An attorney representing convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell suggested on CNN that defendants who meet with government officials typically expect something in return, sparking controversy over her recent transfer to a lower-security prison. Appearing on CNN NewsNight Monday, defense attorney Arthur Aidala told host Abby Phillip that he did not know the specific details of … Read more
Speculation spreading across social media provided insight into online conspiracy theories, liberal fantasies, and the attention economy. AnalysisWhat do rumors of “Trump’s death” reveal about our current reality?David SmithIn WashingtonSpeculation circulating on social media has shed light on internet conspiracy theories, the delusions of progressives, and the attention economy. Saturday, September 6, 2025, 11:00 GMTShareThe … Read more
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has ordered an intensive response following the arrest of hundreds of Korean nationals during a raid on a Hyundai Motor-LG battery plant in the United States. The arrest of approximately 475 workers, including more than 300 South Korean nationals, on Thursday at the plant near Savannah, Georgia, in the southern … Read more
On Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump denied any knowledge of an alleged failed 2019 Navy SEAL Team 6 operation in North Korea, telling a reporter who requested his comment that this was the first time he had heard of it. Why It Matters This alleged mission would demonstrate the failure of the United States to … Read more
WASHINGTON, September 5, 2025 – President Donald Trump declared that the Justice Department has accomplished its mission. This week, he called for an end to public requests to release new records related to Jeffrey Epstein. On Truth Social, Trump accused Democrats of supporting Epstein and of political opportunism. He called the initiative the “Epstein Democrat … Read more
Republican Senator Thomas Massie accused the Trump administration of concealing the Epstein files to protect wealthy Republican donors. He claims that some of the names in the files belong to influential figures. Massie argues that this secrecy undermines public trust. Massie specifically named John Paulson, Paul Singer, and Miriam Adelson, claiming they were running a … Read more
In a post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump strongly defended the US military attack on a boat in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, September 2. Trump claimed the boat was operated by members of the notorious Venezuelan Tren de Aragua cartel and that it contained drugs bound for the United States. … Read more
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are back on good terms. The US and Russian presidents are sharply criticizing Europe over the impasse in efforts to end the war in Ukraine, three weeks after their high-profile, if low-profile, summit in Alaska. On Thursday, in a phone call with European leaders, Trump called on Europe to step … Read more
President Donald Trump’s decision to rename the Department of Defense the “War Department” has been heavily criticized by many journalists and commentators. A White House official confirmed Thursday that Trump intends to sign an executive order Friday to rename the Defense Department the “War Department,” allowing the name to remain secondary for the time being. … Read more
The president’s tariffs are being challenged in court, but if implemented, they could jeopardize tens of thousands of jobs and raise prices on everything from shoes to electricity. A new state report, released Thursday, predicts that food prices in Washington could increase by more than 16 percent if President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs remain in … Read more