A mosque near the home of the New Orleans terror attack suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, has raised eyebrows after instructing its worshippers to refrain from commenting on the incident to both law enforcement and media.
HuffPost's recent claim that President-elect Donald Trump stoked hate following the New Year’s terrorist attack in New Orleans seems to be one of the first major anti-Trump conspiracy theories of 2025. The headline of the article, "Trump Stokes Hate With False Insinuations About New Orleans Truck Attack Suspect," promotes a narrative that is based on an exaggeration of Trump’s words and an intentional mischaracterization of his stance.
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) tenure as Speaker of the House faced significant challenges after a contentious government funding battle left him at odds with conservatives, moderates, and even President-elect Donald Trump. His inability to secure Trump’s demand to raise the debt ceiling in the government funding bill placed his leadership on shaky ground, leading many to question his future in the role.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, attention is turning to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and her future career prospects. Despite facing criticism for her performance in the role, Jean-Pierre’s next steps could closely resemble those of her predecessor, Jen Psaki, who transitioned into a lucrative media career after leaving the White House.
In his annual report on the federal judiciary, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stark warning regarding the need to preserve judicial independence, particularly as the United States faces increasing political polarization and challenges to the rule of law. With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration just weeks away, Roberts addressed the growing concerns about attacks on the judiciary and the importance of ensuring that judicial decisions remain unaffected by external pressures.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged his administration’s full support to the city of New Orleans following a devastating attack in which a driver deliberately plowed into a crowd of New Year’s revelers, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens more. The attack, which also involved gunfire, took place in the early hours of New Year’s Day.