Epstein files controversy raises red flags for Republicans heading into midterms

December 20 – The release of long awaited files tied to Jeffrey Epstein was supposed to quiet political pressure and demonstrate transparency. Instead, it has opened a new front of criticism inside the Republican Party, with some lawmakers and conservative voices warning that limited disclosures and heavy redactions could haunt the party as the 2026 … Read more

Holiday speech, Trump promoting achievements despite waning public support

WASHINGTON, Dec 17 – In a rare evening speech delivered from the White House amid festive holiday decorations, President Donald Trump used the occasion to spotlight what he described as major accomplishments of his administration, even as new polling data shows declining approval ratings, particularly on the economy. Speaking in a fast paced and combative … Read more

Supreme Court showdown raises new questions over federal reserve autonomy

WASHINGTON, Dec 13 – The independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve is facing one of its most serious legal tests in decades as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments over President Donald Trump’s decision to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The case has placed the nation’s central bank squarely at the center of … Read more

Trump appears in newly released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate

WASHINGTON, Dec 12 – A fresh release of images connected to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has reignited political tensions in Washington, placing President Donald Trump back at the center of a controversy that continues to shadow his administration. Congressional Democrats have made public a new batch of photographs obtained from Epstein’s estate, part of … Read more

Trump approval rating rises as Republicans support cost-of-Living efforts

WASHINGTON, Dec 9 – President Donald Trump is seeing a modest yet notable rise in his public approval rating, reflecting shifting attitudes among voters who have begun responding to his recent push to address the rising cost of living. A new national survey completed in the past week shows that his overall standing has improved, especially … Read more

Trump receives FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino

Washington, D.C., Dec 5 – The 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. turned into far more than a festive evening of football when FIFA president Gianni Infantino presented the first ever FIFA Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump. The ceremony, hosted at the Kennedy Center, blended theatrical flair with global politics as Infantino … Read more

American architect Frank Gehry dies at 96

December 5 – Frank Gehry, long celebrated for reimagining how buildings could move, shine, twist, and speak, has passed away at the age of 96. Known for imaginative structures that turned cities into galleries of form and motion, Gehry shaped skylines across the world with confidence, curiosity, and playful rebellion. His career spanned decades of experimentation, … Read more

Republicans intensify pressure on Hegseth’s Pentagon

WASHINGTON, Dec 3 – Rising concern among Republicans has shifted sharply toward the leadership of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as key committees in Congress undertake their most aggressive oversight efforts since he assumed the role. What began as quiet frustration over limited transparency has now grown into a visible challenge to the Pentagon’s decision making, … Read more

Trump promised a crackdown in San Francisco, Yet federal crime enforcement quietly fell

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 2 – San Francisco was told to expect a surge of federal muscle after President Donald Trump pledged to confront what he described as a city drowning in crime and disorder. The promise included talk of agents and even soldiers to restore control. Instead of reinforcement, the opposite occurred. Federal involvement shrank, leaving … Read more

Trump vows sweeping migration freeze after deadly D.C. attack

NOVEMBER 27 – The debate over migration took a dramatic turn after a violent incident near the White House left one National Guard member dead and another critically injured. In the wake of the attack, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping plan that he says will reshape the nation’s entire approach to immigration. His message … Read more