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June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Lawmakers Hit Billionaire Leon Black with Subpoenas Following Tense Epstein Ties Interview
The House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to billionaire Leon Black hours after a contentious closed-door interview regarding his extensive financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
June 22, 2026
Lindsey Graham Supports Trump’s Iran Diplomacy but Predicts Talks Will Fail
May. 19, 2026
Trump’s Tough-Talk Foreign Policy Hits a Wall as Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz
May. 13, 2026
Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin
May. 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Trump and Xi Seek to Prevent Iran War Tensions From Overshadowing High-Stakes China Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are attempting to keep growing disagreements over the Iran war from disrupting a crucial summit focused on trade, technology, and global economic stability.
April. 18, 2026 · 4 min read
US and Cuban officials met recently in Havana amid new diplomatic push
U.S. and Cuban officials recently met in Havana, signaling a renewed diplomatic effort to address bilateral issues and improve relations after years of tension.
Feb. 5, 2026 · 4 min read
FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have created an economic miracle. The facts tell a different story
Former President Donald Trump claims his tariff policies created an economic miracle, but economic data, trade balances, consumer prices, and manufacturing trends present a far more complex and often contradictory reality.
Jan. 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Seeks U.S. Backing with Nobel Medal Gesture
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Trump in hopes of securing U.S. support for Venezuela's future. Despite Trump’s backing of Delcy Rodríguez, Machado remains determined to lead post-Maduro Venezuela
May. 6, 2026 · 4 min read
US Military Kills 3 in Strike on Suspected Drug-Trafficking Boat in Eastern Pacific
A US military strike targeting a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people, intensifying debate over Washington’s expanding anti-narcotics operations and the legality of military actions against alleged trafficking networks.
Feb. 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meeting
Donald Trump announced that the newly proposed Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at its inaugural meeting. The initiative aims to mobilize global funding and coordinate rebuilding efforts amid ongoing humanitarian concerns.
Feb. 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Trump Urges America to Move On From Epstein — But Political Fallout Persists
Trump urges move on from Jeffrey Epstein controversy
Jan. 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Yoon Suk Yeol’s Fate on the Line in Martial Law Case
Yoon Suk Yeol, the former president of South Korea, is being asked to be put to death for trying to impose martial law in 2024. Before the court makes its decision, this case brings up important issues about democracy and the abuse of power in South Korea.