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Gaza-based journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-30 01:01:35


                            Gaza-based journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry Author: Lyndal Rowlands
Award-winning Palestinian journalist regains account with 1.4 million followers after surprise removal from platform. ... Read full article

Patriots' Tommy DeVito reveals coach Mike Vrabel's confident Super Bowl message

Fox News 2026-01-30 00:52:29.7562413


                            Patriots' Tommy DeVito reveals coach Mike Vrabel's confident Super Bowl message Author:
New England Patriots backup quarterback Tommy DeVito revealed what head coach Mike Vrabel's message is for the team as they prepare for Super Bowl LX. ... Read full article

Trump files $10B lawsuit against IRS over alleged tax return leaks to major news outlets

Fox News 2026-01-30 00:52:23.6616454


                            Trump files $10B lawsuit against IRS over alleged tax return leaks to major news outlets Author:
President Donald Trump sues IRS for $10 billion over alleged illegal disclosure of his private tax information by a "rogue, politically motivated" employee to news organizations. ... Read full article

Trump blesses emerging deal to avert government shutdown, handing Democrats a possible win

MSNBC 2026-01-30 00:45:00


                            Trump blesses emerging deal to avert government shutdown, handing Democrats a possible win Author: Jack Fitzpatrick, Mychael Schnell, Ali Vitali
The deal, if passed by Congress, extends funding for two weeks for the Department of Homeland Security that oversees the administration's immigration operations that have sparked so much controversy after the death of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota. ... Read full article

China to allow visa-free travel for Britons, UK says

BBC News 2026-01-30 00:37:23.5227177


                            China to allow visa-free travel for Britons, UK says Author: BBC News
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing - the first UK prime minister to do so in eight years. ... Read full article

Two-year-old found in grit bin after going missing at nursery

BBC News 2026-01-30 00:37:21.3178287


                            Two-year-old found in grit bin after going missing at nursery Author: BBC News
The toddler was lost for an hour at an early years centre at an Edinburgh school. ... Read full article

Jena Sims, wife of PGA Tour star Brooks Koepka, fires back at social media troll after snide comment

Fox News 2026-01-30 00:37:19.4745345


                            Jena Sims, wife of PGA Tour star Brooks Koepka, fires back at social media troll after snide comment Author:
Jena Sims, the wife of PGA Tour golfer Brooks Koepka, dunked on a social media troll on Thursday after posting a video about Dry January. ... Read full article

Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?

BBC News 2026-01-30 00:37:18.3185762


                            Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals? Author: BBC News
Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research. ... Read full article

Bruce Springsteen’s new anti-ICE anthem is no ‘Blowin’ in the Wind.’ And that’s OK.

MSNBC 2026-01-30 00:27:23


                            Bruce Springsteen’s new anti-ICE anthem is no ‘Blowin’ in the Wind.’ And that’s OK. Author: Jeff Slate
Bruce Springsteen’s anti-ICE anthem "Streets of Minneapolis” dropped on YouTube after the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. I'll take it. ... Read full article

Florida nurse voluntarily gives up license after saying he won't perform anesthesia on MAGA patients

Fox News 2026-01-30 00:22:21.3503256


                            Florida nurse voluntarily gives up license after saying he won't perform anesthesia on MAGA patients Author:
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a Florida registered nurse relinquished his license after allegedly refusing anesthesia for "MAGA" patients in a social media post. ... Read full article

Illegal immigrants caught blasting guns on packed highway, shooting at family in road-rage attack: cops

Fox News 2026-01-30 00:07:26.3495642


                            Illegal immigrants caught blasting guns on packed highway, shooting at family in road-rage attack: cops Author:
Three charged in Dallas bridge gunfire incident face felony assault and firearm charges, with two held on immigration detainers after viral video. ... Read full article

Blake Lively's voice message to Justin Baldoni 'as a friend' comes to light

USA Today 2026-01-30 00:03:23+00:00


                            Blake Lively's voice message to Justin Baldoni 'as a friend' comes to light Author: Anthony Robledo
A 2023 voice message Blake Lively sent to Justin Baldoni in offers insight into the dynamic between the "It Ends With Us" costars ahead of production. ... Read full article

Venezuela’s Rodriguez signs oil reform law while the US eases sanctions

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-30 00:03:16


                            Venezuela’s Rodriguez signs oil reform law while the US eases sanctions Author: Al Jazeera
The Trump administration has pressured Venezuela to increase foreign access to the country’s large oil reserves. ... Read full article

