Won Nears 17-Year Low, Testing Korea’s Intervention Resolve
Bloomberg 2026-01-14 03:11:23+00:00
Author: Susie Kang
The South Korean won extended its decline toward its weakest level since the global financial crisis, intensifying pressure on authorities to defend the currency as local investors shift funds overseas. ... Read full article
Despite threats of contempt, the Clintons refuse to testify in congressional Epstein probe | CNN
CNN 2026-01-14 03:10:48.906
Author: BRIA STONE
In a letter to GOP Rep. James Comer, the Clintons’ attorneys claim that the subpoenas are invalid and meant to embarrass and harass the former president and secretary of state. Jeffrey Toobin explains why he is skeptical of the Clintons’ argument. ... Read full article
Cocoa Gets Cheaper But Chocolate Makers Are Still Holding Back
Bloomberg 2026-01-14 03:04:42+00:00
Author: Mumbi Gitau, Anuradha Raghu, Ilena Peng
Cocoa processing remains under pressure around the world, highlighting continued demand destruction and struggles for the chocolate industry in the wake of record prices a year ago. ... Read full article
US senators introduce bill to stop Trump seizing Greenland
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-14 03:04:13
Author: John Power
The bipartisan bill would bar funding for any move to occupy or annex the territory of a NATO member state. ... Read full article
Iran protests LIVE: Tehran says Trump encouraging political destabilisation
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-14 03:00:00
Author: Lyndal Rowlands, Erin Hale
Iran says US seeking to ‘manufacture a pretext for military intervention’ as President Trump warns of ‘strong action’. ... Read full article
China’s Coal Imports Post Biggest Annual Drop as Soybeans Climb
Bloomberg 2026-01-14 02:59:12+00:00
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China’s coal purchases fell the most in a decade last year, posting the steepest drop among imports of major commodities due to an abundance of cheaper alternatives and a rare contraction in thermal power generation. ... Read full article
Which countries do business with Iran and what could new US tariffs mean?
BBC News 2026-01-14 02:52:19.7790296
Author: BBC News
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests. ... Read full article
Brooks Nader slips on her bikini as she embraces natural look on Cabo getaway after dissolving lip fillers
Fox News 2026-01-14 02:37:23.3715851
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Brooks Nader shows off her natural beauty during a Cabo vacation with sister Sarah Jane, revealing her filler-free lips and stunning bikini looks. ... Read full article
China Ends 2025 With $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus as Exports Soar
Bloomberg 2026-01-14 02:33:03+00:00
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China’s trade surplus climbed to $1.2 trillion in 2025, extending a record run as overseas shipments surprised with stronger growth at the end of the year. ... Read full article
Toyo Engineering’s Surge Burns Shorts as Japan Seeks Rare Earths
Bloomberg 2026-01-14 02:30:35+00:00
Author: Momoka Yokoyama
Pressure is mounting on short sellers of Toyo Engineering Corp. as the stock extends last year’s surge amid speculation that rising tensions with China will push Japan to seek alternative sources of rare earths. ... Read full article
Indonesia Central Bank in Market as Rupiah Approaches Record Low
Bloomberg 2026-01-14 02:29:11+00:00
Author: Grace Sihombing, Prima Wirayani
Indonesia’s central bank said it is intervening in the foreign-exchange markets as the rupiah moves closer to a historic low on persistent fiscal concerns ... Read full article
Ares Leads Private Credit Firms in Boosted Loan for Veritas Deal
Bloomberg 2026-01-14 01:58:57+00:00
Author: Ellen DiMauro, Olivia Fishlow
A group of private credit lenders led by Ares Management Corp. upsized their loan to a health-care software platform being acquired by Veritas Capital, leveraging a powerful clause that ensures the firm’s existing debt stays in place while the company changes… ... Read full article
Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment
BBC News 2026-01-14 01:52:21.1058276
Author: BBC News
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield. ... Read full article
Secret Service agent assigned to Vance placed on leave after alleged security leak
Fox News 2026-01-14 01:52:21.0121015
