Bimbo? Nitwit? Underestimate Melania Trump at your peril She’s weathered her fair share of sneering sexism and xenophobia. But, says Melanie McDonagh, her documentary may yet prove the naysayers wrong Evening Standard · Jan 29
Scott Bessent Says Construction Jobs Are Booming Under Trump's Tariffs. Government Data Show the Opposite. Meanwhile, Trump is touting low gas prices, which are due in part to the lack of tariffs on oil and gasoline. Reason · Jan 29
The “Trump Account” for Kids: How to Get the $1,000 Pilot Contribution for Your Child Image Source: Shutterstock.com Kids Ain't Cheap · Jan 29
EU Competition chief defends 'discreet' handling of big tech cases under digital rules EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera said digital rules are being enforced discreetly and with ongoing dialogue with US-based big tech companies. Euronews · Jan 29
Matt Mahan, mayor of San Jose, announces run for governor of California The former tech entrepreneur joins a sprawling but stagnant field to succeed Gavin Newsom The Guardian - US · Jan 29
Who’s behind Trump’s deportation agenda? The key officials and agencies leading the anti-immigration campaign Key players in Trump’s government-wide mass deportation campaign The Independent UK · Jan 29
Trump sends a message to next Fed chair, says deal ‘close’ on funding President Trump let his coming Federal Reserve chair nominee know he expects a big interest rate cut later this year. Roll Call · Jan 29
Trump's border czar Tom Homan says he is restoring 'law and order' in Minneapolis The killings of two US citizens led to thousands of people protesting against the presence of ICE agents in the city, as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Euronews · Jan 29
Stocks Pressured by Mixed Big Tech Earnings The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.80%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.39%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jan 29
Arman Tsarukyan provides major clue to UFC White House progress The UFC is planning an unprecedented fight card, which is set to take place on the South Lawn on 14 June The Independent UK · Jan 29
‘Time for a revolution’: ‘Breaking Bad’ star says Americans must fight Trump regime – ‘they can’t take us all down’ "I'm mad as hell. And I'm not gonna take it anymore." We Got This Covered · Jan 29
At the Races: What’s in a bill? Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and campaign launches. Roll Call · Jan 29
EU agrees to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist group The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran will be added to the European Union's terrorism blacklist, foreign affairs ministers decided on Thursday. Euronews · Jan 29
ICE ordered not to engage with Minnesota protestors and focus only arresting migrants with criminal records, according to report The new guidance marks a departure from the chaotic scenes of clashes between protesters and ICE in cities over the last year The Independent UK · Jan 29
The Guardian - US · Jan 29 Kennedy Center official resigns less than two weeks after hiring Kevin Couch says he ‘resigned yesterday’, amid recent turmoil following a leadership overhaul initiated by Trump
The Times of India · Jan 29 Trump team secretly met group demanding oil-rich Alberta's independence from Canada; White House says no support conveyed Trump officials have secretly met separatists demanding oil-rich Alberta's independence from Canada three times since April 2025. Alberta Prosperity Project, the group, is seeking another meeting with the US officials next month to ask for a $500bn credit facility to help bankroll the province if an independence referendum, which is…
The Guardian - US · Jan 29 Bruce Springsteen’s angry anti-ICE song is on-the-nose in the right way The star’s urgent and to-the-point protest song is not subtle about its target and right now that’s why it works so well
The Independent UK · Jan 29 Trump officials have met with Canadian separatist group that wants to break off from rest of country, report says The group says it has met with ‘very, very senior people,’ according to the report
The Times of India · Jan 29 Is Walmart closing hundreds of stores in California? Newsom reacts to Trump’s late-night Truth Social barrage In a late‑night social media blitz, US President Donald Trump posted 56 times on Truth Social within the span of just one hour, including multiple claims about California and Governor Gavin Newsom.
The Times of India · Jan 29 The Khamenei question: Can Trump’s ‘beautiful armada’ take out Iran's Supreme Leader? US President Trump is escalating pressure on Iran with a significant naval deployment and threats of severe retaliation for any attacks. He's considering targeted strikes, even on top leadership, aiming for a regime change similar to Venezuela. Iran warns of a powerful response, while regional allies express deep concern over…
Axios · Jan 29 Virginia district became the front lines of the DOJ's fight with judges A Trump-appointed judge delivered a final, fiery blow in the fight over Halligan.
Reason · Jan 29 Ice, ICE…Maybe? Plus: Trump accounts, Klobuchar runs for governor, and who wants to buy CNN now?
The Independent UK · Jan 29 Trump's border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota but only after ‘cooperation’ President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says immigration enforcement will reduce the number of officers in Minnesota
Salon · Jan 29 Even the quilters are protesting ICE now We're seeing more "I don't usually get political on here, but" posts than ever
The Guardian - UK · Jan 29 Iran seeks to avert US military action with talks in Ankara Ankara hosts urgent mediation as Trump’s threats mount and Tehran weighs painful compromises to avoid conflict