Gabbard’s role at Georgia FBI raid angers Dems, puzzles election officials

Politico 2026-01-30 00:00:00+00:00


                            Gabbard’s role at Georgia FBI raid angers Dems, puzzles election officials Author: John Sakellariadis, Gregory Svirnovskiy
A White House spokesperson defended Gabbard’s involvement, saying she has a “pivotal role in election security.” ... Read full article

Trump says he’s decertifying Canada-made aircrafts and threatens 50% tariffs

CNN 2026-01-29 23:56:04


                            Trump says he’s decertifying Canada-made aircrafts and threatens 50% tariffs Author: Ramishah Maruf
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he is decertifying all aircraft made in Canada and threatened a 50% tariff on those planes until American-made Gulfstreams are certified in that country. ... Read full article

Trump, Schumer reach government funding deal, sacrifice DHS spending bill in the process

Fox News 2026-01-29 23:37:22.7096717


                            Trump, Schumer reach government funding deal, sacrifice DHS spending bill in the process Author:
President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, N.Y., reached a bipartisan government funding agreement to advance a behemoth funding package without the DHS spending bill. ... Read full article

Canada’s Carney hails new trade deals, ‘expects’ US to respect sovereignty

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-29 23:24:16


                            Canada’s Carney hails new trade deals, ‘expects’ US to respect sovereignty Author: Al Jazeera and Agencies
Canadian prime minister has sought to rally ‘middle powers’ to respond to an increasingly unpredictable global climate. ... Read full article

Watch Live: Breitbart at the Red Carpet Premier of ‘Melania'

Breitbart News 2026-01-29 23:18:37


                            Watch Live: Breitbart at the Red Carpet Premier of ‘Melania' Author: Breitbart News
Breitbart News covers the red carpet premier of Melania, the documentary covering First Lady Melania Trump's life, on Thursday, January 29. ... Read full article

Live updates: Senate finds deal with DHS funding that could avoid shutdown

The Hill 2026-01-29 23:17:07


                            Live updates: Senate finds deal with DHS funding that could avoid shutdown Author: The Hill Staff
Hours after Senate Democrats and a few Republicans took down a procedural vote that would have advanced a major government funding package, the Senate found a deal that could yet avoid a partial government shutdown. The agreement will split the bill funding t… ... Read full article

Senate strikes deal to avert partial shutdown

The Hill 2026-01-29 23:09:13


                            Senate strikes deal to avert partial shutdown Author: Al Weaver
The Senate struck a deal to fund a large portion of the government on Thursday evening, just a day before a shutdown deadline. The agreement will split the bill funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) off from a “minibus” package of five other major… ... Read full article

Agents in Minneapolis could be pulled back if local officials cooperate, border tsar says

BBC News 2026-01-29 23:07:19.2405688


                            Agents in Minneapolis could be pulled back if local officials cooperate, border tsar says Author: BBC News
Tom Homan said the immigration operation would be more "targeted", as the Trump administration works to calm frustrations both in the city and on Capitol Hill ... Read full article

The case against defending the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti as self-defense

MSNBC 2026-01-29 23:07:17.3660341

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Nearly 100-year-old candy company files for bankruptcy amid rising costs, heavy debt: report

Fox News 2026-01-29 23:02:29


                            Nearly 100-year-old candy company files for bankruptcy amid rising costs, heavy debt: report Author: Sophia Compton
Nearly century-old Chicago candy maker Primrose Candy Co. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking to restructure over $12 million in debt. ... Read full article

Tim Walz Insinuates Fatal ICE Shootings Are Kicking Off a Civil War

Breitbart News 2026-01-29 22:57:13


                            Tim Walz Insinuates Fatal ICE Shootings Are Kicking Off a Civil War Author: Neil Munro
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is suggesting that federal enforcement of federal law in his state may trigger a Civil War. ... Read full article

Why is Tulsi Gabbard involved in seizing 2020 ballots? How election conspiracies could affect the midterms

CNN 2026-01-29 22:50:53


                            Why is Tulsi Gabbard involved in seizing 2020 ballots? How election conspiracies could affect the midterms Author: Zachary B. Wolf
Here’s what has not changed: President Donald Trump refuses to admit the objective truth that he lost the 2020 presidential election. ... Read full article

