United States President Donald Trump has backed a powerful new bipartisan bill aimed at punishing countries that continue to buy Russian oil, according to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. The proposed legislation would give Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 500 percent on imports from nations doing business with Russia’s energy sector. China and India are expected to be among the most impacted.
08 January,2026 03:15 PM ISTAs 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 ISTAs America steps into its milestone 250th year, the celebrations begin with a moment destined for the history books. President Trump unveiled a stunning illumination of the Washington Monument, turning the iconic landmark into a towering symbolic “birthday candle” that marks the opening chapter of the nationwide America 250 program. The six-day projection show transforms the Monument into a luminous canvas, bringing to life America’s story, discovery, independence, struggle, triumph and the vision for its future. WATCH
02 January,2026 09:50 PM ISTKaroline Leavitt’s second pregnancy has sent a fresh wave of speculation through Washington, setting off quiet maneuvering inside the communications world as officials ask the same question: Who steps in when the White House’s most influential voice takes her maternity leave? Despite the chatter, Leavitt remains unwavering. Still, the realities of a high-pressure job and a baby on the way have ignited quiet positioning among Washington communications figures. According to reporting from the Daily Mail, Trump-world insiders are already sketching out top contenders who might temporarily assume her day-to-day responsibilities. WATCH
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