Iranian soldier sentenced to death for refusing to fire on protesters during nationwide unrest
Fox News 2026-01-21 10:07:22.8163742
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Iranian soldier Javid Khales was reportedly sentenced to death for refusing orders to shoot protesters during nationwide unrest, a human rights group says. ... Read full article
UK inflation rises to 3.4%, driven by tobacco and airfares
BBC News 2026-01-21 10:07:19.1766542
Author: BBC News
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February. ... Read full article
Syrian forces makes gains against SDF: What it means for country’s Kurds
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-21 10:02:11
Author: Al Jazeera
Analysts believe overtures from the Syrian government to the Kurdish minority have come a little late. ... Read full article
Emmanuel Macron: Why was the French president wearing sunglasses indoors at Davos?
BBC News 2026-01-21 09:52:17.987421
Author: BBC News
The French leader drew attention for his rebuke of Trump's tariff threat - and also his choice of eyewear. ... Read full article
Men visiting popular tourist area stalked and shot dead after car trouble, family says
Fox News 2026-01-21 09:52:17.143877Author: ... Read full article
FBI Director Patel warns elected officials 'no one' is exempt from federal scrutiny amid Minnesota probe
Fox News 2026-01-21 09:52:16.0816425
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FBI Director Kash Patel warns 'no one' is exempt from federal scrutiny after DOJ subpoenaed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement. ... Read full article
Live: Israel launches strikes as Netanyahu joins Gaza ‘board of peace’
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-21 09:14:47
Author: Tim Hume, Zsombor Peter, Caolán Magee
Artillery fire, gunship attack, demolitions in war-battered Gaza as PM Netanyahu accepts US ‘peace board’ position. ... Read full article
Trump’s Greenland crusade pushes European allies to a breaking point
The Washington Post 2026-01-21 09:10:23
Author: Ellen Francis
President Donald Trump’s ultimatum — give up Greenland or face a trade war — has convinced some European officials that retaliation, rather than conciliation, is the answer. ... Read full article
ICE targeted off-duty police officers in Twin Cities, local police say
The Washington Post 2026-01-21 08:41:10
Author: Frances Vinall
The police chief of one Minneapolis suburb said all of the officers who had been stopped there by Immigration and Customs Enforcement were people of color. ... Read full article
Japan to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant after 15-year shutdown
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-21 08:40:33
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Petition signed by 40,000 relays concerns over risk of seismic activity in vicinity of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant. ... Read full article
Trump is on his way to Davos, where his quest to own Greenland could overshadow his other goals
Associated Press 2026-01-21 08:22:11.1278424Author: ... Read full article
Top ally of South Korea's Yoon given 23 years in prison for rebellion over martial law crisis
Associated Press 2026-01-21 08:20:48
Author: Hyung-Jin Kim
A South Korean court has ruled the 2024 imposition of martial law by then President Yoon Suk Yeol constituted an act of rebellion as it sentenced his prime minister to 23 years in prison for his involvement. Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo became the first Yoo… ... Read full article
Live updates: Trump to speak at Davos amid heightened tensions with Europe over Greenland
The Washington Post 2026-01-21 08:05:06
Author: Cat Zakrzewski, Emily Davies, Amy B Wang, Maegan Vazquez, Naomi Schanen, Ishaan Tharoor
His remarks to the annual World Economic Forum will come as European leaders try to de-escalate tensions with the U.S. over Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland. ... Read full article
US, Iran exchange threats of broadscale war in latest sabre rattling
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-21 07:58:25
Author: Al Jazeera Staff, News Agencies
War of words between Trump and Iranian officials escalates as Washington moves aircraft carrier. ... Read full article
River of waste 'visible for miles' dumped on Bwlch Mountain
BBC News 2026-01-21 07:52:19.5042554
Author: BBC News
A farmer says she is "devastated" by a "disgusting" river of fly-tipped waste dumped down the side of a mountain. ... Read full article
At Davos, Canada’s prime minister warns of ‘rupture in the world order’
The Washington Post 2026-01-21 07:26:21
Author: Kelly Kasulis Cho
Mark Carney said middle powers such as Canada could build a new order in an era of unfettered great powers, without directly mentioning Trump or the U.S. ... Read full article