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A Secret Service agent allegedly leaked Vice President JD Vance's security details in undercover video, prompting federal investigation and agency-wide retraining order. ... Read full article
Tin Hits Record Above $51,000 on LME After Broad Metals Rally
Bloomberg 2026-01-14 01:43:20+00:00
Author: Mark Burton
Tin rallied to a new high above $51,000 a ton in London, extending a three-year bull run as frenzied buying by Chinese investors drove metals markets higher. ... Read full article
Iran regime opened fire with live ammunition on protesters, doctor says: ‘Shoot-to-kill’
Fox News 2026-01-14 01:37:27.3254298
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Iranian protests that began Dec. 28 saw security forces shift to live ammunition by Jan. 8, with over 3,000 deaths estimated nationwide. ... Read full article
Digital IDs: Starmer’s change of heart another ‘almighty backtracking’
BBC News 2026-01-14 01:37:23.4489756
Author: BBC News
The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor. ... Read full article
Secret room to be built at Chinese embassy near cable lines, sparking widespread espionage fears
Fox News 2026-01-14 01:37:22.4179809
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Unredacted plans for China's new London embassy reveal secret underground chamber near cables, sparking espionage concerns among UK security experts. ... Read full article
NZ Foreign Minister Rebukes RBNZ Governor Over Powell Statement
Bloomberg 2026-01-14 01:33:08+00:00
Author: Ainsley Thomson
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters rebuked the country’s new Reserve Bank governor, Anna Breman, for wading into US domestic politics after she signed a statement with other global central bankers backing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. ... Read full article
Eurizon, SocGen Bet on Yen Rebound as Intervention Risks Lurk
Bloomberg 2026-01-14 01:30:49+00:00
Author: John Cheng
The yen’s relentless slide in recent days has increased the risks of intervention and a sharp correction, according to Eurizon SLJ Capital and Societe Generale SA. ... Read full article
Unsung US civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies, aged 86
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-14 01:23:30
Author: Adam Hancock
Colvin’s arrest for not giving up her seat on a segregated bus helped ignite the modern civil rights movement. ... Read full article
Bank Sues Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for Refusing to Pay Bill for 17 Months
Breitbart News 2026-01-14 01:22:53
Author: Warner Todd Huston
JPMorgan Chase Bank is suing former Chicago Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot for letting her $11K credit card bill go unpaid for 17 months. ... Read full article
White House says Trump gave ‘appropriate’ response after heckler confrontation is caught on video
Fox News 2026-01-14 01:22:19.8242936
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The White House called President Trump’s reaction “appropriate" after video showed him responding to a heckler during a visit to a Michigan Ford plant. ... Read full article
Joe Rogan calls Minnesota ICE shooting footage 'horrific,' 'very ugly' to shoot someone in the face
Fox News 2026-01-14 01:07:17.4351857
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Podcaster Joe Rogan called footage of the ICE-involved shooting of a Minnesota woman "very ugly" and "horrific," doubting that the officer was justified. ... Read full article
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,420
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-14 01:06:47
Author: Lyndal Rowlands
These are the key developments from day 1,420 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. ... Read full article
Reporter asks Trump about his message to father of woman who was killed by ICE | CNN
CNN 2026-01-14 00:58:47.766
Author: Sara Anwar
In an interview with CBS, President Donald Trump commented Renee Good was likely “a very solid, wonderful person, but her actions were pretty tough.” CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil told Trump that Good’s father is a Trump supporter but is deeply upset by his daught… ... Read full article
Alito presses trans female athlete's lawyer on definition of woman during SCOTUS hearing
Fox News 2026-01-14 00:52:18.1064291
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito pressed Kathleen Hartnett on what the definition of a woman or a girl was during oral arguments in Little v. Hecox on Monday. ... Read full article
