Pressure mounts on Kristi Noem as Republicans join calls for her to go Key senators urge resignation as Democrats threaten to impeach DHS secretary if Trump does not fire her The Guardian - US · Jan 27
Longtime DC House delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton announces retirement The 88-year-old Democrat and advocate for Washington DC statehood says she will not seek another term in Congress The Guardian - US · Jan 27
Trump’s immigration crackdown leads to sharp decline in US population growth The nation's population reached nearly 342 million people – but its growth rate has plummeted The Independent UK · Jan 27
Tim Walz–Trump Call: President Agrees to Reduce Federal Agents After Minnesota Deaths In the latest call between Tim Walz and Donald Trump, the US president said that he will reduce federal agents in Minnesota. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Minnesota judge summons acting ICE director, warns of contempt over court defiance Chief judge orders Todd Lyons to appear, saying patience is exhausted as migrants remain jailed despite rulings The Guardian - US · Jan 27
After voting to fund ICE with $10 billion, 1 Democrat is already regretting it — funny how regret shows up after the damage is done Tom Suozzi admits he regrets voting in favor of increased ICE funding but it's too little too late. We Got This Covered · Jan 27
“Sounds Fishy”: Barron Trump’s Late-Night Emergency Call To Save Close Friend Challenged By Judge “The whole thing sounds fishy,” one said after a judge’s recent comments about Barron Trump’s late-night call to the UK police about his “close friend.” Bored Panda · Jan 27
Bovino Put Out To Pasture Plus: Vance gets Kamala'd, positioning aircraft carriers near Iran, and more... Reason · Jan 27
Trump Abandons Attack Mode After Alex Pretti Death Sparks 'Powder Keg' Warning How a fatal shooting in Minneapolis exposed the limits of the Trump administration's ability to control the narrative. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
What to know about Gregory Bovino, the commander of Trump's immigration crackdown The commander of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is leaving the city after federal agents fatally shot two people in less than three weeks The Independent UK · Jan 27
The Jan 27 “Tax Kickoff”: 5 Changes to the EITC That Could Boost Your Refund This Year Tax season officially opened yesterday, January 26, but for millions of working Americans, the real headline isn’t the date—it is the quiet expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Often called the “working family’s bonus,” the EITC has been adjusted for inflation and tweaked by the recent tax overhaul.… Budget and the Bees · Jan 27
Texas Gov. Abbott Calls For ICE To Change Course After Killing Of Alex Pretti: 'Need To Recalibrate' Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for ICE to change course as criticism to the agency mounts following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last Saturday. Latin Times · Jan 27
Fight over US healthcare subsidies stuck on familiar snag: abortion Republicans refuse to advance without more restrictions on abortion coverage – Democrats say that’s a nonstarter The Guardian - US · Jan 27
Are JD Vance, Marco Rubio Undermining Donald Trump? POTUS Slams 'Total Scum' Mental Health Claims Insiders claim JD Vance and Marco Rubio are positioning for power as concerns over Trump's mental fitness intensify, sparking a White House investigation into potential leakers. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
We Got This Covered · Jan 27 ‘You’re going to lose’: A leaked Trump–Cruz call goes off the rails over fears of a ‘bloodbath’ Ted Cruz is apparently proud of this fight.
The Guardian - US · Jan 27 ‘Abdication’: Trump takes US out of Paris climate agreement for a second time Experts are watching for how other countries will react as the ‘real economy’ shifts to cheaper, cleaner energy
We Got This Covered · Jan 27 Tim Walz slams Trump admin for slandering Alex Pretti while federal agents defied a court order to sweep away the evidence "A lie can travel around the world and back again while the truth is lacing up its boots."
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Is Donald Trump Dying Soon? POTUS Allegedly Stuns Staff With Eerie Death Prediction Donald Trump reportedly stuns allies with a prediction of his own death within 10 years as he navigates his second term and a $300M White House renovation.
We Got This Covered · Jan 27 California AG sues Trump administration’s ‘unlawful power grab’ to restart pipelines that caused an oil spill in 2015 Trump seems to be placing all his bets on oil
The Times of India · Jan 27 Trump ‘isn’t what he used to be’, as White House staff say he’s thinking more about death Insider chatter from the White House indicates that Donald Trump is pondering the realities of aging, with noticeable signs like grey hair and diminished hearing. He seems to be concentrating on cementing his legacy through major construction initiatives and prestigious awards. Interestingly, while his son casts doubt on superstitions, Trump…
The Guardian - US · Jan 27 America has reached a tipping point on fascism – and on opposition to it A chance encounter reminded me: there are two ways to look at what’s happened in Minneapolis
The Guardian - US · Jan 27 Senate Democrats urged to demand ‘real reforms’ over ICE funding bill Progressive caucus leader Greg Casar calls for five ‘non-negotiable’ items to be included before Democrats vote yes
The Guardian - US · Jan 27 Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance during town hall in Minneapolis – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Nancy Pelosi Makes Major Changes to Portfolio: Sells Disney, PayPal in Latest Trades Nancy Pelosi purchased call options of Amazon, Alphabet, Nvidia, and Apple after selling thousands of shares of each stock. She also increasingly moved shares to a donor-advised fund.
Axios · Jan 27 Sen. Hawley's moves toward 2028 bid annoy White House Like few other Republicans, Hawley has begun to show a willingness to break with the White House on several issues.