Mark Zuckerberg on the stand: ‘Crazy,’ ‘scary’ ideas led him to buy Instagram and WhatsApp

It’s too bad there are no cameras allowed in federal courtrooms, because I really would like to see Mark Zuckerberg testify. He was the leadoff witness in the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against Meta, and that in itself was news. The clash is the most sweeping attempt to dismember the world’s biggest social network, […]

Bernie Sanders compares Trump, Musk and other ‘oligarchs’ to ‘heroin addicts,’ says drug of choice is ‘greed’

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., blasted President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for undermining democracy, while comparing billionaire ‘oligarchs’ in both parties to ‘heroin addicts’ whose drug of choice is ‘greed,’ at a rally Monday night. The comments came during a ‘Fight The Oligarchy’ rally in Idaho, which included an address by progressive ‘Squad’ Rep. Alexandria […]

With Trump’s backing Israel pushes deeper into Gaza as pressure builds for hostage deal

Nearly a month into Israel’s renewed ground operation, U.S. backing appears to be shaping the conflict on multiple levels—militarily, diplomatically and politically. Israeli officials have suggested the chances of a hostage deal have significantly increased, with some anticipating developments within the next two weeks. On Monday, sitting beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the […]

Trump team holds ‘constructive’ face-to-face nuclear talks with Iran, will meet again next weekend

American and Iranian officials sat down for a first round of direct talks Saturday in Oman, a major step after years of rising tensions and stalled diplomacy that will continue with further discussions next weekend, according to a statement released by the White House.  The meeting between U.S. Special Envoy Steven Witkoff and Iranian Foreign […]

Trump feels in ‘good shape,’ after physical, says he got ‘every question right’ on cognitive test

President Trump said on Friday that the first physical examination of his second term went well, and overall he feels he’s in ‘very good shape.’ The president told reporters on board Air Force One while en route to his home in West Palm Beach Friday evening that the yearly presidential physical at Walter Reed Medical […]

Trump envoy meets Putin in Russia as Trump fumes over stalled Ukraine peace talks

White House envoy Steve Witkoff was in Russia on Friday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin after peace talks with Ukraine stalled out in recent weeks, ‘frustrating’ President Donald Trump. ‘This is another step in the negotiating process towards a ceasefire,’ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said of the meeting. ‘I think the […]

US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink to step down amid high-stakes war diplomacy

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is stepping down, the State Department confirmed Thursday, as the Trump administration ramps up its efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Tammy Bruce, a State Department spokesperson, said Brink would be leaving her role, though she didn’t give a specific departure date.  The news comes […]