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Gov. Newsom warns Europe: Trump is a ‘T. rex: You mate with him, or he devours you’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging foreign leaders to stand up against his own nation's president, Donald Trump, calling on them to view him through a prehistoric lens and warning they will get chewed up if they expect him to abide by modern diplomatic norms.

January 20, 2026

Trump tops Nobel Peace Prize odds, matching his self-assessment

President Trump is the odds-on favorite to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, outpacing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pope Leo XIV, the late Charlie Kirk and humanitarian aid groups across the globe, according to new betting lines.

January 20, 2026

British leader tells Trump that tariffs on Europe over Greenland are ‘wrong’

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told President Trump on Sunday that it is "wrong" to impose tariffs on European nations that refuse to back his push to acquire Greenland.

January 18, 2026

Homeland Security Secretary Noem says 70% of detained migrants have violent crime connections

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is trying to set the record straight on the number of migrants detained by ICE who have committed a criminal offense.

January 18, 2026

Trump faces pushback across the Atlantic and on Capitol Hill over tariff plan tied to Greenland

President Trump's push to pressure European allies with tariffs to clear the way for a U.S. takeover of Greenland is stirring up a constitutional fight.

January 18, 2026

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ offers permanent seats — for $1 billion apiece

Countries that want a permanent role on President Trump's "Board of Peace" are being asked to pony up $1 billion.

January 18, 2026

Todd Blanche, deputy AG, defends DOJ stance on ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that the Department of Justice is not investigating the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs officer in Minneapolis.

January 18, 2026

Abigail Spanberger prepares to be sworn in as governor and open a new Democratic era in Richmond

Abigail Spanberger is set to make history Saturday when she becomes Virginia's first female governor, opening a new chapter in Richmond as Democrats prepare to control every lever of state government for the next two years.

January 15, 2026

Youngkin declares Virginia ‘stronger than ever’ in final State of the Commonwealth address

Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivered his final State of the Commonwealth address on Wednesday, closing out a four-year run that steered Virginia out of the COVID-19 lockdowns and attracted substantial business investment and job growth.

January 14, 2026

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani quickly puts his socialist imprint on City Hall

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inner circle at City Hall is already taking shape, and so is the backlash.

January 13, 2026

Minnesota senator alleges ‘cover-up’ amid intensifying dispute over ICE shooting probe

The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an officer of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has morphed from a local tragedy into a national political battle, further inflaming divisions over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and the role of federal agents in Democratic-led cities.

January 11, 2026

Minnesota senator accuses Trump administration of ‘cover up’ in wake of ICE’s fatal shooting

Sen. Tina Smith said Sunday that the Trump administration is trying to hide the facts behind the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good by refusing to assist state and local officials in the investigation.

January 11, 2026

Border czar Tom Homan accuses Democrats of fueling chaos as ICE shooting fallout grows

White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that Democrats and liberal activists are being hypocritical in their outrage over immigration enforcement, arguing they spent years refusing to help deport illegal migrants, ignoring the southern border crisis and vilifying ICE officers.

January 11, 2026

Sen. Chris Murphy says Trump is ‘10 times more impeachable’ in second term

Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut is sounding open to the prospect of a third impeachment trial for President Trump if Democrats regain control of the House in November's midterm elections.

January 11, 2026

Border czar Tom Homan not ready to classify Renee Nicole Good a ‘domestic terrorist’

White House border czar Tom Homan is tapping the brakes on efforts to label Renee Nicole Good a "domestic terrorist" after her fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, putting him at odds with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

January 11, 2026

Illinois Gov. Pritzker says Minneapolis shooting fits pattern of ICE ‘breaking their own protocols’

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Sunday that last week's fatal shooting in Minneapolis is hardly the first time immigration agents have pushed into legally questionable territory.

January 11, 2026

Noem stands by ‘terrorist’ label of ICE shooting victim, tells leaders to ‘turn down their rhetoric’

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that Minnesota's elected leaders have "lost credibility" and called on them to "turn down their rhetoric" after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis.

January 11, 2026

Gavin Newsom casting California as ‘beacon’ against Trumpism in previews of his 2028 campaign

Gov. Gavin Newsom, in his final State of the State address, said California has served as a bulwark against President Trump and the "purposeful chaos" emanating from Washington, casting his state as a "beacon" in a time of political unrest.

January 8, 2026

Hochul, Mamdani join forces on plan to ease New York’s child care costs

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is giving New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani an early boost as he tries to make good on one of his boldest promises: expanding free health care services for children across the city.

January 8, 2026

Florida’s DeSantis targets April redistricting push

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida said Wednesday that he is calling state lawmakers back to Tallahassee for a special legislative session in April to draw new congressional maps -- a move that could boost Republicans' chances of flipping Democratic-held seats and help the House GOP defend their narrow majority.

January 7, 2026