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ICE detainer issued for El Salvadoran national charged with killing two North Carolina teens

Fox News 2026-01-15 01:07:25.3863901


                            ICE detainer issued for El Salvadoran national charged with killing two North Carolina teens Author:
North Carolina sanctuary policies face renewed criticism after an illegal alien was charged in the murders of two teenagers, ages 16 and 18, in Charlotte. ... Read full article

WATCH LIVE: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz holds news conference | Fox News Video

Fox News 2026-01-15 01:07:19.1848076


                            WATCH LIVE: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz holds news conference | Fox News Video Author:
Walz is expected to address the latest on ongoing ICE operations in Minnesota. ... Read full article

Dem Rep. Thanedar to Introduce Bill to 'Abolish ICE': 'Beyond Reform'

Breitbart News 2026-01-15 00:56:42


                            Dem Rep. Thanedar to Introduce Bill to 'Abolish ICE': 'Beyond Reform' Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) revealed that he was going to be introducing a bill that would abolish ICE, claiming that ICE was "beyond reform." ... Read full article

Report: ICE Agent Who Fatally Shot Woman Suffered Internal Bleeding

Breitbart News 2026-01-15 00:51:26


                            Report: ICE Agent Who Fatally Shot Woman Suffered Internal Bleeding Author: Elizabeth Weibel
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, has reportedly suffered internal bleeding. ... Read full article

Renee Good's Former Father-in-Law: 'I Don't Blame ICE' for Her Death

Breitbart News 2026-01-15 00:37:57


                            Renee Good's Former Father-in-Law: 'I Don't Blame ICE' for Her Death Author: Paul Bois
Timmy Macklin, father-in-law of Renee Good, said he doesn't blame Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for her death. ... Read full article

Iran protests: BBC hears from families of demonstrators killed in crackdown

BBC News 2026-01-15 00:37:22.5129938


                            Iran protests: BBC hears from families of demonstrators killed in crackdown Author: BBC News
BBC Persian has received dozens of accounts from inside Iran. Defiant despite potential repercussions, the witnesses said they wanted to ensure the rest of the world knew of the violence against the protesters. ... Read full article

Elon Musk's X to block Grok from undressing images of real people

BBC News 2026-01-15 00:37:18.0273999


                            Elon Musk's X to block Grok from undressing images of real people Author: BBC News
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people, a statement posted on X reads. ... Read full article

FBI conducts raid on Washington Post reporter’s home, seizes electronics

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-15 00:33:59


                            FBI conducts raid on Washington Post reporter’s home, seizes electronics Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Press freedom groups warn that the warrant to search reporter Hannah Natanson’s home establishes a dangerous precedent. ... Read full article

Trump imposes novel tariffs tailored to hit foreign sales of high-end chips

The Washington Post 2026-01-15 00:25:34


                            Trump imposes novel tariffs tailored to hit foreign sales of high-end chips Author: Ian Duncan, David J. Lynch
The unusual measure targets only AI-enabling chips made abroad by American companies, and it won’t be levied on those used domestically. ... Read full article

Hawley, Moody react after heated Senate abortion hearing exchange: 'Can men get pregnant?'

Fox News 2026-01-15 00:22:23.4648656


                            Hawley, Moody react after heated Senate abortion hearing exchange: 'Can men get pregnant?' Author:
A viral Senate hearing exchange between Republican senators and an Atlanta OB-GYN over the question of whether men can get pregnant sparked a social media debate Wednesday. ... Read full article

Newspaper headlines: 'World on the brink' and Trump intent on 'conquering' Greenland

BBC News 2026-01-15 00:22:14.5740284


                            Newspaper headlines: 'World on the brink' and Trump intent on 'conquering' Greenland Author: BBC News
The global tensions from Greenland and Iran feature prominently on Thursday's front pages. ... Read full article

Senate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock

The Washington Post 2026-01-15 00:18:36


                            Senate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock Author: Noah Robertson, Theodoric Meyer
The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration. ... Read full article

Trump officials rebuff Greenland, Denmark’s calls to drop talk of taking territory

The Hill 2026-01-15 00:11:41


                            Trump officials rebuff Greenland, Denmark’s calls to drop talk of taking territory Author: Laura Kelly, Julia Manchester
Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected calls by Denmark and Greenland for the Trump administration to drop its talk of taking over Greenland during a high-profile meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Danish Foreign Minister Lars … ... Read full article

