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January 13, 2026 • 11 mins
President Donald Trump announces new tariffs on any country doing business with Iran, as his national security team weighs next steps — including possible military action.
Plus, a rare bipartisan moment on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers warn a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell looks like retaliation over interest rates.
And Minnesota’s governor, attorney general and Twin Cities leaders sue the federal government, ac...
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January 12, 2026 • 12 mins
The federal government has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but he says it’s retaliation for refusing to cut interest rates.
Plus, as deadly protests spread across Iran, President Donald Trump says the Iranian leadership has reached out to negotiate. But he’s also warning that the U.S. could act before any meeting takes place.
And Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem doubles down on her...
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January 9, 2026 • 13 mins
Minnesota wants back into the investigation of a fatal ICE-related shooting. However, federal authorities are declining, leading to protests, political pressure and growing questions about decision-making authority.
Plus, protesters took to the streets overnight after two people were shot during a targeted Border Patrol stop in Portland. Homeland Security is calling it self-defense, but city leaders are calling for ICE to halt ope...
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January 8, 2026 • 12 mins
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed a woman while she was behind the wheel of an SUV, and protests quickly followed. Now, two very different accounts of the incident are colliding.
Plus, a memorial in Salt Lake City becomes a crime scene. Two individuals are dead, at least six others wounded and police are still looking for the gunman after gunfire erupted near a Mormon church during a memorial servi...
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January 7, 2026 • 11 mins
Millions of barrels are moving north as Washington cuts a deal with Venezuela. Maduro is out, oil money is in motion and the question of who will lead the country next remains wide open.
Plus, President Donald Trump says the U.S. needs Greenland for national security. The White House says no options are off the table. Lawmakers and allies are pushing back, warning the rhetoric alone could have real consequences.
And a new study r...
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January 6, 2026 • 11 mins
Nicolás Maduro and his wife faced federal court charges including drug trafficking and gun crimes. During his court appearance, Maduro wore a jumpsuit and shackles, asserting he was kidnapped rather than legally detained.
Plus, American forces are preparing to seize a Venezuelan oil tanker accused of evading U.S. sanctions.
And the CDC is rolling out new childhood vaccine recommendations, scaling back universal guidance on shots ...
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January 5, 2026 • 10 mins
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to face a U.S. judge Monday. Prosecutors accuse them of narco-terrorism, conspiracy and gun crimes, marking a dramatic turn for a man who once held absolute power.
Plus, President Donald Trump says the U.S. is now in charge in Caracas. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio quickly tried to soften that, framing it as pressure rather than control.
And a sharp warning from Eu...
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January 2, 2026 • 8 mins
The death toll rises from the New Year’s inferno at a bar in the Swiss Alps. Also, what witnesses say they saw regarding sparklers and partying.
Plus, President Donald Trump issued a firm warning to Iran regarding street protests, outlining how the United States will respond if the Islamic Republic violently suppresses the demonstrations.
And then there were four. College football is down to the semifinals. Some big names, inclu...
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January 1, 2026 • 8 mins
President Donald Trump announced he’s pulling the National Guard out of Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland. However, he’s still claiming victory despite losing in the courts.
Plus, the U.S. blasted more suspected drug boats, but this time, people jumped overboard and tried to swim for it.
And the tragedy of a deadly fire at a ski resort in the Swiss Alps, as people were ringing in the new year, may get even worse.
These stories a...
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December 31, 2025 • 9 mins
The Trump administration has cut off federal child care funding to Minnesota, citing alleged daycare fraud. Gov. Tim Walz calls the move political, warning that families and providers could feel the impact quickly.
Plus, several states are restricting SNAP purchases of soda and candy to encourage healthier choices. Critics argue the changes could complicate shopping and stigmatize recipients.
And Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughte...
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December 30, 2025 • 11 mins
President Donald Trump is drawing a hard line in the Middle East. After meeting with Israel’s prime minister, he’s warning Hamas to disarm, saying there will be “hell to pay” if the deal collapses.
Plus, the U.S. drug war is moving closer to shore. After months of targeting suspected smuggling boats, the U.S. appears to have struck a drug-loading dock inside Venezuela.
And a powerful bomb cyclone that hit the Midwest is now pushi...
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December 29, 2025 • 10 mins
President Donald Trump hosted Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend and then spoke by phone with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. After years of war, could this finally be the moment that changes the trajectory?
Plus, a powerful bomb cyclone tears across the country to close out the year. Snow, ice and fierce winds hammer the Upper Midwest, the Northeast and even parts of the South.
And new video shows a deadly hel...
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December 23, 2025 • 9 mins
The Justice Department released its largest batch of Epstein files to date overnight. This collection includes tens of new documents, emails, photos and videos that are now publicly available.
Plus, President Donald Trump is rolling out plans for the “Golden Fleet,” a new generation of massive American battleships he said will be the most powerful ever built.
And a major shift in the weight-loss drug boom. The FDA has approved th...
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December 22, 2025 • 9 mins
The U.S. is pursuing a Venezuelan oil tanker amid escalating tensions from Trump’s tightening blockade. While the White House claims to be cracking down on black-market oil, a prominent Republican criticizes it as a provocation.
Plus, more pressure to release the Epstein files and more anger over what remains hidden. Heavy redactions, missing details and growing demands for answers.
And Jim Beam is suspending production at its ma...
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December 19, 2025 • 10 mins
The man investigators believe carried out the deadly shooting at Brown University has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit. Authorities now say he’s also linked to the killing of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) professor.
Plus, former NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his wife and their children were killed when a small business jet crashed in North Carolina. Investigators said the plane had just taken off an...
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December 18, 2025 • 9 mins
President Donald Trump delivered a holiday-season address framing the economy as a success story, even as polls show voters growing more anxious about costs. He leaned on tariffs, inflation claims and what he called a “warrior dividend.”
Plus, Venezuela responded to Trump’s oil tanker blockade with action, not rhetoric. The country has begun using military escorts to move oil shipments, raising the stakes in an already tense stand...
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December 12, 2025 • 10 mins
The U.S. is now highlighting its significant seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker as part of a larger effort to fight drug trafficking, even as Venezuela describes the move as “piracy.”
Plus, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faced a heated hearing on Capitol Hill over immigration raids and FEMA’s storm response. Critics are now calling for her resignation.
And in Indiana, a political shockwave. Republican state senators teamed up with Dem...
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December 11, 2025 • 9 mins
The U.S. has seized a large Venezuelan oil tanker, intensifying Washington’s pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and raising new questions about whether the administration is moving closer to a ground strike in the region.
Plus, a relentless atmospheric river is flooding the Pacific Northwest, causing dangerous water levels across Washington state.
And a blockbuster battle for Warner Bros. Discovery heats up as Presid...
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December 10, 2025 • 11 mins
President Donald Trump hits Pennsylvania with a fresh pitch on prices, arguing his administration is finally bending inflation in the right direction.
Plus, millions could see premiums jump as Affordable Care Act subsidies near expiration. But Democrats and Republicans are still far apart, offering dueling plans with no clear path to a deal before the deadline.
And Elon Musk is now saying he wouldn’t do DOGE again, reflecting on ...
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December 9, 2025 • 9 mins
A federal judge seeks answers on whether Homeland Security proceeded with deporting over 100 migrants after he ordered the planes to be turned around, and he is now bringing top DOJ lawyers in for testimony.
Plus, President Donald Trump is retracting his promise to release the full Sept. 2 boat-strike footage. Congress is also halting funding for part of Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget until lawmakers receive the unedited r...
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