1 February 2026 In an extraordinary legal twist that has captivated Washington insiders and constitutional scholars alike, President Donald Trump has taken the rare step of suing the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the Treasury while simultaneously running the very government entities he has taken to court. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Miami earlier this year on behalf of himself, his two eldest sons and the Trump Organization, seeks at least $10 bill

27 January 2026 Donald TrumpPhotographer: Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg President Donald Trump has narrowed his long-anticipated search for the next leader of the Federal Reserve, a process that has captured Wall Street’s attention and stirred debate about central bank independence and the future of U.S. monetary policy. After months of speculation, Mr. Trump announced his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and seasoned economist, to chair the

26 January 2026 In Minneapolis this month, a fatal encounter between federal immigration agents and a local man has ignited one of the most intense clashes yet between national authorities and community leaders over law enforcement practices, public trust and political accountability. Federal officials have defended their version of events in the case even as video recordings shared widely on social media appear to cast serious doubt on that narrative, deepening divisions amo

24 January 2026 Trump and Carney pictured in June at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Canada. Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered one of the most assertive trade warnings in recent memory by threatening Canada with an unprecedented 100 percent tariff on all Canadian imports if Ottawa moves forward with a trade agreement involving China. This stark declaration comes as tensions simmer between two long-standing allies over shifting global alliances, economic

23 January 2026 JPMorgan Chase chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos on Jan. 21. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images President Donald Trump has escalated his long-running conflict with Wall Street by filing a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its chief executive Jamie Dimon, alleging that the nation’s largest bank unlawfully severed his and his businesses’ banking relationships for political reasons. The lawsuit was fil

21 January 2026 Protesters waving upside-down American flags with “Free America” written on them in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Jan. 20, 2026. Getty Images for Women's March On January 20, 2026, communities across the United States united in a powerful display of political dissent as tens of thousands of Americans walked out of schools, workplaces and everyday routines to take part in the nationwide Free America Walkout, a protest movement timed to coincide with the one-year

20 January 2026 People hold signs and a U.S. flag during a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies on the one-year mark into his second term in office in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Arafat Barbakh On January 20, 2026, the United States witnessed a powerful wave of public dissent as thousands of people marched through city streets and university campuses in protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. This nationwid

11 January 2026 In the first weeks of January 2026 a fatal shooting in Minneapolis became a flashpoint that reverberated far beyond Minnesota, triggering some of the largest protests in the United States in years and deepening national tensions over immigration policy and federal enforcement actions. The incident occurred on January 7 when a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a local activist and mother of three, duri

9 January 2026 Stephen Maturen / Credit: Getty In early January 2026, Portland, Oregon became the focal point of another volatile encounter between U.S. federal agents and civilians when at least two people were shot and wounded by law enforcement during an immigration enforcement operation, a development that intensified local unrest and underscored the broader national debate over federal enforcement tactics. The incident, which occurred on January 8 in the Hazelwood neighb

8 January 2026 A memorial for Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.Scott Olson / Getty Images The death of Renée Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis mother of three, has ignited fierce debate, protests and national scrutiny after she was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a federal operation in the city on January 7, 2026. Good’s killing, which was captured on video and replayed widely across social media and news outlets, has become a flashpoi

4 January 2026 In the early hours of January 3 2026, United States forces carried out one of the most audacious and controversial operations in recent memory, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in the heart of Caracas in a mission that was months in the making and involved a blend of meticulous planning, human intelligence and elite military execution. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the success of the operation via social media shor

03 February 2026 For years, Nicolás Maduro stood as one of the most entrenched and controversial leaders in the world, navigating sanctions, political unrest and international isolation while maintaining his grip on Venezuela. He appeared untouchable, shielded by power, loyal institutions and the complexities of global diplomacy. Now, that image has been shattered as he prepares to stand trial in a New York courtroom, marking a moment few once believed possible. Maduro’s path

30 December 2025 In late December 2025 President Donald Trump stunned both domestic and international audiences with comments suggesting that the United States had carried out a military strike in Venezuela against a drug boat loading facility, but days later neither Venezuelan officials nor U.S. government agencies have publicly confirmed any such operation or provided details on what exactly occurred or who executed it. Trump’s remarks were delivered during public appearanc

25 December 2025 The United States Justice Department has acknowledged that its effort to release all documents related to the controversial Jeffrey Epstein case will take significantly longer than anticipated, adding yet another chapter to a saga that has captivated the nation and drawn intense political scrutiny. In late December 2025, department officials disclosed that they had uncovered more than a million additional documents potentially linked to the now-deceased finan

22 December 2025 Erika Kirk, left, and Nicki Minaj speak during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025. (Jon Cherry / Associated Press) Nicki Minaj found herself at the center of a political and cultural backlash after making a controversial onstage remark that quickly reverberated beyond the concert venue and into the broader national conversation. During a recent live performance, the rapper appeared to call U.S. Senator JD Vance an “assassin,” a moment that stunned parts of

21 December 2025 A political storm has erupted in Washington as the U.S. Justice Department’s highly anticipated release of documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has drawn sharp criticism from across the political spectrum, including an unusual chorus of Republican voices who fear that what has been disclosed so far will do more harm than good in an already charged political landscape. The controversy centers on the government’s effort to comply with the bi

20 December 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump reacts at Rocky Mount Event Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S., December 19, 2025. REUTERS/Jessica Koscielniak On a brisk December evening in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S. President Donald Trump stepped onto the stage not just for a political appearance but for what his aides and supporters hope will be a defining moment in his second term, a chance to fundamentally reshape how voters perceive the economy heading into

11 December 2025 The mood among investors and economists in early December 2025 reflected growing caution over the future of U.S. monetary policy after the Federal Reserve’s latest decision to lower the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of 3.50 percent to 3.75 percent, followed by clear signals from central bank officials that further reductions in the near term may be unlikely. The Fed’s announcement on December 11 came after a sequence of thre

09 December 2025 Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign stop at Lansing Community College May 8, 2012 in Lansing, Michigan. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images The death of Carrie Elizabeth Romney, the sister-in-law of former U.S. Senator Mitt Romney has been officially ruled a suicide, closing a painful chapter that has weighed heavily on the Romney family. According to findings released by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner on December 9, 2025, Carrie died from blun

08 December 2025 ICE and Border Patrol agents confront protestors outside an ICE processing facility near Chicago on Sept. 27, 2025. Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty A new report has cast sharp light on the scale of arrests by U.S. immigration authorities, revealing that nearly 75,000 people rounded up by ICE between January and mid-October of 2025 had no record of prior criminal convictions. That figure amounts to almost one-third of the roughly 220,000 individuals detained