Fox-news/politics
- Trump backs Maduro loyalist over Venezuela opposition leader in post-capture transition - Trump administration reportedly sidelines Venezuela opposition leader Machado, engaging Maduro's VP Rodríguez for transition after dictator's removal.
- After 80-minute Trump address, GOP lawmakers say momentum is back as healthcare fight looms - Trump urges Republicans to focus on healthcare reform and Obamacare subsidies during address to GOP lawmakers, outlining strategy for 2026 legislative priorities and midterm elections.
- Stanford writing program accused of prioritizing ideology over core skills: 'Nonsense' - Stanford University allegedly promotes writing courses featuring anti-ICE content and drag shows, sparking criticism from education watchdog groups.
- LA Mayor Bass compares anti-ICE protests to Lakers championship disturbance: 'A few knuckleheads' - Mayor Karen Bass downplayed last year’s anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, saying the unrest resembled post–Lakers championship vandalism rather than riots.
- Minnesota hotel removed from approved federal lodging list after refusing to accommodate ICE agents - The GSA removed a Minnesota Hampton Inn from federal lodging programs after the hotel refused to accommodate ICE agents, preventing 4+ million federal employees from staying there.
- One year after LA fires, politicians' promises of permits appear paltry - One year later, 96% of structures destroyed in California's devastating Eaton and Palisades fires remain unbuilt as survivors face bureaucratic delays.
- Walz’s long-running fraud scandal puts Harris campaign judgment under scrutiny - Tim Walz drops re-election bid amid $9 billion fraud scandal, sparking serious questions about Kamala Harris' VP vetting process and political judgment.
- Rand Paul breaks with Trump on Venezuela, calls action ‘war’ as Senate prepares constitutional showdown - Sen. Rand Paul calls U.S. military action in Venezuela "war," challenging the Trump administration's authority as Senate debates war powers resolution.
- Israel and Syria resume diplomatic dialogue after months of silence under US mediation - Israel and Syria reportedly resume diplomatic talks with U.S. backing under Trump's Middle East peace vision, focusing on border security and regional stability.
- Pirro touts DC crime is being prosecuted 'like never before' in announcing year-end stats - U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Tuesday that under President Donald Trump's leadership, "We have seen a renewed focus on cracking down on violent offenders."