Samantha Deering, ex-wife of Pete Hegseth, has publicly denied allegations of abuse made by Hegseth’s estranged ex-sister-in-law, Danielle Dietrich. The allegations surfaced just days before Hegseth’s expected confirmation as defense secretary, prompting accusations of a politically motivated smear campaign.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi insurgents announced Sunday they will limit attacks on civilian ships in the Red Sea to Israeli vessels, citing the Gaza ceasefire agreement. However, they warned that broader assaults could resume if the ceasefire fails to hold.
The left-leaning New Republic marked President Donald Trump’s return to the White House with an urgent call for Democrats to mobilize a new resistance movement. In an article published on Inauguration Day, the magazine described Trump’s administration as a “nakedly fascistic agenda” and urged Democrats to find a way to “extinguish the growing movement he leads.”
Legacy media outlets are facing backlash for misrepresenting Elon Musk’s gesture during his appearance at President Donald Trump’s inauguration rally. Musk, speaking to supporters at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., expressed gratitude by touching his heart and gesturing outward while saying, “Thank you. My heart goes out to you. It is thanks to you that the future of civilization is assured.”
In his final hours as president, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for retired General Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the January 6 Committee, along with Capitol and D.C. police officers who testified before the committee. The pardons, announced early Monday morning, sparked controversy as Biden justified them as a measure to protect public servants from “politically motivated prosecutions.”
U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries announced plans to construct a "hyperscale" manufacturing facility in Ohio to increase the rate of production for autonomous systems.
Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede emphasized Greenland’s desire for greater cooperation with the United States in Arctic defense and mineral investments during an interview on Fox News Channel’s Special Report. While reiterating Greenland’s independence, Egede highlighted the importance of a strong U.S.-Greenland partnership to address security and economic opportunities.
Incoming officials in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration are reportedly crafting a sanctions strategy aimed at expediting a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to Bloomberg, the plan includes options to pressure Moscow while managing global oil market stability amid existing sanctions on major producers like Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.
Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly "disappointed" by President Joe Biden's recent assertion that he could have defeated President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal. Harris’s frustration comes after years of publicly defending Biden, particularly against concerns over his mental acuity, while maintaining loyalty to the administration's messaging.
