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Nancy Pelosi faces social media backlash over behavior at Bob Weir tribute event

Self-proclaimed "Deadhead" and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi draws criticism for her demeanor and outfit choice while speaking at Bob Weir's memorial celebration in San Francisco.

Newsom defies Trump administration, declares free parks for MLK Day

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to the Trump administration's decision to scrap free national park entry on MLK Day, offering free admission to 200-plus state parks.

Canadian Bioethicist: Euthanasia Should Not Be Considered ‘Special’

Societal decay can spread fast, and Canadians are our closest cultural cousins.

Senators request fraud probe of Minneapolis charity favored by Ilhan Omar

Republican senators have asked the Justice Department to investigate a Minneapolis-based charity that nearly landed $1 million in taxpayer money courtesy of Rep. Ilhan Omar, saying it shows signs of being a fraud operation.

Van Hollen on Trump Greenland push: ‘This is not about security’

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) criticized President Trump’s push to acquire Greenland on Sunday and said it is “not about security.” “This is not about security, Jon. This is about a land grab. Donald Trump wants to get his hands on the minerals and other resources of Greenland, just like the real reason he went...

Board of Peace for Gaza is forming with ambitions for a wider mandate of other conflicts

President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace," which was initially seen as a mechanism focused on ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, is taking shape with ambitions to have a far broader mandate of other global crises, potentially rivaling the United Nations in what would be a major upheaval to the post-World War II international order.

Why I Might Skip JD Vance at the March for Life Rally

The vice president will no doubt say the right things, but is that enough?

Thousands march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump’s threats to take it over

Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday. They held signs of protest, waved their national flag and chanted "Greenland is not for sale" in support of their own self-governance in the face of increasing threats of an American takeover.

Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor, vowing to lower cost of living

Abigail Spanberger is officially Virginia's first female governor, setting the stage for a 180-degree turnover in a state where Democrats now will hold a political trifecta.

Documents obtained showing Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez has been on DEA radar for years

When President Donald Trump announced the audacious capture of Nicolas Maduro to face drug trafficking charges in the U.S., he portrayed the strongman's vice president and longtime aide as America's preferred partner to stabilize Venezuela amid a scourge of drugs, corruption and economic mayhem.

Trump hits 8 European countries with 10% tariff for not backing U.S. acquisition of Greenland

President Trump said Saturday on social media that he would impose a 10% import tax on eight European countries until "a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland."

Spanberger takes swipe at Trump admin, says Virginians worried about ‘recklessness coming out of Washington’

Abigail Spanberger makes history as Virginia's first female governor, delivering sharp criticism of Trump administration during her inauguration speech.

Illegal immigrants rack up $1B+ in Texas hospital costs in FY 2025, total likely higher: report

Texas hospitals face over $1 billion in costs linked to illegal immigrants in first year of tracking, with 313,742 visits recorded under Gov. Greg Abbott's order.

US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump’s push to acquire Greenland

A bipartisan, bicameral group lawmakers traveled to Denmark to reassure NATO ally amid President Donald Trump's push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.

Fetterman’s former progressive backer says he ‘sold us out,’ escalates efforts to primary Democrat senator

Working Families Party launches PrimaryFetterman.com targeting Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman for 2028 primary, alleging he "sold out" his 2022 supporters.

Our Impossibly Small-Souled President

Maria Machado should not have had to debase herself by giving her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump.

Trump to pardon ex-Puerto Rico governor Vazquez in campaign finance case, official says

President Trump plans to pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vazquez, a White House official said Friday.

Trump issues a flurry of pardons, including for a woman whose sentence he commuted in his first term

President Trump issued a flurry of pardons in recent days, including for the father of a large donor to his super PAC, a former governor of Puerto Rico and a woman whose sentence he commuted during his first term but who ended up back in prison for a different scheme.

Ukrainian delegation arrives in U.S. for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites

A Ukrainian delegation arrived in the United States for talks Saturday on a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war as Russian attacks again took aim at Ukraine's power grid, cutting electricity and heating in freezing temperatures.

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