President Joe Biden has reportedly authorized Ukraine to use American-made long-range missiles against targets inside Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. This decision, made just weeks before Biden leaves office, comes in response to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. The Kremlin has condemned the move as a direct provocation, warning of heightened tensions and potential global consequences.
Poland announced on Friday that it is reactivating its embassy in Pyongyang, becoming the second Western country after Sweden to resume diplomatic operations in North Korea following their suspension during the pandemic.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, former co-host of "FOX & Friends Weekend" and an Army National Guard veteran, to serve as Secretary of Defense.
In a memo released Thursday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin assured troops of the Pentagon’s commitment to a smooth transition following Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory. Austin emphasized that the military would remain politically neutral and prepared to execute "all lawful orders" from the incoming administration, underlining the military’s core duty to uphold the Constitution.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of escalating instability due to North Korea’s recent military support for Russia in the ongoing war. In his nightly address, Zelenskyy called the arrival of over 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia a “new chapter of instability,” urging global allies to counter the growing threat. North Korean troops have reportedly been positioned in frontline areas, including the Kursk region, raising concerns of further escalation.
Far-left media outlets have pushed the lie that former President Donald Trump called for former Congresswoman Liz Cheney to stand before a firing squad.
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Top House Republicans are putting ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising powerhouse, under the microscope, questioning its donor verification practices and raising concerns over potential foreign influence in U.S. elections. On Tuesday, Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), Chair of the House Administration Committee, issued a subpoena to ActBlue demanding documents that could reveal whether donations are being properly vetted for foreign involvement. This inquiry follows allegations that the platform’s lack of robust security measures could make it easier for foreign actors to funnel money into U.S. political campaigns, a serious breach of federal election laws.
