Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) calls on British royal family to personally compensate Epstein’s victims after new photos show former Prince Andrew lying across women’s laps at royal estate.
Trump tells Politico that Zelenskyy “doesn’t have anything until I approve it” ahead of Sunday meeting, adding “They’re all coming. They all come,” as Netanyahu also visits this weekend.
Coast Guard deploys elite boarding team to intercept fleeing oil tanker Bella 1 after five-day chase, third vessel targeted in Venezuelan blockade this month.
US forces bomb ISIS targets in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas Day at Trump’s orders, marking sixth country American military has attacked this year.
Palau agrees to accept 75 migrants from U.S. in exchange for $7.5 million, adding to existing military and financial dependency on Washington.
U.S. deploys special operations aircraft and troops to Caribbean this week, bringing military force near Venezuela to more than 15,000 personnel as Trump promises land operations “soon.”
Trump appoints Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as Greenland envoy with explicit mission “to make Greenland a part of the U.S.,” drawing sharp rebukes from Denmark and Sweden.
Senator Lindsey Graham calls from Tel Aviv for US to “unleash Israel” on Hamas and join air strikes against Hezbollah, says no Republican can win 2028 without strong Israel support.
Six CISA career staffers suspended after acting director failed polygraph he pushed to take despite being told he didn’t need the access.
Trump recalls two dozen career ambassadors appointed by Biden, giving them until mid-January to leave posts typically held regardless of party.
Trump appoints Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as unpaid special envoy to Greenland months after covert influence operations and Vance visit to island Trump hasn’t ruled out taking by force.
Coast Guard pursues third tanker near Venezuela after vessel refuses boarding, one day after seizing ship not on Treasury sanctions list.
U.S. Coast Guard seizes second Venezuelan oil tanker this month, boarding the unsanctioned Panamanian ship in international waters days after Trump declared a blockade.
Jared Kushner pitches $112 billion “Riviera” plan for Gaza that doesn’t specify where 2 million displaced Palestinians would live during decades of construction for beachside resorts.
Trump nominates special operations general to lead Southern Command after previous commander retired amid concerns about boat strikes that have killed over 100 people.
U.S. military attacks more than 70 ISIS targets in Syria with 100+ munitions after ambush killed three Americans, as Hegseth calls it “declaration of vengeance.”
TikTok signs deal creating U.S. joint venture valued at $14 billion, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi’s MGX taking 15% each while ByteDance retains nearly 20%.
Trump administration announces $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, largest single package ever, as China warns of “dangerous and violent situation.”
Venezuelan Navy begins escorting oil tankers in defiance of Trump blockade as Pentagon scrambles to determine military’s role.
Trump demands Venezuela return oil assets nationalized decades ago, admitting blockade is motivated by disputes over seized U.S. investments.
House rejects two resolutions to limit Trump’s military campaign against Venezuela, 216-210 and 213-211, with three Republicans breaking ranks.
U.S. military kills four in 26th boat strike since September, hours after House rejects resolutions limiting Trump’s authority.
Trump donor Miriam Adelson offers $250 million for unconstitutional third term bid at White House Hanukkah event where guest Mark Levin called Trump “the greatest president.”
Trump doubles travel restrictions to 39 countries, adds full ban on Palestinian Authority travel documents and partial bans on 15 African and Caribbean nations.
Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair boat attacks aim to pressure Maduro, contradicting administration claims they target drug trafficking.
Trump orders total blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, demands Caracas return oil assets Venezuela nationalized in the 1970s.
Kushner withdraws Trump hotel project from Serbia after cabinet minister indicted in connection with deal, ending two years of controversy over NATO-bombed site.
JetBlue flight from Curaçao halts ascent to avoid collision with Air Force tanker flying with transponder off toward Venezuela.
Pentagon moves F-35 stealth fighters, electronic warfare planes and rescue helicopters to Puerto Rico this week as Trump weighs land strikes against Venezuela.
Islamic State gunman kills two US soldiers and civilian interpreter in Syria ambush weeks after Syrian president’s White House visit and new coalition membership.
Thailand says it will continue military strikes on Cambodia hours after Trump claimed both countries agreed to a ceasefire, with Thai prime minister stating “there was no ceasefire in place.”
Treasury sanctions three nephews of Maduro and his wife, including one removed from sanctions list in 2022 during Biden-era negotiations for democratic elections in Venezuela.
White House confirms seized Venezuelan oil tanker will go to U.S. port and administration “intends to seize the oil” after Trump said Wednesday “we keep it, I guess.”
Rubio orders State Department to switch back to Times New Roman, calling Biden’s accessibility-driven Calibri adoption a “degradation” of official correspondence.
US forces seize oil tanker off Venezuela coast one day after fighter jets flew over Gulf, Caracas condemns “piracy” and “blatant theft.”
Trump calls European allies “weak” and “decaying,” pressures Zelenskyy to “play ball” by ceding territory, days after Russia praised U.S. national security strategy.
Navy F/A-18s spend 30 minutes circling Gulf of Venezuela in closest approach to Venezuelan airspace since Trump launched boat strike campaign that has killed 87.
Trump announces $12 billion farmer bailout from tariff revenue same day Treasury Secretary Bessent sold his soybean farm at year’s highest prices.
Trump announces Nvidia can sell H200 chips to approved Chinese buyers after company agrees to give U.S. government 25% of sales revenue.
Honduras issues international arrest warrant for ex-president Hernandez days after Trump pardoned him from 45-year U.S. drug trafficking sentence.
Treasury Secretary Bessent sold his soybean farm last week, 11 months after ethics agreement required it, as futures hit year’s high and farmers await bailout.
Second deportation flight of Iranian nationals departs Arizona for Tehran, with Iran’s foreign ministry calling the deportations politically motivated and against international law.
Hegseth dismisses international law concerns over boat strikes that killed 87 people, says Trump “can and will take decisive military action as he sees fit.”
Admiral tells lawmakers boat struck in double-tap killing was headed to Suriname to meet vessel bound for Europe, contradicting Trump’s claim drugs were “heading to the United States”.
First U.S. national security strategy to use white nationalist rhetoric warns European allies face “civilizational erasure” from immigration, may become “majority non-European.”
FIFA creates inaugural “Peace Prize” to give Trump at World Cup draw, honoring his “exceptional and extraordinary actions” for peace as Caribbean boat killings continue.
Trump administration confirms travel ban will expand to more than 30 countries after DC shooting, with Noem citing nations lacking “stable government.”
Trump hosts signing of DR Congo and Rwanda peace deal while fighting continues, telling attendees the US will “take out the rare earth” and “everybody’s going to make a lot of money.”
US military kills four more people on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific hours after lawmakers viewed footage of September survivors being killed.
US restricts visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians weeks after Trump ordered Pentagon to plan potential military action over religious persecution claims.
