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Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5B over alleged ‘debanking’

Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5B over alleged ‘debanking’

President Donald Trump on Thursday filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, claiming that the bank improperly closed his accounts for political reasons. ‘While we regret President Trump has sued us, we believe the suit has no merit,’ a JPMorgan Chase spokesperson said. ‘We respect the President’s right to [&he

  • January 27, 2026
JOSH HAMMER: Case against Israel cheapens the word ‘genocide’

JOSH HAMMER: Case against Israel cheapens the word ‘genocide’

The horrific regime slaughter in Iran and President Trump’s aggressive campaign to acquire Greenland have resulted in the neglect of a major case now underway at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ICJ last week began hearings brought by Gambia against Myanmar alleging genocide against the Rohingya people—about 1.4 million of whom live in […]

  • January 25, 2026
Chaos in Syria sparks fears of ISIS prison breaks as US rushes detainees to Iraq

Chaos in Syria sparks fears of ISIS prison breaks as US rushes detainees to Iraq

Chaos engulfing northeastern Syria has sparked fresh security fears after Syria’s new governing authorities moved against U.S.-backed Kurdish forces, forcing the U.S. military to rush ISIS detainees out of Syria and into Iraq. The U.S. military launched an operation Wednesday to relocate ISIS detainees amid fears that instability could trigger mass prison break

  • January 24, 2026
A rare filing in the Lisa Cook–Trump case could sway Supreme Court justices

A rare filing in the Lisa Cook–Trump case could sway Supreme Court justices

A rare filing from economic heavyweights could shape how Supreme Court justices view the limits of presidential control over the Federal Reserve and U.S. monetary policy. On Wednesday, the nation’s highest court heard oral arguments for two hours on whether President Donald Trump has the authority to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board [&hel

  • January 22, 2026
Valentino, founder of Italian luxury empire, dies at 93

Valentino, founder of Italian luxury empire, dies at 93

ROME — Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died, his foundation said Monday. Usually known only by his first name, Valentino was 93, and had retired in 2008. Founder of the eponymous brand, Valentino scaled the heights of haute couture, created a business empire and introduced a new color to the fashion world, the ‘Valentino […]

  • January 21, 2026
NORAD aircraft to arrive in Greenland for routine exercises

NORAD aircraft to arrive in Greenland for routine exercises

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) aircraft are headed to Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, for ‘long-planned’ activities, as President Donald Trump continues his controversial push for the U.S. to acquire the island. The NORAD aircraft at Pituffik Space Base, along with aircraft operating from bases in the U.S. and Canada, will support th

  • January 20, 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount’s amended takeover offer

Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount’s amended takeover offer

Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday rejected Paramount Skydance’s amended takeover offer, the latest in a series of rejections in David Ellison’s pursuit of the streaming and cable giant. The media company said it remains committed to the $82.7 billion deal it reached in December to sell its streaming service, studio and HBO cable channel to […

  • January 19, 2026