2026 deadlines loom as Congress leaves DC with several unfinished battles
Capitol Hill is a ghost town with both the House and Senate out of session until a few days into the new year. Lawmakers left town the week before Christmas,…
North Korea releases images of development of nuclear-powered submarine
North Korea showed off its apparent progress in the development of a nuclear-powered submarine. State media released photos of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and his daughter, a potential…
Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled at Kennedy Center after Trump name added to building
A Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center was canceled just days after the White House announced that President Donald Trump’s name would be added to the iconic performing…
Nearly 20 states sue HHS over declaration to restrict gender transition treatment for minors
A group of 19 Democrat-led states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a declaration that aims to restrict gender transition treatment for minors. The lawsuit…
Trump-backed candidate Asfura wins Honduras presidential election
Nasry Asfura has won the 2025 Honduras presidential election, delivering victory for the right-of-center National Party of Honduras (PNH) and shifting the political landscape of Central America. The 40.3% to…
Altius Minerals to Expand Portfolio with C$520 Million Lithium Royalty Deal
Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS,OTCQX:ATUSF) is making a bet on a lithium market recovery, agreeing to acquire Lithium Royalty (TSX:LIRC) in a C$520 million deal that will expand its exposure to battery…
Craig Hemke: Silver, Gold’s “Outstanding” Year — Will 2026 Bring a Repeat?
Craig Hemke, publisher of TFMetalsReport.com, shares his thoughts on the gold and silver markets heading into 2026, outlining why he remains bullish. ‘Just keep adding some — it’s your protection…
DOJ discovers more than 1M potential Epstein records, further delaying file release
The Department of Justice said Wednesday it may have more than a million more documents related to the late Jeffrey Epstein that it needs to review and that the process…
Biotech Market Forecast: Top Trends for Biotech in 2026
The biotech sector is entering 2026 with a positive outlook, characterized by reasonable valuations, robust oncology momentum and supportive policy tailwinds. This combination is setting the stage for a continued…
Here’s how the Cabinet Secretaries and their families celebrate the holidays
It’s never a dull moment in Washington during the holiday season — featuring multiple holiday celebrations at the White House itself for lawmakers and Cabinet secretaries. The White House has…