Key takeaways from Jack Smith’s testimony to House Judiciary Committee
Smith, a former career federal prosecutor who led the special counsel probe into Trump prior to his reelection, testified last month for eight hours.
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Supreme Court tariffs case, Fed chair pick loom as twin tests for Trump’s economic agenda in 2026
Supreme Court weighs Trump tariff authority while White House prepares to name next Fed chair, with both decisions carrying major economic implications.
DOGE says agencies cut $1.6B in federal contracts, flags spending on Somalia, HHS web services
Federal agencies axed contracts including $47M Somalia military support and $19.5M health website as DOGE pushes government efficiency under President Trump.
Hochul orders NY landmarks, including One World Trade Center, lit green for Muslim American Heritage Month
New York's governor declared January Muslim American Heritage Month, illuminating 16 landmarks, including One World Trade Center, in green to celebrate.
US appeals court strikes down California’s open-carry ban in major Second Amendment ruling
A federal appeals court struck down California's open-carry ban affecting 95% of state residents, ruling the restrictions violate Second Amendment rights.
Mamdani announces new Office of Mass Engagement, says he needed a ‘clean slate’ to govern New York City
Mamdani continues his NYC reform agenda with a new civic engagement office and judicial recruitment changes, promising greater transparency as the Adams era ends.
New York Republicans call for independent fraud investigation following Minnesota revelations
After SBA's suspension of 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected fraud, New York senators called for an independent audit of state programs to protect taxpayers.
Mamdani disputes antisemitism definition amid blowback from Jewish community about Day 1 executive orders
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani suggested the IHRA antisemitism definition does not protect Jewish New Yorkers amid blowback over his Day 1 directives affecting that community.
Swalwell threatens to revoke driver’s licenses of masked ICE agents operating in California
Rep. Eric Swalwell promised to revoke driving licenses of masked ICE agents if elected California governor, sparking federal-state immigration clash.
Elon Musk declares ‘war’ over perceived death threat by Somali TikToker
Billionaire Elon Musk gave a strong response to a perceived threat on his life by a Somali TikToker after she said on a livestream, “He [is] about to die."