The Middle East stands at a pivotal crossroads. Iran, emboldened by its nuclear advancements, poses an existential threat not just to Israel but to global stability.
Apple has requested to participate in the next phase of the ongoing antitrust trial against Google, emphasizing that it cannot rely on Google to defend the revenue-sharing agreements that benefit both companies. The iPhone maker argues that these agreements, which make Google the default search engine on Apple's Safari browser, are central to its financial success, contributing up to $20 billion annually. In court documents, Apple stated that it received an estimated $20 billion from this arrangement in 2022 alone.
New York will fine fossil fuel companies $74 billion over the next 25 years for environmental damage. The bill creates a "Climate Superfund" that supports state projects bolstering its environmental agenda.
America First Legal (AFL) has released new photos showing President Joe Biden meeting with Hunter Biden's Chinese business associates, including an introduction to President Xi Jinping, during a 2013 trip to China. The images, obtained through AFL’s lawsuit against the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), shed light on the connections between the Bidens and Chinese officials, despite previous efforts to withhold the photos until after the 2024 election.
Reports indicate that President Donald Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with House Speaker Mike Johnson following last week’s government funding debacle, leaving the future of their relationship uncertain. According to Politico's Rachael Bade, several of Trump’s insiders expressed anger over Johnson’s failure to deliver the debt ceiling hike Trump sought, making it more difficult for Republicans to pass the President’s agenda next year.
As North Carolina continues to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, families face an ongoing struggle without access to basic necessities like power. This hardship has reignited national debates surrounding energy production, climate change, and the role of government in addressing these challenges. Amid these discussions, President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy has become a lightning rod for criticism, largely from those pushing a fear-driven climate agenda.
