Biden Calls Meta’s Decision to End Fact-Checking Program ‘Really Shameful’

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is moving away from third-party fact-checking organizations to a Community Notes user-based fact-checking model. President Joe Biden has shared his disapproval at Meta’s decision to do away with its current social media fact-checking program. This week Meta, which owns the Facebook and Instagram social media platforms, announced it would

DOJ Confirms Special Counsel Jack Smith Has Resigned

Federal law requires special counsels to prepare a final report outlining their prosecution decisions and submit it to the attorney general. Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Department of Justice (DOJ), prosecutors revealed in a court filing, with the announcement marking an end to Smith’s role spearheading two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump.

Pence Says He Congratulated Trump on Election Win During Carter Funeral

Pence and Trump reunited at Jimmy Carter’s funeral, exchanging a handshake and brief words for the first time since 2021. Former Vice President Mike Pence said he congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory during former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral service on Jan. 9, when the two former colleagues exchanged pleasantries and shook hands.

Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs After Trump Threats

Trump has threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Canada unless Ottawa does more to boost border security. Canadian policymakers are preparing a wide-sweeping set of retaliatory tariffs to impose on the United States should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on a threat to impose heavy tariffs on the nation. Canadian

Trump Taps Former Consultant to Lead Environmental Advisory Task Force

Ed Russo is the author of a book titled, ‘Donald J. Trump, An Environmental Hero,’ which was published in 2016. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has tapped former environmental consultant Ed Russo to lead an environmental advisory task force, which will be formed in his incoming administration. Trump stated that the task

In Farewell Address, Wray Urges FBI to Stay ‘Above Partisanship and Politics’

The outgoing director called on the FBI to follow ‘the facts wherever they lead’ regardless of the opinions of others. Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray said in his farewell address on Friday that the bureau must maintain its independence and avoid partisanship in carrying out its duties to protect the people. “No matter what’s happening

5 Takeaways From Mark Zuckerberg’s Interview With Joe Rogan

Trump, censorship, and society-wide emasculation were highlights of the lengthy podcast. Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg appeared on actor and martial artist Joe Rogan’s podcast on Jan. 10, sparking interest days ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. The episode on “The Joe Rogan Experience” was aired just days after the tech founder announced his company was