Nolte: Golden Globe Ratings Tank with Third Dip in a Row

Breitbart News 2026-01-15 00:11:15


                            Nolte: Golden Globe Ratings Tank with Third Dip in a Row Author: John Nolte
The Golden Globe Awards once again tanked in the ratings. This year, this dumb awards show that features celebrities who hate Normal People served up ratings even worse than last year (2025), and last year (2025) the ratings sucked. ... Read full article

XAI Blocks Grok From Creating Sexualized Images of Real People

Bloomberg 2026-01-15 00:10:41+00:00


                            XAI Blocks Grok From Creating Sexualized Images of Real People Author: Kurt Wagner
Elon Musk’s xAI is disabling the ability for people to use its Grok artificial intelligence chatbot to create sexualized images of real people, following widespread criticism that the company was allowing women and children to be victimized by the tool. ... Read full article

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore forgoes NFL Draft as likely top selection to stay in school

Fox News 2026-01-15 00:07:24.1530511


                            Oregon quarterback Dante Moore forgoes NFL Draft as likely top selection to stay in school Author:
Dante Moore decided to return to Oregon for another season, turning down a likely No. 2 NFL draft selection to stay and compete for another College Football Playoff run. ... Read full article

Iran shuts down airspace, foreign officials warn against travel to Israel

Fox News 2026-01-15 00:07:21.8879896


                            Iran shuts down airspace, foreign officials warn against travel to Israel Author:
Iran closes airspace to most flights amid rising U.S. tensions. Trump says Iranian protest killings stopped, but military officials reportedly warned an attack was imminent. ... Read full article

Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-15 00:05:51


                            Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final Author: Al Jazeera
Morocco overcome Nigeria on penalties, after the match finished 0-0 after extra time, to reach AFCON final. ... Read full article

Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

CNN 2026-01-15 00:02:13


                            Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella Author:
At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder, federal health officials said Wednesday. ... Read full article

Thailand Long-Bond Outlook Darkens on Fiscal Worries Before Vote

Bloomberg 2026-01-15 00:00:49+00:00


                            Thailand Long-Bond Outlook Darkens on Fiscal Worries Before Vote Author: Marcus Wong, Matthew Burgess
As Thailand’s general election nears, rising concerns about fiscal largesse are adding pressure on longer-dated bonds, spurring bets for sustained underperformance versus short-term notes. ... Read full article

KKR Asia Credit Fund Draws 75% New Investors as Decoupling Rises

Bloomberg 2026-01-15 00:00:02+00:00


                            KKR Asia Credit Fund Draws 75% New Investors as Decoupling Rises Author: Cathy Chan
KKR & Co. raised three-quarters of its $2.5 billion Asia private credit fund from new investors, as deepening economic decoupling pushes firms to broaden exposure and hedge geopolitical risk, according to top executives. ... Read full article

Angry mob caught on camera hurling profanity, demands federal agents leave Minnesota Mexican restaurant

Fox News 2026-01-14 23:52:27.8403345


                            Angry mob caught on camera hurling profanity, demands federal agents leave Minnesota Mexican restaurant Author:
Federal agents were forced to leave a Minnesota restaurant Sunday after angry diners confronted them with expletives, demanding they exit amid rising tensions. ... Read full article

Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump's policing power over Venezuela

Fox News 2026-01-14 23:52:20.0742166


                            Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump's policing power over Venezuela Author:
Senate Republicans used a rarely deployed Senate procedure to kill a bipartisan Venezuela war powers resolution despite earlier success that enraged President Donald Trump. ... Read full article

Revised Toyota Industries Offer Won’t Settle Valuation Debate

Bloomberg 2026-01-14 23:45:20+00:00


                            Revised Toyota Industries Offer Won’t Settle Valuation Debate Author: Nicholas Takahashi
The Toyota group sweetened a bid to privatize a key unit on the eve of its tender period, but that’s unlikely to placate investors who say the new price still undervalues the company. ... Read full article

Two Republicans flip, defeating war powers resolution after intense Trump pressure

