Politics

Amazon shoppers may see prices rise in the near future as the global trade war continues to impact costs, according to CEO Andy Jassy.

A 32-year-old man from Butler, Pennsylvania, has been charged with making violent threats against former President Donald Trump

The Trump administration is taking aggressive steps to combat illegal immigration by targeting the Social Security benefits system. Officials have begun adding illegal immigrants to the government’s "death master list" — a database typically reserved for deceased individuals — effectively revoking their Social Security numbers and rendering them unusable.

The Sundance Film Festival, one of the world’s most prominent independent film events, is relocating from Utah to Colorado in 2027, after securing $34 million in refundable tax credits over the next decade. The move is part of a broader state effort to attract high-profile cultural events using targeted economic incentives.

Small business owners applying for federal loans will now face tighter identity checks under new rules rolled out by the Trump administration. The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the new fraud prevention measures this week, aimed at curbing abuse of government loan programs.

The University of Kentucky’s hospital system is under scrutiny following a report that staff at its Circle Clinic hypothetically offered transgender hormone therapy to a 15-year-old — a potential violation of Kentucky state law. The conversation was part of an undercover investigation by the Daily Caller and has ignited renewed concerns over the enforcement of medical regulations protecting minors.

A radical legal group tied to the Antifa movement has partnered with anti-Tesla activists protesting CEO Elon Musk’s political alliances, particularly his ties to former President Donald Trump. The Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC), based in Oregon, has been providing online training and legal support to demonstrators engaged in what they’ve dubbed the “Tesla Takedown.”

Dr. Eithan Haim, a surgeon and whistleblower from Texas Children’s Hospital, testified before Congress on Wednesday, warning that transgender medical procedures performed on minors are “destroying children’s lives.” His statements came during a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing titled “Ending Lawfare Against Whistleblowers Who Protect Children.”

President Donald Trump on Friday urged Russia to take swift action toward ending the war in Ukraine, stating “too many people [are] DYING” in what he called a “terrible and senseless war.” His statement came as Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg in an effort to broker a ceasefire.

Ecuador's presidential runoff election reaches a boiling point as incumbent Daniel Noboa and socialist challenger Luisa González concluded their campaigns Thursday with sharply contrasting rallies in Guayaquil. The Sunday vote will determine if Noboa, a 37-year-old political outsider, retains power or if Ecuador returns to the socialist policies of the Rafael Correa era.