Politics

As Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem comes under growing pressure, a journalist who has been closely following the events in Minneapolis explains how the courage of ordinary people changed the direction of the story—and how the Trump political machine completely lost control of the narrative. The discussion comes from a January 29...

A Scottish lawmaker has launched a furious attack on Donald Trump, accusing the U.S. president of violating Scotland’s sovereignty after American forces seized an oil tanker and removed its senior crew members from waters between Iceland and Scotland earlier this month. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday, Ross Greer, a member...

A newly released FBI interview summary says that Ghislaine Maxwell once tried to introduce one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims to Donald Trump at a party in New York City. The claim comes from a federal document that was recently made public as part of a large release of records connected...

Senator John Fetterman has openly criticized Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner after Krasner compared some ICE agents to “wannabe Nazis,” a remark that quickly set off a political firestorm. Fetterman said the language was dangerous and irresponsible, arguing that it risks encouraging violence and crosses a line that should never be crossed in public...

A therapist once explained that constantly commenting on other people’s looks often comes from a desire to feel powerful or superior. That idea feels especially relevant after Donald Trump announced on Friday that he plans to nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal...

A protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement turned tense in downtown Los Angeles on January 30, 2026, after a smaller group of demonstrators clashed with federal officers. What began as a largely peaceful rally ended with pepper spray being used, several arrests, and police issuing a citywide tactical alert. Large...

Former President Donald Trump visited a Ford manufacturing plant in Dearborn, Michigan, on January 13, 2026, appearing in public as part of his ongoing political activity and outreach to American manufacturing workers. Not long after that visit, however, attention shifted away from the factory tour and toward a heated late-night...

The Insurrection Act gives the president the power to send the US military into American cities to deal with serious violence or unrest. It is a very extreme step and has only been used a handful of times in US history. If Donald Trump were to use it now, it...

Mark Ruffalo sparked controversy at the Golden Globes after making very strong comments about President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, which quickly drew a harsh response from the White House. While walking the red carpet at the awards ceremony, Ruffalo was interviewed by USA Today and asked about...

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...

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...