The Hill 2026-01-14 23:37:33


                            Two Republicans flip, defeating war powers resolution after intense Trump pressure Author: Alexander Bolton, Al Weaver
Senate Republicans on Wednesday defeated a war powers resolution to block President Trump from using military force “within or against” Venezuela after two Republicans who voted last week to advance the measure reversed themselves and joined their leaders in … ... Read full article

David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness'

BBC News 2026-01-14 23:37:21.0594442


                            David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness' Author: BBC News
The artist claims it is too much of a risk to transport the centuries-old artwork from France. ... Read full article

Berkshire-Backed BNSF Warns Rail Megamerger Risks Higher Prices

Bloomberg 2026-01-14 23:36:36+00:00


                            Berkshire-Backed BNSF Warns Rail Megamerger Risks Higher Prices Author: Kiel Porter
The leader of BNSF Railway Co. warned that the proposed deal to combine two of its rivals risks pushing up costs for customers, a sign of industry opposition to the largest tie-up in US railroad history. ... Read full article

Gold and Silver in Modest Retreat After Surging to Record Highs

Bloomberg 2026-01-14 23:36:25+00:00


                            Gold and Silver in Modest Retreat After Surging to Record Highs Author: Yihui Xie
Gold and silver dipped after surging to records in the previous session as investors piled into commodities as an alternative to other financial assets. ... Read full article

Iran Closes Tehran Airspace to Flights as Tensions With US Mount

Bloomberg 2026-01-14 23:32:43+00:00


                            Iran Closes Tehran Airspace to Flights as Tensions With US Mount Author: Allyson Versprille, Siddharth Philip
Iran temporarily closed airspace around its capital Tehran to flights amid rising tensions with the US and nationwide protests in the country. ... Read full article

Silver’s Torrid Rally Has Americans in Frenzy to Buy, Sell Coins

Bloomberg 2026-01-14 23:31:38+00:00


                            Silver’s Torrid Rally Has Americans in Frenzy to Buy, Sell Coins Author: Yvonne Yue Li
The last time silver was this hot, Reddit posters piled in to drive prices even higher, creating a frenzy that overwhelmed dealers. The metal’s current rally has set off a similar dynamic. ... Read full article

BHP and Rio Tinto to Collaborate on Iron Ore Project in Pilbara

Bloomberg 2026-01-14 23:28:47+00:00


                            BHP and Rio Tinto to Collaborate on Iron Ore Project in Pilbara Author: Paul-Alain Hunt
BHP Group and Rio Tinto Group, the world’s two biggest mining companies, will join forces to extract 200 million tons of iron ore in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. ... Read full article

Greenland and Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meeting

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-14 23:27:46


                            Greenland and Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meeting Author: Al Jazeera
Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen says meeting with Trump administration ‘didn’t manage to change’ US position. ... Read full article

Trump says he has been told killing of protesters in Iran ‘has stopped’

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-14 23:27:44


                            Trump says he has been told killing of protesters in Iran ‘has stopped’ Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Trump has threatened to attack Iran, prompting Tehran to warn of retaliation amid growing fears of conflict. ... Read full article

Iranians abroad wait for news from loved ones amid communications blackout

The Washington Post 2026-01-14 23:24:53


                            Iranians abroad wait for news from loved ones amid communications blackout Author: Jennifer Hassan, Tobi Raji
A government-imposed nationwide communications blackout has left Iranians outside the country scrambling to reach family and friends. ... Read full article

Nasa astronauts begin 'bittersweet' medical evacuation from space station

BBC News 2026-01-14 23:22:21.3100423


                            Nasa astronauts begin 'bittersweet' medical evacuation from space station Author: BBC News
The crew is expected to splash down off the coast of California in the early hours of Thursday local time. ... Read full article

Jon Stewart: Clintons Should 'Abso-F**king-Lutely' Comply With Epstein Subpoenas and Testify Before Congress

Breitbart News 2026-01-14 23:18:00


                            Jon Stewart: Clintons Should 'Abso-F**king-Lutely' Comply With Epstein Subpoenas and Testify Before Congress Author: Alana Mastrangelo
Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart said former President Bill Clinton and former First Lady Hillary Clinton should "abso-f**king-lutely" comply with Epstein-related subpoenas. ... Read full article

Oil Falls After Trump Signals US Response to Iran Is On Hold

Bloomberg 2026-01-14 23:17:52+00:00


                            Oil Falls After Trump Signals US Response to Iran Is On Hold Author:
Oil fell for the first time in six days after US President Donald Trump said he’d been assured that Iran would stop killing protesters. ... Read full article

