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Shocking Double Murder in Columbus: Ex-Husband Charged in Deaths of Former Wife and Her New Husband

Shocking Revelation: Biden Administrations Letter Praised Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Accused of Shooting Military Members, as No Threat to U.S. National Security

Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has passed away at 78. Known for his guitar and vocal skills, he built a community through his music. After a cancer diagnosis, he performed in Golden Gate Park, leaving fans with emotional memories. His family asks for privacy as they honor his legacy of a three-hundred-year musical legacy.

FBI Director Kash Patel reveals internal memos showing special counsel Jack Smiths team approved a $20,000 payment to a confidential informant during the Arctic Frost investigation, targeting President Trump and his allies. Republicans argue this is political weaponization, with Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley releasing documents linking the probe to Smiths elector case against Trump. Smiths team defends the grand jury subpoena for toll records from eight senators and one House member, denying any wiretaps or call contents were involved. The fight over alleged bias in federal probes continues, with Trump pushing for accountability in law enforcement.

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst endorses Congresswoman Ashley Hinson for her open Senate seat, aiming to secure the GOP nomination without a primary fight. Democrats, including state Senator Zach Wahls and others, are pushing back, focusing on costs and healthcare. The race is a key battleground in the 2026 elections, with Iowa leaning Republican.

Trump Administration Abandons Fifty-Year Mortgages, Focuses on Banning Institutional Investors from Bulk Home Purchases; Pulte Expects Housing Affordability Proposals at Davos

Richard Grenell, Kennedy Centers new president, had his X account hacked, with posts about Washington National Operas departure deleted. Hes working to recover his original statements. The operas exit follows a series of cancellations since Trumps takeover, with Grenell alleging a leftist attempt to silence dissenting voices. As investigations into the hack and the operas exit progress, the Kennedy Centers future under new leadership remains uncertain.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces potential sanctions lift on Venezuela, aiming to boost oil sales and rebuild economy. He plans meetings with IMF and World Bank leaders to discuss their return. Nearly five billion dollars in frozen IMF assets could fund recovery efforts. Oil sale proceeds, stored on ships, could flow back to Venezuela for government operations and public needs. The Trump administration sees this as a chance to stabilize Venezuela and draw back American oil producers. The International Monetary Fund has stayed away for over twenty years, but the World Bank is now exploring early assistance. Treasury officials consider converting IMF reserves to dollars and involving the U.S. Export-Import Bank for oil financing.

U.S. Launches Airstrikes in Syria Following Deadly Ambush; Operation Hawkeye Strike Underway; Syrian Government Collaboration; Islamic State Remnants Targeted