House Democrats come out en masse against DHS funding bill

Watch live: Trump meets with business leaders in Davos

President Trump, following a speech in Davos, Switzerland, before the World Economic Forum, will meet with business leaders for a reception on Wednesday morning. Trump has made his "America First" agenda a key part of his trade policies and leaned in on boosting investment in

Sanders: Trump being 'a narcissistic 4-year-old spoiled brat'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) slammed President Trump on Tuesday and accused him of acting like "a narcissistic 4-year-old spoiled brat" over not receiving the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize and subsequently ramping up efforts to acquire Greenland from Denmark. "It’s pathetic," Sanders

New study reveals political affiliations of pro athletes

A study released this week offers insight into the political affiliation of professional athletes, showing a wide spectrum of opinions on current events across different sports. The VoteHub study found 53 percent of Major League Baseball players registered in the states studied

House Democratic leaders to oppose DHS bill over ICE funding

The top House Democrats are lining up to oppose legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), largely to protest the financing of Trump’s immigration crackdown in blue regions around the country. During a closed-door meeting of the House Democratic Caucus in

Hate sitting in traffic? Drivers in these cities have lost days of their lives stuck in rush hour, says new report

A new study from TomTom has revealed the cities where drivers are losing the most time stuck in rush-hour traffic.

ICE under fire: The problem isn’t what it's doing, it’s how

Most people agree that immigration is an issue of concern for our nation. When they instead only seek people who have dark skin, their mission morphs into what appears to be racial profiling.

California Republicans ask Supreme Court to block new House map

California Republicans are requesting the Supreme Court block a new Democratic-favored House map from going into effect ahead of the November elections. The California GOP is appealing a decision made by a lower court last week that blocked Republicans’ bid to stop a new set of

Vance to visit Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown tensions

Vice President JD Vance is set to visit Minneapolis on Thursday amid large-scale protests over the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants in the area. Vance will speak with business owners and community leaders, a source familiar with the trip told

Judge denies lawmaker request for ‘independent monitor’ to oversee Epstein files release

Trump Threatens Canada After Carney Warns of “Rupture” in World Order

President Trump used his time at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday in Davos to admonish Canada as its leaders look to other world powers for more coherent and consistent partnership. “We’re going to build the greatest golden dome ever built … that’s going to just, by its

UK's Starmer rips Trump for backtracking on Chagos Islands deal support

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer went after President Trump on Wednesday for reversing position on a deal surrounding the Chagos Islands, suggesting the president did so because of tensions over his plan to acquire Greenland. “I made out my position on Greenland absolutely

House Oversight to depose Ghislaine Maxwell

Transcript: Trump Is Destroying Higher Ed. Here’s How To Rebuild It

This is a lightly edited transcript of the January 16 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video her e or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: Marshall Steinbaum is an economist at the University of Utah. He’s a fellow at the Jain

Trump Is Destroying Higher Ed. Here’s How Democrats Can Rebuild It

You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . The Trump administration has laid siege to colleges, cutting their funding and launching ridiculous investigations. But the administration took advantage of

Give consumers the option to use cash for purchases

Reps. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) and John Rose (R-Tenn.) have introduced the Payment Choice Act, which would require most brick-and-mortar businesses to accept cash for in-person purchases up to $500, in order to protect the right of millions of Americans to use cash.

Israel, Kosovo join Trump's Gaza peace board

Israel and Kosovo announced Wednesday that they have accepted invitations to join President Trump’s Board of Peace in Gaza. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he accepts the invitation of US President Donald Trump and will become a member of the Board of

Al Gore Heckles Trump Official in Davos Speech

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced a tough crowd at the World Economic Forum in Davos—and was heckled by a surprising, but familiar, former U.S. vice president. During an official dinner Tuesday night, Lutnick reportedly launched into a tirade criticizing Europe, inviting

Trump threats challenge Europe security, prosperity: Top EU official

European Council President António Costa said on Wednesday that President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and take control of Greenland threaten the continent’s security and prosperity. “The geopolitical challenges Europe is facing sometimes seems daunting: Russia's war of

NATO chief: 'No way' European economies would have grown so much without Trump

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday credited President Trump for Europe's economic growth, arguing there was "no way" it would have happened without the new president. “I mean, many of you, I know, criticize Donald Trump. But do you really think that without Donald

Trump Goes on Weird Rant About Straws When Asked About 2026 Goals

What are Donald Trump’s goals for 2026? They’re all over the place. The president was asked about his goals in regard to getting his agenda through Congress ahead of the midterms, and he gave a meandering answer about his own executive orders. “We passed so many executive

DOGE improperly shared Social Security data: Filing

Members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) improperly shared Social Security data through a third-party server, according to a recent court filing from the Justice Department. The DOGE team embedded at the Social Security Administration (SSA) used

Michelle Obama pans possibility of third term for presidents: 'Eight years is enough'

Michelle Obama says she would not be in favor of former President Obama running against President Trump, and would "actively work against" a hypothetical third-term matchup. Asked on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast released Wednesday if her husband would consider running for

3 steps to help make America healthy again

Making a New Year’s resolution at the individual level is one step. But America resolving to make the changes necessary to improve health at the population level is another.

