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Minneapolis Schools Cancel Classes Citing Protests Over Fatal ICE Shooting
Protests have broken out following the fatal shooting of a woman who allegedly tried to run over federal agents.
Trump and Colombian President Petro Plan to Meet at White House
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called the U.S. President to discuss Colombia’s stance on drugs and address other areas of disagreement.
Venezuela Commits to Buying American Goods in Oil Deal: Trump
The purchases will include American agricultural products, medicines, medical devices, and equipment to upgrade Venezuela’s energy infrastructure.
The Human Cost of Maduro’s Regime | Luis Martinez | One on One With Steve Lance
NTD Washington correspondent and Venezuela analyst Luis Eduardo Martínez joins Steve Lance to break down the stunning removal of longtime Venezuelan leader Nico
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Trump Says Raytheon Could Lose Business Over Stock Buybacks
The president issued a warning to defense contractors, urging them to spend on production instead of stock buybacks, shareholder dividends, and executive pay.
Texas Supreme Court Ends Reliance on ABA Accreditation of Law Schools
The American Bar Association has been heavily criticized by conservatives, who allege that it is partisan.
For 6th Straight Year, California Tops List of States People Are Leaving, U-Haul Reports
People generally moved to sunny southern states in 2025, U-Haul reported. The leaders in out-migration tended to be Democratic-led states.
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Democrat Elected as Orange County Legislature Chair for 1st Time Since 2009
Laurie Tautel’s victory was made possible by the Democrats’ success in flipping seats in the last election.
Virginia Democrats Hold State Senate Seat, Keep Trifecta Ahead of Spanberger Inauguration
Mike Jones won a special election in a Richmond-area district, preserving Democrats’ Senate majority as they prepare to take full control of the state.
Florida Governor Calls April Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps
The nationwide redistricting battle was kicked off by Texas in 2025, when the president called for redrawing state districts to net more GOP seats in Congress.
Texas AG Joins Multistate Coalition in Case Against US Groups With Alleged Ties to Hamas
The 25-state legal brief seeks to ensure that U.S. organizations supporting Hamas are ‘brought to justice,’ Ken Paxton’s office said.
US Expands List of Countries Subject to Visa Bonds of up to $15,000
The State Department said the visa bond policy is intended to deter visa overstays.
US Discusses Ways to Acquire Greenland; Military Use on Table
A joint statement by Nordic nations on Jan. 5 highlighted increased investments in deterrence, defense, and situational awareness.
Somali UN Ambassador Linked to Ohio Health Care Company Sanctioned for Medicaid Fraud, HHS Says
U.S. health officials said the U.N. Security Council president is associated with a Cincinnati home health agency targeted in a federal fraud case.
Trump Advises Republicans to Advance Policy Objectives, Secure Control of Congress
The president applauded his party’s policies and accomplishments while calling on lawmakers to prioritize midterm messaging.
Morgan Stanley Lifts Gold Forecast to $4,800, Citing Fed Cuts and Global Risk
Gold also recently overtook U.S. Treasuries as a share of global central bank reserves for the first time since 1996.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Hails Trump for Capture of Maduro
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate said Maduro’s capture marks the collapse of a socialist regime and the start of a pro-democracy transition.
Hegseth, Rubio Brief Lawmakers on US Operation in Venezuela
House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters after the briefing, ‘The U.S. military operation in Venezuela was a decisive and justified action.’
CDC Confirms More Than 7,700 Cases of Multidrug-Resistant Fungus in 30 States
Candida auris, a type of yeast infection spread by contact, was first identified in Asia in 2009 and in the United States in 2015.
