Politics Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran; US quietly prepares for possible strike: ‘Heightened risk’ by January 29, 2026 by January 29, 2026 Shipping in the Persian Gulf dipped sharply Wednesday as tensions with Iran intensified amid signs… Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Politics Senate Republicans tee up key shutdown test vote as Democrats dig in on DHS funding by January 28, 2026 by January 28, 2026 Senate Republicans are marching forward with a massive funding package to avert a partial government… Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Politics Minnesota fraud case is ‘canary in the coal mine’ for government systems — including elections, lawyer warns by January 28, 2026 by January 28, 2026 A Minnesota fraud scandal is a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for how easily swindles… Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Politics Senate GOP critics say Noem ‘needs to go’ amid fallout from Minneapolis shootings by January 28, 2026 by January 28, 2026 A pair of Senate Republicans are demanding that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi… Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Politics Ted Cruz urges US to arm Iranian protesters as militias threaten ‘total war’ against America by January 28, 2026 by January 28, 2026 Sen. