Authorities: NYC SantaCon Fundraiser More Con Than Claus
A popular SantaCon charity fundraiser that floods New York City with thousands of inebriated young people in red and white Santa costumes every holiday season was true to its name: a con, federal authorities said as they arrested its organizer.
Republicans Divided on Iran as War Powers Vote Looms
The Senate is set to vote Wednesday on a resolution to block President Donald Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran, as Republicans grow increasingly divided over the future of the conflict and how to fund it.[#item_full_content]
Trump Administration Boosts Push for Crypto Bill
The Trump administration is intensifying pressure on Congress to pass cryptocurrency market structure legislation as lawmakers return from recess with a narrowing window for action.[#item_full_content]
Thune Pushes to Close Powell Probe as Warsh Waits
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is urging the Trump administration to end its investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, warning the unresolved probe is complicating the path for a replacement nominee.[#item_full_content]
Rep. Boebert Moves to Strip Swalwell’s Pension
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., reportedly is working on a bill that would prohibit former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and other disgraced House members from receiving pensions.[#item_full_content]
Leone XIV in Camerun: “La pace non è uno slogan, non sia fondata su minacce e armi”
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Trump reveals he has multi-pick SCOTUS plan ready as retirement speculation heats up

President Donald Trump said he is “prepared” to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices if vacancies arise, signaling he is ready to further reshape the high court as speculation swirls around a potential retirement from Justice Samuel Alito. Trump told Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo when asked about rumors that Alito, an appointee of former […]
Modest Tax Refund Boost Undercut by Rising Gas Prices
The White House on Wednesday said Americans are keeping more of what they earn this tax season. But so far, the average tax refund has totaled about $350 more than last year – far less than the projected $1,000 touted by the Trump administration…
WATCH: Ex-NATO chief draws red line as Trump fumes alliance abandoned US during Iran war

Former NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg signaled clear limits on the alliance’s role in the Iran conflict, saying it should not be pulled into supporting U.S. military operations even as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on European allies — exposing a growing divide over what NATO is meant to do. “NATO is a defensive alliance,” […]
House Dems launch impeachment push against Hegseth

House Democrats filed formal articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing the Trump Cabinet member of abusing his office and committing war crimes. Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz., introduced six articles of impeachment against Hegseth along with 12 other House Democrats. “Pete Hegseth broke his oath to the Constitution, put U.S. troops at […]