On Tuesday’s CNN NewsNight, host Abby Phillip dismissed the notion that Meta’s adjustments to its fact-checking and content moderation policies were necessary, questioning the demand for increased free speech on platforms like Facebook. Phillip argued that the changes appear tailored to align with a “Trump-focused narrative” rather than addressing genuine user concerns.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) voiced strong support for the deportation of illegal immigrants who commit crimes, calling it a matter of "common sense" during an appearance on Fox News’ Special Report. Fetterman pointed to a lack of bipartisan support for the proposed Laken Riley Act as a key reason Democrats lost in the 2024 elections.
Elon Musk’s recent comments targeting U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other British officials have raised concerns about potential strains in U.S.-U.K. relations. Musk, a billionaire tech mogul and close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, accused Starmer of complicity in mishandling decades-old child grooming gang scandals during his tenure as the U.K.’s director of public prosecutions.
Imam Nader Taha, a mathematics professor at Kent State University and religious leader at the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent (ISAK), is facing widespread condemnation after a video of his sermon praising the October 7 terrorist attacks surfaced. The sermon, delivered on December 13, 2024, described the attacks as a “miracle” and a victory against the “Children of Israel.”
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday plans to issue "major pardons" for individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. The event occurred as Congress convened to certify President Joe Biden’s electoral victory.
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President-elect Donald Trump, made a brief visit to Greenland on Tuesday, fueling speculation about the incoming administration's interest in the mineral-rich Danish territory.
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," describing the move as both symbolic and fitting. Trump made the statement during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, his first public appearance since Congress certified his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Former Democratic Senator and MSNBC contributor Claire McCaskill expressed frustration over President-elect Donald Trump’s continued political success despite the events of January 6, 2021. Speaking on MSNBC’s Deadline, McCaskill stated she felt “bitter” that Trump had not paid a “higher political price” for his actions.
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) faced renewed scrutiny Sunday over his past comments defending President Joe Biden’s mental fitness. Appearing on NBC’s Meet the Press, Schumer was pressed about earlier claims dismissing concerns over Biden’s cognitive decline. Instead of addressing the criticism, Schumer repeated his assertions, further fueling allegations of a coordinated effort to obscure Biden’s condition from the American public.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his handling of the nation’s child grooming gang scandal on Monday, responding to increased scrutiny following remarks from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
