20 charged in college hoops point-shaving plot - ESPN

1. 20 charged in college hoops point-shaving plot  ESPN
2. 15 former NCAA players charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games  kare11.com
3. 20 people indicted in alleged college basketball and Chinese Basketball Association point-shaving scheme  Yahoo Sports
4. Bettors and players fixed dozens of NCAA basketball games, prosecutors say  The Washington Post
5. Federal prosecutors charge 20 men with alleged conspiracy to manipulate college basketball games  The New York Times

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over protests in Minneapolis – US politics live - The ...

1. Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over protests in Minneapolis – US politics live  The Guardian
2. Live updates: Minneapolis ICE shooting, tensions flare after man is shot in leg after allegedly assaulting federal agent  CNN
3. Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis  WPLG Local 10
4. Tensions escalate as Trump threatens Insurrection Act, Blanche accuses Minnesota governor of 'terrorism'  ABC News
5. WATCH LIVE: White House news briefing may address Machado meeting, Insurrection Act threat  PBS

European troops arrive in Greenland to boost the Arctic island's security - NPR

1. European troops arrive in Greenland to boost the Arctic island's security  NPR
2. Troops from Europe deploy to Greenland in rapid 2-day mission as Trump eyes US takeover  Fox News
3. Russia notes Trump's dispute with NATO allies over Greenland as European troops head to Arctic for war games  CBS News
4. European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island  BBC
5. Germany joins European partners with troop deployment to Greenland  Reuters

HHS abruptly cancels then restores mental health, addiction grants, officials say - The Washingto...

1. HHS abruptly cancels then restores mental health, addiction grants, officials say  The Washington Post
2. H.H.S. Reverses Decision to Cut $2 Billion for Mental Health and Addiction Services  The New York Times
3. 24 hours of chaos as mental health grants are slashed then restored  NPR
4. ‘People will die’: Trump administration cancels up to $1.9bn for substance use and mental health  The Guardian
5. Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants  CNN

US Senate defeats war powers resolution designed to rein in Trump - Al Jazeera

1. US Senate defeats war powers resolution designed to rein in Trump  Al Jazeera
2. Senate Republicans block Venezuela war powers resolution  NPR
3. Senate GOP shields Trump from limits to his war powers in Venezuela after Vance breaks tie  CNN
4. Trump Bullies Flip-Flopping Senators Into Defeating Vote to Block Venezuela War  The Intercept
5. Once Again, Republicans Senators Prove They Lack the Spine to Stand up to Trump  Esquire

Erfan Soltani: Iran denies plan to execute detained protester - BBC

1. Erfan Soltani: Iran denies plan to execute detained protester  BBC
2. Who is Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester who reportedly had execution postponed?  BBC
3. Iran Says It Will Not Execute Protester Amid International Outcry  The New York Times
4. Live: Gulf States’ diplomacy stopped Trump from attacking Iran, Saudi official says  France 24
5. Iran claims shopkeeper Erfan Soltani, detained during protests, was never facing execution  CBS News

Exclusive: Trump questions support for son of Iran's last Shah inside country - Reuters

1. Exclusive: Trump questions support for son of Iran's last Shah inside country  Reuters
2. Reza Pahlavi, Son of Deposed Shah of Iran, Seeks Center Stage Amid Protests  The New York Times
3. Scoop: Trump's envoy secretly met Iran's exiled crown prince  Axios
4. Trump says Iran’s Reza Pahlavi ‘seems very nice’ but unsure if he can garner support  The Times of Israel
5. Would-Be Iran Monarch Reza Pahlavi Declares a Civil War in Iran  The Intercept

G.O.P. Candidate for Governor Says Renee Good’s Killing Seems Justified - The New York Times

1. G.O.P. Candidate for Governor Says Renee Good’s Killing Seems Justified  The New York Times
2. 'Beautiful light of our family': Renee Good’s family reveals new details about morning she was killed by ICE  USA Today
3. Inside the Heartbreaking Vigil for Renee Good After Her Fatal Shooting by an ICE Agent (Exclusive)  People.com
4. ‘Renee Good, ICE bad’: Minneapolis protests – in photos  The Guardian
5. New documents shed light on Renee Good’s ties to ICE monitoring efforts in Minneapolis  CNN

