Taiwan disappeared entirely from America's 2026 National Defense Strategy after being mentioned 8 times in 2022. Is Trump preparing to sacrifice Taiwan for better China relations?

Kevin Warsh, Trump's potential Fed chair candidate, serves on the board of a firm central to US-South Korea trade disputes, raising conflict of interest concerns for monetary policy.

Venezuela's acting President announces amnesty bill for 711 political prisoners after Maduro's ouster. While opposition welcomes the move, slow releases and lack of transparency raise questions about genuine commitment to reconciliation.

CNBC's Jim Cramer analyzes next week's heavy earnings slate, saying subdued market finish could position stocks for gains if AMD, Alphabet, and Amazon deliver strong results

Federal court strikes down citizenship proof requirements in Trump's election executive order, citing constitutional separation of powers violations.

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman supports gradual rate cuts despite voting for a pause at the recent meeting, highlighting internal Fed debates on monetary policy timing amid economic uncertainty.

General Zhang Youxia's downfall reveals Xi Jinping's relentless military control strategy and raises questions about China's military stability and future operations

How contract specificity in Polymarket and Kalshi government shutdown bets revealed the hidden complexities of prediction market investing and caught many traders off guard.

The Korean Business Research Institute's January star brand reputation rankings show BTS maintaining their lead. Behind the data lies a story about the evolving entertainment industry.

Newly released Epstein files reveal Elon Musk's correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from 2012-2013, contradicting his previous denials. What does this mean for Tesla's stock and Musk's political influence?

Senate passes budget for all federal agencies except DHS, giving it a two-week extension while negotiating new ICE restrictions. A new form of targeted political pressure.

President Trump's intervention led to a temporary halt in energy infrastructure attacks between Russia and Ukraine. But with ground fighting continuing and conflicting timelines, questions arise about the prospects for genuine peace talks.