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January 30, 2026 • 10 mins
President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to be his next Federal Reserve chair, a leading candidate who could influence interest rate policy.
Plus, Washington races toward a shutdown deadline, as a dispute over Homeland Security funding threatens to halt parts of the government.
And another major winter storm takes aim at the East, where forecasters warn a rapidly strengthening system could bring heavy snow, damaging winds...
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January 29, 2026 • 9 mins
A new video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal agents days before the deadly shooting, and this morning it’s raising new questions.
Plus, government shutdown tensions rise as Democrats threaten to block funding over immigration enforcement.
And the FBI raids a Georgia elections office, putting the 2020 vote back under a federal spotlight.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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January 28, 2026 • 12 mins
New details this morning in the Minneapolis shooting. Federal records now show two officers fired during the confrontation that killed Alex Pretti, not one. What Congress was told, and why President Donald Trump’s comments about guns are raising new questions.
Plus, the pressure intensifies on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Democrats want her out, and now two Republicans are calling for her resignation.
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January 27, 2026 • 10 mins
President Donald Trump is sending Tom Homan to Minneapolis as tensions increase over federal enforcement in the Twin Cities. The White House states that this action is intended to reduce tensions after Trump personally intervened to speak with the governor and mayor.
Plus, the massive winter storm is easing, but millions are still dealing with deep snow, power outages and brutal cold. From the Midwest to New England, cleanup is sl...
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January 26, 2026 • 13 mins
Another deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis is fueling protests, lawsuits and calls for impeachment. It’s the third ICE-involved shooting there in less than three weeks, and pressure is mounting for a deeper federal investigation.
Plus, a major winter storm continues to hammer the country. Power outages are spreading, flights are canceled, schools are closing and millions are bracing for days of brutal cold.
And President Donald T...
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January 23, 2026 • 12 mins
Minnesota activists are calling for a statewide “Day of Action” to shut down work, school and shopping as tensions escalate over ICE enforcement, with Vice President JD Vance heading into the flashpoint.
Plus, a massive winter storm is slamming the U.S. with ice, snow and brutal cold — and in some places this morning, it feels like minus 40.
And President Donald Trump has yanked Canada’s invitation to his new “Board of Peace,” wi...
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January 22, 2026 • 10 mins
President Donald Trump formally launches his new “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, despite several major U.S. allies declining to join.
Plus, a newly surfaced ICE memo instructs agents to enter homes using administrative warrants rather than warrants signed by a judge, a shift from past practice that’s now drawing scrutiny.
And forecasters warn of a dangerous, potentially catastrophic winter storm spanning ne...
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January 21, 2026 • 10 mins
President Donald Trump’s arrival in Davos was delayed just hours before his high-stakes global speech after a reported electrical issue forced a last-minute plane switch.
Plus, European leaders are lining up to tell Trump to keep his hands off Greenland, setting the stage for a tense showdown as he lands in Switzerland.
And the DOJ is now investigating whether Minnesota’s governor, attorney general and Minneapolis mayor are illeg...
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January 20, 2026 • 11 mins
As world leaders convene in Davos, President Donald Trump is reaffirming his focus on acquiring Greenland.
Plus, new evidence suggests the high-speed train crash may have been waiting to happen long before impact, as the search for victims and answers continues in Spain.
And a church service shut down by protesters is now a federal case. The attorney general is stepping in, warning that if Minnesota won’t act, Washington will.
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January 19, 2026 • 10 mins
Europe moves into emergency mode after President Donald Trump ties new tariffs on close allies to negotiations over buying Greenland.
Plus, the Trump administration is now preparing for the possibility of deploying active-duty troops in Minneapolis.
And 39 people are dead this morning after two high-speed trains collided on the same track in southern Spain. Now investigators are trying to understand how a nearly new train deraile...
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January 16, 2026 • 10 mins
Anti-ICE protests are becoming increasingly aggressive, and President Donald Trump is now suggesting a term with serious implications: insurrection.
Plus, the U.S. seizes a so-called ghost fleet tanker in the Caribbean, tightening its grip on Venezuela and its surrounding waters.
And Venezuela’s opposition leader visits Trump with an unusual gift — and a clear hope that it might change where U.S. power lands next.
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January 15, 2026 • 10 mins
Minneapolis is on edge again after a federal officer shot a man in the leg during an arrest. The Department of Homeland Security says the officer was attacked during a struggle.
Plus, a nationwide Verizon outage cut off millions of customers from the world Wednesday, disrupting calls and data after what authorities say was a server failure — not a cyberattack.
And a dramatic splashdown off the California coast overnight. Four ast...
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January 14, 2026 • 9 mins
President Donald Trump is publicly encouraging anti-government protesters in Iran to persist, as the death toll keeps increasing. His statement is now fueling fears of escalation.
Plus, a pivotal White House meeting on Wednesday about Greenland. Trump wants to buy the territory, but Greenland’s leaders say that’s not happening.
And the death of a civil rights icon whose name may not be as widely known as Rosa Parks, but whose act...
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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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