Politics

Taylor Rehmet wins Texas State Senate special election in a Trump +17 district, signaling potential Democratic gains in 2026, Baltimore Chronicle reports.

President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed chair amid controversy over Powell, signaling potential interest rate cuts and central bank shake-up.

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs as AI adoption grows, following 14,000 layoffs in October; company focuses on efficiency and strategic hiring for key areas.

Make America Go Away’ hats mock Trump as he pursues Greenland, symbolizing public opposition and support for the Arctic island amid strategic debates.

Philadelphia sues Trump administration over removal of slavery memorial honoring George Washington’s enslaved household members.

Trump’s Board of Peace draws support from Middle Eastern states but alarms US allies as questions grow over its mandate, membership and ties to the UN.

The Supreme Court reviews Hawaii’s restrictive gun law limiting firearms on private property open to the public, with a decision expected by June 2026.

EU weighs anti-coercion trade tool in response to Trump’s Greenland tariffs, as transatlantic relations face unprecedented tensions and EU leaders consider measures.

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.