Appeals Court Opens the Door to Mahmoud Khalil’s Rearrest - The New York Times

1. Appeals Court Opens the Door to Mahmoud Khalil’s Rearrest  The New York Times
2. US appeals court reverses decision that freed Mahmoud Khalil from ICE detention  The Guardian
3. US court hands Trump victory against pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil  Al Jazeera
4. Appeals court rules judge had no power to free Mahmoud Khalil  The Hill
5. Ex-Columbia Grad Student Dealt Blow in Bid to Avoid Deportation  Bloomberg.com

U.S. freezes new immigrant visas for 75 countries: See the full list - CNBC

1. U.S. freezes new immigrant visas for 75 countries: See the full list  CNBC
2. Pakistanis in American highly affluent: South Asia expert questions Trump's visa freeze for 75 countries  Times of India
3. New Ban Bars Half of Legal Immigrants, Even Citizens’ Spouses & Kids  Cato Institute
4. Trump Administration to Halt Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries  The New York Times
5. Trump administration will suspend visas for 75 countries. Who's impacted?  Detroit Free Press

Journalists confront new reality in reporting after FBI raid - The Washington Post

1. Journalists confront new reality in reporting after FBI raid  The Washington Post
2. ‘Tip of the iceberg’: The FBI search of a reporter’s home has newsrooms bracing  CNN
3. AG Bondi’s months-old decision set the stage for an FBI raid on reporter’s home  MS NOW
4. F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist in a Leak Investigation  The New York Times
5. FBI Raids Home of Washington Post Reporter as Attacks on Press Freedom Intensify Under Trump  Democracy Now!

75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds - CNN

1. 75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds  CNN
2. January 14, 2026 – Trump administration news  CNN
3. Most Americans do not want US to acquire Greenland, polling says  USA Today
4. Gold eases as US jobs data lifts dollar; Trump softens tone on Iran  Reuters
5. After an Inconclusive Meeting With Trump Administration Officials Over Greenland’s Future, What’s Next?  The New York Times

Rep. Thompson’s whole milk legislation signed into law. What nutritionists, schools say - Centre ...

1. Rep. Thompson’s whole milk legislation signed into law. What nutritionists, schools say  Centre Daily Times
2. Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches  ABC News
3. Is Whole Milk Healthier for Kids?  The New York Times
4. Whole milk now allowed in school lunches as Trump signs bill reversing limits  CNN
5. CNN Doctor Says This Moment Shows Donald Trump ‘Needs to Be Evaluated’  Yahoo News UK

Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it’s illegal, X says - AP News

1. Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it’s illegal, X says  AP News
2. Elon Musk’s X Restricts Ability to Create Explicit Images With Grok  The New York Times
3. Grok AI: what do limits on tool mean for X, its users and UK media watchdog?  The Guardian
4. X to disable Grok tool in some areas after fury over sexualized images  The Washington Post
5. California investigates Elon Musk’s AI company after ‘avalanche’ of complaints about sexual content  CalMatters

Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota to "put an end" to protests...

Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota to "put an end" to protests  CBS NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

ICE and activists clash over doxing and privacy, in court and streets - The Washington Post

1. ICE and activists clash over doxing and privacy, in court and streets  The Washington Post
2. Judge skeptical of DHS push to ID anonymous accounts documenting ICE  Politico
3. Lawsuit: DHS wants “unlimited subpoena authority” to unmask ICE critics  Ars Technica
4. Homeland Security wants to know who’s anonymously posting about ICE  Politico

Colbert Jokes That Trump Has Found ‘a New National Bird’ - The New York Times

1. Colbert Jokes That Trump Has Found ‘a New National Bird’  The New York Times
2. Carville: Trump reaction to auto worker exposes ‘sore spot’  The Hill
3. Suspended Michigan autoworker who heckled Trump gets outpouring of donations  The Guardian
4. Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler  The Washington Post
5. Donations for suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump more than $800,000  Detroit Free Press

The Real Reason the Supreme Court Reversed Its Position on Trans Rights - Slate

1. The Real Reason the Supreme Court Reversed Its Position on Trans Rights  Slate
2. 'Save Women's Sports' activists react to Supreme Court trans athlete hearing  Fox News
3. Supreme Court appears likely to uphold transgender athlete bans  SCOTUSblog
4. Kavanaugh and Roberts are already looking ahead to the next major transgender controversy  CNN
5. 5 takeaways from the Supreme Court’s showdown over transgender athletes  Politico

