Kevin Warsh: Will Trump's pick to head US central bank get him what he wants?
BBC News 2026-01-31 04:07:28.2958188
Author: BBC News
Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run. ... Read full article
Don Lemon Arrested: How the Anti-ICE Network Ties to the Shutdown Fight
Breitbart News 2026-01-31 04:07:23.1384103
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Girl caught on video pulling single square as 63,000-beer-coaster tower for Guinness World Records collapses
Fox News 2026-01-31 04:07:23.0134406
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An artist's month-long beer coaster sculpture from 63,000 pieces intended for Guinness World Records tumbles after a young girl triggers a dramatic collapse caught on video. ... Read full article
Harry Styles world tour only hits seven cities: How tours are changing
BBC News 2026-01-31 04:07:21.8418565
Author: BBC News
Artists including Ariana Grande are opting for longer residencies in key cities rather than touring more locations. ... Read full article
HMRC phone lines stay open as self-assessment tax deadline looms
BBC News 2026-01-31 03:52:26.7329104
Author: BBC News
More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs. ... Read full article
'I spoke to ChatGPT 8 times a day' - Gen Z's loneliness 'crisis'
BBC News 2026-01-31 03:52:24.0148403
Author: BBC News
AI chatbots are being used as 'surrogate friends' by young people who have lost the ability to socialise. ... Read full article
Ghanem al-Masarir: I mocked the Saudi leader on YouTube - then my phone was hacked and I was beaten up in London
BBC News 2026-01-31 03:52:21.0913368
Author: BBC News
Satirist Ghanem al-Masarir has been awarded £3m in damages, but it's unclear if Saudi Arabia will pay. ... Read full article
Shutdown to Begin at Midnight After Senate Caves to Democrat Demands
Breitbart News 2026-01-31 03:51:25
Author: Bradley Jaye
The majority of the federal government will shut down at midnight after the Senate insisted on bill negotiated over months with Democrats. ... Read full article
Saudis won’t let the US use its bases or airspace for an attack on Iran, senior Gulf official reveals
Fox News 2026-01-31 03:37:26.5453574
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As Trump weighs options on a possible strike on Iran, a senior Gulf official told Fox News that Saudi Arabia will not allow the U.S. to use its airspace or bases for such an attack. ... Read full article
US approves $6.6bn sale of attack helicopters, assault vehicles to Israel
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-31 03:36:41
Author: Lyndal Rowlands
The approved sale includes 30 Apache helicopters, which Israeli forces have used to attack Palestinians in Gaza. ... Read full article
Left-wing activists storming synagogue use knee pads, adult diaper to mock Dem congressman over ICE vote
Fox News 2026-01-31 03:22:21.3728822
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Viral video shows protesters disrupting Rep. Tom Suozzi at Long Island temple over ICE funding vote, using crude props and profane insults during event. ... Read full article
Trump nominates Brett Matsumoto for BLS commissioner
The Hill 2026-01-31 03:09:58
Author: Ryan Mancini
President Trump on Friday nominated economist Brett Matsumoto to be commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) months after the president fired the previous agency head over substantial revisions to past jobs reports. “For many years, the Bureau of … ... Read full article
Why journalist says her arrest over church protest is a ‘chilling message’ | CNN
CNN 2026-01-31 03:09:53.315
Author: Austin Mabeus
CNN’s Anderson Cooper speaks with independent journalist Georgia Fort following her arrest by federal agents in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a church in Minnesota. ... Read full article
US Senate approves spending package, but short government shutdown likely
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-31 03:09:28
Author: Al Jazeera
US gov’t funding impasse driven by Democratic anger over federal agents killing two people during immigration crackdown. ... Read full article
Lindsey Vonn vows 'my Olympic dream is not over' after terrifying crash in Switzerland
Fox News 2026-01-31 03:07:15.4359298
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Olympian Lindsey Vonn appeared to suffer a knee injury after crashing during a jump in Switzerland, but she vowed to make a comeback for the Milan Cortina Games next week. ... Read full article
Justice Department Releases 3 Million Pages from Jeffrey Epstein Files - Breitbart
Breitbart News 2026-01-31 02:52:20.4194252
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The Justice Department on Friday released many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures under a law intended to reveal what the government knew about the millionaire financier’s sexual abuse of young girls and his int… ... Read full article
Epstein survivor slams DOJ for redacting key documents | CNN Politics
CNN 2026-01-31 02:50:24.1
Author: Levar Alonzo
Epstein survivor Jess Michaels pushes back against DOJ claims of transparency by pointing to a critical, blacked-out document. ... Read full article
Joe Rogan skips Golden Globes after refusing to pay entry fee for podcast award nomination
Fox News 2026-01-31 02:37:12.389998
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Joe Rogan says he declined to pay a $500 submission fee to be nominated for the Golden Globes’ new podcast category, arguing audience reach matters more than industry awards. ... Read full article
T20 World Cup 2026 stadiums: Where’s India vs Pakistan and the final?
