The Trump transition team is reviewing a draft executive order that could dramatically change how top military officers are evaluated and removed. If enacted, the proposal would establish a “warrior board” composed of retired senior military personnel tasked with reviewing the leadership of three and four-star generals and admirals. Officers deemed unfit could be retired…

President Biden may be a lame-duck president, but Ukraine is hoping he can fly lots of weapons and aid to the country before it’s time to hand power over to President-elect Donald Trump. Earlier this year, after extensive negotiations, the U.S. Congress approved a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine. However, at least half of…

Russian President Vladimir Putin broke his silence on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, offering congratulations and praise while signaling a readiness to talk. With Russia’s war in Ukraine continuing, Putin highlighted Trump’s campaign promises to ease tensions but emphasized that Moscow’s demands remain unchanged. Speaking at a meeting in Sochi, Putin congratulated Trump on his…

As the country speculates on what a second term under President-elect Donald Trump may bring, one question is top of mind for many: Will he pardon Jan. 6 defendants? A North Carolina man convicted for his role in the Capitol riot has requested a delay in his sentencing, hoping for clemency. Christopher Carnell, 22, filed…

The Trump trade is back on and bigger than ever. The stock market surged to record highs Wednesday morning, Nov. 6, on news former President Donald Trump is now president-elect. The Dow Jones soared up 1,300 points, around 3%, to start the day. Trump Media, which trades like a meme stock on Trump’s political momentum,…

There are questions over what a victory by former President Donald Trump means for the war in Ukraine. Republicans have been critical of continued U.S. military support as the country struggles to fight off Russia. The now President-elect Trump and his running mate Vice President-elect JD Vance have questioned American commitment to Kyiv. Trump has…

Donald Trump is poised to win the presidency again. How Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania helped put him over the top. And while Republicans have picked up seats in the Senate, will they also take the House? A look at where things stand. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.…

In a presidential campaign cycle filled with tax cut proposals, one is loftier than all the rest. Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of getting rid of individual income tax and replacing it with revenue from tariffs. Individual income tax currently provides 49% of the federal government’s annual revenue. “Were you serious…

New data from The Department of Homeland Security showed more than 600 migrants in the United States may have connections to the well-known Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The group has been a growing concern for the FBI because of its involvement in human smuggling, extortion and drug trafficking. According to the report obtained by…

There are likely more than 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. today without authorization. On the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has promised to enact “mass deportations” to remove unauthorized immigrants. Trump said he would use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which has not been used since internment camps during World War…