Poland’s Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski called for Russia’s suspension from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) during a meeting in Malta on Thursday, accusing Moscow of attempting to rebuild its empire. Sikorski led a walkout of European delegations in protest against Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s presence.
President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his support for Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Friday, dismissing reports that the nomination might be reconsidered. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Hegseth’s qualifications, calling him “a fantastic, high-energy Secretary of Defense” and emphasizing his confidence in the Fox News host.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, one of the nation's largest health insurers, has reversed its decision to cap reimbursement for anesthesia care based on surgery time limits.
A group of transgender rights activists staged a protest Thursday near House Speaker Mike Johnson's office on Capitol Hill, opposing a new policy that restricts bathroom use based on biological sex.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas sharply criticized the redistricting process in her state during a Thursday House Oversight Committee hearing on the 2020 Census.
Former Secret Service agent Richard Staropoli warned Thursday that President-elect Donald Trump could face a major security threat before his January inauguration, citing weaknesses in the current state of Secret Service operations.
The Boston City Council voted unanimously this week to reaffirm the "Trust Act," a local law aimed at restricting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The move comes as city leaders brace for the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s planned mass deportations.
In a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, podcast host Joe Rogan and X/Twitter owner Elon Musk delved into the platform’s Community Notes feature, hailing it as a groundbreaking tool for combating misinformation. The discussion follows Rogan’s October endorsement of President Trump for the 2024 election during an interview with the former president. Vice President Kamala Harris declined a similar invitation to appear on Rogan’s show.
Conservative radio host Ben Ferguson sharply criticized liberal activist Francesca Fiorentini after she accused President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, of rape during an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored. Fiorentini’s comments referenced a 2017 sexual assault allegation against Hegseth, which was settled out of court in 2020. Hegseth has consistently denied the allegations, with his attorney stating the settlement was made to protect his career at Fox News.