Israel's Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace
Associated Press 2026-01-21 06:42:13
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel says he's agreed to join Trump’s Board of Peace. Netanyahu made the announcement Wednesday from his office. The announcement came after Israel said the makeup of the Board’s Gaza executive body did not align with Is… ... Read full article
Leaked photos show hundreds killed in Iran's brutal crackdown
BBC News 2026-01-21 06:37:23.9988941
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The images from one mortuary in Tehran were shown to families who went to identify their loved ones. ... Read full article
Israel’s Netanyahu to join ‘Board of Peace’
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-21 06:35:56
Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article
Palestinians in Gaza confront reality behind ceasefire’s second phase
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-21 06:11:58
Author: Maram Humaid
Hopes for new Gaza administration clash with reality as Israeli control over crossings keeps aid flowing at a slow pace. ... Read full article
Following Trump’s 24 hours of posts and 90-min speech | CNN Politics
CNN 2026-01-21 06:07:27.5615304
Author: Samantha Lindell
CNN’s Jake Tapper breaks down the past 24 hours of President Trump’s first anniversary of his second term. The president started off with a series of Truth Social posts in the middle of the night and ended it with a nearly two hour long presser. ... Read full article
Legal battles over ICE operation in Minnesota intensify
Associated Press 2026-01-21 06:05:09
Author: Steve Karnowski, Alanna Durkin Richer
Confrontations with federal officers over their massive immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota are showing no signs of stopping. Meanwhile, legal battles over the surge and the local response are also intensifying. A person familiar with the matter sa… ... Read full article
What China’s Falling Population Means for Its Future
Bloomberg 2026-01-21 05:50:15+00:00
Author: James Mayger, Jing Li
China’s population is shrinking at a pace not seen in decades — a stark reversal for a country long defined by its sheer demographic scale. ... Read full article
Iran's top diplomat issues most direct threat yet to US
Associated Press 2026-01-21 05:16:09
Author: Jon Gambrell
Iran's foreign minister has issued a direct threat against the United States, warning of retaliation if attacked. This comes after Tehran's crackdown on protesters and as a U.S. aircraft carrier group moves toward the Middle East. Abbas Araghchi made the thre… ... Read full article
Schweizer: China Bought a Large Part of American Elite
Breitbart News 2026-01-21 05:09:54
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Breitbart News senior contributor and author of The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon Peter Schweizer | Clips ... Read full article
After Minneapolis, Democrats walk tightrope to battle Trump on immigration
Associated Press 2026-01-21 05:03:57
Author: Matt Brown
Democrats are rethinking their midterm election strategy due to the controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The killing of an American mother by federal agents has sparked outrage, but the party is divided on how to respond. Some are calling to abol… ... Read full article
The Fed is headed to court today. Its independence is at stake
CNN 2026-01-21 05:02:00
Author: Bryan Mena
The Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates without political interference — a cornerstone of US economic policy — is at stake this week in a pivotal Supreme Court case on presidential power. ... Read full article
Acosta, far-left podcaster predict Democrats will expand Supreme Court, prosecute Trump when they regain power
Fox News 2026-01-21 04:52:21.4842334
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Liberal commentators spoke happily about how a "blue tsunami" in the midterm election will lead to the prosecution of President Donald Trump and his MAGA allies. ... Read full article
Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s killer sentenced to life
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-21 04:43:03
Author: Al Jazeera
Tetsuya Yamagami shot the Japanese politician dead in 2022. ... Read full article
Air Force One turns around shortly after takeoff for Trump's trip to Switzerland
Fox News 2026-01-21 04:22:18.765162
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Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews shortly after takeoff due to a minor electrical issue while President Donald Trump was en route to Switzerland, the White House said. ... Read full article
Davos Preview with Oliver JJ Lane
Breitbart News 2026-01-21 04:22:17.6404425
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Alibaba Teams With China’s Nuclear Leader to Power AI Expansion