Verizon Suffers Major Service Disruption Impacting Voice and Data for Customers Throughout the Country

Breitbart News 2026-01-14 22:40:22


                            Verizon Suffers Major Service Disruption Impacting Voice and Data for Customers Throughout the Country Author: Lucas Nolan
Verizon customers across the United States experienced widespread service disruptions on Wednesday, with voice calling and mobile data access failing for several hours. The company has not disclosed what caused the outage, but law enforcement sources do not s… ... Read full article

Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' with US over Greenland

BBC News 2026-01-14 22:37:22.012075


                            Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' with US over Greenland Author: BBC News
There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards. ... Read full article

Chocolate bars pulled from shelves nationwide over salmonella concerns

Fox News 2026-01-14 22:23:47


                            Chocolate bars pulled from shelves nationwide over salmonella concerns Author: Sophia Compton
Chocolate bars sold nationwide recalled over potential salmonella contamination. Spring & Mulberry pulls mint leaf bars after routine testing revealed concerns. ... Read full article

Report: Cheap Migrants Are Being Imported to Replace U.S. Teachers

Breitbart News 2026-01-14 22:23:10


                            Report: Cheap Migrants Are Being Imported to Replace U.S. Teachers Author: Warner Todd Huston
School districts are increasingly turning to importing teachers from foreign nations to work for lower pay than American teachers. ... Read full article

Child rights org says Google undermines parental control of child accounts

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-14 22:22:34.6999833

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Obama-era CNN segment resurfaces showing different ICE coverage compared to Trump years

Fox News 2026-01-14 22:22:20.6832064


                            Obama-era CNN segment resurfaces showing different ICE coverage compared to Trump years Author:
Social media users uncover Obama-era CNN segment showing positive ICE coverage, highlighting a contrast in immigration reporting before President Donald Trump. ... Read full article

Astronauts leave space station in NASA's first medical evacuation

Associated Press 2026-01-14 22:22:20


                            Astronauts leave space station in NASA's first medical evacuation Author: Marcia Dunn
An astronaut in need of medical care is on the way back to Earth. The ailing astronaut departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday. Their SpaceX capsule is due to splash down into the Pacific off the coast of San Diego early Thu… ... Read full article

OnlyFans creator claps back after Florida candidate proposes tax | CNN Business

CNN 2026-01-14 22:17:52.565


                            OnlyFans creator claps back after Florida candidate proposes tax | CNN Business Author: Caroline Baxendale
Popular OnlyFans creator Sophie Rain reacts to Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback after he proposed a 50% tax on OnlyFans creators if he became governor. ... Read full article

Report: U.S. Military Intervention in Iran Could Begin Within 24 Hours — Bases Pull Personnel, Shift Posture Across Region

Breitbart News 2026-01-14 22:14:33


                            Report: U.S. Military Intervention in Iran Could Begin Within 24 Hours — Bases Pull Personnel, Shift Posture Across Region Author: Joshua Klein
President Donald Trump is weighing imminent military action against Iran that could come “in the next 24 hours,” according to a Reuters report citing European officials, as the Pentagon begins pulling personnel from key U.S. bases across the Middle East and T… ... Read full article

Tackling affordability, ICE polling, the smell of fear: Catch up on the day’s stories

CNN 2026-01-14 22:08:17


                            Tackling affordability, ICE polling, the smell of fear: Catch up on the day’s stories Author: Daniel Wine
CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy day. ... Read full article

Ukraine’s former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko accused of bribery: Report

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-14 21:59:15


                            Ukraine’s former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko accused of bribery: Report Author: Al Jazeera
Yulia Tymoshenko has served as Ukraine’s prime minister in 2005 and from 2007 to 2010. ... Read full article

Analysis | How Trump’s economy is really doing right now

The Washington Post 2026-01-14 21:57:06.035


                            Analysis | How Trump’s economy is really doing right now Author: Amber Phillips
Costs are still up, and Americans say they’re struggling. ... Read full article

Las Vegas tourism crashes to early 2000s levels as visitors flee the city

Fox News 2026-01-14 21:52:19.3863455


                            Las Vegas tourism crashes to early 2000s levels as visitors flee the city Author:
Tourism in the city of Las Vegas plummets 7.4% in 2025, dropping to levels not seen since early 2000s as visitor numbers fall to 35.4 million amid ongoing challenges. ... Read full article

