Hard Wire

Well, folks, here we go again—another foreign leader puffing out his chest and thumping the podium, this time over the U.S.-built Panama Canal. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino took to the airwaves Sunday with a fiery video message aimed directly at President-elect Donald Trump, making it crystal clear: Panama isn’t giving back control of the …

Well, buckle up, folks, because Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud decided to wade into the political deep end this week, and—spoiler alert—she didn’t hold back. After the passage of a stopgap funding bill narrowly avoided a government shutdown, Cloud took aim at none other than Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and, well, billionaires in general. Now, …

In a candid and striking interview with CNN over the weekend, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia delivered sharp criticism of the Democratic Party, painting a picture of a political institution that, in his view, has drifted far from its roots. The veteran senator, who recently made headlines for officially leaving the Democratic Party to …

Well, well, well—looks like some of the biggest names in the music industry have a lot of explaining to do. In a revelation that’s enough to make taxpayers’ blood boil, an extensive Business Insider report has accused heavy hitters like Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Marshmello, and Steve Aoki of misusing funds from the Shuttered Venue …

Well, if you thought disaster relief was one of the last bastions of nonpartisan cooperation, buckle up—because FEMA just found itself smack in the middle of a political firestorm. At the heart of it? Allegations that a FEMA supervisor instructed relief workers in Lake Placid, Florida, to “avoid homes advertising Trump.” Yes, you read that …

In a chilling development that underscores the interconnected nature of modern threats, a 20-year-old California man has been detained by the FBI after allegedly communicating with and plotting alongside the 15-year-old Wisconsin school shooter. Authorities say the man had intentions of carrying out his own mass shooting at a government building, a revelation that casts …

ABC News just made headlines for reasons it probably wishes it hadn’t: a $15 million settlement with President-elect Donald Trump over a defamation lawsuit tied to their star anchor, George Stephanopoulos. While the network has extended Stephanopoulos’ contract, reportedly worth up to $18 million a year, the timing couldn’t be more awkward. The settlement and …

Well, folks, the Republican Party is gearing up for another showdown in the House of Representatives, and this one could get messy. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie has made it clear: he’s not backing Speaker Mike Johnson for another term. In typical Massie fashion, he’s keeping his cards close to the chest about who he will …

Well, folks, if you’ve been keeping an eye on the circus that is Fulton County, Georgia, you’re in for quite the twist. On Thursday, the Georgia Court of Appeals dropped the hammer, ruling that District Attorney Fani Willis and her team are out—completely disqualified—from prosecuting President-elect Donald Trump in the much-publicized election interference case. Now, …

The people have spoken, and they’ve spoken loudly. Not only did President-elect Donald Trump secure a decisive victory in the November 5 election, but he also captured the popular vote with over 77 million Americans casting their ballots in his favor. Despite relentless attacks from the media and Democratic operatives, Trump’s transition team is riding …