Iran issues chilling threat to US if Trump takes action against Supreme Leader Khamenei The comments follow Trump's recent call for an end to Ayatollah Khamenei's rule in Iran The Independent UK · Jan 20
Julia Letlow launches Trump-backed Senate primary bid against Bill Cassidy Louisiana congresswoman is challenging Cassidy, who voted to convict the US president after 2021 Capitol attack The Guardian - US · Jan 20
Iran warns Trump not to take action against Khamenei Iran has warned Donald Trump not to take any action against the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the U.S. president called for an end to Khamenei’s near 40-year reign The Independent UK · Jan 20
GOP Senator Bought Oil, Defense Stocks Days Before U.S. Operation Targeting Maduro: Report Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin disclosed purchasing shares in Chevron Corporation and RTX Corporation days before the United States carried out a high-profile operation targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Latin Times · Jan 20
"The Buckley Principles," by Lee E. Goodman "The core First Amendment principles of Buckley v. Valeo endure after fifty years." Reason · Jan 20
Republican Sen. Says He Would Move Against Trump If He Uses 'Kinetic Action' To Take Over Greenland Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said he would move to prevent Donald Trump to use military action to take over Greenland if the president authorizes "kinetic action" for that purpose. Latin Times · Jan 20
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and US Sen. Bernie Sanders rally with nurses on ninth day of strike New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders are rallying with nurses in Manhattan during the ninth day of their strike The Independent UK · Jan 20
How Prices Changed Since Trump Took Office Trump campaigned on bringing prices down for Americans. Here's where prices stand a little over a year into his second term. Kiplinger · Jan 20
Three Very Short SCOTUS Unanimous Opinions In One Day, But No Tariffs The Tariffs case is still cooking, but the Court is clearing the brush. Reason · Jan 20
Judge allows Trump administration to block lawmakers’ access to ICE facilities Judge rules homeland security can insist lawmakers provide week’s notice of intention to inspect facilities The Guardian - US · Jan 20
Gavin Newsom attacks Europe’s ‘complicity’ over Trump Greenland demands California governor says world leaders are ‘played’ by the US president and urges them to stop rolling over The Guardian - US · Jan 20
Donald Trump paints his dream of a terrifying future – and the world is no longer laughing It is no longer a good idea to expect the president to respect any boundaries, legal or ethical. We Got This Covered · Jan 20
‘Trump not welcome’: Protesters burn US flag in Switzerland ahead of president’s Davos trip US president is facing widespread backlash across Europe as he pushes to take Greenland from Denmark The Independent UK · Jan 20
‘What was going through my mind?!’: Former hardcore Trump fan now ’embarrassed’ they ever supported him Some serious buyer's remorse is setting in. We Got This Covered · Jan 20
Latin Times · Jan 20 Mexican President Sheinbaum Says She Received 'Written' Assurances That U.S. 'Military Activities' In The Area Wouldn't Go Over The Country Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her administration received a "written" assurance from U.S. forces that military activities in the region last Friday wouldn't go over the country.
Reason · Jan 20 Buckley v. Valeo: A Retrospective Series The introduction to an Institute for Free Speech symposium, which I'll be cross-posting over the next couple of weeks.
The Guardian - US · Jan 20 How Trump has tried to undermine the powers of Congress: ‘Violation of norms’ In his second term, Trump has taken aim at and circumvented the legislative branch – from mass firings to tariffs
International Business Times UK · Jan 20 Melania Trump Left In Rain As 'Disrespectful' Donald Allegedly Prioritises His Tan In Viral Clip Discover why a resurfaced video of Donald Trump leaving Melania in the rain has sparked fresh debate about respect in their marriage, alongside insider claims of separate lives and mounting evidence of marital strain.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 20 Families ask U.S. Supreme Court to rule on Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement for public schools Texas can enforce the state's law requiring Ten Commandments posters in public schools. Here's what to know about the latest legal challenges.
Evening Standard · Jan 20 US speaker seeks to ‘calm the waters’ on UK trip amid Trump Greenland threats Mike Johnson said he agreed with Sir Keir Starmer’s approach of finding a resolution through dialogue.
International Business Times UK · Jan 20 Trump Approval Rating Fumbles: Only White, Male Voters Most Likely Approved US President's Job Performance One year into his second term, Donald Trump's approval rating sinks to -16%. Analysis shows white males are his only strong supporters, while pensioners and educated voters disapprove.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 20 Trump 2.0: tariffs, trade and the state of the US economy one year in From tariff-funded refunds to tough talk with allies, trade has once again become a central theme of Donald Trump’s White House. One year into Trump's second mandate, economist Gerald Friedman walks RFI through the reality behind the rhetoric and looks to how the administration may ultimately be judged.
Axios · Jan 20 8 ways Trump's (second) first year changed America We asked Axios subject matter experts a simple question: What's the biggest change you've seen this year?
Axios · Jan 20 Study finds younger Trump voters pushing a harder cultural edge A new study shows where young Trump voters are headed
International Business Times UK · Jan 20 Trump Admin Suspends Student Loan Wage Garnishments After Fierce Backlash — But 9 Million Borrowers Remain in Default Limbo Education Secretary Linda McMahon paused wage seizures on 16 January, citing the need for 'major reforms'. Critics say the reversal came after months of pressure and horror stories from borrowers.