Trump administration to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-14 21:42:51


                            Trump administration to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries Author: Al Jazeera Staff
US State Department says freeze will affect citizens of Somalia, Haiti, Iran and Eritrea, among other countries. ... Read full article

Three Palestine Action activists end UK hunger strike

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-14 21:31:16


                            Three Palestine Action activists end UK hunger strike Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article

Watch Live: Senate Investigates Biden's Afghan Parolee Immigration Program

Breitbart News 2026-01-14 21:03:56


                            Watch Live: Senate Investigates Biden's Afghan Parolee Immigration Program Author: Breitbart News
The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing investigating the Biden administration's parolee program to bring unvetted Afghan migrants to the United States. ... Read full article

After Renee Good ICE shooting, lawyers for family launch investigation

USA Today 2026-01-14 21:03:00+00:00


                            After Renee Good ICE shooting, lawyers for family launch investigation Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg
Relatives of Renee Good, who was killed by an ICE agent, have retained an attorney who represented the family of George Floyd. ... Read full article

Greenland dispute persists after Vance, Rubio meet with Denmark

USA Today 2026-01-14 20:56:23+00:00


                            Greenland dispute persists after Vance, Rubio meet with Denmark Author: Francesca Chambers, Zac Anderson
'We didn’t manage to change the American position,' the Danish foreign minister said after a meeting to discuss Trump's bid to acquire Greenland. ... Read full article

Young Ugandans hope for stability, opportunities on eve of election

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-14 20:46:59


                            Young Ugandans hope for stability, opportunities on eve of election Author: Catherine Wambua-Soi
Tension as 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend four-decade rule in a country where 70% of people are under 35. ... Read full article

Broken part in UPS crash in Kentucky had failed on other planes

Associated Press 2026-01-14 20:27:27


                            Broken part in UPS crash in Kentucky had failed on other planes Author: Josh Funk
The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a flaw in the part that failed and contributed to the engine flying off a UPS plane before it crashed and killed 15 in November but at that point the planemaker didn’t beli… ... Read full article

US makes initial $500M Venezuelan oil deal; some proceeds headed to Qatari bank

The Hill 2026-01-14 20:13:41


                            US makes initial $500M Venezuelan oil deal; some proceeds headed to Qatari bank Author: Julia Manchester
The Trump administration has completed its first Venezuelan oil sale, valued at $500 million, an administration official confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday.  The official also said additional sales are expected in the coming days and weeks.  Semafor first rep… ... Read full article

White House pauses visas for Somalis, Haitians, people from 73 other countries

USA Today 2026-01-14 20:12:30+00:00


                            White House pauses visas for Somalis, Haitians, people from 73 other countries Author: Trevor Hughes
The pause is part of the administration's overall effort to block immigrants from accessing federal assistance. ... Read full article

Will US visa pause in 75 countries impact 2026 World Cup travel?

USA Today 2026-01-14 20:10:13+00:00


                            Will US visa pause in 75 countries impact 2026 World Cup travel? Author: Seth Vertelney
The U.S. State Department is freezing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, but the pause will only impact those who wish to live in the USA. ... Read full article

McConnell: Trump’s seizure of Greenland would ‘incinerate’ NATO alliances

The Hill 2026-01-14 19:55:03


                            McConnell: Trump’s seizure of Greenland would ‘incinerate’ NATO alliances Author: Alexander Bolton
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) warned in a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday that President Trump’s talk of seizing Greenland by force threatens to “incinerate” the nation’s long-standing ties with NATO allies. McConnell declared tha… ... Read full article

Verizon network outage: Some wireless customers can’t place calls or access data

CNN 2026-01-14 19:46:53


                            Verizon network outage: Some wireless customers can’t place calls or access data Author: Lisa Eadicicco
Verizon said some of its wireless services were down Wednesday, leaving many customers without access to voice and data services. ... Read full article

Amid Iran’s blackout, videos show lethal violence across the country

The Washington Post 2026-01-14 19:25:04


                            Amid Iran’s blackout, videos show lethal violence across the country Author: Imogen Piper, Meg Kelly, Nilo Tabrizy, Susannah George, Yeganeh Torbati
A Washington Post review of videos from Iran posted online of recent protests illustrates how widely violence has spread. ... Read full article

Maps don’t show Greenland’s true size. Here’s how big it actually is.