Bloomberg 2026-01-21 04:13:36+00:00
Author: Luz Ding
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has set up an electricity generation venture with one of China’s leading nuclear conglomerates, a move that could help secure the immense power needed to run AI data centers. ... Read full article
New York Times Editorial Board: How Trump Has Pocketed $1,408,500,000 | CNN Politics
CNN 2026-01-21 04:09:55.1
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Russ Buettner, investigative reporter for the New York Times, explains how President Trump and his family has profited off the presidency in his second term. ... Read full article
Mike McDaniel expected to join Chargers as offensive coordinator 'barring a change of heart:' report
Fox News 2026-01-21 03:37:26.9528461
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Mike McDaniel didn't wait long to find a new role in the NFL after being fired by the Miami Dolphins. He's expected to join the Los Angeles Chargers as their next OC. ... Read full article
American flags torched, riot police clash with protesters ahead of Trump Davos arrival
Fox News 2026-01-21 03:37:24.0160773
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Swiss riots erupt in multiple cities as anti-Trump protesters march against President Trump's World Economic Forum appearance, with police deploying water cannons. ... Read full article
Naomi Osaka makes grand entrance and big fashion statement at Australian Open
CNN 2026-01-21 03:34:48
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A statement of confidence as much as style, Naomi Osaka walked onto one of the biggest stages in tennis wearing a wide-brim hat, a veil and holding a white parasol in a bold opening act at the Australian Open. ... Read full article
What is Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami party? Could it lead the country next?
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-21 03:22:14
Author: Masum Billah
For first time in its chequered history, Islamist party has real chance of grabbing power as leader of ruling alliance. ... Read full article
Trump moves to block Wall Street from buying single-family homes in sweeping new executive order
Fox News 2026-01-21 03:10:34
Author: Jasmine Baehr
Trump signs executive order targeting Wall Street investors buying homes, directing federal agencies to limit support for institutional purchases. ... Read full article
DOGE shared Social Security data to unauthorized server, according to court filing
CNN 2026-01-21 03:04:03
Author: Tami Luhby, Tierney Sneed
A Department of Government Efficiency employee shared Social Security data without agency officials’ knowledge and in violation of security protocols, the Justice Department said in a court filing Tuesday. ... Read full article
Trump Says He Signed Executive Order to Bring Back Mental Institutions
Breitbart News 2026-01-21 01:58:12
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
President Donald Trump revealed that he had signed an Executive Order to bring back mental institutions and mental asylums. ... Read full article
At Davos, Trump’s Greenland gambit prompts European backlash
The Washington Post 2026-01-21 01:53:07
Author: Ishaan Tharoor
The surreal clamor over Greenland provoked by Trump has shadowed proceedings in Davos, heightening fears of an emerging rupture between the U.S. and Europe. ... Read full article
Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life
BBC News 2026-01-21 01:52:28.1251809
Author: BBC News
Don't just focus on one activity - doing a variety every week gives you more health benefits, a study suggests. ... Read full article
Foreign Funds Return to Indian Tech Stocks on AI Growth Bets
Bloomberg 2026-01-21 01:46:27+00:00
Author: Ashutosh Joshi
Global money managers are warming up to shares of Indian software exporters again, as they gear their business toward artificial intelligence. ... Read full article
Driving test cheating soars with use of headsets and impersonators
BBC News 2026-01-21 01:37:21.1720308
Author: BBC News
Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection. ... Read full article
NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires months after return from troubled mission to orbit
CNN 2026-01-21 01:13:46
Author: Jackie Wattles
Veteran NASA astronaut Suni Williams announced her retirement Tuesday. Her extended mission to orbit due to the troubled Boeing Starliner test flight was her final foray. ... Read full article
Newspaper headlines: Europe condemns Trump's 'new colonialism' and 'Becks bites back'
BBC News 2026-01-21 01:07:25.4842062
Author: BBC News
European leaders hitting back at Donald Trump's Greenland threat at the World Economic Forum in Davos dominates Wednesday's front pages. ... Read full article
Second lady Usha Vance is making history yet again. Find out why.