Smithsonian submits files to White House after funding threat
The Washington Post 2026-01-14 00:48:13
Author: Kelsey Ables, Janay Kingsberry
The White House had threatened to withhold the Smithsonian’s funding if it did not send more documentation on its exhibits and operations. ... Read full article
Newspaper headlines: Trump tells Iran 'help is on its way' and 'the rail deal'
BBC News 2026-01-14 00:37:20.8249463
Author: BBC News
Donald Trump's message to Iranians protesting against the regime dominates Wednesday's front pages. ... Read full article
First leukaemia patient to get pioneering drug on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'
BBC News 2026-01-14 00:37:17.5132708
Author: BBC News
Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK. ... Read full article
Virginia Democrats look to decimate GOP seats in redistricting effort
Politico 2026-01-14 00:23:38+00:00
Author: Brakkton Booker
But some Democrats warn that the effort may be more difficult than it looks. ... Read full article
SCOTUS Appears Sympathetic to State Laws Banning Men from Womens' Sports
Breitbart News 2026-01-14 00:19:14
Author: Katherine Hamilton
The Supreme Court appeared sympathetic on Tuesday to state laws banning transgender-identifying males from playing on female sports teams. ... Read full article
Republican centrists and populists combine to kill series of GOP labor bills
The Hill 2026-01-14 00:19:06
Author: Emily Brooks, Mike Lillis
Republican centrists and populists in the House on Tuesday blocked a series of GOP labor bills on the chamber floor, marking the latest blow to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his leadership team, who are increasingly losing their grip on the restive Republi… ... Read full article
New York governor will push for state lawsuits against ICE agents
The Washington Post 2026-01-14 00:11:20
Author: Tim Craig
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) would allow New York residents to sue Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in state court for civil rights violations. ... Read full article
Interim Venezuelan government frees at least 4 Americans
CNN 2026-01-14 00:10:32
Author: Jennifer Hansler
The interim Venezuelan government has freed at least four Americans who were imprisoned in Venezuela, a source familiar with the matter told CNN on Tuesday. ... Read full article
President Trump Tells ‘Iranian Patriots’ Help ‘Is on Its Way’
Breitbart News 2026-01-13 23:58:18
Author: Joshua Klein
Iran’s crackdown on anti-regime protests has reached staggering levels, with families searching through body bags and over 10,000 arrested. ... Read full article
Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler
The Washington Post 2026-01-13 23:44:49
Author: Natalie Allison, Dan Merica
A cellphone video captured Trump twice mouthing “f--- you” and raising his middle finger toward a line worker shouting at him inside the Ford factory. ... Read full article
'Home Alone' star Daniel Stern charged with soliciting prostitution in California motel incident
Fox News 2026-01-13 23:37:20.8870301
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Daniel Stern, beloved "Home Alone" villain Marv, was charged with prostitution solicitation, Fox News Digital confirmed. The actor will be arraigned on Feb. 6. ... Read full article
11 House Dems buck party to side with Republicans in reversal of Biden-era shower regulation
Fox News 2026-01-13 23:37:17.5441255
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House passes SHOWER Act to codify Trump executive order reversing shower head regulations. Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., says bill defends consumer choice. ... Read full article
Bill Clinton Under Contempt of Congress for Ignoring Bipartisan Subpoena
Breitbart News 2026-01-13 23:31:06
Author: Jasmyn Jordan
Former President Bill Clinton did not appear today for his scheduled deposition before the House Oversight Committee. ... Read full article
Woman seen on video allegedly blocking Minnesota ICE operation with car as agitators surround agents
Fox News 2026-01-13 23:22:25.0588585
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Video shows woman allegedly blocking ICE agents as Minnesota protests escalate against immigration enforcement. Federal officials report 60 agitators were charged in five days. ... Read full article
Trump appears to flip someone off at a Ford plant. The White House says it’s ‘appropriate.’
