Month: January 2026
January 16, 2026
Congress
Republicans are scrambling to counter Trump on Greenland
GOP lawmakers are stepping up their warnings and engaging in diplomacy as the president's threats escalate.
January 16, 2026
Politics
Noem names Charles Wall ICE deputy director following Sheahan resignation
Wall replaces Madison Sheahan, who stepped down earlier Thursday to pursue a congressional run in Ohio. Wall replaces Madison Sheahan, who stepped down earlier Thursday to pursue a congressional run in Ohio.
January 16, 2026
Politics
Pentagon to ‘refocus’ military newspaper Stars and Stripes away from ‘woke distractions’
“The Department of War is returning Stars & Stripes to its original mission: reporting for our warfighters,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell wrote on X. “The Department of War is...
January 15, 2026
Health Care
Trump jettisons the GOP’s corporate allies in health care plan
The president pointed the finger at insurers and pharma in calling for price cuts to help stressed voters. The president pointed the finger at insurers and pharma in calling...
January 15, 2026
Politics
China building worldwide space network as US is alarmed over future military power
China's playbook for launching the Belt and Road Initiative is now being used for space programs. China's playbook for launching the Belt and Road Initiative is now being used...
January 15, 2026
Congress
Trump, Schumer hold rare White House meeting
President Donald Trump met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday — a rare one-on-one meeting between the two native New Yorkers. The two have shadow-boxed repeatedly over...
January 15, 2026
Politics
Trump invites Schumer to White House to talk NYC funds, health care and ICE
President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) met privately Thursday to discuss infrastructure funding for New York's Gateway tunnel project as well as healthcare and immigration policy....
January 15, 2026
Politics
Sen. Lindsey Graham pushes Trump to strike Iran decisively: ‘Bigger’ is better
"I'm in the camp of bigger," the South Carolina Republican said of a potential US response to Iran's atrocities. "I'm hopeful and optimistic that the regime days are numbered."...
January 15, 2026
Politics
Trump shows off his new hockey bling with Stanley Cup Champions Florida Panthers
The team presented the president on Thursday with two championship rings, a golden hockey stick and a red jersey with a “47” and the name Trump on it. Trump...
January 15, 2026
Congress
Congress clears first funding bills since government shutdown ended
Lawmakers have their work cut out for them ahead of the next funding cliff, however.