USA Today 2026-01-21 00:35:42+00:00
Author: James Powel
In a historic first, Usha Vance is the first vice presidential spouse to be pregnant while her husband is in office. ... Read full article
Trump calls out Supreme Court justices after trans athlete hearing: 'Should lose a lot of credibility'
Fox News 2026-01-21 00:22:24.0144674
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President Donald Trump said Supreme Court justices supporting transgender athletes in women's sports should 'lose credibility' and calls the issue unfair to women. ... Read full article
Trump says he hopes Renee Good's father is still a 'fan' of his
USA Today 2026-01-21 00:09:11+00:00
Author: Joey Garrison
President Trump said he hopes the father of Renee Good is still a 'Trump fan' after his daughter was shot and killed by an ICE agent. ... Read full article
Rep. Comer Rejects 'Ridiculous Offer' by Clintons of Unofficial Meeting
Breitbart News 2026-01-21 00:07:19
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Rep. James Comer (R-KY) "rejected" an offer from the Clintons of a unofficial interview regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. ... Read full article
U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Plummet as Trump Administration Cracks Down on Border
Breitbart News 2026-01-21 00:05:52
Author: Alana Mastrangelo
Drug overdose deaths in the United States have plummeted amid President Donald Trump's crackdown on the southern border. ... Read full article
Trump administration admits DOGE accessed personal Social Security data
The Washington Post 2026-01-20 23:53:57
Author: Meryl Kornfield
A DOGE employee signed an agreement to share Social Security data with the aim of overturning election results in certain states, according to a new court filing. ... Read full article
Trump's White House Press Briefing Lasted Nearly Two Hours
Breitbart News 2026-01-20 23:52:03
Author: Nick Gilbertson
President Trump held a nearly two-hour-long White House press briefing Tuesday, on the one-year anniversary of his second inauguration. ... Read full article
An unfettered Trump enters his second year on his own terms
The Washington Post 2026-01-20 23:41:51
Author: Matt Viser
Donald Trump’s extended, unfiltered appearance in the briefing room reflected a presidency increasingly unburdened by traditional constraints. ... Read full article
Melania Trump Marks One Year Back as First Lady with Reflection on Aspirations
Breitbart News 2026-01-20 23:38:30
Author: Jasmyn Jordan
First lady Melania Trump marked the one-year anniversary of her return to the White House on Tuesday by sharing a personal reflection. ... Read full article
UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills
BBC News 2026-01-20 23:22:18.1388325
Author: BBC News
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills. ... Read full article
Syrian government, SDF agree on a four-day ceasefire
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-20 23:07:04.0786712Author: ... Read full article
U.S. seizes another oil tanker in the Caribbean with alleged ties to Venezuela
MSNBC 2026-01-20 23:01:09
Author: Julianne McShane
The seizure marks the seventh oil tanker apprehended by the U.S. military as part of a bid to stop Venezuela’s oil exports and exert greater control over the country. ... Read full article
Georgia secretary of state to fellow Republicans seeking voter data: ‘Hell no’
MSNBC 2026-01-20 22:59:09
Author: Ja'han Jones
