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Trump puts $1B price tag on Gaza peace board permanent seats: Reports

RYAN MANCINI

President Trump will ask countries that want to join his "Board of Peace" to oversee Gaza to pay $1 billion for membership, according to reporting from Bloomberg and The Atlantic on Saturday. A draft charter seen by both outlets showed that Trump will serve as the executive board's inaugural chairman, who will approve which member...

Trump invites leaders of Egypt, Turkey, Argentina to join Gaza peace board

SARAH DAVIS

President Trump has invited the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Argentina to join his newly created “Gaza Board of Peace.” The White House announced the board’s creation on Friday as part of the Trump administration's efforts to advance its 20-point peace plan for the region. Argentinian President Javier Milei announced that he’d accepted his position...

Sunday shows preview: Trump faces scrutiny over Greenland, Iran moves

RYAN MANCINI

President Trump is facing scrutiny over his increasing demands for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, facing pushback from Danish and Greenlandic leaders, some Republican lawmakers and a majority of Americans. The president has frequently said the U.S. needs the island territory for national security purposes, citing the threat of Russia and China having access to...

Cori Bush ripped for 'jaw-dropping' hypocrisy on key issue amid comeback House bid

Former far-left 'Squad' Rep. Cori Bush blasts Congress for not prioritizing public transit, but her voting record shows she did not prioritize it either while on Capitol Hill.

Spanberger reshapes UVA board on first day in office

SARAH FORTINSKY

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Saturday moved to reshape the boards of three state universities, appointing 27 new members within hours of taking office as the commonwealth’s first female governor. At the University of Virginia, Spanberger named 10 appointees to the 17-member school board, a day after reportedly pressuring five members appointed by her...

Iran protest death toll surges to over 3,300: Activist group

RYAN MANCINI

A human rights group on Saturday found that the number of deaths during widespread anti-government protests in Iran has reached over 3,300. The Human Rights Group Activist News Agency verified the latest death toll after three weeks of protests, with 4,382 cases that the group said are still under review. "So far, 2,107 people with...

Trump accuses Tim Walz and Ilhan Omar of using ICE protests to distract from massive state fraud

President Donald Trump targeted Minnesota Democrats on over ICE operations, alleging they are distracting from state fraud issues and investigations.

Live updates: Trump tariff threat irks Europe; Pentagon reportedly weighs Minnesota deployment

THE HILL STAFF

President Trump drew fury from several fronts when he announced Saturday that he would levy new tariffs on Denmark and other European allies, which would last until “a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.” European leaders, including close ally Britain, condemned the move. Officials are set to meet in an emergency...

Some taxpayers can file their returns early, for free: What to know

JEREMY TANNER

While many people will have to wait until Jan. 26 to file their taxes, taxpayers who qualify for the IRS Free File program can already submit their federal returns, the agency said in a recent news release.

Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia's 1st female governor in historic inauguration

Abigail Spanberger is Virginia's first female governor after centuries of men holding the state's top office

Fear and Loathing in Trump’s America

GLENN C. ALTSCHULER AND DAVID WIPPMAN, OPINION CONTRIBUTORS

Even though the vast majority of Americans have not been “carefully taught to hate and fear,” many have chosen to go along to get along.

Shrimp with a side of cancer? Radioactive contamination is real.

KIMBERLY ROBERSON, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR

The standard should be, if Cesium-137 or other isotopes of concern are detectable in food items, they ought to be pulled off shelves, or at the very least labeled with warnings so consumers can make an informed decision. Unfortunately, that’s not the system we have.

Bessent rejects 'false choice' between Greenland and NATO

SARAH FORTINSKY

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday rejected what he described as the “false choice” between annexing Greenland and the future of NATO. In an interview on NBC News’s “Meet the Press,” Bessent brushed off concerns from European allies about the future of the defense alliance when asked about their warnings that any move from the...

Frey on reported soldiers on standby: ‘Clearly designed to intimidate’

TARA SUTER

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Sunday pushed back against the Trump administration for reportedly ordering around 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota. “This act was clearly designed to intimidate the people of Minneapolis. And here's the thing, we're not going to be intimidated. If the goal here is safety,...

On its 250th anniversary, America must preserve jury trials

MARK MARTIN, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR

The jury trial is a cornerstone of democratic governance and a vital protection against government overreach, and its preservation is essential to ensuring justice, limiting government power, and protecting the rights of Americans.