Greenland PM says the people want to stay with Denmark, Donald Trump’s response? ‘That’s gonna be a big problem’ Donald Trump won't let anything stand between him and Greenland. We Got This Covered · Jan 14
Protests in Iran: ‘Whatever happens, the situation will be explosive’ Iran has been rocked by unprecedented unrest since late December. Protesters from all regions and social classes have taken to the streets to denounce the economic crisis and political repression, defying the regime’s blockade of internet and telecommunications. The Conversation · Jan 14
Discussions to end Sudan war resume in Cairo as it nears the 3-year mark Peace efforts in Sudan have resumed in Cairo, with Egypt and the United Nations urging warring parties to agree to a nationwide humanitarian truce The Independent UK · Jan 14
US supreme court rules Republican can challenge Illinois mail-in ballot law Lawsuit from Mike Bost was viewed by Trump-aligned conservatives as route to continue attacks on mail-in voting The Guardian - US · Jan 14
LA County carving out ‘ICE-free zones’ to counteract ‘violence caused by the Trump administration,’ officials say LA County officials noted that federal immigration enforcement ‘has too often escalated into extreme violence’ The Independent UK · Jan 14
Stocks Retreat as Big Tech Falters The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.96%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.53%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.96%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jan 14
Ties between US and Europe 'disintegrating,' Germany's Vice Chancellor Klingbeil warns Klingbeil listed a string of reasons for his belief that ties between the United States and Europe, traditionally close allies, were radically changing. Euronews · Jan 14
The Latest: Iranian judge signals trials and executions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500 Iran's top judge has hinted that trials and executions are ahead as activists say the death toll from Iran's protests has risen to at least 2,586 The Independent UK · Jan 14
U.S. evacuates troops from Middle East bases as Trump weighs Iran strikes There have been multiple high-level meetings on Iran in the past 24 hours. Axios · Jan 14
Despite CBS News’ hype, Tony Dokoupil’s first week as evening anchor is a ratings dud Compared to the debut week of the co-anchor duo Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson, who Dokoupil replaced after they spent less than a year behind the desk, CBS Evening News declined 23 percent in adults between 25 and 54 years old The Independent UK · Jan 14
Ukraine's new defense minister reveals scale of desertions as millions avoid the draft Ukraine's new defense minister says wide-scale desertions and draft-dodging are major challenges as Russia's invasion continues The Independent UK · Jan 14
White House holds back on national AI framework specifics A leader of the White House’s artificial intelligence strategy offered House lawmakers few details on its planned legislative proposal. Roll Call · Jan 14
Trump Blamed Amid Federal Prosecutor Resignations Over DOJ's 'Lack of Interest' in Renee Good's Case Minnesota Gov. Walz blames US President Donald Trump for the resignation of several trusted federal prosecutors. International Business Times UK · Jan 14
Can We Save American History From Partisan Politics? Former U.S. Archivist Colleen Shogan discusses the importance of preserving presidential records and the challenge of maintaining public trust in an era of partisan conflict. Reason · Jan 14
Barchart · Jan 14 President Donald Trump Says, “The United States Government Is Proud to Be a Shareholder of Intel.” Should You? Trump’s endorsement of Intel has ignited a powerful stock rally. Should you follow this bold bet?
The Guardian - US · Jan 14 Jimmy Kimmel on ICE shooting of Renee Good: ‘They’re investigating the victims instead of the perpetrator’ Late-night hosts discussed the Trump administration’s deployment of yet more ICE agents to Minneapolis
International Business Times UK · Jan 14 US Health Secretary, RFK Jr. Stunned By Trump's 'Poison' Diet – 'I Don't Know How He's Alive' US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly criticised President Donald Trump's fast-food heavy diet as 'poison', marvels at his health, and sparks debate over nutrition and government dietary policy.
Euronews · Jan 14 Trump tells NATO to 'lead the way' in his campaign to control Greenland Ahead of a high-stakes meeting at the White House with ministers from Denmark and Greenland, the president continues to insist ownership of Greenland should be transferred to the US. Meanwhile, Denmark is deploying military forces to bolster its presence on its island territory.
The Independent UK · Jan 14 Anti-Trump journalist claims ICE offered her a job after six-minute interview and ‘sloppy’ vetting Slate reporter Laura Jedeed describes experience of recruitment process and concludes it is ‘so sloppy that the administration effectively has no idea who’s joining the agency’s ranks’
Euronews · Jan 14 Bolton: Trump's Greenland grab would be 'disaster for the United States' In an interview with Euronews, Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton lashed out at his ex-boss over his threats to seize Greenland "one way or another".
The Independent UK · Jan 14 Where are the shadow fleet oil tankers? Vessel seized by US spotted off Scottish coast Sanctioned oil is transported through international waters using vessels carrying fake flags
Roll Call · Jan 14 Senate Democrats still have difficult path to majority Senate Democrats still have a difficult path to winning the majority in the November midterm elections, Nathan Gonzales writes.
Barchart · Jan 14 Dollar Slips as the Yen Recovers and Precious Metals Soar on Geopolitical Risks The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.12%. The dollar is under pressure today after the yen rallied on jawboning from Japanese government officials. The dollar still has some negative carryover from Monday, amid concerns over Fed independence, after Fed Chair Powell said the Justice Department's threat of...
Axios · Jan 14 How Americans are grading Trump on Venezuela and Greenland Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. "needs" Greenland.
The Independent UK · Jan 14 Everyone’s looking back on 2016 through a rose-tinted filter – don’t they realise it was a terrible year? LET’S UNPACK THAT: Social media users are gripped by nostalgia about the year 2016. Katie Rosseinsky wonders why they are romanticising a year that was absolutely rubbish – and only 10 years ago