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Trump Defends Saudi Crown Prince in Heated Exchange After Reporter Questions Khashoggi Murder and 9/11 Links
President rebukes journalist’s question during Oval Office meeting, framing it as unnecessary and praising the visiting Saudi leader
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Greenland’s NATO Stress Test: Coercion, Credibility, and the New Arctic Bargaining Game
Why the 2025–Jan 2026 Greenland episode is less about conquest and more about alliance trust, leverage tactics, and the difference between sovereignty and access.
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Trump Administration Advances National AI Strategy With Series of Executive Actions
President Trump directs a coordinated timeline of artificial intelligence initiatives and executive orders to accelerate American leadership and maintain global competitiveness in AI
Netanyahu Blocks Israeli President’s Participation in Trump’s Board of Peace Launch
Prime Minister declines White House request for Israeli head of state to attend Davos ceremony for new peace initiative
Inside the White House Screening of Amazon’s ‘Melania’ Documentary
Exclusive black-tie event at the White House showcases new documentary on the First Lady ahead of its global release
Trump Declares White House Ballroom Project Irreversible as Legal Fight Intensifies
President asserts construction cannot be halted amid ongoing lawsuit and federal reviews of the planned White House ballroom
Washington Manufactured Home Park Owners Challenge State’s Rent Increase Cap in Court
Industry group files lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of the state’s 5% annual rent limit for manufactured home park tenants
Washington’s Health Care Debate Surges into the Spotlight as Costs Soar and Policy Gridlock Deepens
Surging insurance costs, expired subsidies and congressional standoffs thrust health coverage back to the forefront of national politics
Washington Lawmaker Faces Ethics Complaint Over $30,000 Campaign Fund Donation
Local Democrats allege Representative Tarra Simmons improperly directed surplus campaign funds to an out-of-state nonprofit tied to personal contacts
Senate Democrats Threaten to Block Funding Bill After Second Fatal Minneapolis Shooting
Democrats say they will withhold support for Homeland Security funding unless immigration enforcement reforms are adopted, raising shutdown risk
Washington Post May Eliminate Entire Sports Section After Abrupt Olympic Coverage Cancellation
Legacy newspaper faces deep cuts amid financial strain, with sports and foreign desks reportedly at risk
Washington County Issues Travel Advisory Urging Residents to Avoid Non-Essential Journeys
Local authorities warn of dangerous winter conditions and suspend services as heavy snow prompts safety advisory
Diego Garcia and the Chagos Dispute: When Decolonization Collides With Alliance Power
A sovereignty transfer meant to stabilize a vital base is now testing UK politics, US leverage tactics, and the meaning of legal certainty.
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United States Sanctions UK-Based Palestine Activist Zaher Birawi Over Alleged Hamas Ties
Washington freezes assets of British-resident organiser and affiliated group accused of supporting the Palestinian militant movement
Trump Retreats on Afghanistan Remarks, Hails UK Troops as ‘Very Brave’ After Backlash
Former U.S. president reverses course to praise British soldiers following intense criticism from UK leaders, veterans and royal figures
Air France and KLM Suspend Multiple Middle East Routes as Regional Tensions Disrupt Aviation
Air France is pausing Dubai service while KLM halts flights to Tel Aviv, Dubai, Dammam, and Riyadh and adjusts regional airspace routing.
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U.S. winter storm triggers 13,000-plus flight cancellations and 160,000 power outages
Federal emergency disaster declarations were approved for multiple states as airlines cut schedules across major hubs.
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White House: Trump warns Canada of 100% tariff if Carney finalizes China trade deal
Carney says Ottawa has no plans for a free trade agreement with China under USMCA rules.
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US Government Plans $1.6bn USA Rare Earth Deal for 10% Stake to Secure Key Minerals
The package pairs an equity position with $1.3bn in senior secured loans structured under the CHIPS and Science Act.
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ICE and DHS immigration raids in Minneapolis: the use-of-force accountability crisis in mass deportation enforcement
Two fatal shootings in January 2026, filmed in public, are testing whether federal immigration operations can operate at scale without losing legitimacy.
