposing candidates
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is changing its rules exempting certain late-night and daytime talk shows from being required to provide equal airtime to opposing political candidates. "Importantly, the FCC has not been presented with any evidence that the interview portion of any late night or daytime television talk show program on air presently would...
Former Iowa superintendent expected to plead guilty to false citizenship claim
Former Des Moines, Iowa, schools Superintendent Ian Roberts is expected to plead guilty Thursday in federal court to charges he made false citizenship claims in employment and illegally possessed firearms. Roberts was arrested in September by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with agents saying he had a removal order since May 2024 and was found in possession of a loaded...
Key panel advances three-bill funding package
The House Rules Committee on Thursday advanced a three-bill minibus appropriations package, moving the lower chamber one step closer to meeting the Jan. 30 funding deadline. The panel advanced the package by a recorded vote of 9-4. It would fund the departments of Defense, Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human Services, Labor, Education, Transportation and other related...
Smith to condemn 'false' narratives about Trump investigations
Former special counsel Jack Smith will stand by his decision to bring charges against President Trump and push back on "false" narratives around that decision during his public testimony before the House Judiciary Committee Thursday. “Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in criminal activity,” Smith is expected to say...
Trump should abandon Democrats’ push to ban investors from buying homes
Since 2008, millions of families have needed deep-pocketed institutions to buy up and rent out the millions of homes they need to live in.
Key panel advances Department of Homeland Security funding bill
The House Rules Committee early Thursday advanced a controversial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill, clearing a key procedural hurdle and sending it to the floor for consideration. The bill would allow tens of billions of dollars to flow into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a major point of contention among Democrats after an ICE officer...
Prince Harry accuses tabloids of making Meghan’s life an ‘absolute misery’
The Duke of Sussex said his life had been “commercialized” since he was a teenager.
House could face snap votes challenging Trump tariffs amid GOP division
Challenges to President Trump’s tariff regime could soon be at the center of business in the House, as Democrats and tariff-skeptical GOP members will have the opportunity to call snap votes that set up a loyalty test for Republicans. House Republican leadership this week declined to extend past Jan. 31 a prohibition on calling snap...
