Saudi Crown Prince announces nearly $1 trillion investment into US
During a bilateral meeting Tuesday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Donald Trump announced Saudi Arabia was investing $600 billion into the U.S. Mohammed said his country’s total investment will near $1 trillion in technology, AI and magnets, among other areas. He said he “believes in the future of America.” Economists, however, told […]
Louvre closes public gallery over building concerns: Report
The Louvre Museum in Paris announced Monday that it has temporarily closed a public gallery and some employee offices because of “particular fragility of certain beams holding up floors,” according to a statement obtained by The Associated Press. The closure came as the museum is preparing for major renovations and amid scrutiny over its reported […]
Trump says he has ‘no idea’ what his MRI was for; FBI flagged Jack Smith’s meeting with former director as ‘significant’
In this Media Miss Minute: Questions continue to swirl around President Donald Trump’s recent MRI – a test he now says he didn’t even know the purpose of. Plus, newly surfaced internal FBI records reveal a key meeting between the then-FBI Director Christopher Wray and Special Counsel Jack Smith was considered “significant” inside the bureau. Media […]
Panel of judges blocks new Texas congressional map
A three-judge panel ruled that Texas can’t use its new congressional map for the 2026 midterm election. Instead, the state must use the map passed in 2021. The map, which created five new Republican-favoring districts, was pushed by President Donald Trump and sparked redistricting in several states. According to The Texas Tribune, it was unclear […]
US plans to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia. Why Israel is objecting
Israel’s military formally objected to U.S. plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, warning the deal could undercut Israel’s regional air superiority, according to The Times of Israel. President Donald Trump confirmed the intended sale ahead of talks with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday. “We will be doing that,” […]
Low vaccines rate, new mutation creating perfect storm for severe flu season
Overall, flu activity in the U.S. is low, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But experts warn that Americans may be in for another severe season driven by a new version of the virus. One flu strain, influenza A or H3N2, mutated over the summer as the virus spread through the […]
House votes to release Epstein files, Senate set to change bill
The House of Representatives voted nearly unanimously to release the Epstein files on Tuesday afternoon; the final tally was 427-1. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where changes are expected, which will delay its final passage. This was the culmination of a monthslong effort by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who worked to force a […]
The Senate’s plan for the Epstein files bill could go two directions
The House voted Tuesday on the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The bill, which would mandate the release of unclassified Justice Department records within 30 days of enactment, passed by a wide bipartisan margin. This momentum follows President Donald Trump’s reversal of his opposition to the measure; he has now indicated he would sign the bill […]
Florida officials say more than 120 kids rescued in multi-agency operation
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, R, announced on Monday that 122 children were rescued as part of a multi-agency effort, which included the FBI, U.S. Marshals, state and local authorities, dubbed “Operation Home for the Holidays.” The operation also led to six felony arrests, and more are expected, according to officials. “Thanks to one of […]
