Key points Shelter from Trump’s fury — what happened and why it matters As President Trump’s tariff threats and surprise trade moves have rattled global markets, several of America’s closest trade partners have responded not by doubling down on the U.S. market but by making faster, deeper deals with one another — from Europe’s big … Read more
Key points FIFA’s Infantino opens door to Russia’s return — what Infantino said (and why it exploded) In a high-profile interview, Gianni Infantino told Sky News that FIFA should reassess the four-year suspension that has excluded Russian national teams and clubs from international competitions since 2022, saying the ban “has not achieved anything” and suggesting … Read more
Key points What changed: Clintons Agree to Testify on Epstein The Clintons declined earlier interview requests and criticized the committee as partisan, prompting the panel to advance contempt resolutions in January. Late Monday the Clintons’ camp told House staff they would appear to give testimony, an offer that may avert or delay a floor vote … Read more
By TrenBuzz — Special report Key points Pope Leo asks US— the short version Pope Leo used his Sunday Angelus to urge the United States and Cuba to open “sincere and effective dialogue”, warning that escalating posture and punitive measures risk turning diplomatic disagreement into humanitarian distress. The intervention joins a chorus of regional voices … Read more
Key points The short version — what happened on stage Trevor Noah opened the 2026 Grammys with a monologue that mixed music jokes, cultural riffs and pointed barbs aimed at public figures.His Nicki Minaj/Trump bits and an impression of the former president were singled out by viewers and commentators. Justin Bieber and crowd reaction — … Read more
By TrenBuzz — Special report Key points State election chiefs rebuff Trump — the short version A sustained push by the Justice Department and allied agencies to obtain state voter rolls and other sensitive election data has collided with a coordinated refusal from state election chiefs and attorneys general. Officials from numerous states have rebuffed … Read more
Key points What the DOJ actually released (Latest Epstein Release)— the short, precise version The Justice Department posted millions of responsive pages under the Epstein Files Transparency Act; the batch includes images, videos, emails, calendars and investigative notes. DOJ officials say many files were redacted to protect victims and sensitive materials; the department also warned … Read more
By TrenBuzz — Special report Key points Carney says he expects Trump to— the short version Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters he expects the U.S. administration to respect Canadian sovereignty after revelations that members of the Trump administration met privately with an Alberta separatist group. The disclosures have provoked a diplomatic and domestic political … Read more
By TrenBuzz — Analysis Key points Trump’s lawsuit against the I.R.S. — the story in one paragraph Donald Trump has sued the IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over the 2019–2020 leak of his tax returns to the press, alleging massive reputational and financial harm. While the facts of the leak — including a guilty … Read more
By TrenBuzz — Special report Key points María Corina Machado says — what she said and why it matters In an interview aired on Face the Nation, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she believes she will be elected president “when the time comes,” while stressing that it should be decided in elections by … Read more