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America in Photos: Greenland Disagreements, Machado Visits the Capitol, and US–Japan Talks
Notable moments from the past week in America.
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.
Iran Says Executions May Proceed, Warns Any Attack on Leader Signals ‘All-Out War’
The number of confirmed deaths since protests began late last month has now surpassed 3,900, with nearly 4,400 more still under investigation.
NYC Mayor Mamdani Appoints Campaign Ally to Head Office of Equity and Racial Justice
New York City will release its preliminary plan to address what the Mamdani administration describes as racial inequities in city government.
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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 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, said Bonta.
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UN Global Treaty on Ocean Conservation Takes Effect
The treaty’s bodies and decision-making processes are currently being shaped by the U.N. Preparatory Commission.
Slovak Prime Minister Meets With Trump in Florida for Nuclear Plant Deal
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said the new U.S. reactor could be operational by 2040.
CBP Records Zero Illegal Border Releases for 8th Consecutive Month
Federal officials say no illegal immigrants were released on parole in December 2025, as border apprehensions and encounters fell to historically low levels.
Trump Pardons Former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced
The president also pardoned two codefendants in the case, which involved an alleged bribe during Vázquez Garced’s reelection bid in 2020.
Walz Responds to Reports of Federal Probe for Allegedly Obstructing Law Enforcement
The Minnesota governor referred to a news report claiming the U.S. Department of Justice had launched an investigation into state officials.
Supreme Court Will Hear Roundup Maker’s Bid to Block Thousands of Lawsuits
The Trump administration had asked the court to intervene in a filing last month.
2026 Tax Season Brings ‘Meaningful Financial Relief’ to Older Americans: AARP
Seniors who may still be working can benefit from OBBB’s provisions on tips and overtime payments.
Kidney Transplants Drop Amid Increased Organ Donation Oversight
Several organizations expressed concern about the decline.
DHS Names New ICE Deputy Director
Former Deputy Director Madison Sheahan served in the role for a year before resigning this week.
Senate Passes 3-Bill Spending Package
The legislation is headed to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature.
Trump Unveils New Health Care Affordability Plan
The plan includes key Trump initiatives, such as reduced prescription drug prices and price transparency for providers.
45 Sickened, 12 Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak
The infections are linked to supplement powders, officials said.
