Politics Direct Talks Shift as Trump Envoy Meets Putin Kremlin Stella Green, December 3, 2025 WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump issued public comments Wednesday regarding Tuesday’s “very good” meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin held in Moscow. The presence of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin was noted by administration officials, though no direct engagement or resulting agreement involving Ukraine itself occurred during… Continue Reading
Politics Cruz Slams ‘Scandal’ in Minnesota, Claims Fraud Funds Terrorist Group Stella Green, December 3, 2025 (WASHINGTON) — Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday accused Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Democrats of being responsible for a massive fraud allegedly costing billions from taxpayers. Speaking on “Rob Schmitt Tonight” at Newsmax, Cruz decried what he termed an ongoing crisis targeting the state’s finances: “There has been massive fraud… Continue Reading
Politics Inflation Fight? Trump Claims Victory as GOP Secures Tennessee Seat Stella Green, December 3, 2025 Tennessee Special Election Boosts Republican Strategy Against Economic Message NASHVILLE, Dec 3 – In a sharp critique of Democrats’ economic stance, President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson have seized on the outcome of Tuesday’s special election in Tennessee. The victory by conservative Republican Matt Van Epps over liberal… Continue Reading
Politics Rubio Sharpens Critique of Biden Legacy Amidst New Security Strategies Stella Green, December 3, 2025 FLORIDA Sen. Marco Rubio offered a pointed critique Thursday morning of the perceived shortcomings under former President Joe Biden, lambasting the administration for alleged catastrophic vetting failures concerning Venezuelan narco-state actors and Afghan arrivals in recent years. In an interview Tuesday night that highlighted concerns over border security and counter-drug… Continue Reading
Politics Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Wades into Controversy Over Military Spending Stella Green, December 3, 2025 In a stark warning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has characterized current global tensions as a potential “1939 moment,” urging decisive action to prevent history from repeating itself. He emphasized the need for significant investment to maintain military readiness and deterrence against multiple serious adversaries. Senator Mitch McConnell forcefully responded to… Continue Reading
Politics Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger: Concerns Highlighted by Former Rep. Mike Conaway Stella Green, December 3, 2025 Former Representative Mike Conaway of Texas voiced strong opposition to the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, arguing it would solidify market dominance for Class I freight railroads and threaten competition. In a statement, Conaway emphasized that while mergers are often touted as cost-saving measures, this specific deal… Continue Reading
Politics Fair Trade Policies Bolster U.S. Aerospace Exports, Says Former Congressman Stella Green, December 3, 2025 WICHITA, Kansas (Newsmax) – As the nation grapples with international trade dynamics, Todd Tiahrt, former Representative from Kansas’s Fourth District and long-time champion of fair trade principles for American aviation, emphasized the importance of policies like the Aircraft Agreement on Tuesday. Tiahrt, who served in Congress for years representing Wichita—the… Continue Reading
Politics VA Director Orders Comprehensive Non-Citizen Employee Database Stella Green, December 3, 2025 The head of the Veterans Affairs Department has directed agencies nationwide under his purview to create a detailed internal database cataloging every non-U.S. citizen employee or contractor affiliated with VA operations — potentially including thousands of medical professionals and support staff. A memo, signed by VA Chief of Staff Christopher… Continue Reading
Politics U.S.-Style Tariffs Ignite Global Trade Firestorm Stella Green, December 3, 2025 WARSAW — In an escalating show of defiance against international trade norms and mounting legal challenges, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that any setback for President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policy could cripple the nation’s economy. Speaking at the DealBook Summit in New York City, where business leaders… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Labels Somali Immigrants ‘Garbage’ During Cabinet Meeting Remarks Stella Green, December 3, 2025 During Tuesday’s cabinet meeting and subsequent press remarks aired on Newsmax, President Donald Trump made inflammatory statements about Somali immigrants. He referred to them as “garbage,” saying they contribute nothing to society. Trump stated: “They [Somali immigrants] contribute nothing… We’re bringing in people who aren’t people that say ‘let’s go’…. Continue Reading