After resisting Trump’s request to “find” votes in 2020, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is yet again fighting his own party. ... Read full article
WATCH: Trump Blasts Don 'Loser' Lemon for Storming Minnesota Church
Breitbart News 2026-01-20 22:56:49
Author: Olivia Rondeau
President Trump blasted Don Lemon for storming into a Minnesota church with left-wing protesters to target a pastor who serves in ICE. ... Read full article
Pressure over Greenland grows as Trump, allies descend on Davos
The Hill 2026-01-20 22:55:26
Author: Julia Manchester
President Trump will come face-to-face with European allies this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as tensions build on both sides of the Atlantic over Trump’s insistence on the U.S. acquiring Greenland. On Saturday, the president slapp… ... Read full article
Beckham vs Peltz Beckham: How Brooklyn could torpedo the family brand
BBC News 2026-01-20 22:37:37.250034
Author: BBC News
Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says. ... Read full article
Driver killed and several injured after train derails near Barcelona, local media report
BBC News 2026-01-20 22:37:35.2192887
Author: BBC News
At least 14 people are known to have been injured after a commuter train crashed between Gelida and Sant Sadurní. ... Read full article
Comer rejects Clinton offer, teeing up contempt vote in aim to shift Epstein focus
The Hill 2026-01-20 22:30:50
Author: Emily Brooks
House Republicans on Wednesday will aim to shift heat over the Epstein Files away from President Trump and onto Democrats as the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee votes on holding former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Cl… ... Read full article
Trump made many statements on US economy. Most are untrue
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-20 22:23:13
Author: Andy Hirschfeld
In address to media on Tuesday, US president made many false claims, including that there was ‘no inflation’ in the US. ... Read full article
Cell phone videos are protecting Americans — and eroding our privacy
MSNBC 2026-01-20 22:14:22
Author: Kaivan Shroff
Even when constant documentation is justified, such as to track ICE abuses, recording as a survival strategy reshapes public life. ... Read full article
Flying on this day of the week could save you money on airfare in 2026
USA Today 2026-01-20 22:00:50+00:00
Author: Kathleen Wong
Travelers are always looking to save money, and here's why the day of the week matters for your flight. ... Read full article
Second Lady Usha Vance Reveals She’s Expecting Fourth Child July 2026
Breitbart News 2026-01-20 22:00:24
Author: Jasmyn Jordan
Second lady Usha Vance revealed Tuesday that she is expecting the couple’s fourth child, a son, who is due in late July. ... Read full article
Stock market suffers big losses as investors respond to Trump’s threats, tariffs
MSNBC 2026-01-20 21:52:27
Author: Steve Benen
On the anniversary of the president’s second inaugural, the White House picked an unfortunate time to boast about stock market growth. ... Read full article
Debates on ICE, Ed Dept. and health care shape bill to dodge shutdown
USA Today 2026-01-20 21:50:26+00:00
Author: Zachary Schermele
Lawmakers in Congress released their remaining funding bills meant to avoid a government shutdown after Jan. 30. ... Read full article
S&P 500 has its worst day since October. Here's why stocks were down.