Russia Knocks Out the Heat in Ukraine - The New York Times

1. Russia Knocks Out the Heat in Ukraine  The New York Times
2. Ukrainians facing bitter cold of -15C after Russia's repeated strikes on energy supplies  Sky News
3. Zelensky declares state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector  BBC
4. Hundreds of thousands of households in Kyiv are without power after Russian strikes, as temperatures drop well below freezing  CNN
5. Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as crews rush to restore power  AP News

After a medical evacuation from space, NASA's Crew-11 returns to Earth a month early - NPR

1. After a medical evacuation from space, NASA's Crew-11 returns to Earth a month early  NPR
2. Sick astronaut, rest of crew splash down in Pacific after undocking from ISS  ABC News
3. Why did Crew-11 return early? What NASA says about medical evacuation  USA Today
4. NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After Medical Evacuation From International Space Station  The New York Times
5. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Dragon Splashdown at 3:41 a.m. EST  NASA (.gov)

4 More Lawmakers in Video Say Federal Prosecutors Are Investigating Them - The New York Times

1. 4 More Lawmakers in Video Say Federal Prosecutors Are Investigating Them  The New York Times
2. More Democratic lawmakers say Trump DoJ is investigating them over military video  The Guardian
3. DOJ wants interviews with Democrats as part of investigation into lawmakers’ ‘illegal orders’ video  CNN
4. Slotkin says she is under investigation for November military video  Politico
5. Dem lawmakers say DOJ is probing their illegal orders video  USA Today

Nearly 5 Million Accounts Removed Under Australia’s New Social Media Ban - The New York Times

1. Nearly 5 Million Accounts Removed Under Australia’s New Social Media Ban  The New York Times
2. Australia banned social media for under 16s a month ago — here's how it's going  CNBC
3. Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month  Reuters
4. More than 4.7m social media accounts blocked after Australia’s under-16 ban came into force, PM says  The Guardian
5. 'I feel free': Australia's social media ban, one month on  BBC

Kim Adams: Why we got more snow than expected in Metro Detroit - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

1. Kim Adams: Why we got more snow than expected in Metro Detroit  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
2. Metro Detroit snow totals show how much communities got from storm  Detroit Free Press
3. Another round of significant snowfall coming to Metro Detroit -- here’s when, how much to expect  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
4. A Parade Of Snowy Systems This Week Brings Snow, Wind And Extreme Cold Across The East  The Weather Channel
5. Metro Detroit snow totals: Why Wednesday's weather forecast was wrong  FOX 2 Detroit

Au Pair Testifies of Lurid Plot in Virginia Double-Murder Trial - The New York Times

1. Au Pair Testifies of Lurid Plot in Virginia Double-Murder Trial  The New York Times
2. Brazilian Nanny Reveals Why She's Testifying Against Former Lover in Alleged BDSM Plot to Murder His Wife  People.com
3. Au pair testifies she flipped on Brendan Banfield because she felt guilty about the killings of his wife and another man  CNN
4. Alleged killer husband Brendan Banfield put nanny’s lingerie in slain wife’s closet, filled bedroom with pictures of him and au pair months after murder  New York Post
5. Virginia nanny’s jailhouse letters reveal conflicting loyalties in love triangle murder trial  Fox News

A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ag...

1. A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ago  AP News
2. Boeing Knew About Flaws in UPS Plane That Crashed in Louisville, N.T.S.B. Says  The New York Times
3. Boeing knew about UPS plane's faulty part years before crash killed 15: NTSB  USA Today
4. NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year  CNN
5. Boeing knew of engine defect on UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky, report says  The Guardian

Family of couple allegedly killed by ex speaks out: 'She just had to get away from him' - ABC News

1. Family of couple allegedly killed by ex speaks out: 'She just had to get away from him'  ABC News
2. 'She was terrified.' New details emerge in Ohio couple's killings  USA Today
3. Brother-in-law says Monique Tepe was 'willing to do anything' to leave Michael McKee  abc6onyourside.com
4. Weapons found on the property of Illinois surgeon accused of killing ex-wife and Ohio dentist, police say  NBC News
5. Neighbor recounts meeting Ohio murder suspect at Chicago apartment: 'He was any ordinary person'  10TV

Exclusive: Bipartisan plan aims to create U.S. reserve for critical minerals - Axios

