Mexican Troops Seize Record Amount of Fentanyl Days After Trump Threatens Tariffs

Mexican troops seized the largest fentanyl haul in the country’s history just days after President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose tariffs in an effort to crack down on drug smuggling across the border, CNN reported. “It is the largest seizure of fentanyl pills that has ever been made,” Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday morning

Experts Propose ‘Grand Bargain’ to Solve US Economic, Social Challenges

As the national debt and deficit loom large, Biden economists and policymakers spoke at an event assessing recommendations in a recent report. WASHINGTON—A “Grand Bargain” from major center-left and center-right think tanks that proposed common-ground solutions to the country’s pressing issues was met with approval but some criticism from Biden economic advisers who reviewed it

Trump Considering DeSantis as Pentagon Chief Alternative to Hegseth

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for the role, said Wednesday he has no intention of turning down his nomination. The Trump team is considering Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis as an alternative pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense over the current nominee Pete Hegseth, a source familiar with the transition confirmed to The Epoch Times.

Trump Considering DeSantis as Pentagon Chief Alternative to Hegseth: Source

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for the role, said on Dec. 4 that he has no intention of turning down his nomination. The Trump team is considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as an alternative pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense over the current nominee Pete Hegseth, a source familiar with the transition confirmed to

Jerry Nadler to Step Down as Top Democrat on House Judiciary Committee, Endorses Raskin

Nadler, who has been in Congress since 1992, has served as the committee’s chairman and ranking member for the past seven years. WASHINGTON—Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) announced on Dec. 4 that he will step down as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee next term and endorse Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) as his successor.

Hegseth strikes defiant tone as Trump weighs several options for replacing him

Washington — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, is showing defiance amid misconduct allegations as support for his confirmation appeared to be in doubt. There are now several candidates under consideration to replace him as Trump’s intended nominee, sources familiar with the transition tell CBS News, among them, Florida Gov. Ron

French Government Collapses After National Assembly Ousts Prime Minister in No Confidence Vote

The French government collapsed Wednesday after its lower house of parliament voted to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, the Wall Street Journal reported. The National Assembly passed a no confidence motion with 331 votes, above the 288 needed, forcing Barnier and his cabinet to resign. The motion stemmed from widespread backlash over Barnier’s efforts to