USA Today 2026-01-14 19:15:46+00:00


                            Maps don’t show Greenland’s true size. Here’s how big it actually is. Author: Michelle Del Rey, Stephen J. Beard
The world's largest island has its own system of fjords, lakes and black-sand beaches. What to know about the size of the Danish territory. ... Read full article

With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia

The Washington Post 2026-01-14 19:08:29


                            With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia Author: Gerry Shih, Karen DeYoung, Suzan Haidamous, Catherine Belton, Ari Flanzraich
The two Middle Eastern countries exchanged messages through a Russian intermediary saying they would not preemptively attack each other. ... Read full article

Kiefer Sutherland's history of legal troubles, including LA assault

USA Today 2026-01-14 19:05:39+00:00


                            Kiefer Sutherland's history of legal troubles, including LA assault Author: Edward Segarra
Kiefer Sutherland, who's been accused of physically assaulting a rideshare driver in Los Angeles, has faced a slew of legal troubles in the past. ... Read full article

Live updates: Vance, Rubio huddle with Greenland, Denmark officials ends; Senate eyes war powers vote

The Hill 2026-01-14 19:00:54


                            Live updates: Vance, Rubio huddle with Greenland, Denmark officials ends; Senate eyes war powers vote Author: The Hill Staff
The White House is turning up pressure on two realms: Iran, and Denmark and Greenland. President Trump on Wednesday morning declared that total U.S. control of Greenland is the only option. A White House meeting with Vice President Vance, Secretary of State M… ... Read full article

Hawley changes stance on war powers resolution after Trump backlash

The Hill 2026-01-14 18:58:42


                            Hawley changes stance on war powers resolution after Trump backlash Author: Alexander Bolton
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is shifting his position and says he will now vote with Senate Republican leaders to defeat a resolution that aims to block President Trump from using military force against Venezuela. Hawley, who backed advancing the measure last wee… ... Read full article

2025 is fourth warmest on record in US, third hottest globally

USA Today 2026-01-14 18:35:42+00:00


                            2025 is fourth warmest on record in US, third hottest globally Author: Dinah Voyles Pulver
The world continues a streak of warming temperatures with 2025 winding up as the third hottest globally and fourth warmest in the US. ... Read full article

Is Verizon down? Outage reported by thousands of users Jan. 14

USA Today 2026-01-14 18:11:20+00:00


                            Is Verizon down? Outage reported by thousands of users Jan. 14 Author: Jonathan Limehouse, Mike Snider
Over 150,000 Verizon customers have reported outages, according to Downdetector. ... Read full article

Americans urged to leave Iran as US withdraws personnel from Qatar base

USA Today 2026-01-14 17:58:52+00:00


                            Americans urged to leave Iran as US withdraws personnel from Qatar base Author: Kathryn Palmer
The U.S. military is reportedly withdrawing personnel from its largest air base in Qatar as Iran and the Trump administration trade threats. ... Read full article

Steelers president: Mike Tomlin stepping down likely affects Aaron Rodgers' plan

USA Today 2026-01-14 17:53:46+00:00


                            Steelers president: Mike Tomlin stepping down likely affects Aaron Rodgers' plan Author: Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
Mike Tomlin's decision to step down could affect the next steps for Aaron Rodgers, Steelers president Art Rooney II said Wednesday. ... Read full article

US suspends visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance

Associated Press 2026-01-14 17:07:28


                            US suspends visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance Author: Matthew Lee
The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The State Department said Wednesday it had instructed co… ... Read full article

Trump administration indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations

The Washington Post 2026-01-14 17:05:10


                            Trump administration indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations Author: Adam Taylor, David Nakamura
Authorities said the immigrant visa processing pause aims to crack down on immigrants the Trump administration believes are likely to become reliant on public benefits. ... Read full article

Trump envoy announces launch of ‘phase two’ of plan to end Gaza war

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-14 17:00:42


                            Trump envoy announces launch of ‘phase two’ of plan to end Gaza war Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article

