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Mother Testifies She Consented to Daughter’s Transgender Surgery Over Fears for the Teen’s Life
The court heard claims that a psychologist’s warnings about a girl’s mental state influenced a mother’s decision to consent to the surgery.
It’s ‘Very Unlikely’ Supreme Court Will Overturn Trump’s Tariffs, Bessent Says
Administration officials have warned that a ruling against the tariffs could create economic chaos.
Deputy AG Suggests FBI Won’t Investigate Shooting by ICE Agent
‘We investigate when it’s appropriate to investigate, and that is not the case here,’ Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
13,720 Pounds of Chicken Products Recalled Across 7 States
The action has been given a ‘High-Class I’ designation, indicating potential for serious, adverse health consequences or death.
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The Quiet Spread of AI-Generated ‘Brainrot’ Across Social Media
Some videos are explicitly made to mimic reality, while others use artificial intelligence in more absurd ways.
Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans
Education officials said the suspension is meant to allow more time to implement student loan payment reforms.
California AG Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Musk’s xAI Over Nonconsensual Explicit Images
More than 10,000 images generated by xAI between Christmas and New Year’s show people wearing little clothing, with some appearing to be children, Bonta said.
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DOJ Probes Anti-ICE Church Disruption in Minnesota; Tensions Mount Over Greenland | NTD Good Morning (Jan. 19)
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Greenland essential to US national security.
DHS Responds to Protester’s Injury From Clash With Federal Agents in California
Kaden Rummler was blinded in his left eye after being hit by a projectile during a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
IRS Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Troops Is Tax-Free
The dividend was announced last month by President Donald Trump, who said it would be sent to 1.45 million service members before Christmas 2025.
Abigail Spanberger Sworn In as Virginia’s First Female Governor
Spanberger won 57 percent of the vote in the Nov. 4 election, while Republican Winsome Earle-Sears received 42 percent.
Trump Warns Iran Against Targeting US Bases
The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia urged Americans in the region to take additional precautions and avoid non-essential travel to U.S. military installations.
Trump Says He Left Maduro Regime in Place to Avoid Repeat of Iraq
The U.S. president warned that a power vacuum could create more problems, pointing to historical examples as a cautionary tale.
NASA to Roll Out Artemis Moon Rocket Ahead of Historic Launch
The Space Launch System could carry its first astronaut crew into space as early as Feb. 6.
Kazakhstan Arrests Human Rights Activists After Pressure From Beijing
Rights groups say 19 Kazakh activists face up to 10 years in prison over demonstrations against Beijing in Almaty.
China’s Trade Surplus Surges to Record $1.2 Trillion—Where Are the Goods Going?
Last year’s trade surplus represents a 20 percent increase from 2024.
Iran Protest Movement Appears to Have Died Down for Now, Think Tank Says
The Institute for the Study of War says it ‘recorded zero protests’ for Jan. 15.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to Withhold Minnesota Food Stamp Funds
The ruling blocks the USDA from withholding $80 million in SNAP administrative funding while a legal challenge by Minnesota proceeds.
CIA Releases New Video to Encourage Chinese to Divulge ‘Truth About China’
The agency outlines nine operational security measures in its third Chinese-language video aimed at potential sources inside China.
Former College Basketball Players Indicted Over Alleged Scheme to Fix Games
The charges filed in the case include bribery in sporting contests, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and aiding and abetting.