Chinese Belt and Road Loans in Freefall as Beijing Squeezes Every Last Cent Out of Africa

Breitbart News 2026-01-29 22:50:00


                            Chinese Belt and Road Loans in Freefall as Beijing Squeezes Every Last Cent Out of Africa Author: John Hayward
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) appears to be flagging in Africa, as new loans for infrastructure projects are down by over 50%. ... Read full article

False and misleading claims from Trump's Cabinet meeting

Associated Press 2026-01-29 22:47:35


                            False and misleading claims from Trump's Cabinet meeting Author: The Associated Press
President Donald Trump has held his first Cabinet meeting of 2026, focusing on the economy, housing, energy, health initiatives and drug prices. He painted a positive picture of his administration's accomplishments, but some claims were exaggerated. Trump men… ... Read full article

Niger military gov’t says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-29 22:45:43


                            Niger military gov’t says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack Author: Al Jazeera Staff
‘They should be ready to hear us roar,’ says military ruler Tiani, who thanked Russian troops for defending airbase. ... Read full article

Watch Live: Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Address Drug Addiction

Breitbart News 2026-01-29 22:41:12


                            Watch Live: Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Address Drug Addiction Author: Breitbart News
President Donald Trump signs an executive order at the White House addressing drug addiction on Thursday, January 29. ... Read full article

Trump says Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week

BBC News 2026-01-29 22:37:20.7568203


                            Trump says Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week Author: BBC News
Russia has not confirmed it agreed to Trump's request, but Ukraine's president said he expected Vladimir Putin's promise to be kept. ... Read full article

John Leguizamo under fire for demanding fans choose between him and ICE

Fox News 2026-01-29 22:07:23.5066936


                            John Leguizamo under fire for demanding fans choose between him and ICE Author:
John Leguizamo sparks controversy telling ICE supporters not to follow him or watch his movies. Fans remain divided over the actor's bold stance. ... Read full article

Microsoft stock plunges as Wall Street questions AI investments

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-29 21:37:25


                            Microsoft stock plunges as Wall Street questions AI investments Author: Andy Hirschfeld
The drop comes amid stalling growth for its cloud computing software as OpenAI investments are questioned. ... Read full article

Shapiro dodges on endorsing Fetterman if he runs for reelection

Politico 2026-01-29 21:19:40+00:00


                            Shapiro dodges on endorsing Fetterman if he runs for reelection Author: Lisa Kashinsky
It's the latest twist in the long-strained relationship between the top Pennsylvania Democrats. ... Read full article

Appeals court calls out Noem’s claim of ‘raw, unchecked power’ over immigration

MSNBC 2026-01-29 21:16:53


                            Appeals court calls out Noem’s claim of ‘raw, unchecked power’ over immigration Author: Jordan Rubin
“The Secretary’s actions have left hundreds of thousands of people in a constant state of fear,” an appellate panel said. ... Read full article

Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum Responds to Peter Schweizer's 'Invisible Coup,' Denies Consulates are Trying to Sway Elections

Breitbart News 2026-01-29 21:09:05


                            Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum Responds to Peter Schweizer's 'Invisible Coup,' Denies Consulates are Trying to Sway Elections Author: John Binder
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is denying reporting in #1 New York Times bestselling author Peter Schweizer's latest book. ... Read full article

Sydney Sweeney sends fans in a frenzy with sultry lingerie snaps for her new brand

Fox News 2026-01-29 21:07:31.4897016


                            Sydney Sweeney sends fans in a frenzy with sultry lingerie snaps for her new brand Author:
Sydney Sweeney launched Syrn lingerie line with stunning promotional photos that have fans calling the "Euphoria" actress the "true star of Hollywood." ... Read full article

Tim Walz says he’s done with politics: ‘I will never run for office again’

Fox News 2026-01-29 21:07:23.0831821


                            Tim Walz says he’s done with politics: ‘I will never run for office again’ Author:
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declares, "I will never run for an elected office again" amid massive fraud scandal that forced him to abandon 2026 re-election bid. ... Read full article

Venezuelan lawmakers approve easing state control of oil industry

Associated Press 2026-01-29 21:04:46


                            Venezuelan lawmakers approve easing state control of oil industry Author:
Venezuela's legislature has approved opening the nation's oil sector to privatization. This decision reverses a key principle of the socialist movement that has ruled for over two decades. The National Assembly approved the energy industry law overhaul on Thu… ... Read full article

Trump’s damage control isn’t a policy change. This is exactly what he ran on.

