‘A great honor’: Smug Trump confirms he wants Maria Corina Machado to hand her Nobel Prize to him when they meet Trump has upped his demands, now he wants EIGHT Nobel Prizes at once. We Got This Covered · Jan 9
Britain calls for transition in Iran to 'fair and democratic' government as protests grow in Tehran Demonstrators have taken to the streets of Iran’s capital and in other cities Evening Standard · Jan 9
Texas, facing doctor shortage, eases path for foreign-trained physicians Texas joins 17 other states that are making it easier for foreign medical graduates to work as doctors here. About a quarter of the state’s licensed doctors were trained outside the U.S. The Texas Tribune · Jan 9
Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration The Justice Department has asked states for their voter rolls with an eye toward purging ineligible voters. Democrats say sharing the data could violate federal election law. The Texas Tribune · Jan 9
‘He’s gonna tell me what courage is?!’ Jesse Ventura slams ‘draft dodging coward’ Donald Trump, praises people standing up to ICE "When it was his time to serve his country he did what all rich white boys did..." We Got This Covered · Jan 9
Wall Street has already written off a Fed cut this month as it awaits 2 market-moving events today If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding a new round of cheaper money. Fortune · Jan 9
Iran's Khamenei accuses protesters of pleasing Trump amid ongoing unrest Ayatollah Khamenei laid the blame on the US president for fomenting unrest as protests across Iran continued despite the internet blackout after exiled Crown Prince Pahlavi called for mass demonstrations demanding freedom. Euronews · Jan 9
Trump Investor Ban Could Help You Finally Afford a Home Trump's proposal to ban large corporate investors from buying homes aims to ease competition and support first-time buyers facing rising prices. International Business Times UK · Jan 9
Podcast: What does Maduro’s capture mean for the EU? In a timid statement signed by 26 member states, Brussels has called for respect for international law in Venezuela but avoided condemning the US operation. We break in down. Euronews · Jan 9
'Mystery Guy' MAGA Supporter Filmed Cheering 'We Executed One of You' at Minneapolis Protest After ICE Shooting A viral video from a Minneapolis protest shows a man cheering after an ICE shooting, sparking backlash, online identification claims and misinformation concerns as investigations continue. International Business Times UK · Jan 9
Scoop: White House contacted Secret Service about MTG White House officials view the restaurant debacle as a point of no return in Trump's relationship with Greene. Axios · Jan 9
Trump claims prices are ‘way down’ in rant on economy: ‘We’ve done a great job on the word affordability’ Donald Trump’s claims about bringing down prices comes just weeks after he told families to limit the number of presents that they buy for their children The Independent UK · Jan 9
5 Ways Trump’s Energy Policies Could Impact Your Monthly Budget President Trump's energy policies can have a definitive impact on your monthly spending budget. Read on to find out how. GOBankingRates · Jan 9
U.S. watching for signs Iran's protests could bring down regime The streets filled with protesters and the internet went dark. Axios · Jan 9
The Guardian - US · Jan 9 ‘We are not for sale’: chair of Greenland’s top labor union rebukes Trump’s call for annexation Exclusive: SIK leader Jess Berthelsen rejects Trump claim that the US needs Greenland for ‘national security’
The Guardian - US · Jan 9 Trump administration unleashes torrent of untruths after woman shot dead by ICE Victim-blaming began almost as soon as Renee Nicole Good was killed – we examine the claims and the reality
International Business Times UK · Jan 9 'Reject the Evidence of Your Eyes': Users Say Renee Good ICE Shooting Is Straight Out of George Orwell's 1984 Playbook The fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good has drawn comparisons to George Orwell's 1984.
Euronews · Jan 9 'It may be a choice' between NATO and Greenland, Trump says In an interview published on Thursday, Trump also suggested that NATO is toothless without the US, claiming his own morality guided his decisions on US military actions.
The Guardian - US · Jan 9 Trump threatens Greenland and Iran at meeting with oil bosses on Venezuela – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Independent UK · Jan 9 Princess Kate says she is ‘deeply grateful’ as she celebrates her 44th birthday The royals dropped in on NHS workers on a tea break in West London to offer support amid the challenging winter period, which has seen a surge in flu cases
The Independent UK · Jan 9 Trump to meet Venezuela’s Machado and says it would be ‘great honor’ to take her Nobel Prize The president has said it would be ‘tough’ for opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to lead Venezuela after he removed Nicolas Maduro
International Business Times UK · 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 Independent UK · Jan 9 Hundreds in Somalia's capital protest Israel's recognition of breakaway territory of Somaliland Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Somalia’s capital to protest Israel’s recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland
International Business Times UK · Jan 9 White House Leaving 66 Organisations: Which Groups Are on the List — and What the US Loses by Exiting The US will withdraw from 66 international organisations under the Trump administration, raising questions over climate policy, diplomacy and global influence.
Euronews · Jan 9 EU troops might be needed to stop a US showdown in Greenland If cooperation or Greenlandic independence fails, a preventive EU troop deployment could avert a US confrontation on the island, German Green MEP Sergey Lagodinsky argues in an opinion article for Euronews.