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Rep. John James Runs TV Ad Against Trump Impeachment
Rep. John James, a Michigan Republican running for governor, launched a new campaign ad Thursday tying the fate of President Donald Trump's second term and the America First agenda to James' home state of Michigan.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:29:17 EDTHomicide Rate Declines Sharply in Dozens of US Cities, a New Report Shows
Data collected from 35 American cities showed a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 2025, translating to about 922 fewer homicides last year, according to a new report from the independent Council on Criminal Justice.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:52:49 EDTTrump to Add Times/Siena Poll to Defamation Lawsuit
President Donald Trump on Thursday railed against "fake polls," saying he would add the New York Times/Siena poll to his defamation claim against the news outlet.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:49:21 EDTGold Tops $4,900, Silver & Platinum Extend Record-Setting Rally
Gold pushed past $4,900 per ounce for the first time Thursday, powered by ongoing geopolitical tensions, a softer U.S. dollar, and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, while silver and platinum prices hit fresh record highs.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:23:24 EDTVance: ICE Will Face Discipline for Errors, 'When Justified'
Vice President JD Vance said Thursday the Trump administration will discipline Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers "when justified" for mistakes made during deportation operations, striking a more measured tone...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:15:59 EDTTrump Admin Orders Funding Review for Dem States
The Trump administration has ordered a broad review of federal funding flowing to more than a dozen Democrat-led states, CNN reported Thursday.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:02:04 EDTTrump: 'Deranged' Jack Smith Being 'Decimated' in Hearing
President Donald Trump sharply criticized former special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday as Smith testified before Congress, calling Smith's investigation into Trump a “Democrat scam” and accusing the former prosecutor of misconduct and abuse of power.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:55:22 EDTAG Bondi: 3 Arrested in Minnesota Church Takeover
Three people who participated in an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church have been arrested, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday, just as Vice President JD Vance visited the state.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:58:45 EDTGiants Outfielder Cleared by CBP After Airport Detention
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was briefly detained Wednesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from South Korea, a situation that drew the aid of the office of Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., before being quickly resolved.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:55:51 EDTArkansas Winner Claims $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot
An Arkansas lottery player has stepped forward to claim the massive $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot drawn on Christmas Eve, choosing a one-time cash payout while keeping their identity private, according to state lottery officials.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:32:05 EDTPentagon: Send Military Lawyers to Minneapolis
The Pentagon is moving to send dozens of military lawyers to Minneapolis to help with federal prosecutions amid an immigration enforcement crackdown, CBS News reported.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:07:43 EDTMarch for Life Draws Focus Back to Abortion Ahead of Midterms
Thousands of abortion opponents are expected to gather Friday in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life, as signs emerge that abortion could again become a central political issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections after playing a more muted role in 2024. Rep....
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:36:52 EDTTrump Sues JPMorgan, Dimon for $5B Over 'Debanking'
President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking at least $5 billion from JPMorgan Chase & Co. and CEO Jamie Dimon, accusing the bank of cutting off his long-standing accounts for political reasons.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:47:41 EDTHouse Unanimously Kills Senators' Lawsuit Measure
The House on Thursday unanimously voted to repeal a law allowing senators to sue the federal government for $500,000 or more in damages over phone toll records obtained during former Special Counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 investigation into President Donald Trump.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:20:27 EDTNoem: DHS Raising 'Self-Deport' Bonus to $2,600
The Trump administration is nearly tripling its cash incentive for illegal aliens who agree to leave voluntarily, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday, while framing the move as part of a one-year milestone for the administration.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:28:58 EDTMattera's Newsmax Crime Report: Othram DNA Tech Cracks Cold Cases
Advanced DNA technology is cracking cold cases once thought unsolvable, Newsmax crime correspondent Jason Mattera reported Thursday on Newsmax TV's "Wake Up America." At Othram, an American forensic genetics company based in The Woodlands, Texas, researchers extract DNA from...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:06:16 EDTGuilty Plea Likely in Fmr Iowa Superintendent's Citizenship Case
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district is expected to plead guilty in federal court Thursday to two charges, including falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen, which could result in a lengthy prison sentence and increased risk of deportation.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:26:46 EDTHuge Winter Storm to Bring Crippling Snow, Sleet and Ice From Texas to Boston
Bread was flying off the shelves, salt was being loaded into trucks, and utility workers were nervously watching forecasts Thursday as a huge winter storm that could bring catastrophic damage, widespread power outages, and bitterly cold weather...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:01:56 EDTHeritage's Roberts Praised Anti-Israel Influencer
Already in hot water for initially backing a controversial interview between Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts finds himself embroiled with another anti-Israel influencer stoking the fires of antisemitism. A newly surfaced video was...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:28 EDTTrump Predicts 'Another Democrat Shutdown'
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he believes the nation is likely headed toward another government shutdown before funding runs out at the end of January. "I think we have a problem...
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