Could President Donald Trump’s decision to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, based on Venezuela’s place within America’s sphere of interest, provide justification for China to move against Taiwan or Russia to expand its quest for dominance in Europe under similar grounds? Vladimir Putin and Russian officials have argued that…

Iran vowed fast-track trials for people arrested during a massive wave of protests, following President Donald Trump’s threat of “very strong action” if the Islamic Republic proceeded with hangings. In Tehran, authorities held a funeral ceremony for over 100 members of the security forces and other “martyrs” killed in demonstrations,…

By Sandy Fitzgerald | Wednesday, 14 January 2026 10:29 AM EST President Donald Trump warned Denmark early Wednesday that “two dogsleds” won’t be enough to protect its semiautonomous island territory against aggression from China and Russia. In a post on his Truth Social page, Trump declared: “NATO: Tell Denmark to…

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has finally condemned Iranian leaders for their deadly response to anti-government protests, following criticism that his delay in speaking out contradicts his previous stance on Middle East conflicts. Mamdani’s remarks came after he addressed the issue only after taking off-topic questions at a Tuesday…

President Donald Trump has insisted that the United States must assume control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, calling it strategically vital to American security. The demand comes as Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt prepare to meet Vice President JD Vance at…

Denmark and Greenland announced on Wednesday that they have begun increasing their military presence in and around Greenland in close cooperation with allies, as part of their commitment to strengthen Arctic defense capabilities. The announcement follows weeks of threats by President Donald Trump to take control of the island, an…

Wednesday morning, federal agents executed a search warrant at the Virginia home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson. The operation was part of an investigation into Maryland government contractor Aurelio Perez-Lugones, who allegedly illegally retained classified information. Natanson, known as the paper’s “federal government whisperer” for her extensive network of…

House Republicans are advancing their second major budget package through the reconciliation process, claiming that Democrats’ consistent opposition will prevent them from securing the 60 votes needed to pass legislation in the Senate. Rep. Mike Haridopolos made the statement during an interview on Wednesday. The Florida Republican described his new…

South Texas businessman Scott Mandel announced his withdrawal from the Republican primary race for Texas’ 34th Congressional District, citing President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Army veteran Eric Flores as the decisive factor for party unity. In a recent interview, Mandel stated he had met extensively with district residents and concluded…

President Donald Trump reportedly tore into a group of U.S. attorneys at a White House event last week, complaining they weren’t moving fast enough to indict people he said had weaponized the legal system. Dozens of U.S. attorneys traveled to the White House on Thursday for what had been expected…