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-31 02:35:55
Author: Manasi Pathak
Al Jazeera’s guide to the eight venues that will host the T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India and Sri Lanka. ... Read full article
Newspaper headlines: 'Epstein invited to Palace' and 'I have Russian friend for you'
BBC News 2026-01-31 02:07:22.0457573
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Revelations from newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein dominate Saturday's papers. ... Read full article
Report: Don Lemon Released Without Bail After Arrest
Breitbart News 2026-01-31 01:56:26
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Former CNN host Don Lemon was reportedly released from custody without bail after he was arrested on Thursday. ... Read full article
CNN's Miracle: People in L.A. Overtook ICE Property, 'Cornered' Officers
Breitbart News 2026-01-31 01:55:09
Author: Ian Hanchett
On Friday's broadcast of CNN's "OutFront," CNN Correspondent Veronica Miracle reported from ICE property in Los Angeles and said that "protesters have | Clips ... Read full article
Seattle mayor pushes local police to track, investigate ICE agents' enforcement activities
Fox News 2026-01-31 01:52:24.7172649
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Seattle mayor Katie Wilson is banning federal immigration agents from city property, requires police documentation of interactions following Minneapolis events. ... Read full article
Coast Guard searching for survivors after commercial fishing boat sinks off Massachusetts; 1 body recovered
Fox News 2026-01-31 01:37:21.8741304
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The Coast Guard is searching Massachusetts waters after fishing vessel Lily Jean reportedly sank off Cape Ann with seven aboard, including a NOAA observer. ... Read full article
‘That’s what authoritarians do’: Senator Mark Kelly weighs in on Trump DOJ’s arrest of Don Lemon | CNN
CNN 2026-01-31 01:34:44.123
Author: Olivia Henrikson
CNN’s Erin Burnett talks to Democratic Senator Mark Kelly about the Trump White House mocking the arrest of Don Lemon. ... Read full article
DOJ Charges Don Lemon with Federal Civil Rights Crimes
Breitbart News 2026-01-31 01:34:35
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
The DOJ charged former CNN host Don Lemon with federal civil rights crimes after he live streamed protesters storming a church in Minnesota. ... Read full article
More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: Report
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-31 01:24:58
Author: Lyndal Rowlands
Rights groups have raised concerns over conditions at the mine, which supplies about 15 percent of the world’s coltan. ... Read full article
Latest Epstein files release includes list of allegations against Trump | CNN Politics
CNN 2026-01-31 01:07:24.404477
Author: Waan Chomchuen
A list of sexual assault allegations related to President Donald Trump from August 2025 was compiled by the FBI, part of the millions of documents in the new Jeffrey Epstein files released by the Department of Justice on Friday. CNN’s Paula Reid reports. ... Read full article
Springsteen surprises crowd at Minneapolis solidarity concert | CNN
CNN 2026-01-31 01:07:22.6392917
Author: Rick Ferguson
Bruce Springsteen, accompanied by former Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, performed at a benefit concert in Minneapolis for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Morello encouraged attendees to join the nationwide anti-ICE protests. ... Read full article
Murder suspects among 8 inmates who escaped Louisiana jail, manhunt launched
Fox News 2026-01-31 00:52:18.9914592
