Trump threatens tariffs against those who oppose him taking Greenland President raises pressure on European allies as US envoy says deal to take island ‘should and will be made’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
Trump has pulled back from the brink on Iran – for now When he returned to power last year, Trump was eager to negotiate a new deal with Tehran, but a diplomatic breakthrough has been elusive The Guardian - US · Jan 16
Here's Why Cuba Is Becoming a Sticking Point In The Increasingly Tense Relations Between The U.S. And The EU Different policy approaches to Havana from the U.S. and the European Union have taken the spotlight recently as the Trump administration takes a more heavy handed approach to the Western Hemisphere Latin Times · Jan 16
Stocks Climb on Renewed Optimism for AI Spending The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.46%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.25%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jan 16
Cheek kisses between Bari Weiss and Donald Trump following ‘60 Minutes’ interview rankle CBS staff EXCLUSIVE: In a moment that sources said led to stunned reactions and dropped jaws, Bari Weiss excitedly introduced herself to the president and leaned in for a kiss on the cheek following his ‘60 Minutes’ interview. The Independent UK · Jan 16
‘We’re gonna make ‘em famous!’: Border Czar Tom Homan has an evil plan to punish anyone who interferes with ICE Those with unchecked power once again doing anything they please. We Got This Covered · Jan 16
Judge to protect noncitizen academics involved in case from ‘authoritarian’ Trump Reagan appointee moves to protect those challenging arrest and deportation of pro-Palestinian activists The Guardian - US · Jan 16
Nobel Committee Breaks Silence After Peace Prize Recipient Gifts Her Medal To Trump “Trump looks like he finally won the lottery lol,” one said about the president, who has complained for years about not winning a Nobel Peace Prize. Bored Panda · Jan 16
Trump pushes for disarmament of Hamas as second stage of Gaza ceasefire begins US president also calls for return of final Israeli captive’s remains from group, which has refused to give up weapons The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
First Venezuelan Oil Sale Under Trump Plan Went to Major Campaign Donor's Firm The first U.S.-brokered sale of Venezuelan crude under President Donald Trump's new energy plan went to Vitol, a global oil trading firm whose senior U.S.-based trader has been a major donor to Trump's re-election campaign. International Business Times · Jan 16
Trump rants, our allies fear the worst The president and his “den of robbers” are putting American lives and NATO at risk Salon · Jan 16
Australia’s confidence in Trump’s US has evaporated. What will it take for the alliance to rupture? The superpower still plays a critical role in the Pacific, but there will be no going back to the liberal world order even after this presidential term ends, analysts agree The Guardian - AU · Jan 16
Trump Rants on 'Worst Criminals' in Minnesota Immigration Raids During Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Win Visit Florida Panthers celebrate back-to-back Stanley Cups at the White House, though Trump's boasts on immigration crackdowns in Minnesota during Panthers' White House visit stole the spotlight. International Business Times UK · Jan 16
International Business Times UK · Jan 16 Ray Dalio Doubles Down on Debasement Trade, Says Record Gold Rally Contains a Warning for Investors Ray Dalio believes that the record gold rally last year was primarily a result of fiat currency losing real value amid record debt levels.
We Got This Covered · Jan 16 Kristi Noem hit with impeachment articles after her Trump-approved ‘reign of terror’ grips America Finally, some accountability.
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Stephen Miller ridiculed over his next target – saving ‘woke’ Star Trek White House adviser says the popular science fiction franchise should boldly go back to 94 year-old William Shatner
GOBankingRates · Jan 16 Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Promises Lower Drug Costs — Will Your Pharmacy Bill Really Drop? President Donald Trump announced a new healthcare proposal he's urging Congress to pass, dubbed 'The Great Healthcare Plan,' which aims to lower drug prescription costs and "puts more money in your...
The Conversation · Jan 16 Have US tariffs failed to bite? China’s trade surplus hits a record US$1.2 trillion The numbers are in, and they paint a picture that defies the conventional wisdom of Washington’s trade hawks. In 2025, China’s trade surplus surged to a record high of US$1.2 trillion (£900 billion). In December alone, the surplus reached US$114 billion, driven by a higher-than-expected 6.6% growth in exports and…
International Business Times · Jan 16 Former Progressive Allies Of John Fetterman Launch Website Featuring Oppo Research, Link To Request Donation Refunds Former progressive allies of Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman ramped up their efforts to unseat him in 2028, launching a website that includes opposition research and a link to request donation refunds from his campaign, according to a new report.
The Conversation · Jan 16 American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing President Donald Trump appears to have upended an 85-year relationship between American farmers and the United States’ global exercise of power. But that link has been fraying since the end of the Cold War, and Trump’s moves are just another big step.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16 Giving Trump the Nobel peace prize medal is ‘absurd’, say Norwegian politicians US president criticised for accepting medal awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
The Conversation · Jan 16 International aid groups are dealing with the pain of slashed USAID funding by cutting staff, localizing and coordinating better Since Jan. 20, 2025, the first day of his second term in office, President Donald Trump has slashed U.S. foreign aid spending. It began with a stop-work order that paused spending on everything from treating tropical diseases in Mali to providing nutrition support in Nepal.
Euronews · Jan 16 Europe is permanently vulnerable to blackmail — it must rearm In recent months, the EU has suffered the most serious diplomatic defeats. This will only change in the future if the member states possess greater military power, Karl-Heinz Paqué writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Takeaways from the AP's report on turmoil surrounding the FDA's new fast-track drug program Questions remain among top Food and Drug Administration officials over who has the appropriate legal authority to sign off on drugs cleared under a new plan to slash FDA drug review times