ICE is using Border Patrol mobile facial recognition technology to speed up arrests The tool has been used more than 100,000 times so far, according to a new report The Independent UK · Jan 5
Venezuelan leader Maduro calls himself a ‘prisoner of war’ as he appears in US court on drug charges Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores declared their innocence in a federal courthouse in New York after their capture by US forces The Independent UK · Jan 5
The 5 economic themes we're watching in 2026 Seismic changes have been set in motion by the Trump administration's sweeping policy agenda and a mega-wave of AI investment. Axios · Jan 5
Marco Rubio Seemingly Attacks Biden-Era $25 Million Bounty on Maduro: 'No One Takes That Seriously' US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised how Biden administration handled previous bounty on Maduro while praising Trump's recent operations. International Business Times UK · Jan 5
Trump goes on another ‘Social Media Blitzkrieg’ posting over 80 times in less than two hours Donald Trump’s actions were condemned even by far-right world leaders, despite him claiming that the ‘fake news’ will not cover the ‘TRUTH’ The Independent UK · Jan 5
Venezuelan leaders’ fever dream of a US invasion finally becomes reality Maduro and Chávez used fears of American aggression to tighten their grip on power – but now an even greater fantasist has imposed his will on their country The Guardian - UK · Jan 4
‘What a spin’: Trump insults Jerome Powell, forgets he appointed the fed chair, and blames Biden for reappointing him Donald Trump has never met a problem he didn’t immediately blame on Joe Biden. On Monday, he turned that reflex toward the Federal Reserve. Apparently, Jerome Powell not working to Trump’s standard is also Biden’s fault. The Mary Sue · Jan 3
Maduro’s capture had the world’s ear – but Trump returned to petty gripes Though he also discussed plans to ‘run’ Venezuela, the US president could not resist upending his moment of glory The Guardian - US · Jan 3
‘Dilbert’ creator says his prostate cancer has spread and ‘it’s all bad news’ Scott Adams previously asked President Donald Trump to intervene with his insurer over delayed cancer treatment The Independent UK · Jan 2
This is the next Trump construction project, joining the White House ballroom, Rose Garden replacement and others The Courses at Andrews — inside the secure confines of Joint Base Andrews in Maryland — are known as the “president's golf course." Fortune · Jan 2
Federal judge dismisses Louisville police reform agreement spurred by Breonna Taylor's death A federal judge in Kentucky has dismissed Louisville’s proposed settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice The Independent UK · Jan 2
George Clooney, Donald Trump Feud: Amal's Husband Fires Back at Following POTUS's Sarcastic Remarks George Clooney and Donald Trump used to be friends. Now, the two high-profile personalities are engaged in an ongoing 'war of words.' International Business Times UK · Jan 2
Pam Bondi Accidentally Praised Joe Biden on Social Media, Then Did Something Worse When She Realised Attorney General Pam Bondi tried scoring brownie points with Donald Trump on Tuesday, but it backfired hilariously. Despite being a top administration head, Bondi can’t read a chart, apparently. The Mary Sue · Jan 2
Official White House account posts Pixar-style AI meme targeting Somalis after claims of fraud at Minnesota daycares Trump administration escalates campaign against Minnesota’s Somali population after new fraud allegations The Independent UK · Jan 2
The Independent UK · Jan 2 New deadline for White House ballroom approval set as construction prepares to begin Donald Trump has recently upped the price for his ballroom to $400 million from $200 million
International Business Times UK · Jan 2 Shocking 2026 DeathList Unveiled: Joe Biden, William Shatner And Dame Judi Dench Added To 'Sick' Annual Ranking The 2026 DeathList is revealed, featuring newcomers Joe Biden and William Shatner. Explore why this 'sick' annual ranking of 50 celebrities is sparking global debate.
Euronews · Jan 2 Year in review: Our pick of the major global news events that shaped a turbulent 2025 From red-carpet welcomes and coups to trade wars and new faces of global politics, Euronews takes a look at the main events that shaped a turbulent year.
The Independent UK · Jan 2 Jack Smith labeled a ‘TYRANT!’ by MAGA commentator after former special prosecutor blames Trump for Jan 6 in testimony Jack Smith said that there was ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt’ that Trump had sought to overturn the 2020 elections with the riot
Fortune · Jan 2 ‘I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart'”: Trump talks health concerns, saying he takes more aspirin than recommended “In retrospect, it’s too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition,” Trump told The Wall Street Journal about having a scan done.
Salon · Jan 2 Trump is not putting on the brakes Even as he falters, 2026 will be a make-or-break year for the president — and the country
The Independent UK · Jan 2 Trump plans overhaul of the ‘president’s golf course’ despite never playing it Barack Obama played it more frequently than any president, roughly 110 times in eight years
Euronews · Jan 2 Trump in 2026: Leader of the free world or lame duck president? An unequal economy, rising unpopularity and visible cracks in the Republican coalition: the first year of Donald Trump's second term in office ended with the president on the defensive domestically. With the midterm elections approaching, can Trump hold his grip on power?
We Got This Covered · Jan 2 Donald Trump dismisses photos of him asleep at his desk, insists he’s simply been caught mid-blink I'm just... yawn... resting my eyes.. zzz.
The Independent UK · Jan 1 Newsom trolls Trump’s lavish NYE at Mar-a-Lago as ‘17 million Americans begin to get kicked off their health care this year’ Pandemic-era subsidies, put in place by the Biden administration, expired at midnight on December 31 – despite months of back and forth between Republicans and Democrats
The Independent UK · Jan 1 George Clooney turns Trump’s words against him after he slated ‘mediocre’ actor for new French citizenship Clooney and Trump have long been trading public jabs