When you come for one of us, you come for all of us. Mayor Jacob Frey defends Minneapolis’ Somali American community and rejects divisive rhetoric, saying the city’s strength is its diversity.

Kristen Welker challenges Sen. Tom Cotton on whether U.S. actions risk “death without due process.
Cotton denies endorsing such measures.
Clip is sparking intense policy debate.

“We’ll see.” Hegseth declines to release the full boat-strike video as bipartisan scrutiny intensifies.

Trump flips on Venezuela strike footage: From ‘no problem’ to ‘fake news’ in days.

Cost of living crisis or political narrative? Trump calls affordability a ‘Democrat con job’ after promising relief in 2024.

Days after Trump’s ‘I don’t want them in our country’ comment, ICE launches a major operation across Minneapolis–St. Paul. Fear spreads beyond Somali neighborhoods.

Military intercepts alleged drug traffickers in strike; vessel was not headed for the U.S., officials say. Operation disrupted link-up with larger ship bound for Suriname.

Ana Navarro vs. Harrison Fields on CNN gets intense. The pair clash over fentanyl sources, border policy, and U.S. action toward Venezuela. Facts, frustration, and a few sharp comebacks.

Speaker Johnson says Republicans have ‘lots of ideas’ on health care. Translation: still no plan.

Trump calls rising cost of living a ‘fake narrative,’ says he inherited ‘the worst inflation in history.’ Americans continue reporting high housing and grocery costs.

A resurfaced clip has Whoopi Goldberg calling out Pete Hegseth for contradicting his own words on unlawful military orders. Double standards or just politics?

From calling immigrants “garbage” to saying Somalia “stinks,” Trump’s remarks set off a firestorm across political and immigrant communities nationwide.

Mayor Johnson Calls Out Billionaires: Debate His Corporate ‘Head Tax’ Plan to Fund Chicago’s Safety Initiatives.

If in fact you had a thirteen-point shift like we saw in Tennessee, and you applied that to the 2024 presidential map, we are talking about a gain for Democrats of north of forty seats.” Harry Enten adds bluntly: “Republicans should be running for the hills this morning.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: “I saw the first strike live… didn’t know about the second until hours later.” The follow-up targeted survivors during ongoing site exploitation.

Deadly strikes in the Caribbean: 2 survivors killed, video shown to Congress. Should this be released to the public?

Trump defended his record on inflation, claiming prices were “massively high” before his administration. Critics note many Americans still struggle to cover basic expenses.

The killing is out of hand… Self-defense? Two people clinging to a burning boat?” Judge Andrew Napolitano slams Pentagon official Pete Hegseth over a strike that killed two survivors at sea, calling it a potential war crime.

Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth says the U.S. has ‘only just begun’ its campaign against suspected narco-boats as Congress demands answers about reported survivor killings.

House and Senate Armed Services Committees press the Pentagon for answers after allegations that Sec. Pete Hegseth ordered lethal force on a suspected drug boat. Hegseth denies the claims; retired Gen. McCaffrey calls for stronger congressional oversight.

Officials: Pipe Bombs Were “Viable” — Suspect Arrested After 5 Years 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. faces explosive-device charges as the hunt enters a new phase.

The hosts of “The View” label the reported allegations against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as potentially “flat-out murder,” raising questions about unlawful orders and military ethics.

Trump vows to pardon JOH, the ex-Honduran president convicted of running a narco-state, as Honduras heads into a tight election.
He’s backing Asfura and warning of cutting aid if “communists” win.
Strong reactions across Honduras.

At 26 Federal Plaza, federal agents are detaining individuals right outside their immigration hearings. Advocates say this raises serious due-process concerns.

White House Clarifies Strike Authorization Officials now say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the second strike, a detail Joe Scarborough calls “legally and politically damning.

Trump says the MRI he received last month was “perfect,” though he couldn’t say what body part was scanned. The issue resurfaced after he used a slur toward Gov. Tim Walz, who responded: “Release the MRI results.” Questions continue about why the scan was done only months after his physical.

Steven Rattner says current economic conditions show “the economy is still moving the wrong way,” despite claims of inheriting a weak foundation.

Major geopolitical realignment underway. Europe is consolidating leadership, U.S. partners are hedging, and global trade networks are reshaping without American oversight. This story is developing.”

Republican Matt Van Epps secures Tennessee’s 7th District, but Democrats close the gap in a deep-red seat. Aftyn Behn’s strong showing adds to a pattern of over-performance in special elections this year.

Despite a U.S. jury conviction of Juan Orlando Hernández based on DEA and FBI evidence, Trump suggests the case was a “setup.” The bigger question now: Who floated the idea of a pardon, and why?

Katie Miller’s claim that a “majority” of undocumented immigrants removed by ICE committed serious violent crimes has been debunked.
Current data shows only a small minority have violent-crime convictions.

Gov. Tim Walz responds to Trump’s Thanksgiving tirade with a sharp demand: “Release the MRI results.”
On Meet the Press, Walz said Trump’s late-night comments raise concerns about his health and fitness for office.

Pressure campaign abroad, pardons at home. Trump targets Venezuela but defends a convicted drug trafficker.

Mark Kelly says reports of a Navy strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean “seem to” amount to a war crime if confirmed. Says he would have refused any order to re-strike survivors.

Polling shock in Tennessee:
Aftyn Behn 46%
Matt Van Epps 48%
A deep-red seat suddenly looks competitive.

Trump clashed with CBS’s Nancy Cordes after she cited an IG report showing DHS/FBI vetted Afghan evacuees. Trump rejected the fact-check and called her “stupid” during the exchange.

Mayor Elect Mamdani labels Trump a fascist but stresses duty to work with all for NYC. Politics vs. principle?

Trump said tariffs were the answer—prices said otherwise. Harold Ford Jr.: This is just backtracking.

Trump targets Illinois Governor Pritzker in personal attack, calling him ‘a big, fat slob,’ sparking debate over tone in politics.

The world remembers Viola Fletcher, one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. She passed at 111, leaving a lifelong legacy of courage and the fight for justice.

Who will lead the Fed next? Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump’s decision could come by the holidays.

8 wars ended? Ukraine deal done? Trump’s claims spark media fact-checks and global watch.

Poll shows Democrats gain politically from recent shutdown. Public perception counts.

Is Trump’s Health Plan a Game-Changer or a Risk?
 Trump suggests direct cash payments to help individuals buy health insurance—but with no details yet, will it really protect the vulnerable or just benefit the healthy?

Lawmakers remind troops: you must refuse illegal orders. Trump escalates, calling it “sedition.” Experts say the law says otherwise.

Billionaires spent more on politics than ever last year. Spoiler: history says it usually ends badly—for everyone else.

Palestinian-American teen Mohammed Ibrahim is home after 9 months in Israeli detention.
He describes the reunion with his family as “unbelievable” following months under severe conditions.

HEADLINE: Trump’s repeated promises of a forthcoming ACA replacement still have no follow-through.
 LEDE: Even in 2020, he said a “full and complete plan” would be signed within two weeks. Years later, the proposal remains nonexistent.

Trillions at stake: American oil companies eye Venezuelan petroleum.

Administrative detention used on a 16-year-old American citizen. No trial, no family contact, deteriorating health. Senator Van Hollen demands immediate U.S. intervention.