U.S. GDP Revised Higher to 4.4% in Q3 as Consumer Spending, Exports Surge
The U.S. economy expanded at a stronger pace in the third quarter than initially reported, powered by solid consumer demand and a sharp rebound in exports.
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Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos, Signals Ambitious Role in Gaza and Beyond
U.S. President Donald Trump formally launched his long-anticipated Board of Peace on Thursday during a signing ceremony held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, unveiling an international body he said could eventually rival the United Nations.
Kushner Unveils Trump Administration’s $25B Plan to Rebuild Gaza
U.S. envoy Jared Kushner on Thursday unveiled a streamlined master plan to rebuild and economically transform the Gaza Strip, presenting the proposal during the signing of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace charter at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Trump Says Greenland Deal Underway Despite Few Details
President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal structure regarding Greenland is developing after he stepped back from threatened tariffs on European allies, which he previously linked to Denmark handing over control of the semi-autonomous Arctic island.
Vance Blasts Media, Defends ICE During Minneapolis Visit
Vice President J.D. Vance called out the mainstream media and protestors during a Thursday afternoon press conference from Minneapolis.
First Arrests Made Following St. Paul Church Attack, ‘More To Come’
Federal officials have made three arrests in connection with a protest that disrupted a Sunday morning service in St. Paul.
Son-In-Law Of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Freed After Year In Prison
Venezuelan authorities have released Rafael Tudares, the son-in-law of opposition leader Edmundo González, after more than a year in detention, his wife confirmed Thursday, but concerns remained about other political prisoners held under the current rulers, advocacy groups said.
Spain’s Rail Safety Questioned After Fourth Train Accident in Days
Fresh questions were raised Thursday about the safety of Spain’s railway network after a fourth train-related incident in nearly as many days left several people injured, adding to growing public concern following a deadly high-speed crash earlier this week.
Man Sentenced To Life Over Killing Japan’s Ex-PM
A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, bringing to a close a high-profile trial that has deeply affected Japan’s political and social landscape.
Arab Nations Join Trump Peace Board, but Israel Remains Wary of Gaza Promises
Eight prominent Muslim-majority countries announced their decision this week to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace, a move framed by its supporters as a step toward stability — but viewed in Israel with deep skepticism given past regional failures in Gaza.
Over 170 Christian Worshippers Kidnapped From Churches In Nigeria After Police Reversal
Nigerian police have confirmed that a large group of Christian worshippers were kidnapped by suspected Muslim gunmen from three churches in a remote area of Nigeria’s northern Kaduna State, reversing an earlier denial that authorities said had been “widely misinterpreted.”
Trump Calls Off Tariffs Over Greenland After Deal With NATO Leader
President Donald Trump called off tariffs on U.S. allies opposed to his plans to annex Greenland after announcing a tentative deal with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for a future deal on Greenland.
Support For Religious Freedom Up 5 Points From 2020, Reaching A High Of 71
Support for religious freedom grew five points from 2020 to 2025, reaching an all-time cumulative high of 71 points, according to Becket’s seventh annual Religious Freedom Index.
Netanyahu Accepts Trump’s Invitation to Join ‘Board of Peace’ as Europe Pushes Back
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the newly proposed Board of Peace, his office confirmed Wednesday, as a growing number of European governments signaled they will not participate in the initiative.
Trump Seeks Negotiations to Acquire Greenland, Rules Out Use of Force at Davos
President Donald Trump said the United States is pursuing negotiations to acquire Greenland while ruling out the use of military force, framing the controversial proposal as a necessary security measure rather than an economic or mineral-driven ambition.
Gold Hits Record High As Trump Says Europe ‘Not Heading In Right Direction’
Gold prices surged to a record high on Wednesday as investors sought safety the deepest crisis in the transatlantic alliance in decades with U.S. President Donald J. Trump saying Europe “is not heading in the right direction.”
Trump Marks One Year In Office With Combative Press Conference
U.S. President Donald J. Trump marked one year since returning to the White House with a wide-ranging and often confrontational press conference, defending his record while renewing criticism of political opponents, major media outlets, and several U.S. allies.
Russia’s Massive Winter Assault Plunges Kyiv Into Darkness; Civilians Endure Subzero Conditions
Thousands in Ukraine’s capital braced for a bitter winter night late Tuesday after Russian forces unleashed another deadly barrage of missiles and drones that severely damaged critical infrastructure and worsened a deepening humanitarian crisis. The winter offensive has knocked out power, water, and heating across much of Kyiv, officials said.
Wilders Faces Historic Setback As Seven Lawmakers Quit PVV In Major Party Split
Dutch firebrand politician Geert Wilders, leader of the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV), faced his most severe political crisis Tuesday after seven members of parliament resigned from the party’s parliamentary group, dramatically weakening its influence in the House of Representatives of the Netherlands.
Entitlement Fraud Costs Taxpayers Billions … Or Trillions, Dwarfing Minnesota
Since 2020, fraudsters have scammed at least $36 billion and as much as $3 trillion in tax money from federal entitlement programs, dwarfing the amount federal prosecutors claim was stolen in Minnesota’s federal food aid scandal known as Feeding Our Future, an investigation by The Center Square found.