CNN 2026-01-13 23:13:14
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
'A kid who wants to play sports might not be able to.' Trans rights hits SCOTUS
USA Today 2026-01-13 23:12:32+00:00
Author: Maureen Groppe, Aysha Bagchi, Bart Jansen, N'dea Yancey-Bragg
Justice Brett Kavanaugh recalled his days as a girls coach. Actor Elliot Page protested. A look at the Supreme Court battle over trans athletes. ... Read full article
Trump touts ‘defeated’ inflation but economy, voters stubborn on prices
The Hill 2026-01-13 22:49:12
Author: Julia Manchester, Sylvan Lane
President Trump declared inflation “defeated” during a speech at the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday despite a report earlier that day showing annual price growth of 2.7 percent, putting more pressure on the White House and congressional Republicans to respo… ... Read full article
New RFK Jr. pick for vaccine panel: ‘I was not anti-vaccine. I am now.’
The Washington Post 2026-01-13 22:45:53
Author: Lena H. Sun
Two OB/GYNs appointed to an influential federal vaccine advisory panel have criticized vaccination during pregnancy and more broadly. One called the vaccine industry “disgusting.” ... Read full article
See photos emerging from Iran’s protests amid a nationwide blackout
The Washington Post 2026-01-13 22:44:53
Author: Tobi Raji
Iranians across the country have taken to the streets at great risk, facing a violent government crackdown. ... Read full article
Trump hints at Iran decision as advisers meet to prepare strike options
The Washington Post 2026-01-13 22:18:03
Author: Isaac Arnsdorf, Warren P. Strobel, Tara Copp
As the White House considers military options in Iran, some political allies are concerned about attempting another high-risk operation or starting a wider war. ... Read full article
Trump: Feds Will Halt 'Any Payments' to Sanctuary on 2/1/2026
Breitbart News 2026-01-13 22:03:25
Author: John Binder
Trump says the federal government will halt "any payments" to sanctuary jurisdictions beginning next month. ... Read full article
Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments on transgender athletes
CNN 2026-01-13 21:59:24
Author: John Fritze, Devan Cole
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority indicated Tuesday it is likely to side with two states that have enacted bans on transgender athletes playing on girls’ sports teams, delving into a divisive culture war dispute that could have implications far beyond… ... Read full article
Trump vows to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities and states
USA Today 2026-01-13 21:48:23+00:00
Author: Joey Garrison
President Trump said his administration starting Feb. 1 will withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities and states that have sanctuary cities. ... Read full article
Halligan doubles down on US attorney title
The Hill 2026-01-13 21:37:47
Author: Ella Lee
Lindsey Halligan, the loyalist top prosecutor hand-picked by President Trump in the Eastern District of Virginia, told a federal judge Tuesday she’s entitled to continue calling herself the U.S. attorney after different judge found she was unlawfully installe… ... Read full article
Department of Labor under fire for language similar to Nazi slogan
USA Today 2026-01-13 21:25:36+00:00
Author: Kathryn Palmer
The department posted to social media, "One Homeland. One People. One Heritage," drawing outrage and comparison to a well-known Nazi slogan. ... Read full article
POTUS Touts ‘Trump Economic Boom' Is Underway
Breitbart News 2026-01-13 21:22:42
Author: Nick Gilbertson
President Trump touted the "Trump economic boom" is underway during his remarks at the Detroit Economic Club in Michigan Tuesday. ... Read full article
Which states have trans athlete bans for students? What to know
USA Today 2026-01-13 21:21:45+00:00
Author: Michael Loria, Carlie Procell
From Alaska to Texas, dozens of states have banned transgender athletes from competing in sports outside of their sex assigned at birth. ... Read full article
Justice Department prosecutors resign over ICE shooting investigation
Associated Press 2026-01-13 21:16:35
Author: Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker
Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned and several supervisors in the criminal section of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division have announced their departures amid turmoil over the federal investigation into the killing … ... Read full article
Iran protests: More than 2,000 people reported killed as Trump says 'help is on its way'
BBC News 2026-01-13 21:07:22.262057
Author: BBC News
A US-based rights group says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters during a crackdown by authorities, as the US president urges Iranians to keep demonstrating. ... Read full article
Breitbart Business Digest: Who Picks the Next Fed Chairman?
