China announced Tuesday a ban on exporting certain minerals and metals to the U.S., escalating the ongoing trade and tech war. The targeted materials—germanium, gallium, antimony, and superhard substances—are vital for manufacturing semiconductors, batteries, and military hardware.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. John James (R-MI) introduced a bill late last month that aims to partner with parents to protect children from online content that may harm minors.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law after accusing the opposition party of "sympathizing with North Korea and of anti-state activities."
A caravan of over 1,500 migrants departed Tapachula, Mexico, near the Guatemalan border on Sunday, seeking to reach the U.S. before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20. The group, composed of migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras, is racing north amid fears of stricter immigration policies under Trump’s administration.
President Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, has drawn sharp criticism from IRS whistleblowers who exposed alleged interference in the investigation into Hunter’s financial crimes. Supervisory Special Agent Gary Shapley and Special Agent Joe Ziegler issued a statement Sunday, condemning the move as an abuse of power that undermines justice.
First Lady Jill Biden voiced support for President Joe Biden’s controversial decision to pardon Hunter Biden during a press conference at the White House on Monday. The announcement came as the Bidens unveiled this year's holiday theme, "A Season of Peace and Light," during a gathering with National Guard families.
Washington state lawmakers have long warned of the potential for a budgetary crisis during an economic downturn, even as the state experienced record-breaking revenue growth over the past decade. Today, those warnings have some merit, as the state faces an estimated $10 billion to $12 billion deficit despite maintaining all-time high revenue levels.
Canadian Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre expressed disappointment over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Poilievre described Trudeau’s approach as “weak” and criticized his inability to secure any tangible benefits for Canada during the high-stakes discussion.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) voiced sharp criticism of President Joe Biden following the pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, for a series of crimes dating back to 2014. Johnson accused the Biden family of eroding public trust in the nation’s justice system.