MSNBC 2026-01-29 20:55:32


                            Trump’s damage control isn’t a policy change. This is exactly what he ran on. Author: Chris Hayes
Chris Hayes says to look past the administration's blame game and apparent pivot on immigration, reminding viewers what Trump ran on. ... Read full article

HHS Ends Biden Rule Mandating Pharmacies Dispense Abortion Drugs

Breitbart News 2026-01-29 20:45:43


                            HHS Ends Biden Rule Mandating Pharmacies Dispense Abortion Drugs Author: Katherine Hamilton
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) scrapped a Biden-era rule on Tuesday that required pharmacies to dispense abortion pills. ... Read full article

Man arrested on charges of impersonating an FBI agent in alleged attempt to free Luigi Mangione from jail

CNN 2026-01-29 20:40:04


                            Man arrested on charges of impersonating an FBI agent in alleged attempt to free Luigi Mangione from jail Author: Kara Scannell
A Minnesota man was arrested and charged with impersonating an FBI agent after he tried to enter a federal jail and release suspected murderer Luigi Mangione, according to law enforcement sources. ... Read full article

Senate Blocks Spending Package over Fight on DHS Funding

Breitbart News 2026-01-29 20:38:04


                            Senate Blocks Spending Package over Fight on DHS Funding Author: Sean Moran
A government funding package failed to advance on Thursday as Congress seeks to avoid a partial government shutdown. ... Read full article

Girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco

BBC News 2026-01-29 20:37:26.9742302


                            Girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco Author: BBC News
Inaayah Makda remains missing after being caught out by a rapidly incoming tide, a relative has said. ... Read full article

Senate Democrats request briefing on why Gabbard was at FBI search in Georgia

MSNBC 2026-01-29 20:35:43


                            Senate Democrats request briefing on why Gabbard was at FBI search in Georgia Author: Ebony Davis
Lawmakers are seeking answers about the director of national intelligence's presence at a search of the Fulton County elections office. ... Read full article

Trump renews ridiculous offensive against Obama, calls for Democrat’s ‘arrest’

MSNBC 2026-01-29 20:29:19


                            Trump renews ridiculous offensive against Obama, calls for Democrat’s ‘arrest’ Author: Steve Benen
While Clinton, Biden and Obama urged Americans to protect our civil liberties, Trump had nothing to offer but trash. ... Read full article

‘Melania’: What to know about the US first lady’s new documentary

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-29 20:15:48


                            ‘Melania’: What to know about the US first lady’s new documentary Author: Brian Osgood
The film’s high budget has raised questions about efforts by powerful donors to win favour with the White House. ... Read full article

A man impersonating FBI agent attempts to free Luigi Mangione

Associated Press 2026-01-29 20:14:41


                            A man impersonating FBI agent attempts to free Luigi Mangione Author: Michael R. Sisak
Authorities say a man claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione. The man was arrested and charged with impersonating an FBI agent in a foiled bid to free Mangione … ... Read full article

Trump to Announce His Pick for Fed Chair Next Week

Breitbart News 2026-01-29 20:07:52


                            Trump to Announce His Pick for Fed Chair Next Week Author: Nick Gilbertson
President Donald Trump is set to announce his pick for chair of the Federal Reserve next week. ... Read full article

Watch live: Trump to unveil federal initiative addressing drug addiction

The Hill 2026-01-29 19:39:51


                            Watch live: Trump to unveil federal initiative addressing drug addiction Author: The Hill Staff
President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday that aims to coordinate a federal plan to combat drug addiction and substance abuse. The “White House Great American Recovery Initiative” will advise federal agencies to issue grants in support of addictio… ... Read full article

Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court

CNN 2026-01-29 19:23:40


                            Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court Author:
A gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court. ... Read full article

Why 7 GOP senators voted against bill to keep government open past Friday

The Hill 2026-01-29 19:14:16


                            Why 7 GOP senators voted against bill to keep government open past Friday Author: Alexander Bolton
Seven Republican senators on Thursday voted against advancing a six-bill funding package to keep the government open past Friday, citing concerns about the ballooning federal deficit and what they saw as the failure of the so-called appropriations minibus to … ... Read full article

Meet one of the D.C. snowplow drivers taking on the city’s ‘snowcrete’