Trump envoy says Gaza is entering second phase of ceasefire plan

Associated Press 2026-01-14 16:59:23


                            Trump envoy says Gaza is entering second phase of ceasefire plan Author: Michelle L. Price
The United States says it’s moving into the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan involving disarming Hamas, rebuilding the war-ravaged territory and establishing the group of Palestinian experts that will administer daily affairs. President Donald Trump's envo… ... Read full article

No quick decision from judge in lawsuit challenging immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Associated Press 2026-01-14 16:57:21


                            No quick decision from judge in lawsuit challenging immigration crackdown in Minnesota Author: Steve Karnowski
There has been no decision, yet, on Minnesota’s request to suspend the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The surge is roiling the state’s largest cities. Federal agents have been pulling people from cars and confronting angry bystanders. Federal J… ... Read full article

'Representation matters,' US Olympians say in quest for winter games diversity

Associated Press 2026-01-14 16:49:33


                            'Representation matters,' US Olympians say in quest for winter games diversity Author: Tim Reynolds
USA Bobsled and Skeleton is set to unveil its Olympic rosters, with most women competing likely being women of color. This could make the 2026 U.S. Olympic winter roster the most diverse ever. In 2018, 21 athletes of Black or Asian descent were part of the te… ... Read full article

White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler

BBC News 2026-01-14 16:37:29.2150858


                            White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler Author: BBC News
The incident occurred while Trump toured a Ford factory in Michigan; the heckler says he has "no regrets". ... Read full article

Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teen girls

BBC News 2026-01-14 16:37:21.1209865


                            Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teen girls Author: BBC News
The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star is sentenced at St Albans Crown Court. ... Read full article

Sting gives Police bandmates more than £500,000 in royalties

BBC News 2026-01-14 15:37:15.5917572


                            Sting gives Police bandmates more than £500,000 in royalties Author: BBC News
The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court. ... Read full article

Supreme Court rules House Republican can challenge mail ballot deadline

The Hill 2026-01-14 15:31:19


                            Supreme Court rules House Republican can challenge mail ballot deadline Author: Ella Lee
The Supreme Court on Wednesday revived an Illinois Congress member’s lawsuit over a state mail-in ballot law, paving the way for political candidates nationwide to challenge election laws more easily in their states.  The justices ruled 7-2 that Rep. Mike Bos… ... Read full article

U.S. withdraws some forces from Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes

The Washington Post 2026-01-14 15:20:09


                            U.S. withdraws some forces from Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes Author: Tara Copp
The Pentagon has begun removing troops and equipment from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. ... Read full article

US reducing personnel at Qatar air base, official tells CBS

BBC News 2026-01-14 15:07:22.6849181


                            US reducing personnel at Qatar air base, official tells CBS Author: BBC News
Officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran. ... Read full article

FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter

Associated Press 2026-01-14 14:29:33


                            FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter Author: Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker
Attorney General Pam Bondi says the search of a Washington Post reporter’s home was done at the Pentagon’s request as part of a leak investigation. The Post says journalist Hannah Natanson had her phone and a watch seized by agents at her Virginia home. An FB… ... Read full article

This fashion photographer captured America’s forgotten workforce. 40 years on, the portraits are on view again

CNN 2026-01-14 14:27:34


                            This fashion photographer captured America’s forgotten workforce. 40 years on, the portraits are on view again Author: Leah Dolan
Four decades after the debut of Richard Avedon’s “In the American West” series, a unique selection of the original images curated by his granddaughter are on display. ... Read full article

FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home

CNN 2026-01-14 14:26:16


                            FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home Author: Brian Stelter, Katelyn Polantz
Last month, Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson penned a first-person piece about her long year as “the federal government whisperer,” receiving tips from hundreds of federal workers. On Wednesday, the FBI searched her home, a source familiar with the si… ... Read full article

Watch live: Carr, FCC officials testify before House on oversight of agency

The Hill 2026-01-14 14:16:04


                            Watch live: Carr, FCC officials testify before House on oversight of agency Author: The Hill Staff
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr will testify Wednesday morning before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on oversight of the agency. The hearing comes as President Trump has faced scrutiny over his targeting of public broadcast… ... Read full article

