Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner’s Pakistan trip for Iran talks, says regime is suffering from ‘infighting’
insert_link Politics Joe Biden, John Kerry among high-profile attendees for JFK’s granddaughter’s private funeral Former President Joe Biden and former Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry were among a plethora of high-profile politicians and celebrities who attended the private funeral for Tatiana Schlossberg held at The Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in New York City on Monday.Schlossberg, an environmental journalist and author who was the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy and daughter of Caroline Kennedy, died at the age of 35, following […] todayJanuary 5, 2026 1
insert_link Politics Minnesota Republicans say Tim Walz not off the hook after dropping re-election bid Minnesota lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives applauded Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to not pursue re-election but doubled down on demands for accountability."Governor Walz's decision to not seek re-election is the only acceptable outcome after the large-scale fraud that was permitted under his watch," Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., said. Fischbach, a member of the powerful House Rules Committee, previously served as lieutenant governor of the North Star State in […] todayJanuary 5, 2026 4
insert_link Politics 3 key takeaways from Trump’s push to put US oil firms back in Venezuela Following the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the United States is now positioned to exert significant influence over the future of the world’s largest oil reserves.What President Donald Trump does next could reshape Venezuela’s energy industry, alter global oil flows and redefine the balance of influence among major powers long invested in the country’s crude.Here are three key takeaways:Venezuela, a country almost twice the size of California, sits […] todayJanuary 5, 2026 5
insert_link Politics Trump signs ‘Make Iran Great Again’ hat alongside Lindsey Graham President Donald Trump was photographed with a signed "Make Iran Great Again" hat alongside Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., as nationwide demonstrations in Iran continued against the regime’s political and economic corruption.In a photo posted Monday morning on Graham’s X account, the senator could be seen flashing a thumbs up next to Trump as the president holds the black hat emblazoned with his signature."Another great day with @POTUS who has brought […] todayJanuary 5, 2026 5
insert_link Politics Lawmakers rip Biden after Trump-Maduro taunt resurfaces – call it baseless and politically charged While many Democrats erupted at President Donald Trump's decision to arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro on drug trafficking and terrorism charges, one particular prior taunt from former President Joe Biden resurfaced Sunday and promptly got ratioed.Responding to an Axios report on June 21, 2020, that Trump would consider meeting with Maduro after the despot ignored the disputed election versus opposition leader Juan Guaidó, Biden said, "Trump talks tough on Venezuela, […] todayJanuary 5, 2026 1
insert_link Politics Congress rolls out $174B spending bill as Jan 30 shutdown fears grow Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have unveiled a new spending bill totaling at least $174 billion that could get a vote in the House of Representatives as early as this week.It’s a significant step toward avoiding another government shutdown come Jan. 30, the deadline congressional leaders set after ending the recent 43-day shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — in November.The legislation released on Monday is a package of three […] todayJanuary 5, 2026
insert_link Politics Trump vows US ‘in charge’ of Venezuela as he reveals if he’s spoken to Delcy Rodríguez President Donald Trump said the U.S. is now in control of Venezuela following the arrest of longtime leader Nicolás Maduro, outlining a plan to run the country, rebuild its economy and delay elections until what he described as a recovery is underway.Trump made the remarks during a gaggle with reporters as questions mounted about who is governing Venezuela after a U.S. military operation led to Maduro’s arrest early Saturday."Don’t ask […] todayJanuary 4, 2026 4
insert_link Politics Trump and Musk share ‘lovely dinner’ at Mar-a-Lago after public feuding President Donald Trump and Elon Musk appear to have repaired their once-strained relationship, according to a post shared by the billionaire Tesla founder on X.In a post shared Sunday, Musk wrote, "Had a lovely dinner last night with @POTUS and @FLOTUS," before adding, "2026 is going to be amazing!"The photo, taken from a Saturday evening event at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, sparked speculation that the pair’s bromance may be back on […] todayJanuary 4, 2026 7
insert_link Politics Trump issues direct warning to Venezuela’s new leader Delcy Rodríguez following Maduro capture President Donald Trump issued a pointed warning to Venezuela’s new leader on Sunday, suggesting severe consequences if she continues to resist U.S. demands following the American-led operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.In an interview with The Atlantic, Trump said Delcy Rodríguez would "pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro" if she fails to "do what’s right," adding that his administration would not tolerate […] todayJanuary 4, 2026 10
Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner’s Pakistan trip for Iran talks, says regime is suffering from ‘infighting’