France, Germany, Sweden and Norway deploy troops to Greenland after White House talks reveal “fundamental disagreement,” with Danish minister warning U.S. invasion “would be the end of NATO.”
NASA completes first medical evacuation from space, returning four astronauts to Earth a month early after crew member developed unspecified health issue.
U.S. sanctions Iranian officials for deadly crackdown on protesters, hours after Trump threatened Insurrection Act against protesters in Minnesota.
Pentagon announces takeover of Stars and Stripes, ending AP wire service and requiring all content be written by active-duty troops, overriding congressionally mandated independence.
Trump unveils “Great Healthcare Plan” on final day of ACA enrollment, proposing health savings accounts and drug pricing changes after federal subsidies expired.
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado gives Trump her Peace Prize medal at White House meeting, but Trump still backs Maduro’s former vice president to lead Venezuela.
U.S. forces seize sixth oil tanker enforcing Trump’s naval blockade of Venezuela, one day after completing first $500 million sale of seized Venezuelan crude.
Federal agents drag U.S. citizen from car, carry her face-down to detention vehicle as she screams she was trying to reach her doctor, then release her hours later.
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to deploy military against Minnesota protesters, a power last used unilaterally in 1965 to protect civil rights marchers.
South Carolina measles outbreak doubles in one week to 434 cases with 409 in quarantine, as health officials warn they’re losing ability to trace spread.
Federal judge dismisses Trump DOJ lawsuit against Oregon for refusing to hand over voter registration data including birth dates, driver’s license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers.
Stars and Stripes job applicants now asked how they would advance Trump’s executive orders, a question the military newspaper’s ombudsman calls “antithetical to its independence.”
Supreme Court rules 7-2 that GOP Rep. Mike Bost can challenge Illinois law allowing mail ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to two weeks later.
Education Department opens 18 Title IX investigations into schools with policies allowing transgender athletes, one day after Supreme Court heard arguments on state bans.
Senator Slotkin says she’s under federal investigation over November video advising troops they can refuse illegal orders, which Trump called “seditious behavior, punishable by death.”
FBI raids Washington Post reporter’s home, seizes electronics as part of investigation into Pentagon contractor accused of retaining classified Venezuela documents.
Trump signs bill allowing whole and 2% milk in school lunches for first time since 2012, with new law exempting milk fat from saturated fat calculations.
Trump administration reinstates up to $2 billion in mental health and addiction grants less than 24 hours after cutting them, following outcry from Congress and patient advocates.
Newsom signals California will block Louisiana’s extradition request for doctor indicted on felony charges for mailing abortion pills, saying state “will not be complicit.”
Federal judges uphold California’s Prop 50 congressional maps 2-1, rejecting claim that Democrat-favoring lines drawn to counter Texas gerrymandering violated Voting Rights Act.
Denmark agrees to high-level working group on Greenland after White House meeting with Vance and Rubio, but calls U.S. ownership demands “totally unacceptable.”
Justice Department apologizes for “mistake” in deporting Massachusetts college student despite court order, but argues error should not affect her case or require her return.
State Department suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries starting Jan. 21, claiming applicants “take welfare at unacceptable rates” despite existing five-year waiting periods for most benefits.
NASA conducts first medical evacuation in International Space Station’s 25-year history after Crew-11 astronaut developed health issue, with splashdown expected early Thursday.
Senate defeats Venezuela war powers resolution 51-50 after two Republicans who supported it last week flipped under Trump pressure, with Vance casting tiebreaker.
ICE agent shoots Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis one week after killing Renee Good, sparking protests that federal agents dispersed with tear gas and flashbangs.
US evacuating some personnel from Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base as precaution while Trump weighs military action against Iran.
Kari Lake blocks Radio Free Europe from broadcasting into Iran via Kuwait transmitter despite Trump’s support for protesters.
Immigration agents choked citizens, immigrants and protesters with banned tactics at least 40 times in the past year.
Defense Secretary Hegseth directs Pentagon to integrate Grok into military networks despite CSAM and antisemitic controversies.
FDA deletes webpage warning parents about dangerous bogus autism treatments including chelation therapy promoted by David Geier, the anti-vaccine activist Kennedy hired to study debunked vaccine link.
Federal contract filing reveals 31 ICE vehicles operating in Twin Cities “lack the necessary emergency lights and sirens” required by agency handbook and Minnesota law.
Trump nominates WeatherTech founder David MacNeil to Federal Trade Commission seat left vacant after he fired both Democratic commissioners in March, triggering pending Supreme Court case.
Six federal prosecutors resign in Minnesota after Justice Department pushed investigation into Renee Good’s widow while refusing to open civil rights probe into agent who killed her.
ICE arrests dozens of refugees in Minnesota who entered legally and passed security screenings, transfers them to Texas detention after administration suspended the green card process they’re accused of not completing.
Trump gives middle finger and mouths “fuck you” to Ford worker who yelled “pedophile protector” during Michigan plant tour, White House calls gesture “appropriate and unambiguous response.”
Rubio informs federal court U.S. has no way of locating 137 Venezuelans unlawfully deported under Alien Enemies Act, argues due process hearings would harm foreign policy interests.
Louisiana indicts California doctor for mailing abortion pills in 2023, asks governor to approve extradition warrant despite California shield law protecting providers from out-of-state prosecution.
Justice Department accuses Trump-appointed judge of “gross abuse of power” for questioning why Lindsey Halligan continues calling herself U.S. attorney after court ruled her appointment unconstitutional.
Vance and Rubio to host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers Wednesday as Trump continues threatening “easy way” or “hard way” takeover of Arctic island.
House Oversight chair launches contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton after he defied subpoena to testify on Epstein ties, threatens Hillary Clinton if she skips Wednesday hearing.
Federal agents use tear gas, pepper balls, and flash bangs against Minneapolis protesters as DHS deploys 2,800 officers in what administration calls “largest operation in DHS history.”
Oglala Sioux Tribe demands release of three tribal members held at ICE facility in Minneapolis, says U.S. citizens by statute are “categorically outside immigration jurisdiction.”
Justice Department says “no basis” exists to investigate ICE agent who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, six days after shooting that majority of Americans call unjustified.
Smithsonian submits more exhibit documents to White House after administration demanded lists of all displays, objects, and wall text ahead of 250th anniversary.
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth and Defense Dept. over attempt to demote him and cut retirement pay for video telling service members they can refuse unlawful orders.
EPA says it will stop calculating health costs of pollution when setting regulations, a change legal experts say violates Supreme Court precedent and “will not survive court challenge.”
Trump announces 25% tariff on “any country doing business with Iran” via Truth Social, effective immediately, as Supreme Court weighs legality of his tariff powers.
ICE detained NYC Council data analyst at routine immigration appointment; city says he had authorization until October, DHS says he overstayed 2017 visa.
New Jersey Legislature passes three bills restricting local police cooperation with ICE, sends them to Murphy’s desk eight days before he leaves office.
