Month: January 2026
January 28, 2026
Politics
Trump admin taking preliminary steps to reopen embassy in Venezuela following Maduro’s removal
The Trump administration has notified Congress that it is taking the first steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U.S. Embassy in Venezuela. The Trump administration has notified Congress that...
January 28, 2026
Politics
St. John’s blocked Turning Point USA from opening chapter after Charlie Kirk assassination
St. John's -- one of the nation's largest Catholic universities -- has blocked a bid by the late Charlie Kirk's conservative Turning Point USA group from opening a chapter...
January 28, 2026
Politics
Trump blames Dems for affordability crisis during Iowa rally to kick off midterm support: ‘We can never forget it’
“We can never forget what that group of morons did to this country. We can never forget it, and that's why we've got to win the midterms,” Trump said...
January 28, 2026
Politics
Rep. Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance in syringe by ranting audience member at chaotic town hall
Omar was at the podium criticizing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and calling for abolishing ICE when the assailant charged her and sprayed an unknown liquid. Omar...
January 28, 2026
Congress
Alex Pretti was shot by 2 CBP agents, not just 1, report finds
Authorities believe two federal officers fired their weapons in the shooting that killed Alex Pretti as he was wrestled to the ground in Minneapolis, according to a preliminary Homeland...
January 28, 2026
Economy
Trump in Iowa tries to shift the conversation back to the economy
A brief swing through the farm state underscored administration fears about the midterms. A brief swing through the farm state underscored administration fears about the midterms.
January 27, 2026
Health Care
Trump asks federal court to hit pause on abortion pill case, citing ongoing study
The administration argues the lawsuit may be “unnecessary” since the FDA may impose the restrictions Louisiana wants of its own volition. The administration argues the lawsuit may be “unnecessary”...
January 27, 2026
Congress
John Thune declines chance to back Noem after Minnesota killing
Senate Majority Leader John Thune declined to say Tuesday whether he had confidence in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as President Donald Trump faces calls to fire her and...
January 27, 2026
Congress
Thom Tillis says Noem ‘should be out of a job’
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem “should be out of a job” given her response to the killing of a 37-year-old Minneapolis man by DHS...
January 27, 2026
Politics
JB Pritzker says US under Trump is worse than COVID-19 pandemic — where people died ‘in droves’
Gov. JB Pritzker said on the podcast "I've Had It" that the US under President Trump is "slightly worse" than the COVID pandemic amid the current political environment. Gov. JB Pritzker...