The Washington Post 2026-01-29 19:10:50


                            Meet one of the D.C. snowplow drivers taking on the city’s ‘snowcrete’ Author: Teo Armus
How one D.C. snowplow driver is taking on ‘snowcrete’ and 3-inch ice caps. ... Read full article

Noem silent during Trump Cabinet meeting

The Hill 2026-01-29 18:59:38


                            Noem silent during Trump Cabinet meeting Author: Julia Manchester
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem did not speak during President Trump’s Cabinet meeting on Thursday amid the administration’s shift in messaging on federal immigration operations in Minnesota.  Noem was not the only Cabinet secretary to sit silently an… ... Read full article

Iran slams ‘selective outrage’ after EU labels IRGC a ‘terrorist’ group

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-29 18:58:01


                            Iran slams ‘selective outrage’ after EU labels IRGC a ‘terrorist’ group Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Iranian authorities reject European Union’s measures, denouncing the IRGC blacklisting as ‘illogical and irresponsible’. ... Read full article

Teen who murdered Leo Ross in Birmingham 'enjoyed hurting people'

BBC News 2026-01-29 18:52:28.848294


                            Teen who murdered Leo Ross in Birmingham 'enjoyed hurting people' Author: BBC News
Det Insp Joe Davenport says the killer attacked his victims in Birmingham for "violence sake". ... Read full article

Odessa A'zion quits Deep Cuts after casting backlash

BBC News 2026-01-29 18:52:24.5212493


                            Odessa A'zion quits Deep Cuts after casting backlash Author: BBC News
Odessa A'zion says she didn't realise her character in Deep Cuts was meant to be half-Mexican. ... Read full article

U.S. Grants Asylum to Chinese Man Who Exposed Uyghur Concentration Camps

Breitbart News 2026-01-29 18:51:30


                            U.S. Grants Asylum to Chinese Man Who Exposed Uyghur Concentration Camps Author: John Hayward
Chinese national Guan Heng, 38, was granted asylum in the United States at a hearing in Napanoch, New York. ... Read full article

Trump complains his Carroll appeal is distracting him from his ‘historic presidency’

MSNBC 2026-01-29 18:46:28


                            Trump complains his Carroll appeal is distracting him from his ‘historic presidency’ Author: Jordan Rubin
The justices are scheduled to consider whether to take up Trump’s attack on the $5 million sexual abuse and defamation verdict. ... Read full article

Timeline tracks Trump officials' shifting rhetoric on Pretti shooting

USA Today 2026-01-29 18:40:18+00:00


                            Timeline tracks Trump officials' shifting rhetoric on Pretti shooting Author: Dinah Voyles Pulver, Zac Anderson, Ramon Padilla, Shawn J. Sullivan
Between Jan. 24 and Jan. 29, Trump officials' statements evolved in a case that has become a major political liability for the president. ... Read full article

Life for immigrant families in detention: sick children, no doctors

USA Today 2026-01-29 18:36:47+00:00


                            Life for immigrant families in detention: sick children, no doctors Author: Rick Jervis, Lauren Villagran
A public outcry over family immigration detention is growing. 'No child that is 5 years old should be in detention like that.' ... Read full article

Man who squirted vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar is charged

Associated Press 2026-01-29 18:14:42


                            Man who squirted vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar is charged Author:
The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis. The man arrested for Tuesday’s attack, Anthony Kazmierczak, faces charge of forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and in… ... Read full article

Ex-Labour MP's lobbying firm offered photo with minister and VIP dinner for £30k

BBC News 2026-01-29 18:07:20.8962943


                            Ex-Labour MP's lobbying firm offered photo with minister and VIP dinner for £30k Author: BBC News
Jim Murphy's company Arden Strategies apologises for "errors" in promotional material for tech event. ... Read full article

Trump says he will announce pick for Federal Reserve chair next week

USA Today 2026-01-29 17:45:54+00:00


                            Trump says he will announce pick for Federal Reserve chair next week Author: Joey Garrison
President Trump said he will announce next week his nominee for Federal Reserve chair to replace Jerome Powell, whose term ends later this year. ... Read full article

RFK Jr. picks promoters of debunked vaccine-autism claims for key panel

The Washington Post 2026-01-29 17:44:59


                            RFK Jr. picks promoters of debunked vaccine-autism claims for key panel Author: Ariana Eunjung Cha
The autism advisory board includes members who have expressed skepticism about vaccine safety and its link to autism despite long-settled scientific conclusions contradicting such claims. ... Read full article