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White House’s ‘Embrace the Penguin’ Post Goes Viral Amid U.S. Push on Greenland
AI-generated image of President Trump with a penguin sparks widespread online reaction as U.S. renews focus on strategic Arctic territory
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White House Confirms Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Israel to Meet Netanyahu on Gaza Deal
Senior U.S. envoys arrive in Jerusalem to advance the second phase of the Trump-brokered Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction discussions
First Lady Melania Trump to Host Private White House Screening of New Documentary Film
Exclusive preview of ‘Melania’ set for the Trump family and close associates ahead of its global theatrical release
Google’s AI Detection Tool Struggles to Identify Whether Its Own System Created an Altered Image of a Crying Activist
Latest AI verification technology reveals limitations as Google’s own detector cannot conclusively label a doctored image it may have generated
Private Donors Finance Trump’s White House Ballroom, but Long-Term Costs and Oversight Questions Loom
Privately funded construction of the 90,000-square-foot ballroom advances amid legal challenges and scrutiny over future federal obligations
Netanyahu Rejects White House Request for Israel’s President to Attend Board of Peace Ceremony
Prime Minister declines U.S. proposal for Israel’s head of state to join launch of new diplomatic initiative amid sensitive Gaza peace efforts
Trump Administration Moves to Address Anti-Abortion Leaders’ Frustrations as Policy Tensions Rise
Senior officials roll out new initiatives and reassurances after leading anti-abortion activists express disappointment with pace and focus of federal actions
Winter Storm Warning Issued as Heavy Snow and Ice Target Washington, Maryland and Virginia
Significant snow accumulations of eight to twelve inches are expected Sunday into Monday, with dangerous travel conditions and freezing temperatures forecast across the region
Washington Gas Prices Tick Up Slightly From Last Week as Seasonal Demand Rises
Average pump prices in Washington show a modest increase amid tightening supplies and rising crude oil costs
Washington Post Cancels On-Site Winter Olympics Coverage Weeks Before the Games
Prominent U.S. newspaper scraps plans to send a reporting team to Milan-Cortina 2026, citing financial priorities amid newsroom cost cutting
Australian Veterans Condemn Trump’s Remarks on Afghanistan Service as ‘Unfathomable’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that allied troops ‘stayed a little back’ from frontline combat in Afghanistan draws widespread outrage from veterans and political leaders
Australia Confronts a Geopolitical Shift as U.S. Foreign Policy Enters a New Era
Under President Trump’s recalibrated global approach, Australia is reassessing its strategic reliance on the United States amid alliance strain and unpredictable international dynamics
Minor Air Force One Glitch Prompts Push to Modernise Presidential Aircraft, White House Says Trump Was Right
After Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews due to a technical issue, the administration argues the incident underscores the need for updated presidential transport
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President Donald Trump Ratifies Board of Peace Charter at Davos as Part of Global Conflict-Resolution Initiative
In a high-profile ceremony at the World Economic Forum, Trump formalises a new international body aimed at post-conflict reconstruction, beginning with Gaza and extending to broader peace efforts
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Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Confirms Return to Trump National Bedminster for 2026 Season
LIV Golf schedules New York-area event at Trump’s New Jersey resort as part of expanded 2026 global calendar
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Starmer Breaks Diplomatic Restraint With Firm Rebuke of Trump, Seizing Chance to Advocate for Europe
UK prime minister’s sharp criticism of former US president’s NATO-related comments marks a turning point and opens space to champion closer European cooperation
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Prince Harry Says Sacrifices of NATO Forces in Afghanistan Deserve ‘Respect’ After Trump Remarks
The Duke of Sussex, drawing on his own service, condemns comments that appeared to diminish allied contributions to the Afghanistan campaign
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Barron Trump Emerges as Key Remote Witness in UK Assault and Rape Trial
US president’s son alerted London police after allegedly witnessing attack during a video call, court hears
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Gold Jumps More Than 8% in a Week as the Dollar Slides Amid Greenland Tariff Dispute
Gold traded near $5,000 an ounce and silver touched $100 as the U.S. dollar fell 1.9% in a week that included new Greenland-linked tariff plans targeting eight European countries.
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BlackRock Executive Rick Rieder Emerges as Leading Contender to Succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair
Trump has said he will name a nominee “in the not-too-distant future,” as prediction-market odds and public shortlists shift around Rieder and other candidates.
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Michael Ryan Burke Killed in Columbia Facebook Marketplace Meetup; Four Suspects Charged
Police say the 42-year-old was shot on Ridgemont Court on Jan. 18, 2026, and three 18-year-olds plus a juvenile were later arrested and charged.
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Anonymous Arkansas Player Claims $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot and Takes $834.9 Million Cash Payout
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery says the Dec. 24, 2025 winning ticket was sold in Cabot, with the winner opting for a lump-sum payment and anonymity.
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Wayne County Airport Authority, and Delta Air Lines Face Terminal Vehicle-Ramming Security Risk After McNamara Terminal Crash
A sedan breached the McNamara Terminal entrance on January 23, 2026, reaching Delta counters as six people were treated at the scene and the driver was taken into custody.
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Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robot and LG CLOiD home robot: the platform lock-in fight to control Physical AI
CES 2026 shifted from flashy demos to repeatable work—industrial Atlas deployments and multi-appliance home robots are making the control layer, not the hardware, the prize.
