January 13, 2026

Minnesota, Twin Cities sue to stop ICE federal immigration enforcement

Minnesota and the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, have sued the federal government to stop an enforcement surge by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to The Associated Press. The lawsuits come after federal agents fatally shot Renee Good during an incident on Jan. 7.  In addition to the lawsuit, the state and cities requested […]

January 12, 2026

Mattel introduces first Barbie doll with autism

Barbie is breaking barriers once again. Mattel launched its first Barbie doll with autism, the latest addition to its Fashionista line, which celebrates diversity and representation. The company said it spent 18 months developing the new doll in collaboration with members of the autistic community and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). The network is a […]

January 12, 2026

Thousands of New York City nurses go on strike amid rampant flu season

As the U.S. sees one of the worst flu seasons in years, nurses in New York City have gone on strike. More than 15,000 nurses across three hospitals have taken to the picket line, demanding safe staffing for patients, healthcare benefits for nurses and workplace violence protections.  The strike affects Mount Sinai Hospital and two […]

January 12, 2026

Trump reiterates desire to cap credit card interest rates at 10%

President Donald Trump is renewing his push to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, saying credit card companies have “really abused the public” and he’s vowing to put a stop to it. In a Truth Social post over the weekend, Trump called for a Jan. 20 start date for the proposed one-year cap. He followed […]

January 12, 2026

Trump mocks Greenland defenses as ‘two dog sleds’ ahead of Denmark talks

Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials Wednesday to discuss Greenland — talks that now come after President Donald Trump openly rejected any middle ground, insisting the United States must acquire the territory outright. Speaking aboard Air Force One Sunday night, Trump warned that Russia or China would move in if Washington […]

January 12, 2026

Trump says Iran called to negotiate as military options remain on table

President Donald Trump says Iran has reached out to the U.S. to negotiate, even as his administration prepares for high-level talks that could lead to military action. Talks may be starting, but force remains on the table as protests inside Iran grow deadlier. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late Sunday, Trump said the outreach […]

January 12, 2026

Jerome Powell faces DOJ criminal probe; Trump says Iran wants to negotiate

The federal government has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but he says it’s retaliation for refusing to cut interest rates. Plus, as deadly protests spread across Iran, President Donald Trump says the Iranian leadership has reached out to negotiate. But he’s also warning that the U.S. could act before any […]

January 12, 2026

Noem defends initial comments on deadly ICE shooting

As new video of a deadly ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis has surfaced, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended her stance that it was justified. On Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reposted what appears to be a cellphone video recorded by ICE officer Jonathan Ross during the fatal encounter between him and Renee Good. The media smeared […]

January 12, 2026

More than 500 people killed in Iran as government cracks down on protests

More than 500 people have been killed in Iran amid protests that have been going on for more than two weeks now.  The U.S.-based Human Rights Activist News Agency reported that 490 protesters and 48 security personnel died in the unrest. More than 10,670 were detained as of Sunday as well. These are some of […]

January 12, 2026

Nicaragua releases prisoners following US demands

Nicaragua’s government announced Saturday it released dozens of prisoners from the national penitentiary system. The announcement comes after Friday’s demand by the United States to release 60 political prisoners in the country. It also follows a week of regional tension after the U.S. military’s operation in Venezuela on Jan. 3, which resulted in the capture of its […]