Tulsi Gabbard remained notably absent from the planning and public discussion of the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, highlighting tensions between her non-interventionist stance and the Trump administration’s assertive foreign policy.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s reshaping of the Pentagon press corps has produced coverage of the Venezuela raid that emphasizes praise and loyalty over rigorous questioning, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

Greenland’s prime minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen has rejected President Trump’s comments about annexation, emphasizing that the island’s future is determined by its people and Denmark, not unilateral U.S. action.

President Trump’s mass pardons of approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack have reignited debates over presidential authority, legal accountability, and democratic norms as the five‑year anniversary approaches.

A federal judge has dismissed the Louisville police reform agreement prompted by Breonna Taylor’s death, leaving local authorities responsible for implementing and enforcing reforms without federal oversight.

Chief Justice John Roberts used his year-end report to stress judicial independence and constitutional principles while sidestepping political controversies and direct criticism of threats or conflicts involving the courts.

Beyoncé has officially been declared a billionaire by Forbes, reflecting her success as a musician, entrepreneur, and influential cultural icon.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce surprised an Arrowhead Stadium employee with a personal cash gift on Christmas Day, leaving them in tears and highlighting the power of generosity and recognition.

A shooting in Chicago’s River North left one man dead and three others critically injured, prompting a major police investigation and renewed calls for community safety measures.

Marty Supreme is a kinetic, boundary‑pushing film starring Timothée Chalamet as a relentless, larger‑than‑life ping‑pong hustler whose pursuit of greatness divides critics and captivates audiences, generating strong performances and lively debate about its tone and ambition.

Russell Brand has been formally charged with new offences of rape and sexual assault, prompting renewed public attention and legal proceedings in the UK.

After a two-month search, a missing California girl’s body was discovered, and her mother was arrested in connection with her death.

Pro-Trump influencers have largely remained silent on the latest Epstein files, reflecting strategic caution amid complex legal and political considerations.

Stephen Miller has stirred controversy by arguing that the children of immigrants pose generational challenges to the U.S., a stance tied to efforts to end birthright citizenship and tighten immigration policy.

Prominent Trump critic George Conway has filed paperwork to run as a Democrat for an open U.S. House seat in Manhattan, entering a competitive primary race in New York’s 12th District.

Epstein survivors and advocates have condemned the Justice Department’s partial and heavily redacted release of investigative files as falling short of legal and moral expectations.

Friday, the busiest travel day of the holiday season, saw 7,600 flight delays nationwide, highlighting the challenges of managing peak air travel amid weather, staffing, and operational pressures.

Colorado officials warn of heightened wildfire risk as high winds and dry conditions create volatile conditions across the state.

President Donald Trump arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, beginning a five-day Asia tour focused on trade, regional security, and U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific amid a prolonged government shutdown at home.

Trump places loyal lawyers in top White House and Justice Department roles to ensure his policies are effectively executed.

Vice President JD Vance and First Lady Usha Vance made a deeply personal visit to Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, blending faith and diplomacy during their Middle East tour.

A new Suffolk University poll shows Democrat Abigail Spanberger leading Republican Winsome Earle-Sears by nine points in Virginia’s closely watched governor’s race, signaling momentum for Democrats ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

President Trump claims the US government owes him hundreds of millions for politically motivated investigations, raising historic ethical and legal questions as his own Justice Department reviews his compensation claims.

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When William A. Noguera entered San Quentin's death row in the 1980s, he never imagined that decades later, he would be at the center of a story that could shake the American criminal justice system to its core. A convicted murderer himself, Noguera spent more than 30 years behind bars, ultimately becoming an artist, writer, and advocate for justice reform. But it’s what he did in the shadows of San Quentin that may define his legacy.

El Mayo’s guilty plea, Sheinbaum’s tightrope, and Julio César Chávez Jr.’s release expose a crisis of impunity — and a U.S. president who’s not waiting around.

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The first duty of government is to keep its people safe. Without that assurance, every other civic promise—education, prosperity, democracy itself—loses its footing. That is why the condition of America’s cities, where violent crime and disorder remain stubbornly high, has become one of the nation’s defining tests.