Breitbart News 2026-01-13 21:03:27
Author: John Carney
Jerome Powell's decision to publicly attack the Trump administration could give President Trump the opportunity to appoint a leader of the Federal Reserve without Senate approval. | Economy ... Read full article
Director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to New Mexico authorities after being sought on child sex abuse charges
CNN 2026-01-13 20:54:00
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Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico. ... Read full article
James Bulger killer Jon Venables set for further parole hearing
BBC News 2026-01-13 20:52:21.1370319
Author: BBC News
Jon Venables, 10 when he killed James Bulger in 1993, failed in a previous bid for parole in 2023. ... Read full article
Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
BBC News 2026-01-13 20:52:18.2627484
Author: BBC News
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID. ... Read full article
Director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges
Associated Press 2026-01-13 20:44:37
Author: Susan Montoya Bryan
Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself in Tuesday to authorities in New Mexico to face child sex abuse charges. This comes after Albuquerque police issued an arrest warrant on counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and chi… ... Read full article
China Elbows into Greenland Debate, Backing Denmark Against Trump's Acquisition Plans
Breitbart News 2026-01-13 20:40:37
Author: John Hayward
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday elbowed its way into the debate over President Donald Trump’s effort to acquire Greenland. ... Read full article
Iran Says It Is Open to Talks with U.S. amid Protest Crackdown
Breitbart News 2026-01-13 20:28:13
Author: John Hayward
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that his regime remains open to negotiations with the United States. ... Read full article
What's next for Mike Tomlin? TV, time off, new HC job possible for former Steelers coach
USA Today 2026-01-13 20:26:06+00:00
Author: Nick Brinkerhoff
Mike Tomlin has stepped down as the Steelers head coach after 19 seasons. What could be next for Tomlin? ... Read full article
Ravens owner offers stunned expletive after learning Mike Tomlin news
USA Today 2026-01-13 20:20:46+00:00
Author: Nate Davis
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti was shocked to learn during his own news conference Tuesday that the archrival Steelers also needed a new head coach. ... Read full article
Marlow: Powell Is Wrong, Evidence Shows Trump Not Targeting Him
Breitbart News 2026-01-13 20:18:36
Author: Breitbart TV
On Monday's "Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about the Jerome Powell investigation. Marlow said, "Powell's | Clips ... Read full article
Joe Rogan breaks with Trump over ‘Gestapo’ ICE operations
The Hill 2026-01-13 20:05:49
Author: Dominick Mastrangelo
Podcaster Joe Rogan expressed sympathy with Americans who have expressed anger and frustration at the way President Trump’s administration has conducted immigration enforcement during his first year in office. “You don’t want militarized people in the streets… ... Read full article
Tony Dokoupil, 'CBS Evening News' host, to interview Donald Trump
USA Today 2026-01-13 19:55:07+00:00
Author: Jay Stahl
President Donald Trump is set to be interviewed by newly minted CBS News host Tony Dokoupil on Tuesday, Jan. 13. ... Read full article
Where could Mike Tomlin coach next? Four teams that make sense
USA Today 2026-01-13 19:42:54+00:00
Author: Ayrton Ostly
Tomlin stepped down from his position as head coach with the Steelers today but that may not be the last we see of him as an NFL head coach. ... Read full article
Trump steps up pressure campaign to avoid rare Congress reprimand on war powers
CNN 2026-01-13 19:42:25
Author: Sarah Ferris, Lauren Fox, Manu Raju
President Donald Trump is working to tighten his grip on his party this week as he faces an unusual threat from Congress: an embarrassing rebuke of his military actions overseas. ... Read full article
Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons as coach of Steelers
Associated Press 2026-01-13 19:28:16
Author: Will Graves
The Mike Tomlin era with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. The longest tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down Tuesday after yet another quick playoff exit. The announcement came a day after the end of Tomlin's 19th season in Pitt… ... Read full article
Watch live: House progressives rail against Trump immigration agenda, call for DHS reform
The Hill 2026-01-13 19:14:19
Author: The Hill Staff
