Politics

Key Takeaways: - Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration, as confirmed by the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama. - She failed to attend the late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral due to "scheduling conflicts.” - The former First Lady has not publicly revealed her reasons for avoiding these high-profile...

Key Takeaways: - Globally, most people place a relatively high level of trust in scientists, according to a survey conducted across 68 countries. - Interest in scientists taking a more active role society and policymaking is strong, as shown in the survey’s results. - Trust in scientists is slightly higher in certain...

Key Takeaways: - Mass grave with dismembered bodies of 24 people was uncovered in a Guadalajara suburb. - Six of the victims have been identified and their families have been notified. - Authorities are still conducting identification procedures for the remaining 18 bodies. - The grave was discovered using thermal camera drones, ground-penetrating...

Key Takeaways: - President-elect Trump said in a rally that TikTok is returning to the U.S. market after a brief ban. - The new arrangement aims to involve the U.S. owning 50% of the app's operations. - The announcement comes as the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a bipartisan law banning the app...

Key Takeaways: - Donald Trump and JD Vance will be sworn in as the US president and vice president on January 20, 2022. - Tickets for the inauguration ceremony are free and can be acquired through local congresspersons. - The ceremony will be broadcasted by major news networks and live-streamed by the...

Key Takeaways: - Failed peace talks with the National Liberation Army have resulted in over 80 deaths in North Santander, Colombia. - Tweny others sustain injuries and thousands of residents are fleeing the region. - Community leader Carmelo Guerrero and seven individuals seeking peace are among the victims. - The conflict continues after...

Takeaways: - Vivek Ramaswamy expected to step down from DOGE - His departure is linked to a pending campaign for Ohio Governor - Internal frustration and conflict with the DOGE staff have reportedly nudged him towards exit - DOGE is a department offering advice on government efficiency, it is not a full-fledged federal...

  Bullets: - President-elect Donald Trump pledges to prevent TikTok from going dark in the U.S. - Legal experts question the legality of his actions, citing laws set out by Congress. - Congress set a deadline for TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest the platform- no sale has yet been reported. - Trump’s assurances...

Key Takeaways: - The Office of Government Ethics is reviewing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s amended financial disclosures. - The delay in scheduling a confirmation hearing may intensify scrutiny on Kennedy's background. - Senators like Elizabeth Warren raised concerns about Kennedy's anti-vaxxer stance. - Advancing American Freedom backed by Mike Pence urges tough questioning...

Key Takeaways: - Ukrainian President Zelensky expresses optimism towards President Trump's capacity to quell Putin's aggression. - World leaders seek favor with President Trump following his reelection. - Zelensky's careful charm-offensive is aimed at swaying the American president. Zelensky's New Year Address and Confidence in Trump To start the year off, President Volodymyr Zelensky...

Key Takeaways: - Sweet v. Cardona settlement controversially forgives $6 billion in student loan debt. - Some claim this violates the Constitution and infringes on Congress' power of the purse. - Settlement criticized for failing to meet basic class certification requirements. - The Ninth Circuit recently upheld the settlement despite strong opposition. - Incoming...

Key Takeaways: - Vice President Kamala Harris aims to keep her options open for another potential run for president in 2028. - Harris may also consider running for the governor of California in 2026. - Even after the defeat in November's election, a recent poll shows Harris leading as a potential nominee...

Key Takeaways: - Ukraine's security forces are behind a car bomb attack on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula, leading to the death of a Russian naval officer. - The deceased, named as Valery Trankovsky, was said to be involved in commanding cruise missile strikes on Ukrainian civilian areas. - This event continues a...

Key Takeaways: - Anthony Mitchell Sr., 68, and his son, Justin Mitchell, 35, fell victim to the catastrophic Eaton fire. - Both individuals had pre-existing conditions, with the father using a wheelchair because of diabetes and the son struggling with cerebral palsy. - The Mitchell family home, a generations-long residence in Altadena,...

Key Takeaways: - Steve Bannon likens tech billionaires' support of Trump to Japanese surrender in WWII. - The issue of H-1B visas has pitted Bannon against Elon Musk. - Zuckerberg’s retraction of Facebook's policy on fact-checking has sparked controversy. - Hostilities between the tech billionaires and the Trump faithful underscore tensions within the...

Key Takeaways: - Democrats focused on the threat of white supremacist and other extremist groups in the US during Kristi Noem's nomination hearing. - Despite an increased focus on domestic terrorism, Noem stated that illegal immigration was the number one threat to homeland security. - The 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment listed the...

Key Takeaways: - President-elect Donald Trump is leaning towards a likely postponement of the impending TikTok ban by 90 days. - Trump acknowledges the gravity of the situation and mentions his decision is not yet final. - This comment comes a day after the announced date for TikTok's removal from the US. Moving...

Key Takeaways: * The incoming Trump administration is coordinating a significant immigration raid in Chicago. * The planned operation cites four separate informants aware of the preparations. * This provides the first glimpse into President-elect Donald Trump's mission towards a large-scale expulsion campaign. The Countdown to the Scheduled Raids Chicago, well-known for its vibrant...

Key Takeaways: - The Department of Health and Human Services has severed all federal funding to EcoHealth Alliance. - Former President Peter Daszak of EcoHealth will also be disbarred from any related activities for the next five years. - The Oversight Committee claims the alliance and Daszak were channeling public money to...

Key Takeaways: - Civil rights leaders are preparing to confront potential policies from President-elect Donald Trump. - Plans for mass deportations and the dismantling of diversity initiatives are on the table. - Discussions continue about the progress achieved in civil rights and diversity. In the wake of up-and-coming federal discussions, civil rights defenders...