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Trump says US should have tested NATO by invoking Article 5 over border security

President Trump suggested the U.S. should have tested NATO’s commitment by invoking Article 5 in response to the southern border crisis.

Top 5 moments from Jack Smith’s testimony on Capitol Hill

Jack Smith testifies before House Judiciary Committee, facing Republican criticism over Trump prosecutions while defending his cases as apolitical.

‘Brain the size of a walnut’: Bessent goes off on Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been one of the most vocal critics of President...

Scott Bessent at Davos on Greenland, affordability, and the Fed | The Conversation

Scott Bessent at Davos on Greenland, affordability, and the Fed | The Conversation lead...

5 questions about Trump’s new Board of Peace

The Board of Peace is a new organization launched by President Trump to oversee implementation of the U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire agreement and settle international conflicts, particularly where the United Nations or other entities fail.

Jack Smith tells Congress Trump was guilty ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’

Former special counsel Jack Smith told Congress on Thursday that President Trump is a criminal worthy of conviction, brushing aside Republican accusations that he ran an unethical prosecution in pursuit of one goal -- to prevent Mr. Trump from reclaiming the White House.

NATO chief Mark Rutte shows he’s a ‘Trump whisperer’ with Greenland diplomacy

For days it seemed there was no way out of the latest standoff between Europe and the United States: U.S. President Donald Trump insisted he must have Greenland - and would settle for nothing short of total ownership.

Former Iowa superintendent expected to plead guilty to falsely claiming he was a U.S. citizen

The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district is expected to plead guilty in federal court Thursday to two charges, including falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen, which could result in a lengthy prison sentence and increase the risk of deportation.

Texas leads the nation in supplying new residents to other states

Texas supplied the most new residents of any U.S. state for nine other states, despite having the biggest population growth this decade, according to figures released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Zeldin commits EPA to phase out animal testing by 2035

Environmental Protection Agency chief Lee Zeldin will commit the agency to ending testing on mammals by 2035, reviving a key goal of the first Trump administration and reversing a Biden-era walkback.

Jack Smith says Trump ‘willfully’ broke the law, blasts DOJ ‘retribution’ in second term

Jack Smith stood behind his decisions in his special counsel investigation into Trump, but Republicans blasted his actions as overly aggressive and hostile.

White House explains bruise on Trump’s hand

White House explains Trump's visible hand bruise at Davos signing ceremony, citing aspirin regimen that increases bruising risk after table collision.

Zelenskyy blasts global inaction on Iran, claims Europe stuck in ‘Greenland mode’

Zelenskyy slams Europe as "geography, not power" in Davos, Switzerland, warning world leaders rely on symbolism while authoritarian regimes grow stronger globally.

Convicted Minnesota fraudster alleges Walz, Ellison were aware of widespread fraud

Convicted fraudster Aimee Bock claimed Minnesota officials ignored red flags in massive $250 million fraud scheme targeting pandemic child nutrition funds.

Countries that signed Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace charter

World leaders from 17 countries join Trump's new Gaza Board of Peace initiative at Davos, signing founding charter in ambitious global diplomatic effort.

Trump admin stops funding for research that involves aborted baby tissue

Trump administration ends federal funding for fetal tissue research programs. NIH announces major policy change just before March for Life gathering.

‘Punch in the gut’: West Virginia woman tells Congress her Obamacare premium jumped 323%

West Virginia woman's Obamacare premium skyrockets 323% after tax credits expire, calling it a "punch in the gut" during congressional testimony.

House oversight probe puts Minnesota elections under scrutiny over noncitizen voting concerns

House chairman demands answers from election officials in 10 states about voter roll maintenance and noncitizen voting safeguards amid ongoing concerns.

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