MYSTERIOUS: 13 | Mind Blowing Facts

Trump’s ballroom plans are nothing new, says longtime White House aide

Trump himself has discussed building a White House ballroom for years, even before entering politics

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Irish officials believed 9/11 would change how US politicians saw peace process

Irish officials believed the September 11 attacks would impact how US politicians viewed the Northern Ireland peace process.

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025

Prince William to attend World Cup months after King's US state visit

Royal double act aims to boost special relationship as trade talks continue with Trump administration

Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2025

Deception and lies from the White House to justify a war in Venezuela? We’ve seen this movie before in run-ups to wars in Vietnam and Iraq

Are Americans about to be led again into a war based on misrepresentations and lies? It’s happened before, most recently with the wars in Iraq and Vietnam.

The Conversation · Dec 18, 2025

Trump Ally Blames Obama and Biden for Australia Hanukkah Attack That Killed 15: 'They Have a Lot To Do With This'

Senator Lindsey Graham blamed Obama and Biden for Australia's Hanukkah attack, citing ISIS policies, though fact-checkers note Biden never rejoined the Iran nuclear deal as Graham claimed.

International Business Times UK · Dec 16, 2025

What is Trump Derangement Syndrome? POTUS' Shocking Claim That Caused Rob Reiner's Death

Trump Derangement Syndrome is a pejorative term used by supporters to dismiss critics as irrationally hateful and impaired, though it is not a recognised medical diagnosis.

International Business Times UK · Dec 16, 2025

Scott Bessent said Trump could announce a new Fed chair 'before Christmas': Here's what you need to know about the leading candidates

What to know about Fed candidates Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Chris Waller and Rick Rieder.

Fortune · Dec 15, 2025

Rod Paige, first Black to serve as US secretary of education, dies at 92

Rod Paige, the first African American to serve as U.S. secretary of education, has died at 92

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Rod Paige, former U.S. education secretary also known for the “Houston Miracle,” dies at 92

The former Houston ISD superintendent was the first Black person to lead the Department of Education and helped launch the No Child Left Behind Act.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 10, 2025

From evil to upheaval and beyond: How the ‘axis’ metaphor shaped modern geopolitics

The plural of “axis” is “axes,” apparently. And foreign policy types with axes to grind have been making good use of this other meaning, too.

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2025