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Omar Fateh responds to Vance's 'mayor of Mogadishu' comment made in Turning Point speech
After Vice President Vance slammed Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh (D) on Sunday, Fateh fired back, saying Vance “took time away from the couch to try out comedy.” Vance, during his speech at Turning Point’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, said that Democrats “are not sending their
Trump names Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland
President Trump named Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) as his special envoy to Greenland on Sunday, after the president repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring the autonomous territory earlier this year. Trump said on Truth Social that Landry “understands how essential
Khanna, Massie threaten 'inherent contempt' charges against Bondi over partial release of Epstein files
Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Ca.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Sunday that the House should hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in “inherent contempt” over the Department of Justice (DOJ) releasing an incomplete and heavily redacted tranche of files related to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday.
Witkoff says Ukraine remains 'fully committed to achieving a just and sustainable peace'
Special envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine are committed to achieving peace amid negotiations on ending the ongoing war between the two countries. Witkoff said on the social platform X that he, along with President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and
US Catholic bishop head: Deportations instilling 'fear in a rather widespread manner'
Paul Coakley, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), said Sunday that the Trump administration’s mass deportations are invoking fear in immigrant communities across the country. “It's instilling, as I said, fear in a rather widespread manner. So I
Nicki Minaj makes surprise appearance at Turning Point conference
Rapper Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance on Sunday at Turning Point USA’s annual "AmericaFest" conference, where she talked to the organization’s Erika Kirk about President Trump and mocked California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). Minaj criticized Newsom over his support for
Jeffries says House 'will pass' ObamaCare subsidies extension 'with a bipartisan majority'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) predicted Sunday that an extension of subsidies offered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will pass the House with backing from both sides of the aisle. “House Democrats are going to continue to fight to get this extension
Senate stares down fraught health care battle with ObamaCare subsidies set to expire
Senate negotiators are set for a high-wire act on health care in the coming weeks after leaving Washington for the holidays without a resolution on the expiring enhanced subsidies, with lawmakers increasingly shifting into campaign mode as the calendar flips to the new year.
SNL mocks Trump’s Patriot Games as 'Hunger Games,' effort to 'distract' from Epstein files
“Saturday Night Live” this week mocked President Trump’s new “Patriot Games” by likening them to the games in the famous “Hunger Games” book series. In the cold open, Trump, played by SNL’s James Austin Johnson, appears to be mimicking the address the president gave earlier
Less than a fifth of Americans say Trump has benefited their wallets: Poll
A new CBS News/YouGov poll found that less than 2 in 10 respondents believe President Trump’s policies are improving their current financial situation. The poll, released Sunday, found that 18 percent of respondents believe the president’s policies are making them financially
Rand Paul signals he would not back Vance for president in 2028
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) suggested on Sunday he would not back Vice President Vance as a hypothetical candidate for president in 2028. In an interview on ABC News’s “This Week,” Paul cited his opposition to the Trump administration’s tariff and trade policy when asked whether he
Trump likely to propose tariff check legislation in new year: Hassett
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump will likely back legislation to send $2,000 tariff rebate checks to Americans in the new year. “I would expect that in the new year, the president will bring forth a proposal to Congress to make
Rand Paul says partial release of Epstein files 'big mistake' for Trump administration
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said on Sunday he thinks it’s a “big mistake” for the Trump administration to release heavily redacted files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying the issue could now “plague them for months.” “I think it's a big mistake,” Paul said in an
Hassett: US 'going to see the biggest tax refund season of all time' in 2026
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that the United States is “going to see the biggest tax refund season of all time” in 2026. “There's so much good news in the new year, because you're going to see the biggest tax refund season of all
Congress just walked away from its war powers
Congress has relinquished its constitutional authority to declare war by refusing to pass resolutions requiring congressional authorization for military operations against Venezuela, allowing the president to initiate military hostilities without debate or oversight.
Trump wrongly inflicts collective punishment for shootings on millions
President Trump is imposing collective punishment on millions of people around the world in response to deadly shootings, despite numerous studies showing that immigrants are far less likely to commit crimes than people born in the U.S.
Graham says he wishes for Ukraine peace deal 'that would prevent a third invasion'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Sunday that he wishes for a Russia-Ukraine war peace deal “that would prevent a third invasion,” likely referencing the 2014 and 2022 Russian incursions on Ukrainian territory. “Listen, we've made great progress between Ukraine, Europe and the
Trump’s base growing impatient on abortion pill action
Anti-abortion voices are growing increasingly impatient for the Trump administration to complete a review of the abortion pill mifepristone, potentially altering its approval. But changing abortion access at the federal level could imperil an already vulnerable GOP in the
Holidays without my husband: What US immigration policy costs families
I am furious at what my country has done to me by taking away the one person who has been my safety net.
3 changes may impact retirement in 2026: What to know
Those planning to retire, or who have already retired, can expect to see some notable changes in the new year.
Kaine says Clinton 'should address' questions on Epstein files
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said Sunday that former President Clinton “should address” questions surrounding files linked to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Former President Bill Clinton is featured prominently in the first batch, as I was just discussing now. To be
Lankford: Americans will decide whether to blame GOP for lapsed ObamaCare subsidies
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said he would leave it to the American people to decide whether they blame Republicans for the lapse in enhanced ObamaCare subsidies at the end of the year, but he defended GOP efforts to strike a deal on the issue in recent weeks. In an interview
Jeffries calls for 'full and complete investigation' into redacted Epstein documents
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Sunday called for an investigation into the heavily redacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein released on Friday, saying it appears the Justice Department has fallen “short of what the law requires.” In an interview on ABC
Telemedicine abortion is winning — and that terrifies the right
Although most pro-choice Americans remain unaware that telemedicine abortion is an option, patients seeking care have widely embraced it. More than a quarter of all abortions in the U.S. were provided via telemedicine in 2025.
Raskin on Democrats' response to Epstein file redactions: 'Everything is on the table'
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said on Sunday that Democrats are considering various avenues of recourse after the Trump administration released a trove of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein that included heavy redactions. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” the top
Internet slow? Map reveals which provider is fastest at every US address
The Federal Communications Commission recently updated its interactive map that lets you check which internet provider is fastest where you live.
Blanche says all Trump material in Epstein files will be released
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that all material featuring President Trump in files linked to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein will be released. “The White House has said that President Trump is included in the files. Can you guarantee that every
The SpaceX IPO, space-based AI and dreams of Mars
The opening of space to human commercial activity is a prospect to be welcomed eagerly.
The shortest day of the year has arrived. Here's what to know
Yes the darkest day of the year is here, but that means brighter days are ahead.
Why 'very large' tax refunds are coming in 2026, according to officials
Thanks to a number of changes to the tax code under the One Big Beautiful Bill, Trump administration officials are projecting Americans will enjoy the largest tax refund ever in 2026.
White House threatens to withhold Smithsonian funds amid review
The White House threatened to withhold federal funding to the Smithsonian if the prestigious museum system does not submit additional documentation for the Trump administration’s sweeping content review. In a Thursday letter to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch,
The Trump administration deserves a solid F-minus for transparency
Last month, a message on the White House website declared that “the Trump Administration has been the most transparent and accessible administration in modern American history ... ensuring the American people are constantly in touch with what their government is doing.” But if
US, Russia peace talks ‘are proceeding constructively:’ Kremlin envoy
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev told reporters that this weekend’s ongoing peace talks in Florida are constructive, amid the Trump administration’s latest push to strike a deal to end the war with Ukraine. “The discussions are proceeding constructively. They began earlier and