Trump just pulled a Jeffrey Dahmer-style justification for murdering innocent Americans He just pulled the political equivalent of a serial killer’s “it’s just one mistake.” We Got This Covered · Jan 28
Is this the darkest period of Donald Trump’s second term? The White House’s tone might be softening after outrage about the Minnesota ICE shootings, but there’s no reason to expect a policy shift The Guardian - US · Jan 28
Rubio declines to rule out further US military action in Venezuela at Senate hearing Secretary of state says administration does not intend to take such action but Trump ‘does reserve the option’ The Guardian - US · Jan 28
The Real Reason Beef Costs More: Fewer Cows, Not Corporate Greed Donald Trump and Peter Navarro are blaming meatpackers for hiking beef prices, but Agriculture Department data tell a different story. Reason · Jan 28
NRA attacks Trump after he says Alex Pretti should not have had a gun Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis The Independent UK · Jan 28
Prof. Rick Hasen Criticizes Buckley v. Valeo A nice counterpoint to the Buckley v. Valeo at 50 symposium that we're cohosting, from Prof. Rick Hasen (UCLA) at Slate; an excerpt,… The post Prof. Rick Hasen Criticizes Buckley v. Valeo appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jan 28
D.C. race "would be massive opportunity for IndyCar" says Rahal The potential race could become a late addition to this year’s schedule Motorsport · Jan 28
Trump backed Chagos deal after review by US intelligence agencies – Keir Starmer The Prime Minister insisted his deal to hand over the islands to Mauritius had the US president’s blessing, despite his subsequent criticism. Evening Standard · Jan 28
US intelligence agencies disagree with Trump’s opposition to Chagos deal, says Starmer Downing Street sources say agreement is ‘done deal’ and will not be scuppered by US president’s U-turn The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
Donald Trump labels Bill Belichick missing out on Hall of Fame ‘ridiculous’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Jan 28
TikTok Users Say They're Being Censored After New Owners Were Announced. The Company Says It's a Tech Issue. Here's why I believe TikTok. Reason · Jan 28
Rep. Julie Johnson traded stocks from company that helps Trump’s deportation efforts despite anti-ICE comments Among Texas congressional lawmakers, Johnson has made the second-highest number of trades, amassing a volume of $4.24 million. The Texas Tribune · Jan 28
CBO: National Guard deployments cost half-billion dollars Patrols in six U.S. cities cost about $496 million in 2025, and continued deployments would cost about $93 million per month. Roll Call · Jan 28
The Guardian - US · Jan 28 Two agents who shot Alex Pretti put on leave as Trump tries to quell backlash Fallout from second fatal shooting amid immigration operation in city dogs White House, though raids continue
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Man guilty of assaulting woman after Barron Trump called UK police The US president’s youngest son told police he had witnessed his friend being attacked during a video call
The Guardian - US · Jan 28 Two are dead in Minneapolis. Trump is to blame The US president bears political responsibility for having greenlighted ICE agents’ regularly lawless conduct
Axios · Jan 28 More Epstein files coming soon, DOJ says, a month past deadline Trump's administration has blown past its Dec. 19 deadline.
Barchart · Jan 28 Crude Prices Rally on Iran Tensions March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +0.62 (+0.99%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0068 (+0.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude oil climbing to a 4-month high and gasoline climbing to a 2-month high. Crude prices jumped today after...
Euronews · Jan 28 Turkish authorities arrest six people on suspicion of spying for Tehran, local media say The arrests come at a time of heightened regional tensions over fears of a possible US military strike on Iran.
The Conversation · Jan 28 US abandons Syria’s Kurds, risking regional turmoil and an IS resurgence Many Kurdish people will be feeling betrayed by the US after the Syrian army, backed by the US and armed by Turkey, launched an offensive against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in early January. The SDF has long been hailed as the west’s most effective partner against the Islamic…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 Badenoch shoots herself in the foot on the Tories’ long march to the right Not content with haemorrhaging MPs to Reform, Kemi decides to drive others into the arms of the Lib Dems
Axios · Jan 28 Trump's Minnesota de-escalation lasts less than 48 hours Trump said Wednesday that Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was "PLAYING WITH FIRE!"
The Independent UK · Jan 28 MAGA is totally convinced that Ilhan Omar ‘staged’ spray attack: ‘Somali False Flag Scam’ ‘It's all fake. Even if it wasn't staged (though it may have been), it's still fake,’ ultraconservative Daily Wire host Matt Walsh tweeted about the attack.
Barchart · Jan 28 Stocks Supported by Solid Tech Earnings The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.43%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.02%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...