US stocks end down as tech shares drop ahead of New Year
Wall Street’s main indexes ended lower on Monday (Dec 29), kicking off the final week of the year on a softer note, as heavyweight technology stocks retreated from last week’s gains that…
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Trump to receive Israel Prize
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said President Trump will be receiving the Israel Prize, the highest honor awarded by the state of Israel. Source link
Trump weighs 'gross incompetence' lawsuit against Fed Chair Jerome Powell
President Trump said Monday he is considering a lawsuit against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for "incompetence." Source link
Trump Tells Fans to Donate to Him or Else Dems Will Steal Their Money
“Did Putin agree to a ceasefire to allow a referendum to take place?” a journalist asked Trump Sunday evening during a Palm Beach press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Democrats to hold special hearing on fifth anniversary of Jan. 6 attack on Capitol
Democrats will mark the fifth anniversary of the 2021 assault on the Capitol with a special hearing that focuses on election threats and new crimes committed by pardoned Jan. 6 offenders,…
D.C. Families Call BS on Trump’s Biggest Claim About National Guard
“Did Putin agree to a ceasefire to allow a referendum to take place?” a journalist asked Trump Sunday evening during a Palm Beach press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Democrats' report accuses Speaker Johnson of wielding House rules to 'rubber stamp' Trump agenda
Democrats say House Republicans have effectively transformed themselves into a "rubber stamp" for President Trump and his wealthy allies -- and they insist they can prove it. Source link
Homeland Security says a fraud investigation is underway in Minneapolis
Federal Homeland Security officials were conducting a fraud investigation on Monday in Minneapolis, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Source link
Trump administration to give each state at least $147 million for rural health next year
The Trump administration will award each U.S. state between $147 million and $281 million in 2026 under a new rural health transformation program aimed at improving access to care and…
Trump says alleged Ukrainian attack on Putin's residence was 'not good'
President Trump said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin told him in an early morning call that a Ukrainian drone attack targeted one of his residences. Source link
Federal Judge Throws Out Indictment of TikToker Shot by ICE Agent
Carlitos Ricardo Parias—the TikTok streamer and immigration journalist who was shot by ICE in south Los Angeles this October—has had his indictment dropped by a federal judge. U.S.…
Trump says land-based facility in Venezuela was hit 'very hard'
President Trump said that a facility in Venezuela was "knocked out" by the military as the U.S. continues its war on drugs and puts pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Source…
Humanoid robots are having a moment, but still face an uphill battle
Robots have long been seen as a bad bet for Silicon Valley investors — too complicated, capital-intensive, and “boring, honestly,” says venture capitalist Modar Alaoui. But the commercial…
Florida congresswoman accused of stealing COVID funds maintains innocence
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick reiterated her innocence Monday outside a Miami federal courthouse, where she faces charges of conspiring to steal $5 million in federal COVID-19…
Trump threatens to 'immediately' strike Iran again if it rebuilds missile, nuclear programs
President Trump said Monday that he will "immediately" hit Iran with another airstrike if it tries to rebuild its ballistic and nuclear programs. Source link
Collecting Social Security? These 2026 changes could affect your money
Roughly 75 million Americans will receive a 2.8% boost to their income in 2026, thanks to the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security…
Judge dismisses criminal case against TikTok streamer held in immigration detention
A federal judge has dismissed a criminal case against a popular Los Angeles TikTok streamer, citing constitutional violations after his lawyers were denied access to him while he was in…
Why silver prices surged, then dropped overnight
In a record weird year for the economy, the price of silver is the latest thing to behave strangely. The price of the second fiddle precious metal has soared over the last month, hitting…
SoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge for $4 billion
SoftBank Group will acquire digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group in a deal valued at $4 billion, the companies said on Monday, as the Japanese investment firm looks to…
With Reeves out, Mark Warner tightens his grip on Virginia Senate race
Sen. Mark R. Warner's path to reelection got a little clearer this week after Republican state Sen. Bryce Reeves bowed out of his short-lived campaign. Source link
What Is Somaliland, and Do We Have to Care About It?
Israel’s recognition of the breakaway state could upend a sclerotic status quo in the region. Source link
Wall Street cools after tech rally as 2025 comes to an end
Wall Street’s main indexes kicked off the final week of the year on a softer note on Monday, as heavyweight technology stocks retreated from last week’s gains that had pushed the S&P 500…
MTG Reveals Trump’s Shocking Comments in Their Last Ever Conversation
Marjorie Taylor Greene has spent her entire career profusely defending President Trump and his MAGA agenda. But their last conversation reportedly left her stunned, as he said he attacked…
Trump indicates the U.S. 'hit' a facility that he tied to alleged drug boats
President Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. has "hit" a facility in South America as he wages a pressure campaign on Venezuela, but the U.S. offered no other details. Source link