Politics

Trump accepted the Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, honoring historic ties between the U.S. and Venezuela.

Bank of America and Wells Fargo post strong Q4 and annual profits driven by trading fees and lending growth, with CEOs optimistic on 2026 prospects.

UK evaluates sending troops, ships, and aircraft to Greenland to bolster Arctic security amid Trump’s statements on the island’s strategic importance.

A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from withholding more than $10 billion in child-care and family assistance funding to five Democratic-led states.

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores appear in NYC court, plead innocent to U.S. charges including narco-terrorism and money laundering.

President Trump confirms he underwent a CT scan instead of an MRI in October; doctors report the imaging showed no abnormalities and he remains in good health.

Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies that Trump violated federal law in 2020 election, denying political pressure influenced his prosecutions.

Russian officials issue threats to Zelenskyy after Moscow claims Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence; Ukraine dismisses reports, escalating tensions amid peace talks.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says she is expecting her second child, a baby girl due in May 2026, sharing the news on social media.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says a high-level meeting with U.S. President Trump will occur soon to discuss progress in ending the war with Russia.