The US Senate has delivered a stunning political shock, advancing a resolution that would restrict Donald Trump from launching further military action against Venezuela without explicit congressional approval. In a rare bipartisan move, five Republican senators joined Democrats, signaling deep cracks inside Trump’s own party after the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
09 January,2026 03:35 PM IST
The sudden death of California Congressman Doug LaMalfa at the age of 65 has sent shockwaves through Washington and placed the Republican House majority on its most fragile footing in years. With LaMalfa’s passing, the GOP’s already razor-thin edge in the House has narrowed further, leaving Speaker Mike Johnson with virtually no room for error. Under the current numbers, Republicans can afford just two defections before losing control, a margin that now hangs by a thread. WATCH
07 January,2026 01:22 AM IST
A fresh wave of scrutiny is surrounding a sitting United Nations ambassador after U.S. federal agencies confirmed historical links to an Ohio-based healthcare provider previously flagged for Medicaid fraud concerns. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman had an association with a Cincinnati healthcare agency that faced prior federal action during the Trump administration. While HHS has acknowledged the connection, officials have declined to disclose detailed findings, enforcement steps, or the full scope of the investigation. WATCH
07 January,2026 01:20 AM IST
As military strikes rattle Caracas and geopolitical tensions rise across South America, a parallel storm is unfolding in Washington, this time over transparency, accountability and the Epstein files. The U.S. Department of Justice has formally missed a statutory deadline to complete redactions and release materials tied to Jeffrey Epstein, triggering alarm among House Oversight Democrats. Lawmakers say the delay violates clear legal obligations under the Epstein Transparency Law and raises renewed questions about who is being protected and why. WATCH
07 January,2026 01:18 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
