America reaches its breaking point In Minneapolis and Venezuela, the Trump administration villainizes America's neighbors — and its own citizens Salon · Jan 9
Read Bill Gates's 2026 annual letter in full "As we start 2026, I am thinking about how the year ahead will set us up for the decades to come." Fortune · Jan 9
Trump promises the US will soon start attacking drug cartels on land - but offers few details In an interview with Fox, the president claimed drug cartels were “running” Mexico and hinted the country could be his next target The Independent UK · Jan 9
New in Civitas Outlook: "Eliminating Liberal International Asymmetries" "The effect, if not purpose, of modern international law is to obstruct American conservative foreign policy." Reason · Jan 9
How independent journalism is a form of resistance: ‘I’m not answering to anyone’ Trump’s attacks on mainstream media have opened a window for journalists who want to operate independently The Guardian - US · Jan 9
As Trump promises Venezuelan renaissance, locals struggle with crumbling economy President Donald Trump says American intervention in Venezuela will bring billions of dollars of investment in the country's infrastructure, a revival of its once-thriving oil industry and a new age of prosperity for the Latin American country The Independent UK · Jan 9
Here’s How Trump’s Mission in Venezuela Could Impact Gas Prices Trump’s bold move in Venezuela sparks many questions. For one, could U.S. gas prices rise or fall as oil politics shift? Here’s what some are predicting. GOBankingRates · Jan 9
How the US oil boom empowers Trump over Venezuela The U.S. has nearly tripled oil production over the last 20 years. Axios · Jan 9
Trump Insists He Doesn't Rule Out Taking Military Action In Mexico Despite Sheinbaum's Opposition: 'Cartels Are Running' The Country President Donald Trump reiterated that he intends to order military actions in Mexico, saying his administration is set to start "hitting land with regards to the cartels." Latin Times · Jan 9
Russian naval vessel joins Chinese and Iranian warships for drills off South Africa The joint drills were initially scheduled for November 2025 but were postponed due to a clash with the G20 summit in Johannesburg. Euronews · Jan 9
US hiring held firm in December capping weakest year of growth since pandemic White House is meanwhile facing questions about an apparent embargo breach over Trump’s social media post The Guardian - US · Jan 9
Markets React to Trump Defence Signals; Rolls-Royce Climbs as Investors Reprice Risk Rolls-Royce shares rise as signals from Trump's defence calls boost European stocks, prompting investors to re-evaluate risk in 2026 and beyond. International Business Times UK · Jan 9
New protests erupt in Iran as supreme leader signals upcoming crackdown Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls protesters ‘vandals’ and ‘saboteurs’ and blames US for instigating the unrest The Guardian - UK · Jan 9
Trump to unveil Gaza peace board as 13 people killed in latest airstrikes The phased ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas remains in its initial stages The Independent UK · Jan 9
Latin Times · Jan 9 Venezuela's Interim President Grants Decorations To Troops Killed During Operation To Capture Maduro, Including Cubans Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez granted posthumous decorations to the troops that were killed during the operation that captured authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.
We Got This Covered · Jan 9 Trump wants trillions to grow the military and promises other countries will pay for it Somehow, we'll end up paying anyway.
TechRadar · Jan 9 Where is the Trump phone? Golden iPhone rival misses another release date – as experts suggest it may never arrive The Trump Mobile T1 Phone still hasn’t shipped and its future appears to be uncertain.
International Business Times UK · Jan 9 Barron Trump Seeks Elocution Lessons to Lose 'Slavic' Accent to Build Identity Away From Parents At 19, Barron Trump is taking elocution lessons to refine his speech and forge an independent identity away from his famous parents, whilst his protective mother, Melania, fiercely guards his privacy against public intrusion.
International Business Times · Jan 9 Mortgage Rates 'Could Fall' as Trump Plans to Buy $200 Billion in Bonds Trump directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds. Experts warn that rate cuts of just 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points won't solve the housing affordability crisis.
The Guardian - US · Jan 9 Grok is undressing women and children. Don’t expect the US to take action Elon Musk’s reckless and degrading AI could be built differently. But Americans will have to speak up
The Guardian - US · Jan 9 Doge cuts cost US taxpayers $10bn to cover workers’ paid leave, analysis finds Analysis estimates Trump administration ‘wasted’ billions to compensate over 154,000 federal employees on leave
GOBankingRates · Jan 9 Here’s How Trump’s Mission in Venezuela Could Impact the Stock Market Trump’s moves in Venezuela could continue impacting oil, defense and gold stocks. See some of the possible short-, medium- and long-term market impacts.
Latin Times · Jan 9 Marjorie Taylor Greene Rejects Tipping Off Code Pink Protesters About Trump Visit To Restaurant: 'A Dangerous Lie' Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene rejected tipping off protesters about an impromptu visit President Donald Trump would pay to a restaurant in Washington D.C.
Tom’s Hardware · Jan 9 President Trump, Sec. Lutnick praise Intel after the launch of Panther Lake chips — says investment in company already bringing ‘tens of billions of dollars for the American people’ President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick went on their respective social media platforms to praise Intel and its CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, for the launch of the first chips made using the Intel 18A process node. They also said that it's another step towards the U.S. regaining its lead…
International Business Times UK · Jan 9 Trump Mocks Putin After Russian Warships Flee Tanker Seizure Donald Trump has mocked Vladimir Putin after Russian warships reportedly fled the scene during the US-led seizure of the Marinera oil tanker in the North Atlantic.