USA Today 2026-01-20 21:34:45+00:00
Author: Medora Lee
US stocks fell, with the S&P 500 having its worst day since October, after Trump threatened tariffs on countries that oppose his plans for Greenland. ... Read full article
Timothy Busfield to be released from jail amid child sex abuse case
USA Today 2026-01-20 21:24:55+00:00
Author: KiMi Robinson, Anthony Robledo
Melissa Gilbert quietly celebrated after a New Mexico judge said husband Timothy Busfield could be released from jail pending trial. ... Read full article
Second lady Usha Vance announces she’s pregnant with her fourth child
CNN 2026-01-20 21:21:55
Author: Betsy Klein
Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance are expecting a baby this summer, the couple announced Tuesday. ... Read full article
Religious leaders are issuing stark warnings about the Trump administration
MSNBC 2026-01-20 21:20:56
Author: Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow recalls the murder of Jonathan Daniels and explains how he has inspired religious leaders to stand up to Trump. ... Read full article
Whitmer breaks with Michelle Obama, says US ‘ready for a woman president’
The Hill 2026-01-20 21:14:30
Author: Sarah Davis
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said she believes the U.S. is “ready for a woman president,” directly contrasting comments made by former first lady Michelle Obama. During her book tour last fall, Obama said that the country was “not ready” for a female pr… ... Read full article
Stephen Miller can never understand the core message of ‘Star Trek’
MSNBC 2026-01-20 21:07:06
Author: John DeVore
The diversity on display in "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" that has conservatives riled up has always been at the heart of the sci-fi franchise. ... Read full article
Ex-military leaders back Mark Kelly in lawsuit against Hegseth
The Hill 2026-01-20 20:58:11
Author: Ellen Mitchell
More than 40 former military leaders are backing Sen. Mark Kelly’s (D-Ariz.) lawsuit against the Pentagon, saying they are “deeply concerned” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s threats against the retired naval officer could chill the speech of other former ser… ... Read full article
A car ramming, a violent arrest and an emboldened immigration agency
MSNBC 2026-01-20 20:45:37
Author: Antonia Hylton, Kay Guerrero
Far from the border, a father and son met Border Patrol tactics. They haven’t seen each other since. ... Read full article
Read Brooklyn Beckham's full statement slamming parents David and Victoria
USA Today 2026-01-20 20:43:38+00:00
Author: Brendan Morrow
After Brooklyn Beckham dropped a scathing Instagram post slamming parents David and Victoria, read his full, more than 800-word statement. ... Read full article
‘We have no inflation,’ Trump falsely says in anniversary news conference
MSNBC 2026-01-20 20:21:02
Author: Ebony Davis
Asked how far he is willing to go to acquire Greenland, Trump offered a brief response: “You’ll find out.” ... Read full article
Justice Dept. to Interrogate Tim Walz, Four Other Top Minnesota Democrats
Breitbart News 2026-01-20 20:09:34
Author: Neil Munro
The Department of Justice has subpoenaed five top Democrats in Minnesota on their opposition to the federal enforcement of immigration law. ... Read full article
Massie rips Trump’s sale of Venezuelan oil ‘for his own piggy bank’
The Hill 2026-01-20 20:08:10
Author: Rachel Frazin
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) criticized President Trump on Tuesday over his administration’s handling of Venezuela’s oil after ousting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro earlier this month, highlighting the funds it will receive from selling that oil. Massie, a f… ... Read full article
Security alert issued for tropical destination after major gangs attack police
Fox News 2026-01-20 20:07:27.9042981
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As gang violence escalates, the U.S. Embassy has issued a security alert for Americans in Guatemala. Travelers have been advised to use increased caution. ... Read full article
What 8 wars is Trump talking about in texts with European leaders?
USA Today 2026-01-20 20:04:01+00:00
Author: Kinsey Crowley
President Donald Trump's texts with Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway about Greenland were made public. He said he ended 8 wars. What is he referring to? ... Read full article
Federal judge strikes Lindsey Halligan’s use of U.S. attorney title
MSNBC 2026-01-20 19:46:08
Author: Fallon Gallagher, Sydney Carruth, Ken Dilanian
The order came after a judge ruled in November that Halligan had been appointed to the position unlawfully. ... Read full article
Walz, other MN officials served subpoenas amid protests, ICE raids
USA Today 2026-01-20 19:25:22+00:00
Author: Christopher Cann
Subpoenas were served at the offices of multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota, as tensions escalate between local officials and the federal government. ... Read full article