Video Shows Alex Pretti Yelling 'F**king Assault Me,' Taunting Federal Law Enforcement

Breitbart News 2026-01-29 17:29:10


                            Video Shows Alex Pretti Yelling 'F**king Assault Me,' Taunting Federal Law Enforcement Author: AWR Hawkins
Eleven days before Alex Pretti was killed in a confrontation with federal agents he yelled "f**k you" at agents and dared them to "assault" him. ... Read full article

As Iran cracks down, Trump faces three risky paths forward

CNN 2026-01-29 17:00:47


                            As Iran cracks down, Trump faces three risky paths forward Author: Brett H. McGurk
After weeks of nationwide protests, Iran’s Supreme Leader ordered a violent crackdown that left thousands dead. President Trump, who had urged demonstrators to remain in the streets, ultimately did not intervene — a decision that now shapes the narrow set of … ... Read full article

Sean Grayson sentenced to 20 years in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey

USA Today 2026-01-29 16:41:36+00:00


                            Sean Grayson sentenced to 20 years in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey Author: Steven Spearie
Outside the Sangamon County Courthouse, protesters demanded full justice for Grayson. ... Read full article

Hollywood ousted Brett Ratner. Is 'Melania' Trump movie his comeback?

USA Today 2026-01-29 16:33:34+00:00


                            Hollywood ousted Brett Ratner. Is 'Melania' Trump movie his comeback? Author: Brian Truitt, Patrick Ryan, Francesca Chambers
Brett Ratner returns from Hollywood exile with new documentary "Melania." But is it a comeback or just "a paycheck" for the once powerhouse director? ... Read full article

Democrats negotiating with White House ahead of potential government shutdown

The Washington Post 2026-01-29 16:25:12


                            Democrats negotiating with White House ahead of potential government shutdown Author: Riley Beggin, Theodoric Meyer
Most of the federal government is expected to shut down beginning Saturday as Republicans and Democrats scramble to strike a deal on DHS funding. ... Read full article

What is a bomb cyclone? How to prepare for weekend storm

USA Today 2026-01-29 16:14:20+00:00


                            What is a bomb cyclone? How to prepare for weekend storm Author: Nicole Fallert
It's time to prepare for heavy snow this weekend as a rapidly intensifying winter storm arrives. ... Read full article

House Republicans unveil election reform bill dubbed Make Elections Great Again Act

The Hill 2026-01-29 16:09:38


                            House Republicans unveil election reform bill dubbed Make Elections Great Again Act Author: Emily Brooks
House Republicans unveiled a sweeping elections reform bill Thursday that would mandate long-sought requirements like presenting photo ID when voting and citizenship verification to register to vote.  Dubbed the Make Elections Great Again Act, the bill is led… ... Read full article

Handling of Pretti probe prompts prosecutors to consider resignations

The Washington Post 2026-01-29 15:52:10


                            Handling of Pretti probe prompts prosecutors to consider resignations Author: Perry Stein
Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis, deeply frustrated by the response to the shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, have suggested they could resign en masse. ... Read full article

At Ground Zero for Iran protests, Tehran shoppers voice frustrations with Iranian government | CNN

CNN 2026-01-29 15:44:32.669


                            At Ground Zero for Iran protests, Tehran shoppers voice frustrations with Iranian government | CNN Author:
CNN’s Fred Pleitgen visits Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, where protests started in late December. Thousands were killed and at least 40,000 arrested in the subsequent crackdown, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. Faces are blurred for prot… ... Read full article

Warner: ‘Why is Tulsi Gabbard at an FBI raid on an election office in Fulton County?’

The Hill 2026-01-29 15:35:29


                            Warner: ‘Why is Tulsi Gabbard at an FBI raid on an election office in Fulton County?’ Author: Ryan Mancini
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Wednesday shared Reuters’s photo of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard during the FBI’s search of 2020 voting records at the Fulton County, Ga., elections office, questioning why she was there. “Why is Tulsi Gabbard at… ... Read full article

New video shows Alex Pretti scuffle with federal officers days before he was killed

USA Today 2026-01-29 15:29:50+00:00


                            New video shows Alex Pretti scuffle with federal officers days before he was killed Author: Natalie Neysa Alund
The video, recorded Jan. 13, shows Pretti kicking out the rear taillight of a vehicle before being tackled by federal officers. ... Read full article

Odessa A'zion quits 'Deep Cuts' movie over whitewashing controversy

USA Today 2026-01-29 15:26:13+00:00


                            Odessa A'zion quits 'Deep Cuts' movie over whitewashing controversy Author: Brendan Morrow
Odessa A'zion said she's backing out of the movie "Deep Cuts" after the whitewashing controversy sparked by her casting. ... Read full article

They balanced life and work. Now more women are quitting. Here's why.