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A manhunt is underway for five of eight escaped Louisiana inmates. Louisiana State Police has taken the lead on the search. ... Read full article
5 early takeaways from DOJ’s big Epstein files drop
CNN 2026-01-31 00:43:40
Author: Aaron Blake
The Justice Department on Friday announced the long-awaited release of an enormous tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files, spanning more than 3 million pages, which it said fufilled its obligations under transparency legislation passed last year. ... Read full article
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,437
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-31 00:32:02
Author: Lyndal Rowlands
These are the key developments from day 1,437 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. ... Read full article
Don Lemon after release: ‘I will not stop now, I will not stop ever’
The Hill 2026-01-31 00:30:18
Author: Ryan Mancini
Former CNN host Don Lemon, released a day after federal officers arrested him in Los Angeles, defended his career in journalism on Friday, saying he will never stop reporting. U.S. District Judge Patricia Donahue ordered Lemon to be released on no money bond,… ... Read full article
Don Lemon defiant after Minnesota church protest arrest
MSNBC 2026-01-31 00:29:00
Author: Ebony Davis, Fallon Gallagher
The former CNN anchor said he was there as a journalist, not an activist. ... Read full article
Millions of Jeffrey Epstein files released by US justice department
BBC News 2026-01-31 00:22:13.7412704
Author: BBC News
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke". ... Read full article
Senate passes federal funding compromise as Democrats score victory in DHS revolt
Fox News 2026-01-30 23:52:19.960139
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Government shutdown all but guaranteed as House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., says earliest action on Senate-passed spending bill is Monday, with two-thirds majority potentially needed. ... Read full article
Judge and Jury: Hollywood Celebrity Ben Stiller Declares ICE an 'Armed Militia' Guilty of 'Violent Murder'
Breitbart News 2026-01-30 23:50:23
Author: Warner Todd Huston
Actor and director Ben Stiller has posted a letter to his social media accusing federal immigration officers of being an "armed militia" who are guilty of "murdering American citizens." ... Read full article
Before her arrest, journalist Georgia Fort gave me dire warnings about the press
MSNBC 2026-01-30 23:49:44
Author: Ja'han Jones
The Minnesota journalists’s arrest reflects the Trump administration’s assault on the free press — and her warnings to me ring true today. ... Read full article
Protesters take to streets nationwide to decry ICE tactics in Minneapolis
The Washington Post 2026-01-30 23:48:16
Author: Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Kyle Rempfer, Ben Brasch, Tim Craig, Heather Kelly
Nationwide demonstrations followed federal officers fatally shooting a second U.S. citizen in Minneapolis in less than a month. ... Read full article
Senate passes massive government funding package, sending it to House
The Hill 2026-01-30 23:44:10
Author: Alexander Bolton
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Friday to pass a major funding package consisting of five regular appropriations bills and a two-week stopgap measure for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) but the legislation won’t become law before parts of the govern… ... Read full article
Senators pass a deal on government funding — but not in time to avoid a shutdown
MSNBC 2026-01-30 23:42:16
Author: Mychael Schnell, Jack Fitzpatrick, Kevin Frey
Friday night’s shutdown deadline will pass without a funding law enacted. But House members have a chance to approve a Senate-backed deal and quickly limit the damage. ... Read full article
