Tuesday, Jan 14

Incoming Trump administration officials are vetting civil servants' political views and social media activity, raising concerns about loyalty and expertise.

Monday, Jan 13

The impeachment trial of South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol convenes in a tense atmosphere as he evades arrest amid political chaos and substantial security measures.

Tuesday, Jan 14

Melania Trump asserts her independence in public discourse while facing media slip-ups and backlash over tech content management decisions.

Tuesday, Jan 14

House Speaker Mike Johnson suggests conditions on federal aid for California amidst devastating wildfires, raising concerns of politicizing disaster relief.

Tuesday, Jan 14

Venezuela's Foreign Minister accuses the opposition of orchestrating attacks on embassies in five nations following President Maduro's controversial re-election.

Monday, Jan 13

Incoming Trump officials are questioning NSC staff on their political affiliations and loyalty, raising concerns about expertise loss and civil servant morale.

Tuesday, Jan 14

Trump's cabinet nominees face Senate scrutiny this week as confirmation hearings begin with a mix of expected approvals and intense questioning.

Sunday, Jan 12

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gets a pay rise while facing impeachment and resisting arrest amid a mounting political crisis.

Monday, Jan 13

Mike Pence discusses his recent handshake with Donald Trump and addresses his wife's overt snub at Jimmy Carter's funeral.

Monday, Jan 13

A Thai man confessed to killing a former Cambodian lawmaker as a 'debt of gratitude,' raising concerns over political motives behind the assassination.