Political, Space, and Media News Roundup: Key Developments
Sen. Rand Paul rejects JD Vance for 2028, a wheelchair user makes history with Blue Origin, and CBS News pulls a '60 Minutes' segment on a Salvadoran prison. Get the latest details.
Sen. Rand Paul rejects JD Vance for 2028, a wheelchair user makes history with Blue Origin, and CBS News pulls a '60 Minutes' segment on a Salvadoran prison. Get the latest details.
Vice President JD Vance refused to define boundaries for bigotry during a speech at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest, highlighting internal conservative divisions. Read the full analysis.
Australia observed a national moment of silence and vigils one week after the antisemitic terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach that killed 15 people. Read about the commemorations and the ongoing response.
A CNN debate turned heated over adding Trump's name to the JFK Center, with panelists clashing over legacy, 2020 protests, and historical reckoning. Explore the fiery exchange.
Warren Kinsella examines the global rise of antisemitic conspiracy theories following the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, detailing their dangerous spread and real-world consequences.
The federal government's new procurement policy redefines 'Canadian supplier' to combat companies outsourcing work overseas. Experts say more clarity is needed.
President Donald Trump announces 'Freedom 250' celebrations for America's 250th anniversary, featuring UFC fights and 'Patriot Games,' drawing immediate online comparisons to dystopian fiction.
PM Mark Carney's reshuffle of senior public service deputies, including Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, is a welcome first step toward fixing Ottawa's inertia. Read the analysis.
Federal Minister Marc Miller addresses the backlash to his comments on language and fractures within the Quebec Liberal Party. Read the latest developments.
A look back at the norms shattered in 2025, from military deployments in blue cities to the dismantling of USAID and the normalization of racial profiling by the Supreme Court.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a roster change for deputy ministers, including a new Justice head. Get the details on the key appointments.
Raheel Raza calls on spiritually-awakened Muslims to join the fight against antisemitism following the Bondi Beach attack. She demands concrete measures in Canada to combat rising hate.
A Fox News anchor delivered a brutal math lesson on air, highlighting the impossibility of Trump's claim about slashing prescription drug prices by 600%. See the reality vs. perception clash unfold.
The Kennedy Center board, handpicked by Trump, voted to rename the venue after him and JFK. The legality of the move and claims of a unanimous vote are disputed. Explore the details.
At a White House Hanukkah reception, former President Trump pivoted from condemning a tragedy to boasting about his health and demanding praise. Read the full account of the event.
Donald Trump announces 'Patriot Games' high school athletic event for America's 250th. The plan has sparked immediate online comparisons to 'The Hunger Games' dystopian series.
Historians critique Donald Trump's newly installed White House plaques, calling them politicized, inaccurate, and beneath the office's dignity. Explore the analysis.
The federal government is moving another $900 million surplus from the public service pension fund to a central account, bringing the total to $2.8 billion. Public sector unions are alarmed. Read more.
Political observers analyze Mark Carney's first seven months as PM, highlighting a stark shift from Justin Trudeau's style to a more serious, results-driven approach. Discover the changes inside Ottawa.
Senate Democrats are reluctant to force another government shutdown in January, believing they've won the political messaging war on health care despite failing to extend ACA subsidies. Internal party divides persist as the midterms approach.
Israeli Deputy FM Sharren Haskell, born in Toronto, warns rising antisemitism makes Canada dangerous for Jews. She urges action to prevent bloodshed.
Joe Scarborough slammed Trump's new White House plaques, calling them childish and inaccurate. The controversial displays target Obama, Biden, and Clinton. Read the full story.
Federal Minister Marc Miller stands by his comments on protecting French in Quebec, emphasizing inclusion of anglophone and Indigenous communities. Read his full response.
CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks multiple false statements from a recent presidential address, correcting claims on inflation, drug prices, and wars. Read the full analysis.
The White House's updated Presidential Walk of Fame plaques for 2025 feature sharp critiques of Biden and Obama, calling them the 'worst' and 'divisive.' Discover the controversial new historical descriptions.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Dec. 18, 2025, to relax federal marijuana regulations, a move that has ignited optimism within the cannabis industry and could have cross-border implications.
A CNN fact-check analysis details numerous false claims made by President Donald Trump in his December 17, 2025, prime-time address from the White House.
Tucker Carlson wrongly predicted President Trump would declare war on Venezuela in a national address. The claim, based on a tip, drew mockery and conspiracy theories online. Read the full story.
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell fact-checked Donald Trump's White House address, calling him America's 'worst public speaker.' Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joined to critique Trump's economic claims. Read the full analysis.
Analysis of Australian PM Anthony Albanese's response to the Bondi Beach ISIS attack that killed 15 Jews. Why did his 5,022-word speech avoid mentioning Islamic extremism?