1. Exclusive: Bipartisan plan aims to create U.S. reserve for critical minerals  Axios
2. Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals  ABC News
3. Reps. Kim, Bera Lead DOMINANCE Act to Break China’s Chokehold and Secure America’s Energy Future  Congresswoman Young Kim (.gov)
4. US lawmakers introduce bill to create $2.5 billion critical-minerals stockpile  Reuters
5. Celebrating The Introduction Of The SECURE Act  Employ America

Trump would want military action in Iran to be swift and decisive, sources say - NBC News

1. Trump would want military action in Iran to be swift and decisive, sources say  NBC News
2. Trump says Iran has ‘no plan for executions’ as US weighs military options against regime: Live updates  CNN
3. Trump sees Iranian crackdown easing, Tehran denies man to be executed  Reuters
4. Opinion | There is no U.S. downside to striking the Iranian regime  The Washington Post
5. An Emboldened Trump Makes Big Bets in Venezuela, Iran and Beyond  The New York Times

Federal judge says immigration sweeps can continue for now in Minnesota - Minnesota Reformer

1. Federal judge says immigration sweeps can continue for now in Minnesota  Minnesota Reformer
2. Minnesota and Illinois invoke the 10th Amendment in lawsuits to block federal agents in their cities. Here’s why that matters  CNN
3. How to watch: ACLU of Minnesota to announce "new class action against the federal government"  CBS News
4. Photos of tensions between federal officers and locals in Minneapolis  AP News
5. Governor Addresses Minnesotans About ICE Operations  KNSI

U.S. thinks Hamas is ready to demilitarize as Gaza deal moves to "phase two" - Axios

1. U.S. thinks Hamas is ready to demilitarize as Gaza deal moves to "phase two"  Axios
2. Who is Nickolay Mladenov, the diplomat tasked with ‘disarming Gaza’?  Al Jazeera
3. Gaza peace plan moving into next phase, Middle East special enjoy Steve Witkoff says  ABC News
4. US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave  CNN
5. Netanyahu says the announced start of Gaza ceasefire’s next phase is a ‘declarative move’  AP News

Secretary Bessent Announces Sanctions Against Architects of Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Peaceful P...

1. Secretary Bessent Announces Sanctions Against Architects of Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Peaceful Protests  U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)
2. US imposes sanctions on Iran over crackdown on protesters  Reuters
3. US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government  AP News
4. 'Rats fleeing the ship': US treasury secretary says Iran's leaders moving funds out of the country  The Times of Israel
5. Bessent: Iran’s leaders moving money out, 'abandoning ship'  The Jerusalem Post

One State, Two Very Different Views of Minneapolis - The New York Times

1. One State, Two Very Different Views of Minneapolis  The New York Times
2. Editorial | Minnesota is under siege. This cannot stand.  Star Tribune
3. ‘She was a mom’: Renée Good’s killing amplifies the stakes for parents  The Washington Post
4. The ICE occupation, unlike the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, is an intentional disruption  MinnPost
5. The Minneapolis Crucible  Paul Krugman | Substack

1.4 million fewer people enrolled in ACA plans as premiums spike, tax credits expire - ABC News

1. 1.4 million fewer people enrolled in ACA plans as premiums spike, tax credits expire  ABC News
2. Initial Obamacare Enrollment Drops by 1.4 Million as Expiring ACA Subsidies Drive Up Premiums  The New York Times
3. 40,000 fewer Michiganders seek Affordable Care Act health insurance  Bridge Michigan
4. Fewer Wisconsinites sign up for Obamacare coverage as costs spike  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
5. ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026  CBS News

With a tiny majority, House GOP leaders tell members to show up unless it's 'life or death' - NBC...

1. With a tiny majority, House GOP leaders tell members to show up unless it's 'life or death'  NBC News
2. Embarrassing floor meltdown has House Republicans questioning their leaders  Politico
3. Democrat takeover fears rise as GOP clings to slim House majority  Fox News
4. The House Republican Majority Is Down to Almost Nothing  The New York Times
5. Why the House GOP leaders’ failure to pass one of their own bills matters  MS NOW

Nobel Committee Takes Heat at Home as Machado Courts Trump in D.C. - The New York Times

1. Nobel Committee Takes Heat at Home as Machado Courts Trump in D.C.  The New York Times
2. Why Trump hasn't backed Machado to lead Venezuela  Axios
3. María Corina Machado visits Trump with Venezuela's future, and a Nobel prize, at stake  NBC News
4. Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado visiting Trump at White House after offering to share Nobel with him  CBS News
5. Machado gets her shot to show Trump he’s backing a dictator  MS NOW

Iran: Massacre of protesters demands global diplomatic action to signal an end to impunity - Amne...

