9+ hour, 4+ min 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....

11+ hour, 2+ 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…...

2+ hour, 24+ 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…...

2+ hour, 54+ 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…...