A suspect has been arrested following an alleged assault on Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday evening. Mace identified her assailant as a pro-LGBTQ activist and vowed to stand firm despite the incident.
A report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reveals that China may be operating multiple espionage facilities in Cuba to spy on the United States. The report, based on satellite imagery and open-source analysis, identifies four key locations—Bejucal, El Salao, Wajay, and Calabazar—as sites supporting China’s signals intelligence (SIGINT) efforts.
Mariah Carey, often dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" due to her iconic 1994 holiday hit All I Want for Christmas Is You, rejected the title during an interview on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. Instead, Carey said the honor belongs to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ.
Inflation rose in November at the fastest pace in four months, marking the second straight month of acceleration. The Department of Labor reported Wednesday that the consumer price index (CPI) increased by 2.7% over the past year, matching economists' forecasts. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, climbed 3.3% year-over-year.
Turkish-backed militias, operating under the Syrian National Army (SNA), have advanced into northern Syria, displacing tens of thousands of Kurdish civilians. The SNA captured Manbij, a Kurdish-controlled city, on Tuesday. This followed last week’s seizure of Shahba, where Kurdish officials reported over 120,000 people were forced to flee. The SNA’s offensive is part of “Operation Dawn of Freedom,” aimed at removing Kurdish forces from northern Syria.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña officially opened his country’s embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, demonstrating strong support for Israel during a time of conflict and international scrutiny. Peña, joined by a delegation, was welcomed by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, marking Paraguay’s inclusion in a select group of nations recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Joe Biden delivered remarks on his administration’s economic record Tuesday at the Brookings Institution, making the questionable assertion that President-elect Donald Trump will inherit a “strong economy.” Biden expressed hope that the incoming administration would “preserve and build” on his policies.
The Biden-Harris administration has awarded semiconductor giant Micron Technology up to $6.165 billion in direct funding through the CHIPS Incentives Program, aiming to significantly expand U.S. semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.
Contrasting views on U.S. immigration policy came into sharp focus on Tuesday during separate congressional hearings addressing the incoming Trump administration’s stance on deportations and border security.
Israel has announced plans to create a “sterile defense zone” in southern Syria following significant military operations and the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