ICE eyeing Ohio next, where it is expected to target Haitian immigrants
MSNBC 2026-01-30 23:38:18
Author: Laura Barrón-López, Marc Santia
An estimated 12,000 to 15,000 Haitians live in Springfield, Ohio, a community that President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance targeted during the 2024 campaign, falsely accusing the community of eating cats and dogs. ... Read full article
Jeffrey Epstein invited 'The Duke' to meet Russian woman
BBC News 2026-01-30 23:37:18.3808154
Author: BBC News
The exchange emerges in the latest, wider batch of documents released by US justice officials. ... Read full article
Catherine O’Hara’s comedic prime was her entire career
MSNBC 2026-01-30 23:33:45
Author: Erin Gloria Ryan
Erin Gloria Ryan: Catherine O’Hara’s comedic prime was her entire career. ... Read full article
Florida couple sues fertility clinic after allegedly giving birth to someone else's baby
Fox News 2026-01-30 23:22:23.4130641
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White couple sues Florida fertility clinic after giving birth to baby who appeared "racially non-Caucasian," genetic testing allegedly confirms embryo mix-up. ... Read full article
Musk exchanged emails with Epstein about partying on private island
USA Today 2026-01-30 22:54:54+00:00
Author: Joey Garrison
Elon Musk exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 and 2013 about visiting the accused sex trafficker's private island. ... Read full article
DOJ Epstein Files Reveal Michael Wolff’s Political Collaboration with Jeffrey Epstein to Undermine Trump
Breitbart News 2026-01-30 22:50:02
Author: Jasmyn Jordan
Emails reveal sustained, strategic, and often personal communications between journalist Michael Wolff and Jeffrey Epstein ... Read full article
Johnson backs fast-track process requiring Democratic support to swiftly end shutdown
The Hill 2026-01-30 22:33:34
Author: Emily Brooks
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told House Republicans he wants to utilize a special fast-track process that will require cooperation from Democrats to swiftly pass the funding package that the Senate is poised to send over and end what lawmakers hope will be a … ... Read full article
Trump taps career staffer to lead statistics agency whose chief he fired
The Washington Post 2026-01-30 22:23:13
Author: Lauren Kaori Gurley, Andrew Ackerman
The agency has been without a permanent leader since August when Trump fired its previous commissioner Erika McEntarfer over a weaker-than-expected jobs report. ... Read full article
Catherine O'Hara, star of Schitt's Creek and Home Alone, dies aged 71
BBC News 2026-01-30 22:07:25.5535916
Author: BBC News
The Emmy-winning actress died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday after a brief illness, her agent said. ... Read full article
DHS Arrests Illegals in Minnesota Including Pedophiles, Violent Assailants
Breitbart News 2026-01-30 22:01:37
Author: Warner Todd Huston
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the arrests Thursday of more of the "worst of the worst" criminal illegals ... Read full article
Ghislane Maxwell's citizenship records released in Epstein file drop
USA Today 2026-01-30 21:59:08+00:00
Author: Karissa Waddick
Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of sex-trafficking minors to Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article
Catherine O'Hara death mourned by 'Schitt's Creek' cast – 'What a loss'
USA Today 2026-01-30 21:53:30+00:00
Author: Patrick Ryan
The cast of "Schitt's Creek" is paying tribute to Emmy-winning star Catherine O'Hara, who died Jan. 30 at age 71. ... Read full article
What is the FACE Act, an obscure law used to prosecute Don Lemon?
