Source: Biden to Repeal Trump's Ban on Transgender People Joining Military

President Joe Biden is poised to repeal his predecessor Donald Trump’s ban on transgender people enlisting in the U.S. military, a person familiar with the matter said. (More)

FBI: Texan Charged in Capitol Riot Tweeted 'Assassinate AOC'

A 34-year-old Texas man has been arrested for allegedly taking part in the storming of the U.S. Capitol this month and posting violent threats, including a call to assassinate Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. (More)

Dissidents Expect Biden to Slam Putin's Russia With Magnitsky Sanctions

The Biden administration is reportedly considering the imposition of so-called “Magnitsky sanctions” targeted against top Kremlin officials, Newsmax’s John Gizzi reported Saturday. (More)

Ric Grenell to Newsmax TV: Trump 'Does Want to Run Again'

President Donald Trump has told former acting Director of National Intelligence Ric Grenell “personally, a number of times, he does want to run again,” according to Grenell on Newsmax TV. (More)

$1B Mega Millions Prize a Result of Long Odds, Slow Sales

The jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery game has grown to $1 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing after more than four months without a winner thanks to bad luck, poor odds and reduced play partially blamed on the coronavirus pandemic.It’s only the third time a lottery… (More)

Broadcasting Legend Larry King Dies at 87

Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. He was 87. (More)

Rep. Jeff Van Drew to Newsmax TV: DC Troop Presence 'Overkill'

Congressional Democrats were right to call on the National Guard for a safe and peaceful transfer of power, but it was overkill and hypocritical by the people who denounced troops defending our cities from burning this summer, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., said Saturday. (More)

One Million Jobs Lost in New York State During Pandemic

The state of New York lost 1 million jobs in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, including 578,000 in New York City alone, according to a new state Labor Department report. (More)

Alan Dershowitz to Newsmax TV: Disqualifying Trump Won't Work

While it would take 67 votes in the Senate to “remove” former President Donald Trump, Senate precedent requires just 50 votes to block Trump from running again in 2024, according to constitutional law expert Alan Dershowitz on Newsmax TV. (More)

Doug Schoen to Newsmax TV: More Legislation, Fewer Executive Orders

A divided Congress needs more bipartisan legislation, not more presidential executive orders like the ones we received in the first week of the President Joe Biden’s administration, according to Democrat political strategist Doug Schoen on Newsmax TV. (More)

Dr. Erwin Lutzer to Newsmax TV: 'We Will Not Be Silenced'

Lamenting the growing threat of cancel culture, Dr. Erwin Lutzer on Newsmax TV warns, people of faith must “stand with a great deal of confidence and courage.”  (More)

Steve Forbes to Newsmax TV: Economic 'Crisis' Coming

The continued massive printing of money is going to lead to an economic crisis that Washington insiders are dangerously ignoring, according to publisher and former presidential candidate Steve Forbes on Newsmax TV. (More)

Texas Case Against Biden Hinges on Legality of Immigration Deal

The Department of Homeland Security, 12 days before President Joe Biden was sworn in, struck a “binding” deal with Texas agreeing to consult with the state for 180 days before making changes to immigration policy, effectively tying the hands of the new administration. (More)

Democrats Make Federal Election Standards a Top Priority

Democrats plan to move quickly on one of the first bills of the new Congress, citing the need for federal election standards and other reforms to shore up the foundations of American democracy after a tumultuous post-election period and deadly riot at the Capitol. (More)