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White House Weighs Possible Naval Blockade to Halt Cuban Oil Imports Amid Regional Pressure
U.S. administration considers expansion of energy restrictions on Cuba as part of broader strategy to pressure Havana following Venezuela oil blockade
White House Defends Sharing Digitally Altered Photo of Minnesota Protester as ‘Meme’
Officials describe an edited image posted from an official account as online satire after questions arise over its authenticity
Federal Judge Signals Deep Skepticism of Trump Administration’s Authority in White House Ballroom Lawsuit
Legal challenge intensifies as judge questions whether President has statutory power to proceed without congressional approval
Debate Grows Over Donald Trump’s Legacy on Abortion Policy and Pro-Life Claims
Supporters cite Supreme Court appointments and restrictions on funding, while activists and analysts question the depth of the administration’s pro-life record
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Trump Defends Saudi Crown Prince in Heated Exchange After Reporter Questions Khashoggi Murder and 9/11 Links
Greenland’s NATO Stress Test: Coercion, Credibility, and the New Arctic Bargaining Game
Diego Garcia and the Chagos Dispute: When Decolonization Collides With Alliance Power
Air France and KLM Suspend Multiple Middle East Routes as Regional Tensions Disrupt Aviation
U.S. winter storm triggers 13,000-plus flight cancellations and 160,000 power outages
White House: Trump warns Canada of 100% tariff if Carney finalizes China trade deal
US Government Plans $1.6bn USA Rare Earth Deal for 10% Stake to Secure Key Minerals
ICE and DHS immigration raids in Minneapolis: the use-of-force accountability crisis in mass deportation enforcement
White House’s ‘Embrace the Penguin’ Post Goes Viral Amid U.S. Push on Greenland
Minor Air Force One Glitch Prompts Push to Modernise Presidential Aircraft, White House Says Trump Was Right
President Donald Trump Ratifies Board of Peace Charter at Davos as Part of Global Conflict-Resolution Initiative
Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Confirms Return to Trump National Bedminster for 2026 Season
Starmer Breaks Diplomatic Restraint With Firm Rebuke of Trump, Seizing Chance to Advocate for Europe
Prince Harry Says Sacrifices of NATO Forces in Afghanistan Deserve ‘Respect’ After Trump Remarks
Barron Trump Emerges as Key Remote Witness in UK Assault and Rape Trial
Gold Jumps More Than 8% in a Week as the Dollar Slides Amid Greenland Tariff Dispute
BlackRock Executive Rick Rieder Emerges as Leading Contender to Succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair
Michael Ryan Burke Killed in Columbia Facebook Marketplace Meetup; Four Suspects Charged
Anonymous Arkansas Player Claims $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot and Takes $834.9 Million Cash Payout
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Wayne County Airport Authority, and Delta Air Lines Face Terminal Vehicle-Ramming Security Risk After McNamara Terminal Crash
Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robot and LG CLOiD home robot: the platform lock-in fight to control Physical AI
United States under President Donald Trump completes withdrawal from the World Health Organization: health sovereignty versus global outbreak early-warning access
FBI and U.S. prosecutors vs Ryan Wedding’s transnational cocaine-smuggling network: the fight over witness-killing and cross-border enforcement
Trump Administration’s Iran Military Buildup and Sanctions Campaign Puts Deterrence Credibility on the Line
Apple and OpenAI Chase Screenless AI Wearables as the Post-iPhone Interface Battle Heats Up
Tech Brief: AI Compute, Chips, and Platform Power Moves Driving Today’s Market Narrative
NATO’s Stress Test Under Trump: Alliance Credibility, Burden-Sharing, and the Fight Over Strategic Territory
OpenAI’s Money Problem: Explosive Growth, Even Faster Costs, and a Race to Stay Ahead
United States and China Approve TikTok U.S. Spin-Off, Clearing Path for Majority-American Ownership
White House Says Trump’s Hand Bruise Resulted from a Minor Accident at Davos Signing Event
Greenland, Gaza, and Global Leverage: Today’s 10 Power Stories Shaping Markets and Security
America’s Venezuela Oil Grip Meets China’s Demand: Market Power, Legal Shockwaves, and the New Rules of Energy Leverage
TikTok’s U.S. Escape Plan: National Security Firewall or Political Theater With a Price Tag?
Gavin Newsom Says White House Pressured Davos Pavilion to Block His Scheduled Talk
UK Poll Shows Conditional Opposition to US Troop Presence Amid Greenland Dispute
Political Pressure on US Federal Reserve Sparks Debate Over Risks to Australian Inflation and Monetary Independence
Trump vs the World Order: Disruption Genius or Global Arsonist?
One Year of Trump 2.0: White House Highlights Achievements as Polls Show Declining Support
Trump Defends Immigration Enforcement and Repeats Strained Comments on NATO and Norway at White House Briefing
Starmer Steps Back from Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Amid Strained US–UK Relations
Trump Cites UK’s Chagos Islands Sovereignty Shift as Justification for Pursuing Greenland Acquisition
Trump Highlights Historic $50 Billion Rural Health Investment in White House Remarks
Governor Jim Pillen Joins President Trump at White House Rural Health Roundtable
Trump Proposes $1 Billion Fee for Permanent Membership on New Board of Peace
Trump Links Greenland Ambitions to Nobel Peace Prize Snub in Message to Norway’s Leader
European Nations Escalate Diplomacy and Prepare Retaliation after Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats
Trump Aides Say U.S. Has Discussed Offering Asylum to British Jews Amid Growing Antisemitism Concerns
UK Seeks Diplomatic De-escalation with Trump Over Greenland Tariff Threat
No Sign of an AI Bubble as Tech Giants Double Down at World’s Largest Technology Show
World Leaders Express Caution Over Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Proposal Amid Concerns for United Nations Role
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