Why Trump’s ‘America First’ Strategy Could Literally Make America Sick
This article is part of HuffPost’s biweekly politics newsletter. Click here to subscribe.Pulling out of international climate treaties. Disrupting long-standing alliances. Ripping up trade agreements.Donald Trump has spent his political…
Trump Wants Canada As ’51st State,’ But Canadians Say No Thanks
The next four years will change America forever. But HuffPost won't back down when it comes to providing free and impartial journalism.For the first time, we're offering an ad-free experience to qualifying contributors who support our…
MLK Jr.’s Daughter Calls Out Trump’s Inauguration Pastor And Those Who Misuse Her…
Bernice A. King, the youngest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., has called out Rev. Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who delivered President Donald Trump’s inaugural prayer, and others who she says publicly misuse her dad’s famous speech.On…
Pete Hegseth Confirmed As Trump’s Defense Secretary
The Senate confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as the nation’s next secretary of defense on Friday after weeks of debate about his slim qualifications and his alleged history of alcohol abuse and domestic abuse. The vote was 50-50,…
Trump Attacks FEMA, Says States Should ‘Take Care Of Their Own Problems’
President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that states should “take care of their own problems” rather than rely on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help them recover after natural disasters.Trump spoke to Fox News host Sean…
Bishop Who Called On Trump To Show ‘Mercy’ Says She’s Not Apologizing To Him
The bishop who drew ire from Donald Trump for calling on him to show “mercy” to the people who are “scared” about him taking office said she won’t apologize for her words, in a new interview with NPR.In a post on his Truth Social platform,…
Europe’s Record Clean Energy Use Versus Trump’s Fossil Fuels Tilt
A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report Thursday said, in yet another sign of the growing gap between the bloc’s push for clean energy and the new U.S. administration’s pursuit of…
Seth Meyers Admits Trump Was Right And Didn’t Commit Apparent Mistake
After Donald Trump attacked him last week, Seth Meyers sure seemed in a conciliatory mood on Wednesday. (Watch the video below.)“Hey, dummy, his name is JD Vance,” Meyers snapped.But then the monologue took an unexpected turn.“Well,…
‘I Broke The Law’: Capitol Rioters Reject Trump’s Pardons, Demand Accountability
At least two people who pleaded guilty for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol say they don’t want pardons for what they did, with one saying President Donald Trump can “shove his pardon up his a**.”“I am guilty of the…
Jan. 6 Investigators Belong ‘Behind Bars,’ Says Pardoned Proud Boys Leader
Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, the recently pardoned leader of the Proud Boys who is now free from prison after being convicted of seditious conspiracy alongside a cadre of the extremist group’s chapter leaders and allies, wants those who…
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship
SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional” during the first hearing in a multi-state effort challenging…
Marjorie Taylor Greene Miffed Britain Won’t Use ‘Gulf Of America’ Term
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Senate Confirms John Ratcliffe To Lead CIA
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new Cabinet.Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during Trump’s first term and is the first…