Danish official says there’s a ‘fundamental disagreement’ with US over Greenland

CNN 2026-01-14 13:30:14


                            Danish official says there’s a ‘fundamental disagreement’ with US over Greenland Author:
Leaders from Denmark and Greenland said a “fundamental disagreement” persists with the Trump administration over the future of the territory following their meeting with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Follow for live news updates. ... Read full article

Trump Is Right: Obamacare Made ‘Fat Cat’ Insurers Rich While Patients Beg for Scraps

Breitbart News 2026-01-14 13:07:31.8255438

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Trump escalates message to Iran

The Hill 2026-01-14 11:40:58


                            Trump escalates message to Iran Author: Jared Gans
Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: ▪ Trump shifts rhetoric on Iran ▪ President flips off heckler in Michigan ▪ Prosecutors resign in protest ▪ Prediction markets under scrutiny PRESIDENT TRUMP appears to be shiftin… ... Read full article

‘The most feminist thing you can do for yourself is not take birth control’: The shifting politics of the pill

CNN 2026-01-14 11:01:12


                            ‘The most feminist thing you can do for yourself is not take birth control’: The shifting politics of the pill Author: Sarah Owermohle, MJ Lee, Andrew Seger
Whether it’s conservatives who have traditionally opposed birth control for religious reasons or left-leaning women who are questioning medical orthodoxies, skepticism over hormonal birth control is becoming a shared talking point among some women, especially… ... Read full article

Latino voters powered Trump’s comeback. Now they’re turning on his economy.

Politico 2026-01-14 10:55:00+00:00


                            Latino voters powered Trump’s comeback. Now they’re turning on his economy. Author: Samuel Benson, Alec Hernandez
Hispanic small business owners are souring on the Trump economy, a warning sign to Republicans ahead of this year’s midterms. ... Read full article

Vance-hosted Greenland meeting ends with ‘fundamental disagreement’

The Washington Post 2026-01-14 10:00:00


                            Vance-hosted Greenland meeting ends with ‘fundamental disagreement’ Author: Adam Taylor, Michael Birnbaum
Diplomats from Denmark and Greenland had originally requested the meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio after provocative statements from the president. ... Read full article

Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions for protesters

Associated Press 2026-01-14 07:17:56


                            Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions for protesters Author: Jon Gambrell, Farnoush Amiri
Iranian officials signaled that fast trials and executions lay ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests, while the Islamic Republic promised retaliation if the U.S. or Israel intervened in the domestic unrest. The threats emerged Wednesday as some p… ... Read full article

Senate votes on Venezuela as Trump wins over 2 GOP defectors

Associated Press 2026-01-14 05:15:18


                            Senate votes on Venezuela as Trump wins over 2 GOP defectors Author: Stephen Groves
Senate Republicans have voted to dismiss a war powers resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela. Two GOP senators reversed course on supporting the legislation. Trump had put intense pressure o… ... Read full article

Greenland reacts to Trump's ambitions before Vance meeting

Associated Press 2026-01-14 05:07:20


                            Greenland reacts to Trump's ambitions before Vance meeting Author: Emma Burrows
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is meeting with Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington on Wednesday as President Donald Trump insists on controlling Greenland. Greenlanders say the Arctic island, which is a semiautonomous region of Denmark is not for sal… ... Read full article

Virginia Democrats look to decimate GOP seats in redistricting effort

Politico 2026-01-14 00:23:38+00:00


                            Virginia Democrats look to decimate GOP seats in redistricting effort Author: Brakkton Booker
But some Democrats warn that the effort may be more difficult than it looks. ... Read full article

Trump flipped off an autoworker at a Ford plant. The White House says it’s ‘appropriate’

CNN 2026-01-13 23:13:14


                            Trump flipped off an autoworker at a Ford plant. The White House says it’s ‘appropriate’ Author: Samantha Waldenberg
President Donald Trump appeared to flip someone off as he toured a Michigan Ford plant in an incident caught on video Tuesday, and the White House defended the action as an “appropriate” response to someone screaming at the commander-in-chief. ... Read full article

Trump lashes out at GOP senators in Detroit speech

The Hill 2026-01-13 20:14:07


                            Trump lashes out at GOP senators in Detroit speech Author: Julia Manchester
President Trump lashed out at Senate Republicans who have voted against his agenda during a Tuesday speech at the Detroit Economic Club.  The comments, part of a broader address on the economy, come days after the president blasted a group of GOP senators who… ... Read full article

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