ICE is freeing some detained families despite vowing 'zero releases': Exclusive
USA Today 2026-01-20 19:23:12+00:00
Author: Lauren Villagran
The Trump administration has promised to arrest and deport millions. Now ICE is releasing detained families. ... Read full article
Israeli settlers celebrate inauguration of another new West Bank settlement
Associated Press 2026-01-20 19:19:52
Author: Julia Frankel
Israeli settlers are celebrating the inauguration of a new settlement in the West Bank on land where Israel and the U.S. once hoped to build a hospital for Palestinian children. The new settlement, called Yatziv, was inaugurated Monday at a ceremony attended … ... Read full article
Federal judges move to replace Lindsey Halligan as U.S. attorney
The Washington Post 2026-01-20 19:02:49
Author: Steve Thompson, Salvador Rizzo, Jeremy Roebuck
The actions signal a breaking point for the federal bench in the Eastern District of Virginia after Lindsey Halligan was disqualified as U.S. attorney there. ... Read full article
Trump’s IRS chief reorganizes tax agency days before filing season
The Washington Post 2026-01-20 18:37:46
Author: Jacob Bogage
The Trump administration’s IRS chief, Frank Bisignano, is reorganizing the tax agency ahead of the upcoming tax filing season. ... Read full article
DeepMind CEO Says Chinese AI Firms Are 6 Months Behind the West
Bloomberg 2026-01-20 17:26:54+00:00
Author: Yazhou Sun, Emily Chang
Google DeepMind Chief Executive Officer Demis Hassabis said Chinese artificial intelligence companies haven’t been able to innovate beyond the cutting edge of technology and remain about six months behind the frontier AI of the leading western labs. ... Read full article
Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons look even more awful a year later
MSNBC 2026-01-20 17:08:22
Author: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Rep. Jamie Raskin: Trump's pardons are at odds with constitutional democracy and freedom ... Read full article
One day of the ICE operation in Minneapolis — and the activists fighting it
The Washington Post 2026-01-20 16:46:05
Author: Robert Klemko, Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Anna Liss-Roy, Daniel Wu, Joshua Lott, Erin Patrick O’Connor, Justine McDaniel
The saturation of federal immigration enforcement has reoriented public life in the Twin Cities, especially for non-White residents. ... Read full article
A major winter storm is brewing. It’s likely to unleash dangerous ice and snow from the Plains to the East Coast
CNN 2026-01-20 16:37:31.2967037Author: ... Read full article
Trump on Norway denying Nobel Prize control: ‘I don’t care’
The Hill 2026-01-20 15:52:26
Author: Sophie Brams
President Trump insisted Monday he does not care about the Nobel Peace Prize but maintained that Norway “controlled” the award despite the country’s leaders denying any involvement in deciding who receives the prize. “I don’t care about the Nobel Prize,” Trum… ... Read full article
Trump’s threats over Greenland draw warnings and profanities at global forum
Associated Press 2026-01-20 15:52:22
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European leaders and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have expressed strong concerns at the World Economic Forum over the Greenland crisis and global trade issues. On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron warned against a "new colonial approach" that could ha… ... Read full article
Democratic senator calls for Trump’s removal from office under 25th Amendment
The Hill 2026-01-20 14:44:03
Author: Alexander Bolton
Liberal Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), who faces a Democratic primary challenger this year, is calling for President Trump to be removed from power under the 25th Amendment after Trump acknowledged he would be less likely to pressure Denmark to give up Greenland h… ... Read full article
Bessent Held Talks with Top Chinese Trade Negotiator in Davos
Bloomberg 2026-01-20 14:30:37+00:00
Author: Jenny Leonard, Daniel Flatley
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer floated another potential round of trade negotiations with China ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned meeting in April with his counterpart Xi Jinping. ... Read full article
Letlow launches Trump-backed Senate bid against Cassidy
Politico 2026-01-20 14:19:37+00:00
Author: Andrew Howard, Erin Doherty, Meredith Lee Hill
While Sen. Bill Cassidy has maintained he will win, Trump’s endorsement of Letlow is a particular blow. ... Read full article
6-year-old girl survived Spain train wreck that killed her family
Associated Press 2026-01-20 13:36:23
Author: Joseph Wilson
A 6-year-old girl has survived Sunday's deadly train crash in southern Spain. Her parents, her brother and a cousin were not as fortunate. They were counted among the 42 confirmed deaths from the brutal wreck that has shaken the nation. Relative Juan Barroso … ... Read full article
