The resignation of U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz from Florida’s 1st Congressional District was formally recorded Friday in the U.S. House of Representatives. This development came as U.S. Representative Mike Johnson was elected House Speaker. Gaetz’s resignation concludes his tenure in the 118th Congress and the 119th Congress following a tumultuous series of events.
Documents obtained by the Washington Examiner reveal that the U.S. State Department is preparing to redistribute employees from the now-shuttered Global Engagement Center (GEC) into a newly created “hub” that will continue similar activities, including efforts to counter what it calls foreign disinformation.
A 20-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning for attempting to sneak into Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Michael Aromando was apprehended by New York Police Department (NYPD) officers assigned to security detail at the residence shortly after the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration.
President-elect Donald Trump is counting down the days until his return to the White House, using social media to build anticipation for his upcoming inauguration. On Thursday, Trump posted a photo on Truth Social showing himself standing beside a desk with his longtime aide, Dan Scavino, sitting nearby. The image was overlaid with the words, "Back in 18 days…to be continued," signaling the final countdown before Trump’s return to power.
With only 18 days remaining until President Trump’s return, Senate Republicans are urging the swift confirmation of his National Security team in the wake of a devastating terror attack in New Orleans. The attack, which has been linked to ISIS inspiration, underscored the urgency of having a strong, capable security apparatus in place to protect the country.
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.
