U.S. women’s hockey team declines State of the Union invitation

The U.S. women’s ice hockey team said Monday they will not be attending President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, citing scheduling conflicts. In a statement to CBS News, a USA hockey spokesperson said the team — which defeated Canada in a stunning overtime at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games to take home their third … Read more

Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested weeks after latest Epstein files release

Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London’s Metropolitan Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office.  Mandelson was being investigated after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released late last month. “Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of … Read more

E.U. hits the brakes on U.S. trade deal after Trump threatens 15% global tariffs

The European Parliament on Monday halted the ratification process of a sweeping trade deal with the United States, the latest fallout from the Supreme Court striking down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Following an emergency meeting in Brussels, lawmakers said the U.S.’ side of the deal is now “so uncertain.” “Nobody knows what will … Read more