Two American citizens filed a lawsuit against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, accusing the dictator of leading a "criminal enterprise" that uses U.S. citizens for negotiations.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta announced that it is ending its fact-checking program in the United States and will implement community notes similar to Elon Musk's X.
The election of Donald Trump to a second presidential term is fueling a wave of economic optimism, with business confidence reaching its highest level in 18 months. S&P Global’s latest data reveals accelerated growth across the services sector, underscoring the positive impact of Trump’s anticipated pro-business policies.
The Biden administration released 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman on Monday, marking another step toward the administration's goal of closing the detention facility. These men, described by U.S. Department of Defense records as “former al-Qaeda members,” were captured after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
A powerful winter storm swept across central and southern states to the East Coast on Monday, creating dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and widespread disruptions. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures caused schools, businesses, and government offices to shut down across multiple states.
Gary Shapley, the IRS supervisory special agent who exposed alleged misconduct in the Hunter Biden tax investigation, has called for sweeping reforms at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and his own agency. Shapley’s testimony and subsequent disclosures have raised concerns about political bias and systemic issues within federal institutions.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 84, was seen using a walker on the House floor during Monday’s joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory. The sighting comes weeks after Pelosi underwent hip replacement surgery following a fall during a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) trip overseas.
