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Trump Says NYSE Expansion in Dallas Is ‘Bad Thing’ for New York, ‘Big Test’ for Mamdani
‘I can’t believe they would let this happen,’ Trump said.
World Economic Forum Opens With Record Leader Turnout as Trump Set to Attend Davos
World leaders head to Davos, Switzerland, for high-stakes talks as AI investment fuels optimism but geopolitical tensions darken the mood.
Several Countries Confirm Receiving US Invite to Join Gaza Board of Peace
Trump said in his letters to the countries that the board would seek to ‘solidify peace in the Middle East.’
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.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Mobilizes National Guard Amid Anti-ICE Protests
Minnesota National Guard members are wearing bright vests over their uniform so anti-ICE protesters can ‘distinguish them from other agencies.’
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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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.
Nobel Foundation Says Prize Can’t Be Passed On to Others After Trump–Machado Meeting
The foundation that awards the Peace Prize said that the will of Alfred Nobel stipulates that it can’t be transferred.
Trump Says He Will Sue JPMorgan Chase Over Debanking
The bank responded by saying that it does not debank individuals over political beliefs.
EU Leaders Ready to ‘Defend Ourselves’ Amid US Tariff Threats Over Greenland
Trump said the United States would impose increasing tariffs on eight European nations rejecting a U.S. purchase of Greenland starting Feb. 1.
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.
Moscow Says It Awaits US Reply on New START as Nuclear Arms Pact Nears Expiry
The last remaining U.S.–Russia nuclear treaty is set to lapse in early February.
