Author: Andrew Rogers

Former national security adviser John Bolton strongly criticized President Trump’s latest proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, calling the 28-point plan “written from the Russian point of view.” Bolton said on NewsNation’s “On Balance with Leland Vittert” that the agreement could not have been better drafted by Russia itself. He added, “I think it’s selling out Ukraine. And I think for everybody over the past year who said, ‘Hey, Trump’s come around, he’s going to support Ukraine,’ it has been proven that he doesn’t care about Ukraine. What he wants is a deal, and it’s part of the quest for…

President Donald Trump’s political world runs by one unchanging rule: no permanent friends, no permanent enemies. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who plans to leave Congress in January, is the latest test of this pattern. On Saturday, Trump called Greene “a nice person” just hours after labeling her a “traitor.” Greene, a central figure in the “Make America Great Again” movement, backed Trump’s false 2020 election claims and mirrored his combative style. Her departure is unusual compared with other Republicans who left, criticized, or returned to Trump’s orbit. Unlike other GOP figures who fell out with Trump over ideology or character,…

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker have announced the end of their 11-year marriage. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum confirmed the split in a statement to People on November 21. “After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I’ve made the decision to move forward with a divorce,” she said. “This is a difficult and emotional time, but my focus remains on protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be, and co-parenting with love and respect.” Burruss, 49, shares two children with Tucker, 52: nine-year-old son Ace and five-year-old daughter Blaze. She added that she is “stepping into…

United Nations climate talks have extended past their scheduled deadline as countries struggle to reach consensus on a proposed agreement that omits any reference to phasing out fossil fuels. Negotiators remained in closed-door sessions on Friday at the COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil, working to bridge differences and produce a plan that could deliver tangible action against the climate crisis. A draft proposal released earlier in the day sparked concern from climate activists and experts because it makes no mention of fossil fuels, which remain the primary driver of global warming. “This cannot be an agenda that divides us,” COP30…

Republican senators Mitch McConnell and Roger Wicker sharply criticized President Trump’s plan to end the war in Ukraine, calling it overly favorable to Russian President Vladimir Putin and potentially harmful to U.S. interests. The 28-point proposal, quietly negotiated between Washington and Moscow, includes provisions that would place Ukraine’s eastern regions, including Luhansk, Donetsk, and Crimea, under “de facto” Russian control with recognition from the U.S. The plan also calls for reducing the size of Ukraine’s military and banning NATO troops from the country, effectively preventing a European peacekeeping presence. “This so-called ‘peace plan’ has real problems, and I am highly…

President Donald Trump’s meeting with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday defied expectations, producing cooperation instead of conflict. Political observers anticipated tension between Trump and the young democratic socialist. Republicans had warned Mamdani could become a 2026 political target. Instead, the meeting showcased civility, collaboration, and mutual respect. Reporters expected the two leaders to clash. Trump had previously branded Mamdani a “communist lunatic.” Yet, both men focused on shared priorities like housing, groceries, and cost-of-living issues. Trump praised Mamdani repeatedly. “I think he’s going to surprise some conservative people,” Trump said. “Some of his ideas really are the…

President Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met Friday at the White House, walking away with an unexpected agreement to work together on housing, groceries, and cost-of-living issues affecting working-class voters. Observers expected tension given months of harsh rhetoric. Trump had previously called Mamdani a “communist lunatic,” but the Oval Office meeting produced camaraderie and concrete plans for cooperation. “We agreed a lot more than I would have thought,” Trump said, shielding Mamdani from aggressive questions from the press. The mayor-elect, a self-described democratic socialist, won his November election with over 50% of the vote. Despite their…

Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday that she will resign from Congress effective January 5, 2026. The Georgia lawmaker cited political frustration and personal safety concerns as key reasons for her decision. In a four-page statement, Greene criticized Republican leaders for ignoring conservative priorities such as border security and America First policies. She said the legislative branch has been “sidelined” and expressed disappointment with Washington’s political system. “No matter which way the political pendulum swings, Republican or Democrat, nothing ever gets better for the common American man or woman,” Greene said. She added that ordinary Americans hold the real power over…

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is ending temporary legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota. The move targets a program that limits deportations and that his administration has tried to weaken before. Minnesota hosts the largest Somali community in the United States. Many migrants arrived after fleeing the long civil war in Somalia. They were drawn by the state’s social programs and support systems. Trump’s announcement may affect a relatively small number of people. A congressional report from August found that only 705 Somali migrants nationwide were covered by the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) program. TPS was created…

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis on Thursday killed five people, bringing the total deaths from attacks in the past 12 hours to 33. These strikes are among the deadliest since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire began on October 10. The escalation followed Israeli reports that soldiers were fired upon in Khan Younis on Wednesday. Israel said no soldiers were killed and responded with airstrikes. Officials at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis reported receiving 17 bodies, including five women and five children, after four strikes targeted tents sheltering displaced residents. In Gaza City, two airstrikes hit a building, killing…