CNN put CNN front and center in the political storm this week by airing a blunt reality check on Donald Trump and his long-repeated “America First” message. On her show The Source, anchor Kaitlan Collins played Trump’s own words side by side, letting viewers judge whether his promises still matched...

A change in how often you wake up at night to use the toilet is not something you should brush off, especially if it starts happening regularly. Doctors say that while it’s normal to occasionally wake up needing to pee, doing so night after night can sometimes be a sign...

Most Americans are likely to see noticeably bigger tax refunds in 2026, and for many people, that extra money could be close to $1,000 more than usual. This change is mainly coming from recent tax cuts that reduced how much people actually owe in taxes, even though they’ve been paying...

Donald Trump recently gave remarks in Pennsylvania, but the larger issue goes far beyond a single speech. According to this argument, when Trump and the people around him allegedly invaded Venezuela and captured Nicolás Maduro, they crossed a line the United States had respected for nearly a century. Instead of...

Former special counsel Jack Smith has told members of Congress that he firmly believes Donald Trump put Mike Pence’s life in danger on January 6, 2021, through his words and actions, especially a tweet sent while violence was unfolding at the U.S. Capitol. Smith said he has no doubt that...

In an opinion article published in the Wall Street Journal, veteran Republican strategist Karl Rove explained why he believes many voters may be ready to express their frustration at the ballot box when the 2026 midterm elections arrive. Rove said he is concerned that Donald Trump is currently following a political path that could hurt...

Donald Trump has often described himself as a “president for the workers” who protects the middle class, but new comments and figures are raising questions about that claim. In a post on Truth Social on December 26, Trump proudly highlighted the sharp drop in federal government jobs under his leadership....

Doug Burgum, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, found himself playing the role of cheerleader on a very cold December night in Washington, D.C. A large crowd had gathered at President’s Park for the 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, waiting for Donald and Melania Trump to arrive. People were...

Michelle Obama has sparked a nationwide debate after suggesting that white beauty standards play a major role in why many Black people avoid swimming. During a conversation with Tracee Ellis Ross while promoting her new book, she spoke openly about the pressure Black women face to keep their hair straight...

President Donald Trump recently said something that shocked and angered a lot of people in Latin America. He warned that any country that makes or sells illegal drugs that end up in the United States could be attacked by the U.S. military. He specifically named Colombia, which has long been...

Jake Tapper is urging people not to become desensitized to the president’s behavior, even though the country has grown used to Trump’s constant stream of insults, harsh language, and dramatic reactions. Tapper says that what has happened in the past week goes beyond what people normally expect from Trump, and...

JD Vance has always tried to show himself as one of Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters, especially now that Trump is back in the White House for a second term. But even with all his loyalty, Vance sometimes says things that make Trump look bad. Other times, he goes beyond...

The New York Times recently reported on three emails written by Jeffrey Epstein, and these messages suggest that Donald Trump may have known about Epstein’s behavior toward young girls. This has caused some people in the media to wonder whether frustration that has been focused on officials like Attorney General...

A top official in Donald Trump’s administration might soon be leaving his job after a controversial housing idea caused chaos inside the White House. According to a report from Politico, the trouble began with Bill Pulte, who serves as the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and also oversees Fannie...

The U.S. Department of Justice has taken a surprising and unprecedented action by asking a New York appeals court to throw out Donald Trump’s criminal conviction. This move is being described as “extraordinary” because it is extremely rare for the Justice Department to step in on behalf of a sitting...

After finishing her yearly health checkup at Walter Reed Medical Center, President Donald Trump returned to the White House on October 10, 2025, waving to reporters. Just two days later, another major political event shook Washington: Nancy Pelosi, at age 85, announced her retirement from Congress after nearly four decades...