MSNBC 2026-01-30 21:53:15
Author: Julianne McShane
The Trump administration has reinterpreted the law, historically used to prosecute anti-abortion-rights activists who block reproductive health clinics. ... Read full article
Iran says ready for ‘fair’ talks with US but not ‘under shadow of threats’
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-30 21:45:05
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Iran’s foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region. ... Read full article
‘Morning Joe’ reacts to ‘striking’ new poll showing Trump’s sinking approval
MSNBC 2026-01-30 21:41:58
Author: Allison Detzel
A new poll found Trump's approval continues to drop amid his immigration crackdown, as Republicans even souring on the president. ... Read full article
Two Colorado School Districts Cancel Classes Over Staff Absences on Day of ICE Protests
Breitbart News 2026-01-30 20:46:35
Author: Katherine Hamilton
Aurora Public Schools and Commerce City-based Adams 14 made the announcements ahead of nationwide "ICE Out" protests following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. ... Read full article
Macaulay Culkin shares heartbreaking Catherine O'Hara tribute
USA Today 2026-01-30 20:31:17+00:00
Author: Edward Segarra
The death of esteemed actress Catherine O'Hara sparked heartfelt tributes from several celebrities and former costars. ... Read full article
Catherine O’Hara’s greatest roles, from ‘Home Alone’ to ‘Schitt’s Creek’
The Washington Post 2026-01-30 20:02:58
Author: Washington Post staff
The beloved actress was also known for starring in “Best in Show,” “A Mighty Wind” and other Christopher Guest projects. ... Read full article
US protesters begin nationwide strike as DOJ launches Pretti killing probe
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-30 19:56:27
Author: Joseph Stepansky
Protesters call for ‘no work, no school, no shopping’ in response to Trump’s deadly immigration enforcement crackdown. ... Read full article
Atlanta FBI boss ousted after balking at 2020 election probe
MSNBC 2026-01-30 19:42:27
Author: Ken Dilanian, Ebony Davis
Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown refused to execute search warrants over Trump’s long-running fraud claims, sources tell MS NOW. ... Read full article
Catherine O'Hara's career on screen, from 'Home Alone' to 'Schitt's Creek'
USA Today 2026-01-30 19:31:02+00:00
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Catherine O'Hara, the legendary actress known for "Home Alone," "Best in Show" and "Schitt's Creek," has died at 71. ... Read full article
What to know about the temporary government shutdown this weekend
The Hill 2026-01-30 19:28:55
Author: Sarah Davis
The government is likely to temporarily shut down this weekend after the Senate failed to pass a funding package on Thursday due to challenges from Democrats to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bill. Here’s what you need to know about the partial gove… ... Read full article
What the 'Melania' movie reveals (and what it leaves out)
USA Today 2026-01-30 19:15:28+00:00
Author: Patrick Ryan
Here's everything we learned from "Melania," which follows the first lady in the days leading up to President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration. ... Read full article
Who is Kevin Warsh? What to know about Trump's next Fed chair nominee
USA Today 2026-01-30 18:42:35+00:00
Author: Rachel Barber
If confirmed, Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve will assume the role at a time when maintaining its credibility will be part of the job. ... Read full article
'Biggest snowstorm in decades' takes aim at parts of the South
USA Today 2026-01-30 18:36:20+00:00
Author: Jeanine Santucci
Leaders in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia issued or extended states of emergency ahead of the winter storm. ... Read full article
Catherine O'Hara dies at 71
Associated Press 2026-01-30 18:32:59
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Catherine O'Hara has died at 71. The was Emmy-winning actor known for her roles in "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek." Her agency, CAA, announced she died Friday at her Los Angeles home after a brief illness. O'Hara was a Canadian-born actor who gained fame th… ... Read full article
Catherine O’Hara, comedy star with a flair for improv, dies at 71
The Washington Post 2026-01-30 18:32:26
Author: Harrison Smith, Samantha Chery
The Canadian-born actress appeared in movies including “Beetlejuice” and “Home Alone” and won an Emmy Award as a star of “Schitt’s Creek.” ... Read full article
Catherine O'Hara, award-winning 'Home Alone,' 'Schitt's Creek' star, dies at 71
USA Today 2026-01-30 18:30:09+00:00
Author: Kelly Lawler, Taijuan Moorman
Catherine O'Hara, the award-winning star of "Schitt's Creek" and film classics "Home Alone" and "Beetlejuice," has died at 71. ... Read full article
Guterres warns UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-30 18:00:51
