Sen. Eric Schmitt says Senate in talks to have 'Watergate style hearings' over Arctic Frost

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor appointed by President Trump lacked lawful authority to pursue these cases. This decision voids the prosecutions and comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Justice Department's handling of the cases.

Republican Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has rejected President Trump's proposal to distribute $2,000 tariff checks to working-class Americans, citing concerns over the nation's financial capacity to support such measures. Johnson's stance reflects a broader skepticism among fiscal conservatives regarding the sustainability of such financial initiatives.

The U.S. government has officially designated Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, a move announced by the Trump administration through the State Department. This designation aims to intensify pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's regime amid ongoing concerns regarding drug trafficking and human rights abuses in Venezuela.

Sudan's top general has rejected a ceasefire proposal put forth by U.S.-led mediators, labeling it as 'the worst yet.' This rejection comes amid a devastating civil war that has persisted in Sudan for over 30 months, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who initiated the charges was unlawfully appointed. This decision represents a significant setback for those who sought to hold Comey and James accountable, particularly in light of public pressure from President Trump for their prosecution.

President Trump’s advisers are considering a proposal to implement income caps for enrollees of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to qualify for enhanced healthcare subsidies, aiming to prevent sharp increases in health insurance costs for millions of Americans next year. This discussion is central to ongoing negotiations following a recent government shutdown.

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed and lacked the authority to pursue these indictments. This decision effectively voids the charges brought against both individuals.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman from Georgia, announced her resignation from Congress effective January 5, 2026, following a significant fallout with former President Donald Trump over the Epstein files. This decision highlights the precarious nature of political loyalty within the Republican Party, particularly in relation to Trump's influence.