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The House of Representatives approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday in a 281–140 vote. This annual defense bill, authorizing approximately $900 billion in spending, includes a contentious provision that bans gender-transition surgeries and related treatments for minors of military members under the healthcare program Tricare. The vote…

President-elect Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. If accepted, this would mark the first time a foreign leader has attended a U.S. presidential inauguration, making it a significant development in diplomatic protocol. The report,…

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation on Wednesday during an all-hands town hall attended by thousands of FBI agents, Fox News reported. Wray’s departure comes just days before Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president. Trump has already nominated Kash Patel, a close ally, to lead the agency during…

On Tuesday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced the transfer of $20 billion—the U.S. share of a $50 billion G7 "loan" package for Ukraine to a World Bank intermediary fund dedicated to economic and financial aid. This move underscores the U.S. commitment to supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion…

A handwritten manifesto allegedly penned by Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the assassination-style killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been obtained and published by journalist Ken Klippenstein. Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday, found in possession of a 3D-printed gun, ammunition, and fake IDs. In the manifesto,…

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced she will not drop the civil fraud case against President-elect Donald Trump while awaiting a decision from the appeals court, emphasizing that presidents are not immune from civil litigation. Last month, Trump and his legal team called on James to abandon the lawsuit…

The Department of Justice (DOJ) conducted surveillance on Kash Patel and 44 other federal employees, including two House members, according to a report released Tuesday by the DOJ’s Inspector General. The report also revealed that the DOJ sought court assistance to keep their actions secret. The DOJ obtained phone records…

Late Monday night, New York prosecutors formally charged 26-year-old Luigi Mangione with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, who was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania, now faces multiple charges, including criminal possession of a weapon and possession of a forged instrument related to the December 4 assassination of Thompson,…

Journalist Taylor Lorenz has come under fire for comments made during an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, where she addressed the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The suspect in the killing, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, was arrested Monday in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and faces extradition to New York to face murder…

Authorities have detained 26-year-old Luigi Mangione in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in connection with the assassination-style killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione was taken into custody early this morning at a McDonald’s where he was employed. Officials recovered a “ghost gun” capable of firing 9mm rounds, equipped with a suppressor matching…