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls on member states to address unpaid dues and overhaul world body’s financial rules. ... Read full article
Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million more documents from Epstein files
The Washington Post 2026-01-30 17:38:34
Author: Perry Stein, Amy B Wang
The Justice Department says it is releasing the latest batch of files related to the federal investigations of convicted sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. ... Read full article
California Gov. Newsom files civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz
USA Today 2026-01-30 17:37:29+00:00
Author: Eduardo Cuevas
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator, a former TV talk show host, highlighted Armenian businesses alleging health care fraud. ... Read full article
Justice Department says it opened civil rights investigation into Pretti’s shooting
The Washington Post 2026-01-30 17:26:00
Author: Jeremy Roebuck
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s announcement signals an apparent shift from its handling so far of shootings involving agents. ... Read full article
With Warsh pick, Trump backs a longtime donor’s son-in-law to lead the Federal Reserve
MSNBC 2026-01-30 17:17:21
Author: Steve Benen
There’s reason for skepticism about the choice — and that’s before one assesses the nominee’s background and vision. ... Read full article
South Africa orders expulsion of Israeli envoy, declared persona non grata
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-30 17:00:19
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
South Africa accuses Israeli representative of ‘gross abuse of diplomatic privilege’ as Israel orders reciprocal move. ... Read full article
Justice Department releases 3 million more Jeffrey Epstein files
MSNBC 2026-01-30 16:48:22
Author: Sydney Carruth, Clarissa-Jan Lim
“There's not some tranche of super secret documents about Jeffrey Epstein that were that were withholding,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said, adding that the DOJ has “complied with the Act.” ... Read full article
DOJ releases final tranche of Epstein documents
The Hill 2026-01-30 16:39:54
Author: Rebecca Beitsch
The Justice Department said Friday they have completed their review of the Epstein files, releasing 3 million additional documents to the public. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters Friday that the tranche being released will be one of the las… ... Read full article
MSF says it will not hand over staff details to Israeli authorities
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-30 16:10:40
Author: Caolán Magee
The Israel’s military has killed more than 1,700 health workers since the start of the war. ... Read full article
DOJ opens federal civil rights probe into death of Alex Pretti
Associated Press 2026-01-30 16:09:24
Author: Michael Biesecker, Rebecca Santana
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti. Blanche said Friday the department is "looking at everything that would shed light on that day.” ... Read full article
Justice Department releases more Epstein files
Associated Press 2026-01-30 16:07:39
Author: Eric Tucker, Michael R. Sisak, Alanna Durkin Richer
The Justice Department says it's releasing more than 3 million pages of documents in the latest Jeffrey Epstein disclosure. The documents were disclosed Friday under a law intended to reveal what the government knew about the millionaire financier’s sexual ab… ... Read full article
Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
BBC News 2026-01-30 16:07:22.2108823
Author: BBC News
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal. ... Read full article
Justice Department drops more documents in Epstein investigation
CNN 2026-01-30 16:04:26
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The Justice Department released more files related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Follow for live updates. ... Read full article
Federal murder charge against Luigi Mangione dismissed, death penalty off the table
Associated Press 2026-01-30 15:18:06
Author: Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister
A judge has ruled that federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett's ruling Friday foiled the Trump administration’s bid to see Mangione ex… ... Read full article
'A pretext to rig the election’: Democrats scramble to block ICE crackdowns near polling sites
Politico 2026-01-30 15:01:20+00:00
Author: Samuel Benson
Election officials are preparing for the possibility of immigration enforcement activity at or near polling sites in November. ... Read full article
Don Lemon arrested by federal officials over church protest
The Washington Post 2026-01-30 14:07:55
Author: Perry Stein
Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested by federal officials and charged in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis that he had covered. ... Read full article
Journalist Don Lemon arrested in protest at Minnesota church
