Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) openly criticized California's recent proposal to potentially exclude Tesla from receiving electric vehicle (EV) credits during an appearance on CNBC.
Brown University has officially transferred a portion of its property in Rhode Island to the Pokanoket Indian Tribe, marking the culmination of years of negotiation. The university relinquished approximately 255 acres of land in Bristol, known for its historical and cultural significance to Native American communities, including the Pokanoket Tribe. The land transfer, announced on November 15, was part of an agreement dating back to 2017 after members of the tribe set up a month-long encampment on the property.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law after accusing the opposition party of "sympathizing with North Korea and of anti-state activities."
Iran reportedly paused plans for a retaliatory attack on Israel following President-elect Donald Trump’s November victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The New York Times reported that Iranian officials adopted a more diplomatic tone after the election, including halting military escalation and engaging in cease-fire discussions with regional actors.
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.
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is set to open in the North Dakota Badlands on July 4, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-American businessman and father-in-law of Tiffany Trump, to serve as Senior Adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs in his Cabinet.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his anticipation for frank discussions with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump about the longstanding security agreement between Japan and the United States, which Ishiba described as the "cornerstone of the alliance."
