FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office

President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office by presiding over a meandering, nearly two-hour-long press briefing to recount his accomplishments, repeating many false claims he made throughout 2025. Among the topics about which he
Federal judge says Trump-appointed federal prosecutor in Virginia is ‘masquerading’ in the job

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two judges in Virginia are rejecting Trump administration arguments that a White House loyalist can continue serving as a top federal prosecutor in the state, with one on Tuesday soliciting applications for a replacement
Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growth

Netflix capped last year with another solid financial performance despite slowing subscriber growth that underscored the importance of its contested $72 billion bid to take over Warner Bros.’ movie studio and slot HBO Max into its video
Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance say they are expecting their fourth child

NEW YORK (AP) — Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, are expecting a son in late July, they announced in a social media post on Tuesday. The couple said they were excited
US judge orders former Cemtrex exec to pay back ill-gotten gains

NEW YORK, Jan 20 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge in Manhattan on Tuesday ordered the founder and former CEO of manufacturing firm Cemtrex to pay $9.7 million of ill-gotten gains and interest in a case brought by
Aurora lights up Alaska skies with stunning green and red display

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Streaks of shimmering green and red bands exploded in the dark skies above Alaska’s largest city Tuesday as the aurora provided a light show for early morning dog walkers, joggers and commuters. Anchorage
Supreme Court seems likely to strike down Hawaii’s restrictions on guns in stores and hotels

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely to strike down Hawaii restrictions on carrying guns into stores Tuesday in the justices’ latest firearm case since their landmark decision expanding Second Amendment rights. The Trump administration backed
Doctors in Minnesota decry fear and chaos amid Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — There was the pregnant woman who missed her medical checkup, afraid to visit a clinic during the Trump administration’s sweeping Minnesotaimmigration crackdown. A nurse found her at home, already in labor and just about
US VP JD Vance and Usha Vance to welcome fourth child in July

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, will welcome their fourth child, a boy, in July, the couple said in a joint statement on Tuesday. Usha Vance announced the news
Democratic senators demand records on Powell probe, WSJ reports

Jan 20 (Reuters) – U.S. democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Dick Durbin are demanding that President Donald Trump’s administration turn over records related to the Justice Department’s criminal probe of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the Wall