Associated Press 2026-01-30 13:23:24
Author: Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker
Journalist Don Lemon has been arrested after he entered a Minnesota church and recorded anti-immigration enforcement protesters who disrupted a service. The protest Jan. 18 increased tensions between residents and the Trump administration. It is unclear what … ... Read full article
Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort taken into custody after Minnesota church protest
CNN 2026-01-30 13:09:40
Author: Brian Stelter, Kara Scannell, Hannah Rabinowitz, Liam Reilly
Don Lemon was taken into custody on Thursday night in connection to a protest at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to his attorney. ... Read full article
Trump taps Fed critic Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chairman
The Washington Post 2026-01-30 12:13:09
Author: Andrew Ackerman
The Wall Street veteran once held hawkish views on interest rates but has recently signaled a stance more in line with the president’s public demands. ... Read full article
Trump names Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair
Associated Press 2026-01-30 11:52:28
Author: Christopher Rugaber
President Donald Trump says he'll nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed chair. Friday's pick is likely to result in sharp changes to the powerful agency that could bring it closer to the White House and reduce its longtime in… ... Read full article
Israel will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday, after nearly 2 years of closure
Associated Press 2026-01-30 11:48:02
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Israel says it will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt in both directions over the weekend. The move announced on Friday will allow Palestinians to enter and leave the territory after nearly two years of closure. The Israeli military body in charge of c… ... Read full article
ICE buys warehouses for mass detention network, rattling locals
The Washington Post 2026-01-30 11:00:26
Author: Jonathan O'Connell, Douglas MacMillan
ICE officials have quietly begun notifying warehouse owners and local officials of their interest in specific properties, prompting efforts to block the projects. ... Read full article
Senate aims to vote on funding deal before shutdown deadline
The Washington Post 2026-01-30 11:00:00
Author: Riley Beggin, Theodoric Meyer
Republicans and Democrats in the Senate reached an agreement late Thursday but are still working to tee up a vote. ... Read full article
Janet Mills’ first TV ad hits ICE
Politico 2026-01-30 10:55:00+00:00
Author: Jessica Piper
The ad uses footage of the Maine governor criticizing the agency in a speech this week. ... Read full article
Minnesota Dems are trying to walk a tightrope with Trump
Politico 2026-01-30 10:00:00+00:00
Author: Elena Schneider, Madison Fernandez
Dems have struck a fragile and uneasy peace with the president. Everyone’s holding their breath. ... Read full article
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Politico 2026-01-30 10:00:00+00:00
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Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundred… ... Read full article
DOJ opens civil rights investigation into Pretti’s shooting death and anti-ICE protests spread nationwide
CNN 2026-01-30 09:26:45
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White House border czar Tom Homan has ordered federal immigration authorities to work on a drawdown plan for law enforcement in Minnesota. Follow for live updates ... Read full article
Senate leaders scramble to avert partial government shutdown
Associated Press 2026-01-30 05:31:16
Author: Mary Clare Jalonick
Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday as Democrats have demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country. Democrats struck a rare deal with Preside… ... Read full article
Dangerous cold wave heightens hypothermia risk in Mississippi and Tennessee
Associated Press 2026-01-30 05:01:12
Author: Sophie Bates, Sudhin Thanawala, Russ Bynum
Tens of thousands of people are entering their sixth day with no electricity as the Carolinas and Virginia prepare for a significant winter storm that could bring more snowfall than some parts of North Carolina have seen in years. The National Weather Service… ... Read full article
Sen. Tillis: 'Get the amateurs out of the Oval Office' | The Conversation
Politico 2026-01-30 04:59:00+00:00
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US stocks dip and gold swings as markets react to Trump's choice to lead the Federal Reserve
Associated Press 2026-01-30 02:54:29
Author: Stan Choe
Financial markets are churning as investors try to figure out what President Donald Trump’s new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve will mean. The initial reactions have been sometimes quick to change because of the uncertainty, and U.S. stocks fell modestly … ... Read full article