USA Today 2026-01-29 15:00:31+00:00


                            They balanced life and work. Now more women are quitting. Here's why. Author: Jessica Guynn
Nearly half a million women left the workforce last year. A new national survey sheds light on why. ... Read full article

These gov candidates stood up to Trump in 2020. Now they’re betting voters have moved on.

Politico 2026-01-29 15:00:00+00:00


                            These gov candidates stood up to Trump in 2020. Now they’re betting voters have moved on. Author: Erin Doherty
Secretaries of state who rose to prominence after the 2020 election are betting voters care more about what comes next. ... Read full article

White House is planning to reduce immigration agents’ presence in Minnesota

The Washington Post 2026-01-29 14:22:01


                            White House is planning to reduce immigration agents’ presence in Minnesota Author: Amy B Wang, Kelly Kasulis Cho, Leo Sands
Sen. Susan Collins also said large-scale immigration enforcement operations in Maine have ended, as the White House seeks to quell growing backlash in the wake of citizen deaths. ... Read full article

Homan: Drawdown in Minnesota but only after ‘cooperation’

Associated Press 2026-01-29 14:08:50


                            Homan: Drawdown in Minnesota but only after ‘cooperation’ Author:
President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says immigration enforcement will reduce the number of officers in Minnesota. Homan suggested during a news conference Thursday that a drawdown would happen only after ‘cooperation’ from state officials. Trump se… ... Read full article

Trump administration news: Top Senate Democrat says deal reached to avert government shutdown

CNN 2026-01-29 14:06:59


                            Trump administration news: Top Senate Democrat says deal reached to avert government shutdown Author:
The White House and Congress are racing against the clock to to pass a funding bill before tomorrow’s government shutdown deadline. Follow for live updates. ... Read full article

Great Ormond Street doctor who botched surgery harmed nearly 100 children

BBC News 2026-01-29 13:52:21.3805644


                            Great Ormond Street doctor who botched surgery harmed nearly 100 children Author: BBC News
Hospital report highlights widespread problems with Yaser Jabbar's operations. ... Read full article

Look of the Week: Dua Lipa and a new era of Boom Boom fashion

CNN 2026-01-29 13:31:57


                            Look of the Week: Dua Lipa and a new era of Boom Boom fashion Author: Leah Dolan
A pack of celebrities in animal prints are doing their best to distract us from a bleak reality. ... Read full article

Israel hands over 15 bodies of Palestinians in last stage of captive swap

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-29 13:05:35


                            Israel hands over 15 bodies of Palestinians in last stage of captive swap Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Palestinians still waiting for the Red Cross to turn over the bodies either in Khan Younis or Gaza City. ... Read full article

A nor’easter will bring snow and flooding. What to expect in your area.

The Washington Post 2026-01-29 11:28:53


                            A nor’easter will bring snow and flooding. What to expect in your area. Author: Ben Noll
Areas from the Southeast to New England will be hit by blizzard conditions, damaging winds, flooding and icy cold this weekend. ... Read full article

Sen. Jacky Rosen: Why my House colleagues should impeach Kristi Noem

MSNBC 2026-01-29 11:00:00


                            Sen. Jacky Rosen: Why my House colleagues should impeach Kristi Noem Author: Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada
Sen. Jacky Rosen: The DHS secretary isn't honoring her oath to defend the Constitution ... Read full article

‘We’re going to disrupt this country’: Pardoned anti-abortion activists plot mass clinic protests

MSNBC 2026-01-29 11:00:00


                            ‘We’re going to disrupt this country’: Pardoned anti-abortion activists plot mass clinic protests Author: Julianne McShane
A group of longtime abortion opponents, emboldened by Trump's pardons, regrouped in Washington to plan a new wave of demonstrations at abortion clinics. ... Read full article

Here’s what would stay open during a partial government shutdown

The Washington Post 2026-01-29 11:00:00


                            Here’s what would stay open during a partial government shutdown Author: Riley Beggin, Rachel Lerman
The federal government is poised to enter a partial shutdown as soon as this week. Here’s what services would close, and what would still operate. ... Read full article

