1+ hour, 20+ min ago (338+ words) Sen. Mark Kelly is pushing back against the Pentagon's threat of a possible court-martial . In a post on X , Kelly, a retired Navy captain and former astronaut, said he learned of the investigation via social media and dismissed it as an attempt to intimidate lawmakers. "When I was 22 years... Kelly Fires Back Against Court-Martial Threat Sen. Mark Kelly is pushing back against the Pentagon's threat of a possible court-martial. - "In combat, I had a missile blow up next to my jet and flew through anti-aircraft fire to drop bombs on enemy targets," Kelly continued. "At NASA, I launched on a rocket, commanded the space shuttle, and was part of the recovery mission that brought home the bodies of my astronaut classmates who died on Columbia. I did all of this in service to this country that I love and has…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (253+ words) First lady Melania Trump on Monday welcomed this year's official White House Christmas tree, a white fir from Michigan that arrived by horse-drawn carriage. The tree, which came from Korson's Tree Farms, arrived at the North Portico. It was delivered by a pair of Clydesdales named Logan and Ben in... Melania Trump Welcomes Christmas Tree to White House First lady Melania Trump on Monday welcomed this year's official White House Christmas tree, a white fir from Michigan that arrived by horse-drawn carriage. The tree, which came from Korson's Tree Farms, arrived at the North Portico. It was delivered by a pair of Clydesdales named Logan and Ben in a carriage driven by one of three men in top hats, the AP reports. "It's a beautiful tree," the first lady said as she circled the carriage and posed for pictures. Wearing…...

8+ hour ago (429+ words) American and Chinese officials have confirmed that Xi Jinping and President Trump had a rare phone conversation Monday morning. The Wall Street Journal , calling it an "unusual diplomatic move," reports that sources say the Chinese leader was the one who initiated the call. According to Chinese state media, the two... Xi, Trump Talk Ukraine, Taiwan in 'Very Good' Call American and Chinese officials have confirmed that Xi Jinping and President Trump had a rare phone conversation Monday morning. The Wall Street Journal, calling it an "unusual diplomatic move," reports that sources say the Chinese leader was the one who initiated the call. According to Chinese state media, the two leaders discussed Ukraine and Taiwan. China, which has backed Russia diplomatically and economically since its 2022 invasion, now appears keen to play a more public role in any peace process for Ukraine....

9+ hour, 58+ min ago (352+ words) The Trump family's crypto fortune has taken a sharp hit, with their collective wealth dropping by $1 billion since September, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The drop in wealth down to $6.7 billion is tied to a broader selloff that has erased more than $1 trillion from the... Trump Family's Crypto Fortune Tanks by $1B The Trump family's crypto fortune has taken a sharp hit, with their collective wealth dropping by $1 billion since September, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The drop in wealth down to $6.7 billion is tied to a broader selloff that has erased more than $1 trillion from the digital asset market, reports Bloomberg. President Trump's biggest hit comes from Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, whose value has dropped $800 million since September. The company, which has spent $2 billion on digital assets, is now sitting on a…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (479+ words) New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said in an interview that aired Sunday he still believes President Trump is a "fascist" and "despot" despite their surprisingly chummy White House meeting Friday'but that he also still intends to work with the president in order to help New Yorkers, NBC New... Mamdani After Chummy Meeting: I Still Think Trump's a Fascist New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said in an interview that aired Sunday he still believes President Trump is a "fascist" and "despot" despite their surprisingly chummy White House meeting Friday'but that he also still intends to work with the president in order to help New Yorkers, NBC New York reports. "Everything that I've said in the past, I continue to believe," Mamdani said on NBC's Meet the Press. "I'm not coming into the Oval Office to make a point or…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (490+ words) After nearly four years under fire while fighting off Russia's invasion, exhausted Ukrainians say President Trump's peace plan only adds to their anguish. Many maintain that the Trump administration's proposal amounts to capitulation. In Bucha, site of a mass killing in 2022, residents expressed horror at the provision granting amnesty... Weary Ukrainians Recoil at 'Capitulation,' Amnesty After nearly four years under fire while fighting off Russia's invasion, exhausted Ukrainians say President Trump's peace plan only adds to their anguish. Many maintain that the Trump administration's proposal amounts to capitulation. In Bucha, site of a mass killing in 2022, residents expressed horror at the provision granting amnesty to those who committed atrocities. "It's a green light," Father Andriy Halavin said after services at the Church of Andrew the Apostle on Sunday, the AP reports. "It means you can keep bombing, keep executing soldiers,…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (479+ words) Marjorie Taylor Greene's surprise decision to leave Congress in January has prompted an obvious question: So what's next? In her announcement video, the Georgia congresswoman insisted her decision is all about her disillusionment with politics and is not a "4-D chess game," per the Georgia Recorder . Not everybody is so... The Big MTG Question: Will She Run in 2028? Marjorie Taylor Greene's surprise decision to leave Congress in January has prompted an obvious question: So what's next? In her announcement video, the Georgia congresswoman insisted her decision is all about her disillusionment with politics and is not a "4-D chess game," per the Georgia Recorder. Not everybody is so sure. - Time, quoting five sources, reports Greene has told allies she is considering a presidential run in 2028. Two of the unnamed sources say Greene has spoken to them directly about it. - It's…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago (359+ words) European leaders drew up a counterproposal to the US plan to stop the war over Ukraine on Saturday as Republican senators criticized the terms and President Trump said President Volodymyr Zelensky can either agree to them or "continue to fight his little heart out." At the same time, as opposition... As Peace Plan Hits Opposition, Trump Leaves an Opening European leaders drew up a counterproposal to the US plan to stop the war over Ukraine on Saturday as Republican senators criticized the terms and President Trump said President Volodymyr Zelensky can either agree to them or "continue to fight his little heart out." At the same time, as opposition gelled, Trump seemed to leave room for negotiation. Developments include: - A European effort: More than a dozen European leaders in South Africa for a Group of 20 meeting described Trump's plan as…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago (873+ words) World leaders from the Group of 20 rich and developing economies broke with tradition and adopted a declaration at the start of their summit in South Africa on Saturday despite opposition from the US, which is boycotting the two-day talks in a diplomatic rift with the host country. A spokesperson... G20 Opens With Vote to Help Poor Nations, Defying US World leaders from the Group of 20 rich and developing economies broke with tradition and adopted a declaration at the start of their summit in South Africa on Saturday despite opposition from the US, which is boycotting the two-day talks in a diplomatic rift with the host country. A spokesperson for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the leaders' declaration was adopted unanimously by the other members at the start of the talks in Johannesburg, the AP reports. The 122-point declaration urges more…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago (466+ words) The widow of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Friday called for the release of the transcript of a 2019 phone call that President Trump had with Mohammed bin Salman, joining Democratic lawmakers who are raising questions about whether Trump personally benefitted from his embrace of the Saudi crown prince.... Khashoggi Widow Calls for Transcript of Trump-MBS Call The widow of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Friday called for the release of the transcript of a 2019 phone call that President Trump had with Mohammed bin Salman, joining Democratic lawmakers who are raising questions about whether Trump personally benefitted from his embrace of the Saudi crown prince. Hanan Elatr Khashoggi appeared on Capitol Hill on Friday morning on the heels of Trump's dismissal of US intelligence findings that the crown prince most likely had culpability in the October 2018 slaying of her…...