1. Iran: Massacre of protesters demands global diplomatic action to signal an end to impunity  Amnesty International
2. 'It's horrifying': Videos of body bags and machine guns give rare glimpse of Iran's bloody crackdown  NBC News
3. What is HRANA, the US-based group behind Iran’s death toll figures?  Al Jazeera
4. Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran protests, as video shows bodies lined up at morgue  CBS News
5. Opinion | Iran’s Murderous Regime Is Irredeemable  The New York Times

Colorado appeals panel appears skeptical of Tina Peters’ sentence - The Colorado Sun

1. Colorado appeals panel appears skeptical of Tina Peters’ sentence  The Colorado Sun
2. Appeals judge seems skeptical of sentence for pro-Trump Colorado clerk Tina Peters  Fox News
3. Gov. Jared Polis considers clemency for Tina Peters as he begins final year in office in Colorado  CBS News
4. Judges probe arguments over Tina Peters’ appeal  Colorado Public Radio
5. Colorado appeals court judges raise concerns about Tina Peters' sentence  9News

Clintons say Comer is 'lying with impunity' about Epstein inquiry, release written declarations -...

1. Clintons say Comer is 'lying with impunity' about Epstein inquiry, release written declarations  ABC News
2. Watch LIVE at 7:00 AM PST January 15, 2026 on C-SPAN 2  C-SPAN
3. Bill and Hillary Clinton Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry  The New York Times
4. House oversight chair says panel will move to hold Hillary Clinton in contempt  The Guardian
5. Hillary Clinton defies subpoena , skips deposition in congressional Epstein inquiry  Politico

In a win for Democrats, court allows California's redistricting plan to proceed - NPR

1. In a win for Democrats, court allows California's redistricting plan to proceed  NPR
2. Federal Judges Uphold California’s New Congressional Maps  The New York Times
3. Federal judges allow California to use new Democrat-friendly map ahead of 2026 election  CNN
4. Prop 50: appeals court rejects Republican bid to block California maps  The Guardian
5. Divided panel cites Supreme Court backing of Texas’ map to uphold California’s  MS NOW

Trump's mass deportations are in big trouble - Axios

1. Trump's mass deportations are in big trouble  Axios
2. I worked for ICE and CBP. Our current system makes everyone less safe.  USA Today
3. Citizens now realize no one’s safe from Trump’s deportation ambitions  The Seattle Times
4. E-voices, Jan. 15, 2026  Santa Fe New Mexican
5. ICE shooting, Fed probe, and withdrawal from international organisations  SWI swissinfo.ch

Indicators of Iranian Regime Instability - Institute for the Study of War

1. Indicators of Iranian Regime Instability  Institute for the Study of War
2. What the collapse of Iran’s regime would mean  The Economist
3. Iran and the Limits of American Power  Foreign Affairs
4. ‘The Only Way Out … Is Killing’  New York Magazine
5. Opinion | Iran's regime has already lost its most potent weapon  MS NOW

Virginia House committee advances 4 proposed constitutional amendments - VPM

1. Virginia House committee advances 4 proposed constitutional amendments  VPM
2. Democrats launch campaign for Virginia voters to join redistricting fight  The Washington Post
3. Both parties trumpet ‘affordability’ ahead of the General Assembly session, but plans to achieve that goal may differ  Cardinal News
4. Va. General Assembly returns to session with focus on bipartisanship and affordability  WSET
5. Virginia Democrats look to decimate GOP seats in redistricting effort  Politico

House takes step toward averting Jan. 30 government shutdown - Axios

1. House takes step toward averting Jan. 30 government shutdown  Axios
2. Congress is rolling on spending bills, but the toughest fights remain  The Hill
3. DHS at center of progressive revolt as House advances $80B spending package  Fox News
4. 2-bill spending package 1 step closer to House passage  Politico
5. House Passes H.R. 7006, Strengthening National Security, Protecting Economic Growth, and Restoring Regular Order  House Committee on Appropriations (.gov)

Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' from a shifting climate - NPR

1. Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' from a shifting climate  NPR
2. How Hot Was Your Town Last Year? Look Up Where You Live.  The New York Times
3. 2025 was third hottest year on record  The Economist
4. The World Is in the Midst of an ‘Extreme’ Temperature Spike  Bloomberg.com
5. 11-year streak of record global warming continues, UN weather agency warns  UN News

Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier att...

1. Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack  ABC News
2. Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases  Reuters
3. Some US personnel urged to leave largest Middle East base as regional powers urge Trump not to attack Iran  CNN
4. US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar military base  BBC
5. US military action in Iran may begin within 24 hours  The Jerusalem Post

US supreme court rules Republican can challenge Illinois mail-in ballot law - The Guardian

1. US supreme court rules Republican can challenge Illinois mail-in ballot law  The Guardian
2. Supreme Court rules House Republican can challenge mail ballot deadline  The Hill
3. Court holds that all candidates can challenge rules governing vote counting in elections  SCOTUSblog
4. Supreme Court Sides With Conservative Congressman in Illinois Election Rules Challenge  The New York Times
5. Supreme Court says Illinois congressman can sue over state mail-in voting laws  Fox News

ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say - ABC7 Los Angeles

ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say  ABC7 Los AngelesView Full Coverage on Google News

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Calls on Congress to Enact The Great Healthcare Plan - The ...

1. Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Calls on Congress to Enact The Great Healthcare Plan  The White House (.gov)
2. President Trump Unveils The Great Healthcare Plan to Lower Costs and Deliver Money Directly to the People  The White House (.gov)
3. Trump unveils health care plan aimed at lowering costs  CNN
4. Trump Unveils Healthcare ‘Framework,’ Asks Congress to Codify It  Bloomberg.com
5. Trump to announce healthcare affordability framework later this week  Reuters

What Teddy Roosevelt has to do with Trump's moves in Venezuela and Greenland - NPR

1. What Teddy Roosevelt has to do with Trump's moves in Venezuela and Greenland  NPR
2. Trump’s territorial ambition: new imperialism or a case of the emperor’s new clothes?  The Guardian
3. This Week in American History: Venezuela, Then and Now  The Free Press
4. The “Donroe” Doctrine Is Dangerous  The Nation
5. Traders Ready For ‘Donroe Doctrine’ to Fuel Market Moves in 2026  Bloomberg.com

'They failed her': Sister of slain Uvalde teacher explains why she spoke out in Gonzales trial - ...

1. 'They failed her': Sister of slain Uvalde teacher explains why she spoke out in Gonzales trial  Texas Public Radio | TPR
2. WATCH LIVE: State witness testimony continues in Day 8 of ex-Uvalde CISD police officer’s trial  KSAT
3. Jurors hear school police officer talk of ‘mistake’ before Uvalde shooting  CNN
4. Uvalde teaching aide says she begged officer Gonzales to intervene: 'He just stayed there'  ABC News
5. LIVE BLOG: Day 8 of Uvalde trial  KXAN Austin

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Initiates 18 Title IX Investigations - U.S...

1. U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Initiates 18 Title IX Investigations  U.S. Department of Education (.gov)
2. Trump administration opens 18 new probes over trans athletes  The Washington Post
3. Education Department investigating 15 schools, 3 others over transgender athletes policies  The Hill
4. UNR under federal probe for alleged Title IX sports violations  mynews4.com
5. Champlain Valley School District under investigation for alleged Title IX violations  WPTZ

'A beautiful light': Renee Good's family mourns her death amid push for 'transparency' after ICE ...

1. 'A beautiful light': Renee Good's family mourns her death amid push for 'transparency' after ICE shooting  ABC News
2. Minneapolis ICE shooting: Renee Good's family says she had 'infinite capacity for love'  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
3. Renee Good came to Minneapolis seeking a safe place. Less than a year later, she was killed.  Star Tribune
4. Renee Good's former father-in-law says she was a 'great person' and he prays for his grandson  NBC News
5. Renee Good’s Time at Old Dominion Included an Award-Winning Poem  The New York Times

Bipartisan health package still in play despite Obamacare rancor - Axios

1. Bipartisan health package still in play despite Obamacare rancor  Axios
2. 1/15/26 ☀️ AM:  Punchbowl News
3. Abortion threatens to derail Senate ObamaCare deal  The Hill
4. Ohio Democratic U.S. reps joined by three Ohio Republicans to restore Affordable Care Act subsidies  Ohio Capital Journal
5. Demonstrators urge senators to pass extension on health-care subsidies  Toledo Blade

Harvard Slips on a Global Ranking List, as Chinese Schools Surge Ahead - The New York Times