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus will speak with reporters Tuesday afternoon on their push for reforms within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The pressure comes less than a week after 37-year-old Renee G… ... Read full article
Mike Tomlin stepping down as Pittsburgh Steelers coach in stunning exit
USA Today 2026-01-13 19:13:29+00:00
Author: Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
Mike Tomlin's run as the NFL's longest-tenured coach is over, as the Steelers coach is stepping down after 19 years. ... Read full article
'When did I do that?' Trump says about $2,000 tariff dividend checks
USA Today 2026-01-13 19:04:45+00:00
Author: Mike Snider
President Trump appeared to forget about the $2,000 tariff dividend checks he had been promising for months during a New York Times interview. ... Read full article
Trump officials eye park near National Mall for Garden of Heroes
The Washington Post 2026-01-13 18:59:02
Author: Dan Diamond, Janay Kingsberry, Rick Maese
The potential site of the National Garden of American Heroes is a prominent area near the memorial to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, two people said. ... Read full article
‘Day of reckoning, retribution’ coming to Minnesota amid ICE outrage: Trump
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-13 18:18:27
Author: Joseph Stepansky
US president issues latest threat to midwestern state, where protests have continued after ICE agent killed woman. ... Read full article
Jeremy Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
BBC News 2026-01-13 17:37:23.3408617
Author: BBC News
The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor. ... Read full article
Scott Adams, whose comic strip ‘Dilbert’ ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68
Politico 2026-01-13 17:02:12+00:00
Author: Associated Press
His first ex-wife, Shelly Miles, announced the death on a livestream posted on Adams’ social media accounts. ... Read full article
Tensions flare in Minnesota days after ICE shooting
The Hill 2026-01-13 16:49:18
Author: Sarah Davis
A weekend of protests in Minnesota displayed continued tensions over the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) massive immigration crackdown in the state. Protesters and federal officers clashed during a demonstration outside of the Whipple Federal Buildin… ... Read full article
Trump cancels Iran meetings, urges protesters to take over institutions
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-13 16:48:49
Author: Brian Osgood
Trump declares ‘help is on the way’ for Iranian protesters, as calls for action against regime intensify. ... Read full article
Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland's Moray Firth
BBC News 2026-01-13 16:37:12.3147546
Author: BBC News
US officials boarded the Marinera on 7 January after accusing it breaking sanctions. ... Read full article
Rubio says court hearings no longer possible for deported Venezuelans
The Washington Post 2026-01-13 16:07:50
Author: Salvador Rizzo
It is not the first time Trump administration officials have refused an order from Chief U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg since the case began in March. ... Read full article
Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation
Associated Press 2026-01-13 16:06:00
Author: Stephen Groves
Former president Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena for them to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The Clintons are slamming a Republican-controlled committee’… ... Read full article
‘We choose Denmark’ over joining US, says Greenland PM Nielsen
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-13 16:01:07
Author: Al Jazeera
“If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark,” said Greenland’s PM. ... Read full article
Trump tells Iranian protesters 'help is on its way'
Associated Press 2026-01-13 14:59:20
Author: Aamer Madhani
President Doanld Trump says he’s canceled talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens “help is on its way.” Trump has not offered any details about what the help would entail. This comes after the Republican president days … ... Read full article
DOJ’s top civil rights prosecutors depart as office is cut out of key probes
The Washington Post 2026-01-13 14:40:26
Author: Perry Stein
The resignation follows the Trump administration’s unusual decision to not include the Civil Rights Division in an initial investigation in Minneapolis. ... Read full article
US labels Muslim Brotherhood orgs in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan as ‘terrorists’
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-13 14:31:40
Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article
Pirro on Powell probe: ‘None of this would have happened if they had just responded to our outreach’
The Hill 2026-01-13 13:46:17
Author: Ryan Mancini
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Monday claimed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) probe into the Federal Reserve would not have happened “if they had just responded to our outreach.” “The United States Attorney’s Office contacted th… ... Read full article
Annual inflation hit 2.7 percent in December as food costs rose
The Hill 2026-01-13 13:35:46
Author: Sylvan Lane
The annual inflation rate hit 2.7 percent in December, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The new consumer price index (CPI) data showed inflation holding flat in December, with prices rising 0.3 percent last month alo… ... Read full article
Europe says more sanctions for Iran to be ‘swiftly proposed’ amid protests
The Washington Post 2026-01-13 13:28:26
Author: Abbie Cheeseman, Niha Masih
The European Commission president condemned Iran’s “excessive use of force” against anti-regime protesters as President Donald Trump weighs potential responses. ... Read full article
Denmark provided US support on intercepting oil tanker, official says
Associated Press 2026-01-13 13:14:00
Author: Aamer Madhani
A Danish government official says Denmark provided the U.S. with support seizing an oil tanker violating sanctions amid the dispute over Greenland. Tuesday's acknowledgement of Danish support for the U.S. operation comes at a moment of tension between the NAT… ... Read full article
Senate Republican on DOJ Powell probe: ‘We need this like we need a hole in the head’
The Hill 2026-01-13 13:02:20
Author: Ryan Mancini
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Monday questioned the Department of Justice (DOJ) over its probe into the Federal Reserve’s renovation of its Washington, D.C., headquarters. “We need this like we need a hole in the head,” Kennedy, a senior member of the Banking … ... Read full article
Central bankers back US Fed Chair Jerome Powell in clash with Trump
Associated Press 2026-01-13 11:12:08
Author: David Mchugh
Central bankers from around the world have expressed full support for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This comes after President Donald Trump escalated his confrontation with the Fed by threatening criminal charges. The central bankers, including Eu… ... Read full article
Eight die in Gaza as storm brings extreme cold, collapses buildings
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-13 11:08:53
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Civil Defence has warned of catastrophic repercussions from the storm for Gaza’s population, who lack adequate shelter. ... Read full article
‘We do not want to be Americans’: Greenlanders fear US threat to annex
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-13 10:58:57
Author: Peter Keldorff
US President Donald Trump’s latest moves to acquire Greenland are rattling Nuuk and Copenhagen. ... Read full article
Department of Homeland Security changes story of Maryland ICE shooting after local police release contradicting details
CNN 2026-01-13 06:04:08
Author: Karina Tsui
The Department of Homeland Security has altered its account of an immigration enforcement-related shooting in a Baltimore suburb on Christmas Eve after details in its initial statement were contradicted by local police. ... Read full article
Tensions flare in Minnesota as federal agents and protesters square off
Associated Press 2026-01-13 06:01:56
Author: Rebecca Santana, Mark Vancleave, Steve Karnowski
Days of demonstrations against immigration agents and a new lawsuit have left Minnesota tense. Federal authorities used tear gas on Monday to break up crowds of whistle-blowing activists. The state, joined by Minneapolis and St. Paul, sued the Trump administr… ... Read full article
Supreme Court takes up fight over transgender athletes
Associated Press 2026-01-13 05:08:25
Author: Mark Sherman
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams. The culture war cases being argued Tuesday come from Idaho and West Virginia, among the first of the more than two dozen Republic… ... Read full article
Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome
CNN 2026-01-13 05:01:59
Author: Katie Bo Lillis, Natasha Bertrand, Priscilla Alvarez, Jim Sciutto, Zachary Cohen
The Defense Department has spent more than a year testing a device purchased in an undercover operation that some investigators think could be the cause of a series of mysterious ailments impacting spies, diplomats and troops that are colloquially known as Ha… ... Read full article






