US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire, saying it doesn’t guarantee release of hostages
The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, on the grounds it would not have
Analysis: US embassy’s temporary closure in Kyiv reflects a starkly escalating war in Ukraine
It is a very specific and high-profile warning, so you would expect the information behind it to have been quite precise.
Speaker Johnson: Capitol bathrooms restricted by ‘biological sex’
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support Tuesday for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgender person to be elected to Congress — from using women’s restrooms in the Capitol once she's sworn
Gaetz meets with GOP senators as Dems ask FBI for more info
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, has launched an effort to secure his embattled nomination, meeting behind closed doors Wednesday with GOP senators who have questions about sexual misconduct and other allegations against him. Gaetz’s
Trump considering Hagerty for Treasury Secretary
(NewsNation) — President-elect Donald Trump is now considering Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty for Treasury Secretary, a source with knowledge of the transition confirms. A freshman senator from Tennessee, Hagerty previously served as Ambassador to Japan in Trump’s first term. Hagerty and Trump
Trump selects Matthew Whitaker as NATO ambassador
President-elect Trump has named his former acting attorney general, Matthew Whitaker, as the next ambassador to NATO, selecting him to fill the role at a crucial time amid Russia's war in Ukraine and tensions over defense spending across the Western
Italian village offering $1 homes to Americans wanting to relocate
(The Hill) -- A small rural village in Italy is offering homes for as little as $1.06 after the 2024 presidential election. “Are you worned out by global politics? Looking to embrace a more balanced lifestyle while securing new opportunities? It’s
Accident or sabotage? American and European officials disagree as key undersea cables are cut
Investigators are trying to crack the mystery of how two undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea were cut within hours of each other, with European officials saying
Battle for DNC chair kicks off under shadow of Trump
The battle over who will take the reins of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has begun as the party points fingers and works to refocus after resounding losses on Election Day. Current DNC Chair Jaime Harrison is not expected to seek another
Wrangling over whether to punt government funding to Trump heats up
The debate among Republicans over whether to punt government funding into the new year is heating up, as lawmakers race toward their next shutdown deadline. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) this week said lawmakers are running out of time until the Dec.
Trump’s immigration grand strategy casts wide net
President-elect Trump is returning to the White House looking to dwarf his first term's significant impact on immigration policy. Eight years after he first won the presidency, Trump has remolded the GOP's mainstream views on immigration, all but guaranteeing he will
Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year 2024 is all about thinking positive
Cambridge Dictionary has put it out to the universe, naming “manifest” as its word of the year for 2024.
Nvidia hit a $4 trillion market valuation
Nvidia as poised to become the first $4 trillion company, driven by its AI dominance. As the AI chipmaker prepares to report fiscal Q3 earnings, expectations are high for another standout performance. Analysts anticipate a $2 billion revenue beat and
Apple Shares: $100M Investment Proposal
Apple (NASDAQ) has proposed a $100 million investment in Indonesia to establish a manufacturing plant for accessories and components, according to the country’s industry ministry. The move follows a ban on sales of Apple’s iPhone 16 due to the company’s
Republicans on Ethics Committee weigh ‘unenviable’ Gaetz report decision
Republicans on the House Ethics Committee are barreling into a no-win situation ahead of their expected meeting Wednesday to discuss their report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), weighing a high-stakes decision that will reverberate throughout Washington. The gathering for the
‘We don’t want to leave anyone behind,’ says Google’s Alex Okosi on the company’s drive to cut data costs in Africa
In 2021, Google announced $1 billion of investment in Africa, aiming to enhance connectivity, drive innovation and support local entrepreneurs. Three years on, it claims this investment is
Nancy Mace: Capitol transgender bathroom rules protect women
(NewsNation) — Republican Rep. Nancy Mace said she's going to "fight like hell" for a resolution that would keep Sarah McBride from using the women's bathroom. "It's the height of hypocrisy and gaslighting to tell women, you lose your rights, and
Trump Cabinet picks give some of his Muslim voters pause
(NewsNation) — Some of President-elect Donald Trump's administration picks — including tapped Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and U.N. Ambassador Elise Stefanik — have made caustic remarks about the Muslim community in the past. Muslims