Trump's ambassador nominee to Iceland apologizes after joking to House colleagues that the country would be the "52nd state" and he would be its governor.

Source: Politico

January 15, 2026

Trump announces "Board of Peace" for Gaza, calling it the "Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled," as Israel continues strikes that killed nine on Thursday.

Source: The Hill

January 15, 2026

ICE agents ate at Minnesota Mexican restaurant, then arrested three workers as they closed for the night, following them to a church and middle school.

Source: Mediaite

January 15, 2026

Eleven Democrats ask FTC to investigate Trump Mobile for collecting deposits six months ago on phones never delivered and dropping "Made in USA" claims days after launch.

Source: Ars Technica

January 15, 2026

Federal judge orders release of Bolivian asylum seeker held 11 months after immigration judge ruled in his favor, as ICE sought third-party countries to deport him.

Source: The Iowa Capital Dispatch

January 15, 2026

Texas A&M cancels graduate ethics course three days into semester, demanding professor specify in advance which days he would discuss race and gender.

Source: The Texas Tribune

January 15, 2026