Month: January 2026
January 22, 2026
Politics
Trump vows US will have ‘total access’ to Greenland ‘with no end’ under deal, may still acquire island
Trump also threatened 'big retaliation' against Denmark if its pension fund opts to sell its US Treasury holdings amid the row over Greenland. Trump also threatened 'big retaliation' against...
January 22, 2026
Politics
Trump, Zelensky meet behind closed doors at Davos : ‘It was good’
President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, have just wrapped up a closed-door meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. President Trump and...
January 22, 2026
Congress
Capitol agenda: Jack Smith speaks
It’s the televised showdown both Republicans and Democrats have long wanted: Former DOJ special counsel Jack Smith takes the hot seat in front of the House Judiciary Committee Thursday...
January 22, 2026
Politics
Trump claims ‘Iran wants to talk, and we’ll talk’ as he rolls out Board of Peace
President Trump claimed Thursday that Iran's theocratic leaders "want to talk, and we'll talk" following weeks-long demonstrations that have rocked the Islamic Republic. President Trump claimed Thursday that Iran's...
January 22, 2026
Politics
Trump unveils ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos ceremony, claims Gaza war ‘down to little fires’
The Trump-chaired Board of Peace originally was conceptualized in September as part of Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan, which special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner put...
January 22, 2026
Congress
Jack Smith, who quietly worked to convict Trump, is ready for his close-up
Republicans and Democrats are hoping for a blockbuster hearing from the former special counsel, who is testifying publicly for the first time about his efforts to charge the president.
January 22, 2026
Congress
Congress’ health deal still has hurdles
The package, which would put guardrails on to drug intermediaries, faces a tough test this week.
January 22, 2026
Health Care
A US return to the World Health Organization could hinge on whether Trump approves of its next leader
Trump’s withdrawal from the disease-fighting alliance took effect Thursday. Trump’s withdrawal from the disease-fighting alliance took effect Thursday. Health Care
January 22, 2026
Politics
Somali-born activist praises Trump’s stark warning at Davos speech: ‘Priority No. 1’
Trump shocked other politicians and leaders gathered in Switzerland Tuesday night by declaring, "The West cannot mass import foreign cultures." Trump shocked other politicians and leaders gathered in Switzerland Tuesday night by declaring,...
January 22, 2026
Politics
Sen. Ted Cruz brushes off criticism for flying out of Texas ahead of ‘catastrophic’ winter storm
The 55-year-old politician was photographed standing up out of his seat on a United Airlines flight that had reportedly just landed in the Golden Gate State. The 55-year-old politician...