The Kremlin praised U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s stance against Ukraine using American weaponry, following Russia's large-scale missile attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Analysts predict severe economic fallout for both countries, with Canada facing a possible recession, rising inflation, and job losses, while the U.S. risks higher energy costs and supply chain disruptions.
Trump’s tariff plans could increase consumer costs despite his promise to boost American manufacturing.
Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s investigation found no evidence of undercover FBI agents participating in the January 6 Capitol riot, but confirmed 26 confidential human sources (CHS) were present.
President Biden announced the largest single-day act of clemency in history, pardoning 39 individuals and commuting nearly 1,500 sentences, primarily for nonviolent drug offenses.
Advocates like Rep. Dean Phillips and Sen. Joe Manchin argue forgiveness could help unify the nation and reduce political division.
Alternatives to prison time, such as unconditional discharge, have been proposed to avoid disrupting presidential responsibilities while ensuring accountability.