US Politics

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has denied reports that she is considering a run for president, following speculation sparked by her announcement that she plans to leave Congress and her public break with former President Donald Trump. Greene called the rumors inaccurate and said she has no current plans to seek the White House. Her departure from the House and changing relationship with Trump are drawing attention inside the Republican Party as officials, strategists, and voters watch for signs of her next political move and its impact on future election cycles.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims vaccine aluminum causes health issues, while scientists refute this without evidence. Public health agencies stress vaccine safety and effectiveness.

U.S. lawmakers on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Congressional Ukraine Caucus voiced concern over a reported Ukraine-Russia peace plan they say appears to favor Moscow. They called for details on how the proposal emerged, who was involved, and whether it aligns with existing U.S. policy on Ukraine, sanctions, and European security. Members also pressed for formal briefings from the Trump administration, raised questions about possible back-channel discussions, and stressed that any peace initiative must respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and international law.

President Donald Trump announced that he is ending deportation protections for Somali immigrants in Minnesota, signaling a shift in federal immigration policy affecting one of the largest Somali communities in the United States. The move targets Somali nationals who had received temporary protection from removal due to conditions in Somalia. The decision places renewed focus on immigration enforcement, legal status reviews, and potential deportation actions involving Somali immigrants residing in Minnesota. Community groups, legal advocates, and policymakers are monitoring how the change will affect affected individuals and families.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia announced on X that she will resign from Congress early next year, following a weeks-long split with former President Donald Trump and many Republicans. The timing of her departure, the process for a special election in Georgia’s 14th District, and the reaction from GOP leaders remain uncertain. The move could affect the narrow Republican majority in the U.S. House and reshape internal party dynamics as potential successors prepare for a likely contest to fill her solidly conservative seat.

U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed a peace plan aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, but Ukrainian leaders have given no sign they will accept it. The reported proposal appears to align more closely with Russian demands, including acceptance of current territorial losses by Ukraine. Kyiv continues to insist on full restoration of its borders and rejects any settlement involving the cession of occupied land. The plan remains unofficial and unenforced, with no formal agreement between Ukraine and Russia.

The Trump administration is proposing to end the long-standing “blanket rule” that automatically grants protections to species listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The plan would require case-by-case decisions on safeguards for newly listed threatened species, altering how federal wildlife agencies apply conservation measures. The change is part of a broader review of environmental regulations that affect industry and land use. The proposal must go through public comment and may face legal challenges before it can take effect.

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California over new state laws that bar federal agents from wearing face coverings and require them to identify themselves while on duty. The case centers on federal supremacy and state authority over law enforcement transparency. The lawsuit argues California cannot dictate how federal personnel present themselves during operations. State officials defend the laws as public safety and accountability measures. The outcome could shape how federal agents operate in California and influence similar efforts in other states.