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The accidental American

In 2001, airline employees stopped a seven-months pregnant Florence Balogun from traveling home to London, deeming her too pregnant to fly. She stayed in New York, where she was...

The Americans who want to see Australia do well

SEATTLE — Some American fans walking toward Lumen Field on Friday morning were playfully...

Australian media are launching a MAGA counterpress

The best-selling newspaper in Sydney, Australia, is out with a pep talk for the...

Gabbard spotlights Fauci, COVID-origin questions in final act as intelligence chief amid succession fight

Tulsi Gabbard released documents claiming Anthony Fauci exerted undue influence over the intelligence community's COVID-19 origins investigation.

Reporter’s Notebook: How Trump’s surprise move on DNI confirmation upended key Senate deal on FISA

Trump blindsided senators by forcing cancelation of Jay Clayton's DNI hearing and linking FISA renewal to the president's SAVE America Act.

Mamdani sworn in by AG James in private midnight ceremony

Socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor in midnight ceremony at abandoned subway station, symbolizing his vision for working-class New Yorkers.

Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’

Trump rails against alleged $18 billion social services fraud in Minnesota, calling it a 'giant scam' during Mar-a-Lago remarks on New Year's Eve.

DOJ outlines 10 ‘wins’ under Trump, says agency restored after Biden era

Justice Department says it has restored integrity and equal justice, promising more enforcement actions in 2026 against threats to American safety.

Chief Justice says Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’ with major Supreme Court rulings ahead

Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation's judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon.

Capitol riot ‘does not happen’ without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

The Jan. 6., 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol "does not happen" without Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers earlier this month in characterizing the Republican president as the "most culpable and most responsible person" in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Trump pulling National Guard from three cities after hitting legal roadblocks

After a setback at the Supreme Court, President Trump said Wednesday he is abandoning his efforts -- for now -- to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, despite his belief that their presence brought down crime.

Jack Smith stands by his prosecutorial pursuit of Trump in transcript of House’s closed-door session

Former special counsel Jack Smith used a closed-door session with Congress to defend his prosecutorial pursuit of President Trump, saying his probe found proof "beyond a reasonable doubt" the president tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

U.S. sanctions more companies, vessels tied to Venezuela oil operations

The Treasury Department added four companies and associated oil tankers with ties to Venezuela's oil industry to the list of growing sanctions as the U.S. ramps up its pressure campaign on the South American country.

Here’s where Trump launched airstrikes around the world in 2025: ‘Protect the homeland’

Though touting himself as the peace president, President Donald Trump has not been afraid to unleash lethal rocket strikes on U.S. enemies when he feels the need arises.

Jim Beam shuts down iconic Kentucky distillery for at least a year amid market downturn

A Jim Beam production freeze highlights the bourbon industry's struggles amid ongoing tariffs, trade wars and changing American drinking habits.

Adams reads his ‘greatest hits’ quotes from coffee mug in farewell tribute as NYC mayor

NYC Mayor Eric Adams shared a unique farewell moment, reading his "greatest hits" quotes from a staff-gifted coffee mug on his final day in office.

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

The Washington Monument will become the "world's tallest birthday candle" on New Year's Eve with historic projections celebrating America's founding and future.

Dem governor-elect taps Crockett’s former ‘chief brand strategist’ for top DEI role

Soon-to-be Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has tapped a former “chief brand strategist" for Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, to serve in the state’s top DEI role.

My Criticism of Lawrence Masek’s Bioethics Article Stands

Distorting definitions to allow the ethically impermissible to serve a greater good is utilitarian.

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