Trump’s wide ambitions for Board of Peace sparks new support for the United Nations
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to sidestep the United Nations through his new Board of Peace appears to have inadvertently backfired after major world powers rejected U.S. aspirations for it to have a
Trump plans to announce his Fed chairman choice next week
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) – President Trump said he intends to announce his pick to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell next week, ending weeks of speculation over who will lead the U.S. central
Obamacare enrollment drops to about 23 million people for 2026
By Sriparna Roy Jan 29 (Reuters) – More than a million fewer Americans have signed up for Obamacare plans for 2026, with enrollment dropping to about 23 million as monthly premiums for many soared due to the
Judge rejects Brad Raffensperger’s bid to loosen spending limits in Georgia governor’s race
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge has rejected for now Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger ‘s bid to gain more spending power in the state’s race for governor, upholding campaign finance rules that some Republicans argue
Trump says he’s instructed US officials to reopen Venezuelan airspace for commercial travel
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has informed Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez that he’s going to be opening up all commercial airspace over Venezuela and Americans will soon be able to visit. Trump said Thursday
House Republicans propose stricter voting requirements as Trump administration eyes the midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s voting laws, a long-shot priority for President Donald Trump that would impose stricter requirements before Americans vote in the midterm elections in the fall. The
Top Trump dealmaker Michael Grimes to leave Commerce Department, Semafor reports
Jan 29 (Reuters) – Michael Grimes, a senior Trump administration dealmaker and adviser to Elon Musk, is leaving the U.S. Commerce Department, Semafor reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the matter. (Reporting by Rajveer Singh Pardesi
Trump’s border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota but only after ‘cooperation’
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan said Thursday that the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota will be reduced only after cooperation from state officials, and that he has “zero tolerance” for
01.29.26 AOTW James Owen “The Wicked Among Us: Murder, Blackmail, and Book Collecting in the Ozarks”
About the book: We are revisiting this AOTW because James Owen will be at a book signing event at ABC Books on Saturday from 1-3 PM! Atop the Ozark Mountains and in the buckle of the Bible
Trump’s border czar says cooperation with local leaders can lead to ICE drawdown
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan said on Thursday that agreements with state and local officials could lead to an ICE drawdown. “This is common sense cooperation that allows to draw