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South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration: ‘Self-coup’

South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration: ‘Self-coup’


January 14, 2026
A South Korean court heard arguments Tuesday seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as prosecutors accused the ousted leader of orchestrating a rebellion through his controversial martial law declaration in December 2024. Independent counsel Cho Eun-suk asked the Seoul Central District Court to impose the sentence, arguing that Yoon’s actions amounted […]
Trump signals long road ahead in Venezuela in his boldest interventionist move yet

Trump signals long road ahead in Venezuela in his boldest interventionist move yet


January 14, 2026
President Donald Trump is setting the stage for the U.S. to be involved in overseeing Venezuela for a significant period of time, after conducting strikes and capturing dictator Nicolás Maduro and labeling himself ‘acting’ president of Venezuela.  The move marks his boldest interventionist move yet — a foreign policy approach by which one country intervenes […]
Hillary Clinton expected to defy Epstein probe subpoena, risking criminal charges

Hillary Clinton expected to defy Epstein probe subpoena, risking criminal charges


January 14, 2026
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was subpoenaed to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, but she’s expected to ignore the order, potentially risking criminal charges. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to be deposed behind closed doors at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, and it appears the GOP-led committee will move forward with holding the […]
Rand Paul says GOP colleagues ‘don’t give a s‑‑- about these people in the boats’: They ‘say they’re pro-life’

Rand Paul says GOP colleagues ‘don’t give a s‑‑- about these people in the boats’: They ‘say they’re pro-life’


January 14, 2026
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., accused his ‘pro-life’ Republican colleagues of not caring about the people killed in boat strikes near Venezuela who the Trump administration, without providing evidence, claims were trafficking fentanyl. During an appearance on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ released on Tuesday, Paul said GOP lawmakers ‘don’t give a s‑‑-‘ about the people who […]
New MAGA coalition led by Sean Spicer targets voting demographic that will be crucial in 2026 midterms

New MAGA coalition led by Sean Spicer targets voting demographic that will be crucial in 2026 midterms


January 14, 2026
A new pro-Trump initiative aimed at fighting for the nation’s seniors is being launched by former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, who believes delivering for seniors will be key for Republicans heading into the 2026 midterms. In a video accompanying the launch of the new Seniors Matter For America (SMFA) initiative this week, it […]
What the alleged ‘sonic weapon’ used in Venezuela may actually have been

What the alleged ‘sonic weapon’ used in Venezuela may actually have been


January 14, 2026
Claims that a mysterious ‘sonic weapon’ was used in Venezuela have fueled speculation about exotic U.S. military technology and its potential effects on the human body. One eyewitness account from a Venezuelan guard, shared on social media by White Hosue press secretary Karoline Leavitt, claimed the weapon brought Venezuelan and Cuban security forces to their […]
Dem senators ripped for reversing Venezuela stance after Trump captured Maduro: ‘Politics at its worst’

Dem senators ripped for reversing Venezuela stance after Trump captured Maduro: ‘Politics at its worst’


January 14, 2026
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has been criticized over her shifting stance on Venezuela and its fallen president Nicolás Maduro after she supported military action to take out Maduro and ‘delegitimizing’ the Venezuelan government in 2019, but condemned the Trump administration for trying ‘to ‘run’ another country.’ In 2019, when running for president, Klobuchar advocated for […]
Trump turns to Musk amid Iran blackout, rekindling ties after months of thawing tension

Trump turns to Musk amid Iran blackout, rekindling ties after months of thawing tension


January 13, 2026
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is increasingly drifting back into President Donald Trump’s MAGA orbit after their public blowup in June 2025 led to months of icy distance between the pair. That thaw surfaced publicly again over the weekend. Trump mentioned Musk by name Sunday when asked by the media whether he would lean on Starlink, […]
In 2026, energy war’s new front is AI, and US must win that battle, API chief says

In 2026, energy war’s new front is AI, and US must win that battle, API chief says


January 13, 2026
The next global energy war won’t just be fought over oil and gas – it will be decided by who can power artificial intelligence first, and the U.S. must win that race, the head of the nation’s largest oil and gas trade group told Fox News Digital. American Petroleum Institute President Mike Sommers said surging […]
Jeffries says DHS Secretary Noem ‘should be run out of town’ amid ICE shooting backlash

Jeffries says DHS Secretary Noem ‘should be run out of town’ amid ICE shooting backlash


January 13, 2026
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., directed some heated remarks at a Trump administration Cabinet official whose department has been dominating headlines in recent weeks. ‘What is clear is that Kristi Noem is completely and totally unqualified. She should have never been confirmed by Senate Republicans,’ Jeffries said of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]
Jack Smith to testify next week at a public House Judiciary Committee hearing

Jack Smith to testify next week at a public House Judiciary Committee hearing


January 13, 2026
Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify in a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee next week, giving Republican and Democratic lawmakers on the panel a chance to grill him in a public setting on his prosecutions of President Donald Trump. Smith will appear before the committee on Jan. 22, one month after he sat […]
Bipartisan lawmakers propose bill to block military action against NATO members amid threats to take Greenland

Bipartisan lawmakers propose bill to block military action against NATO members amid threats to take Greenland


January 13, 2026
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing a bill aimed at restricting any unauthorized military action by President Donald Trump, amid growing debate over his comments about acquiring Greenland ‘one way or the other.’ Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass., is leading the legislation along with Reps. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., and Don Bacon, R-Neb., […]
Iran protests spark regime survival question as exiled dissident says it feels like a ‘revolution’

Iran protests spark regime survival question as exiled dissident says it feels like a ‘revolution’


January 13, 2026
As protests spread across Iran and the government responds with lethal force, amid increasing reports claiming thousands have been killed, a growing question is being debated by analysts and Iranians alike: Is the Islamic Republic facing its most serious threat since the 1979 revolution, or does it still retain enough coercive power to survive? For […]
Bill Clinton scheduled to appear before Oversight Committee as contempt of Congress threat looms

Bill Clinton scheduled to appear before Oversight Committee as contempt of Congress threat looms


January 13, 2026
Former President Bill Clinton has been summoned to appear on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning, as Republicans threaten a possible criminal referral if the ex-commander-in-chief skips out. He and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have both been subpoenaed to appear before the House Oversight Committee for separate closed-door depositions for the panel’s investigation into Jeffrey […]
‘Leave Iran now’: US Embassy posts warning to Americans still in the country

‘Leave Iran now’: US Embassy posts warning to Americans still in the country


January 13, 2026
The U.S. Virtual Embassy Iran is telling American citizens who are still in the country to leave immediately.  The warning Tuesday comes as more than 600 people have been killed in the ongoing anti-government demonstrations, according to an activist group. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said 512 of the dead were protesters and […]