1. Harvard Slips on a Global Ranking List, as Chinese Schools Surge Ahead  The New York Times
2. Harvard slipped on a global college ranking list as Chinese universities raced ahead, recent evidence of a troubling trend for U.S. academia as the Trump administration slashes research funding. Educators and experts say the shift is a problem for the U.S. as  facebook.com

Minnesota’s corporate silence on ICE surge - MPR News

1. Minnesota’s corporate silence on ICE surge  MPR News
2. ‘ICE is using my business as a hunting ground’  CNN
3. ‘Never seen anything like this’: ICE delving deep into Minnesota workplaces  Star Tribune
4. Federal agents chased off from Minneapolis restaurant helping people impacted by increased ICE presence  CBS News
5. List of Twin Cities events canceled and businesses closed in response to ongoing ICE presence  Bring Me The News

Winter reality check: Snow and subzero cold ahead for Minnesota - MPR News

1. Winter reality check: Snow and subzero cold ahead for Minnesota  MPR News
2. Tracking snow, wind and colder days ahead  MPR News
3. Weather Impact Alert for snow Thursday through Friday  kare11.com
4. Light snow/freezing drizzle this afternoon then windy with light snow on Friday before bitter cold weekend  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
5. FIRST ALERT: Clipper brings wind and some snow today & tomorrow  Valley News Live

New era in New York: Giants expected to hire John Harbaugh as head coach - NFL.com

1. New era in New York: Giants expected to hire John Harbaugh as head coach  NFL.com
2. Sources: Giants finalizing deal with Harbaugh  ESPN
3. Winners and losers as John Harbaugh heads to Giants as coach  USA Today
4. Rapoport: Giants finalizing 5-year contract with John Harbaugh to be next HC 'GMFB'  Yahoo Sports
5. John Harbaugh hired as NY Giants head coach; new era begins for Big Blue  Big Blue View

What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it - CBS News

1. What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it  CBS News
2. Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome  CNN
3. Alongside rumors of mystery 'sonic weapon' these are the new technologies which will shape US warfare  New York Post
4. "Havana Syndrome" mystery takes unusual turn. Here's what to know about the illness  Axios
5. Pentagon Reportedly Testing Radio Wave Device Linked to ‘Havana Syndrome’  Scientific American

California Gov. Newsom says he's blocking Louisiana's push to extradite doctor accused of mailing...

1. California Gov. Newsom says he's blocking Louisiana's push to extradite doctor accused of mailing abortion pills  NBC News
2. Louisiana wants a California doctor extradited to face abortion charges. Newsom isn't having it.  Politico
3. California refuses to extradite doctor over abortion pill: ‘Not today. Not ever’  The Guardian
4. Governor Newsom rejects Louisiana’s attempt to extradite California doctor for providing abortion care  California State Portal | CA.gov
5. Newsom Says California Will Not Extradite Abortion Provider to Louisiana  The New York Times

Administration reinstates hundreds of health and safety officials who were laid off - ABC News

1. Administration reinstates hundreds of health and safety officials who were laid off  ABC News
2. HHS reinstates all laid-off employees at workplace safety agency NIOSH  Federal News Network
3. C.D.C. Brings Back Hundreds of Suspended Workplace Safety Employees  The New York Times
4. NIOSH workers put on leave by Trump administration have been asked to go back on the job, union says  WVXU
5. US Reverses Deep Cuts to Safety Agency Niosh, Reinstating Hundreds  Bloomberg.com

Verizon: Outage Resolved, Credits to Be Issued to Affected Users - PCMag

1. Verizon: Outage Resolved, Credits to Be Issued to Affected Users  PCMag
2. An update on our network outage  Verizon
3. Verizon’s Hourslong Wireless Outage Tied to Software Update  The Wall Street Journal
4. Verizon offering customers $20 credits after hourslong outage impacted thousands  ABC News
5. Why was Verizon down? What to know about nationwide outage, credits  Tallahassee Democrat

Upcoming Changes to Spotify Premium Subscriptions - Spotify

1. Upcoming Changes to Spotify Premium Subscriptions  Spotify
2. Spotify raises its subscription prices in the U.S. again  Yahoo Finance
3. Spotify Raising U.S. Price Of Premium Subscription  Deadline
4. Spotify Reveals Price Hikes For Premium Subscribers in February  The Hollywood Reporter
5. Spotify Is Raising U.S. Subscription Prices in the Next Month  Variety

Saks Global files for bankruptcy after takeover leads to financial collapse - The Guardian

1. Saks Global files for bankruptcy after takeover leads to financial collapse  The Guardian
2. Amazon threatens ‘drastic action’ after Saks bankruptcy, says $475M stake is now worthless  CNBC
3. Why Saks collapsed while the rest of luxury retail is growing  NBC News
4. Inside the Mad Dash to Save Saks, America’s Last Luxury Retailer  The Wall Street Journal
5. Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival  The New York Times

U mad, bro?: Mike Tomlin’s departure and Steelers’ playoff dud fan the flames of discontent from ...

