Emily Brown is a US based political journalist covering breaking news, public policy, and Capitol Hill developments.
World News
Iran is facing one of its most volatile moments in decades. What began as scattered demonstrations over economic hardship has grown into a nationwide wave of anger that now openly challenges the country’s ruling system. As protests stretch into a third week, the human cost is rising, and so
Business
For many gamers, GameStop was once a ritual. You’d walk into a mall, smell plastic cases and carpet cleaner, flip through used games, and debate whether your trade-in pile was worth anything at all. For years, those stores were everywhere. Now, more and more of them are going dark.
World News
President Donald Trump has once again stirred global debate by saying the United States needs to “own” Greenland to keep Russia and China from gaining a foothold in the Arctic. His blunt comments have alarmed European allies, angered leaders in Denmark and Greenland, and reopened a question many thought had
Business
Behind closed doors, executives at Paramount Skydance believe the tide may finally be turning in their favor in the high-stakes race to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. After months of back-and-forth, the Ellison-backed company is increasingly confident that its rival, Netflix, is facing growing internal and external challenges that weaken its
U.S. News
The Trump administration is making it clear that its aggressive immigration crackdown is far from over. In fact, according to Vice President JD Vance, the toughest phase may still be ahead. Speaking during a televised interview on January 7, Vance said Americans should prepare for a much stronger and broader
Business
The lawsuit brought by a Florida mother after the death of her teenage son has come to an end with a settlement, but the conversation it sparked about artificial intelligence, responsibility, and child safety is far from over. Google and chatbot company Character.AI have agreed to settle a case
Business
Berkshire Hathaway has officially entered a new chapter. The legendary conglomerate announced that it has raised the annual salary of its new chief executive, Greg Abel, to $25 million, a striking contrast to the famously modest $100,000 salary Warren Buffett accepted for more than 40 years. The pay hike
World News
A new wave of global tension has emerged after the White House confirmed that President Donald Trump and his advisers are actively discussing ways for the United States to acquire Greenland, including the possible use of military force. The revelation has sparked sharp reactions across Europe, reignited fears about American
World News
Donald Trump’s second term has wasted no time making its presence felt on the world stage. The sudden U.S. operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife shocked many people, not just in Latin America but across the globe. For Trump, it
World News
Venezuela entered a new and deeply uncertain chapter on Monday as Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as the country’s interim president, just hours after ousted leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York courtroom, where he pleaded not guilty to serious U.S. criminal charges and insisted
Business
Energy markets reacted swiftly but unevenly after the United States confirmed the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, sending shares of major oil companies sharply higher while global oil prices barely moved. The mixed response highlighted both investor optimism and deep uncertainty about what comes next for Venezuela’s oil-rich
War
Venezuela’s longtime leader, Nicolás Maduro, is set to face a major legal reckoning in the United States, as he prepares to appear in federal court in Manhattan on January 5. The court appearance marks a dramatic moment in U.S.–Venezuela relations and follows an extraordinary military operation that