The GOP is losing one of its best issues

Politico 2026-01-29 10:55:00+00:00


                            The GOP is losing one of its best issues Author: Adam Wren
Immigration was a solidly winning issue for Republicans. Trump’s deportation campaign is changing that. ... Read full article

‘Wael’s last wish’: Man detained by ICE denied release for son’s funeral

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-29 10:53:56


                            ‘Wael’s last wish’: Man detained by ICE denied release for son’s funeral Author: Joseph Stepansky
Maher Tarabishi’s ailing son Wael died as he sat in a detention facility. His family says ICE is responsible. ... Read full article

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week

Associated Press 2026-01-29 10:16:04


                            Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week Author: Aamer Madhani, Susie Blann
President Donald Trump says he has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures. The call for a pause in attacks on Ukraine’s capital comes as Russia has been pou… ... Read full article

The powerful tools in ICE’s arsenal to track suspects — and protesters

The Washington Post 2026-01-29 10:00:31


                            The powerful tools in ICE’s arsenal to track suspects — and protesters Author: Eva Dou, Artur Galocha, Kevin Schaul
Biometric trackers, cellphone location databases and drones are among the surveillance technologies agents are using in their immigration enforcement campaign. ... Read full article

Trump’s biggest climate rollback stalls over fears it will lose in court

The Washington Post 2026-01-29 10:00:00


                            Trump’s biggest climate rollback stalls over fears it will lose in court Author: Jake Spring
Trump officials have delayed finalizing the repeal of the agency’s “endangerment finding” over concerns the proposal is too weak to withstand a court challenge. ... Read full article

Trump faces fresh MAGA blowback for efforts to ‘de-escalate’ in Minnesota

The Washington Post 2026-01-29 10:00:00


                            Trump faces fresh MAGA blowback for efforts to ‘de-escalate’ in Minnesota Author: Natalie Allison, Isaac Arnsdorf, Hannah Knowles
The president’s response to widespread public dismay over the shooting death of another Minnesotan has put him in a bind with his own base. ... Read full article

Ongoing frigid temperatures in US South pose danger to those lacking electricity

Associated Press 2026-01-29 06:14:42


                            Ongoing frigid temperatures in US South pose danger to those lacking electricity Author: Sophie Bates, Jeff Martin, Russ Bynum
The situation for some of the most vulnerable people trapped in homes in Tennessee and Mississippi without electricity is reaching a breaking point. Officials say it could be days before power is restored across the South and more subfreezing temperatures are… ... Read full article

Democrats poised to trigger government shutdown over ICE reform

Associated Press 2026-01-29 05:34:50


                            Democrats poised to trigger government shutdown over ICE reform Author: Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro
Senate Democrats are poised to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies on Thursday. That would bring the government a step closer to a partial shutdown if Republicans and the White House do not agree to… ... Read full article

Melania Trump's documentary premieres at the Kennedy Center

Associated Press 2026-01-29 05:08:59


                            Melania Trump's documentary premieres at the Kennedy Center Author: Darlene Superville
Melania Trump is capping her first year after becoming first lady again with the global release of a documentary about the 20 days before she and President Donald Trump returned to the White House. The Kennedy Center in Washington has scheduled a screening fo… ... Read full article

Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years in Sonya Massey’s death

Associated Press 2026-01-29 05:05:36


                            Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years in Sonya Massey’s death Author: John O'connor
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a Black women who dialed 911 asking for help. Sean Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder in October. He was sentenced on Thursday. The white… ... Read full article

‘Even the dead were not spared’: Israeli’s Gaza desecration compounds grief

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-29 04:11:27


                            ‘Even the dead were not spared’: Israeli’s Gaza desecration compounds grief Author: Maram Humaid
Israeli search for last captive’s remains defiled over 250 graves, leaving families uncertain about buried loved ones. ... Read full article

‘Our cities are no longer safe’: GOP mayors condemn Trump immigration enforcement

Politico 2026-01-29 00:46:57+00:00


                            ‘Our cities are no longer safe’: GOP mayors condemn Trump immigration enforcement Author: Lisa Kashinsky, Natalie Fertig
At a gathering of mayors in Washington on Wednesday, Republicans criticized the White House’s recent immigration crackdown as chaotic and damaging. ... Read full article

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