1. U mad, bro?: Mike Tomlin’s departure and Steelers’ playoff dud fan the flames of discontent from readers  TribLIVE.com
2. Inside Mike Tomlin’s emotional final meeting as Steelers head coach - The Athletic  The New York Times
3. Mike Tomlin Exit 'Felt Like a Funeral' Says Steelers Player, How Aaron Rodgers, Watt & More Reacted  Bleacher Report
4. Search starts for 4th time since '69  Steelers.com
5. Steelers owner on rebuild: 'I don't like that word'  ESPN

Coinbase and the Crypto Revolt Against a Crypto Bill - The New York Times

1. Coinbase and the Crypto Revolt Against a Crypto Bill  The New York Times
2. Coinbase, the Biggest U.S. Crypto Company, Asserts Its Power in Washington  The New York Times
3. Tim Scott postpones Senate Banking crypto vote  Politico
4. Scott Statement on Market Structure Markup  Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (.gov)
5. US Senate Banking delays crypto bill after Coinbase CEO opposition  Reuters

Timothy Busfield faces new sex abuse accusation as he appears in court - Los Angeles Times

1. Timothy Busfield faces new sex abuse accusation as he appears in court  Los Angeles Times
2. Timothy Busfield Faces New Sexual Abuse Claim by 16-Year-Old Girl: DA  People.com
3. Timothy Busfield, Actor and Director, Is Accused of Child Sex Abuse  The New York Times
4. Timothy Busfield faces new sexual abuse allegation involving 16-year-old girl  NBC News
5. Timothy Busfield's Legal Woes Escalate With 25-Year-Old Claim  Yahoo

Trump’s D.O.J. Went After the Fed. It Backfired. - The New York Times

1. Trump’s D.O.J. Went After the Fed. It Backfired.  The New York Times
2. A private memo from central banks to governments  The Economist
3. Frustration mounts inside White House over Pirro’s handling of Powell investigation  CNN
4. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Warns Interfering With Fed Would Push Up Rates  The Wall Street Journal
5. US bond investors eye higher yields on Fed chair probe, threatening affordability  Reuters

Washington Commanders and HKS unveil initial renderings of new world-class stadium - Washington C...

1. Washington Commanders and HKS unveil initial renderings of new world-class stadium  Washington Commanders
2. Commanders unveil stadium renderings for massive complex on old RFK Stadium site  WUSA9
3. Commanders release first stadium renderings  Axios
4. Commanders reveal 1st designs for domed stadium in DC  NBC4 Washington
5. Commanders’ new stadium renderings depict an homage to the team’s past  The New York Times

Rams-Bears weather forecast doesn’t concern Sean McVay: We always adjust - NBC Sports

1. Rams-Bears weather forecast doesn’t concern Sean McVay: We always adjust  NBC Sports
2. Bears vs. Rams: Looking back at 1985 Chicago Bears' victory over Los Angeles Rams on way to Super Bowl 40 years ago  ABC7 Chicago
3. Bears predictions: divisional round playoff game vs. Rams  Chicago Sun-Times
4. From the Podium: Sean McVay, Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams on preparing for cold-weather divisional round matchup with Bears  Rams
5. NFL divisional round confidence picks: Chicago can upset Los Angeles - The Athletic  The New York Times

Lucas: On The Defensive - University of North Carolina Athletics

1. Lucas: On The Defensive  University of North Carolina Athletics
2. Henri Veesaar’s big game can’t get UNC past Stanford  Yahoo Sports
3. Chansky’s Notebook: On the Coast  Chapelboro.com
4. No. 14 UNC men’s basketball upset by Stanford, Ebuka Okorie on the road  Raleigh News & Observer
5. Stanford's freshman phenom Ebuka Okroie leads 95-90 win over No. 14 North Carolina  WRAL