Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area  —  Africa National security Terrorism Donald Trump  —  A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility …

A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving  —  It's uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.  —  Billionaires including Peter Thiel …

Kennedy, other Trump officials balk at requests to testify on Capitol Hill  —  Democrats have suggested the lack of testimony is yet another way the administration is snubbing the legislative branch.  —  When Sen. Bill Cassidy announced in February that he would vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr …

Trump tells The Post he's not ready to embrace Somaliland independence — unlike pal Netanyahu  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump told The Post that he won't quickly follow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in recognizing the independence of Somaliland — saying he has to “study” …

Karoline Leavitt is expecting a baby girl in May 2026, says motherhood is ‘closest thing to Heaven on Earth’  —  EXCLUSIVE: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is expecting a baby girl, Fox News Digital has learned.  —  Leavitt and her husband Nick are expecting their second bundle of joy to be born in May 2026.

Trump's First Year Back, in 10 Charts  —  President Trump indisputably dominated 2025.  Only the second president to be elected to nonconsecutive terms, the reinvigorated Mr. Trump plunged back into office with a muscularity unmatched by any other president in my lifetime.

LA Mayor Karen Bass calls it ‘sad’ that Hispanics are joining Border Patrol - suggests they're desperate for money  —  Los Angeles Democratic Mayor Karen Bass expressed disappointment and concern Friday with Hispanics joining Border Patrol - arguing they're only doing it for the paycheck.

Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building  —  The president of the Kennedy Center on Friday fiercely criticized a musician's sudden decision to cancel a Christmas Eve performance at the venue after the White House announced …

The fight for young men intensifies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections  —  Democrats believe they're making progress after Trump's gains with young men helped him win in 2024.  Republicans say they're focused on ensuring those inconsistent voters turn out.  — Add NBC News to Google

Trump to POLITICO: Midterm elections will be about ‘pricing’ … Trump's comments follow a string of favorable economic reports over the last two weeks showing inflation is cooling and the economy is hotter than expected.  The White House is keen to tout the latest data as it confronts cost …

Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: “Embarrass them”  —  As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue …

A Tariff Mash for Kentucky Whiskey  —  Jim Beam halts a main production line, while U.S. spirits exports sag.  —  Click for Sound  —  Jim Beam has decided to “pause distillation at our main distillery on the James B. Beam campus for 2026,” the company said last weekend, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

So long, American exceptionalism  —  For the first time, investors are talking about ‘US risk’  —  Make no mistake, global markets really did change in 2025.  American exceptionalism may never be the same again.  —  You have to poke around to see this clearly.

Justice Department Says Filming Immigration Raids Is ‘Domestic Terrorism’  —  A leaked Justice Department memo directs federal prosecutors to press “domestic terrorism” charges against individuals who record immigration operations. … After leaving the Chicago area in November …

Embattled top Hegseth aide wins promotion … Buria updated his LinkedIn profile on Friday to note the change to chief of staff from “senior adviser.”  —  The retired Marine has clashed repeatedly with other Pentagon Trump appointees.  He recently tried unsuccessfully to oust fellow Hegseth …