As fires rage, so do rumors and agendas
Hello and happy Tuesday, though with great respect for the ongoing catastrophe in Los Angeles. There are six days until the inauguration, and President-elect Donald…
North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles ahead of Trump’s return to White House
North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, just days ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's return to…
Special counsel: Trump would have been convicted of election interference if not elected
Special counsel Jack Smith said in his final report on the case, which was submitted to Congress on Tuesday, that Donald Trump would have been…
DeSantis calls for special session to prepare Florida for Trump’s immigration crackdown
Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is convening state lawmakers for a special session to impose additional duties on local officials and secure…
Hunter Biden prosecutor chastises president for maligning justice system | Crime News
Special Counsel David Weiss says president’s claims that his son was selectively prosecuted undermine rule of law.The special counsel who indicted United States President Joe…
Philippines protests China’s deployment of ‘monster ship’ in maritime zone | South China Sea News
Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China’s ‘increasing aggression’ in the maritime dispute.The Philippines has said China’s deployment of its largest…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,055 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here are the key developments on the 1,055th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Here is the situation on Tuesday, January 14: Fighting Ukrainian drones…
Video: Saudi Arabia hosts diplomatic meetings on lifting Syria sanctions | Politics
NewsFeedEuropean foreign ministers have agreed to meet at the end of January to discuss lifting sanction on Syria. This follows talks among Western and Middle…
New aircraft carriers to be named for former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) sails in formation in the Philippine Sea. On Monday, President Joe Biden announced two new nuclear-powered…
Newsom proposes $2.5 billion for wildfire response as L.A. burns
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom asked legislative leaders Monday to approve at least $2.5 billion in response to the wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles County…
Judge to hold hearing for Trump’s classified docs case, will allow partial release of election interference report
1 of 2 | U.S. President-elect Donald Trump exits a meeting with Senate Republicans. On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon said she would…
With her city in flames, Bass’ political future hangs in the balance
Apocalyptic fires had been ravaging Los Angeles for more than 24 hours when Mayor Karen Bass stepped off a plane and into a now-viral encounter…
Israeli, Hamas cease-fire deal, hostage release ‘on the brink’
1 of 4 | A teen walks past posters reading BRING THEM HOME NOW, for Israeli hostages held in Gaza by Hamas, in Jerusalem on…
Biden delivers final foreign policy speech as Gaza ceasefire talks continue | Joe Biden News
Washington, DC – United States President Joe Biden has delivered a soaring speech defending his administration’s foreign policy, just days before President-elect Donald Trump is…
Essential Politics: Are Karen Bass and Kamala Harris frenemies?
WASHINGTON — I was first introduced to the concept of frenemies in sixth grade after a girl, who I thought was a friend, told my crush…
Carrie Underwood to sing at Trump presidential inauguration
Carrie Underwood will sing next week at President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration.The country star’s rep confirmed to The Times that Underwood, 41, is set to…
Venezuela’s attorney general seeks arrest of opposition leader | Nicolas Maduro News
The Venezuelan government has petitioned the International Criminal Police Organization, known as Interpol, to seek the arrest of leading opposition figure abroad. Attorney General Tarek…
Biden administration proposes new rules to tighten grip on AI chip flows | Business and Economy News
The outgoing administration of United States President Joe Biden is proposing a new framework for the export of advanced computer chips used to develop artificial…
Iran releases dual German national as it attends talks with European powers | Politics News
Tehran and the E3 countries of France, Germany and the UK hold consultations on Iran’s nuclear programme and other issues.Tehran, Iran – Iran has released…
Supreme Court denies oil industry plea to block California climate suit
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court dealt a major setback to the oil industry on Monday, refusing to block lawsuits from California and other blue states that…