Bessent: Newsom 'strikes me as Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday compared California Gov. Gavin Newsom to fictional movie characters such as "American Psycho" villain Patrick Bateman and Sparkle Beach Ken from "Barbie." “Governor Newsom, who strikes me as Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken,

Natural gas prices jump ahead of major winter storm

The price of natural gas jumped this week ahead of a significant winter storm slated to hit large swaths of the country this weekend. Spot prices for natural gas, which is used for home heating, were up about 21 percent on Wednesday morning, according to Business Insider’s

Watch live: House Democrats speak amid push for DHS reforms

House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) and Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Wednesday morning amid a push for reforms to tactics used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in its crackdown on immigration. Democrats in both chambers of

Trump Mixes Up Iceland and Greenland in Incoherent Davos Speech

America’s presence at the World Economic Forum Wednesday was overshadowed by its leader’s latest obsession: obtaining Greenland—or, maybe, Iceland, depending on Donald Trump’s ability to remember his military aim. Thousands of influential figures, including prominent CEOs and

Trump Embarrasses All of America in Slurred, Disjointed Davos Speech

President Trump delivered yet another rambling, long-winded speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, using the massive world stage to rail against windmills, complain for the umpteenth time about how the 2020 election was rigged, reaffirm his desire to seize

Ty Cobb: 'Significant decline' in Trump mental faculties

Former White House attorney Ty Cobb claimed President Trump is experiencing a “significant decline” in his mental faculties, pointing to the commander in chief's Tuesday appearance at a White House press briefing to mark the anniversary of his return to the Oval Office. “I

Trump makes case for US acquiring Greenland to Davos leaders

President Trump on Wednesday made his case for the U.S. to acquire Greenland before a swath of foreign leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Trump joked that he was advised to leave the topic out of his speech, after European allies this week

Never-Trump Republicans will never be Democrats either

Democrats still increasingly treat Never Trump Republicanism as a substitute for Democratic politics rather than a limited, tactical alliance.

Trump, 79, Asks Reporter to Give Him Information on Taliban Hostage

President Donald Trump appeared to have never heard of an American held captive by the Taliban for almost a year. During an exclusive interview Tuesday with News Nation, host Katie Pavlich touted Trump’s previous efforts to liberate hostages and asked the president about Dennis

Ex-Ally Warns Trump’s Decline Is “Significant” After Disastrous Speech

A former White House attorney is ringing alarm bells over Donald Trump’s declining mental health. Ty Cobb, an employee of the first Trump administration and a now outspoken critic of the president, told The Beat on MS NOW Tuesday that the recent shift in Trump’s psychological

Watch live: Johnson, House GOP leaders give remarks as shutdown deadline looms

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and GOP leaders will speak with reporters Wednesday morning as lawmakers face a partial government shutdown deadline. Congress has so far only passed six of the 12 appropriations bills needed to fund the government beyond Jan. 30. Johnson is also

Listen live: Supreme Court weighs Trump's firing of Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court on Wednesday morning will weigh whether President Trump can legally oust Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors over accusations of mortgage fraud. The oral arguments come as Trump has sought to reshape independent agencies that have long

How far is too far for Trump?

When President Trump marched through Washington D.C.’s Lafayette Square at the height of the George Floyd protests in June 2020, he did so flanked by a phalanx of uniformed troops, including Gen. Mark Milley, then chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Milley ultimately

Tafoya officially launches bid for Minnesota Senate

Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya officially launched her Republican bid for Minnesota Senate on Wednesday, coming a day after she filed paperwork to run for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s (D-Minn.) seat. “For years, I covered the biggest football games in America. I walked the

Watch live: House Judiciary panel convenes hearing on Minnesota fraud

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance on Wednesday is looking into the alleged abuse of federal funds in Minnesota. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has come under heavy criticism from the GOP over failing to halt fraud that may have cost the

Trump: Insurrection Act 'does make life a lot easier'

President Trump on Tuesday said invoking the Insurrection Act to quell protests in Minnesota would “make life a lot easier,” even as he dismissed the prospect as unnecessary for the time being. In a sit-down interview with NewsNation’s “Katy Pavlich Tonight,” the president did

Brazil reaffirms its dangerous alliance with Iran, Russia and China

Lula has been adopting increasingly radical positions since his third presidential term.

Trump arrives in Switzerland after Air Force One electrical issue

President Trump touched down in Switzerland on Wednesday nearly two hours behind schedule, after a “minor electrical issue” forced Air Force One to turn back to Washington around 30 minutes into the flight to switch planes. Trump, flying on a smaller plane typically reserved

What to watch as Lisa Cook heads to Supreme Court

President Trump’s power over the Federal Reserve goes before the Supreme Court Wednesday in a blockbuster review of the central bank governors’ firing protections. As the president wages war against the Fed for not lowering interest rates quicker, Trump has looked to sack Fed

Trump must mend, not widen, the rift between MAGA and pro-lifers

There is a growing divide between the pro-life movement and President Trump's MAGA movement.

Capitol agenda: Lawmakers nearly at the funding finish line

Leavitt jokes Qatari plane sounding ‘much better’ after Air Force One tech issue

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt joked to reporters that the Qatari plane gifted to the U.S. was sounding “much better” following a tech issue that forced Air Force One to return to Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday. The incident took place as President Trump was en

Watch live: Trump gives speech in Davos amid Greenland push

President Trump will give a speech Wednesday morning at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland — bringing him face-to-face with European allies as tensions build over his push to acquire Greenland. While Trump is likely to tout how his policies have made the U.S.

Live updates: Trump says he won't seize Greenland by force; Supreme Court weighs Fed firing

President Trump on Wednesday spoke at the World Economic Forum, where he ruled out acquiring Greenland by force amid his renewed threats to seize the island nation. “We probably won’t get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force where we would be frankly

Trump's unhinged Norway letter is a danger to national security

It is for moments like this that the Twenty-Fifth Amendment exists.

Don't just increase proteins in the Food Pyramid — help make them healthier

Any serious strategy to “make America healthy again” should focus on helping farmers reduce dependence on chemical inputs and increase affordable access to healthy, minimally-processed foods.