Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recently signaled a shift in his approach to the war with Russia, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic solutions to end the conflict.
Prominent Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraiser and strategist Lindy Li has announced her departure from the Democratic Party, referring to it as a "cult" after facing intense backlash for her criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris.
This week’s Liberal Media Scream focuses on CBS’s Margaret Brennan criticizing Elon Musk for his influence on President-elect Donald Trump’s budget talks, which she described as "confusing." Brennan, the host of Face the Nation, took offense at Musk's role in the political discourse, labeling him an "unelected" figure despite her own similar position as a media personality with significant influence.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), accusing the organization of misleading college sports fans by allowing transgender women to compete in events designated for women. Paxton argues that this practice violates the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by deceiving fans who expect to see competitions involving athletes assigned female at birth.
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.
Chicago taxpayers could be facing significant costs due to the school board's recent decision to fire Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez, despite his contract extending through June 2026. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s newly appointed school board voted 6-0 to end Martinez’s tenure, a move that has sparked widespread controversy.
Seattle's City Council will begin the new year by seeking a replacement for the District 2 position, following the resignation of Councilmember Tammy Morales. Morales, who represents neighborhoods like Rainier Beach, Beacon Hill, Columbia City, and the Chinatown/International District, announced that she would step down next month, citing mental health concerns. She stated that the pressures of her role had negatively impacted both her mental and physical well-being.
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.
A recent survey by Economist/YouGov shows that a plurality of Americans view President Joe Biden's use of his presidential pardon powers as “inappropriate.” According to the survey, 46 percent of respondents believe Biden's pardons and commutations have been inappropriate, compared to 28 percent who find them appropriate. Around 26 percent of those surveyed remain undecided.
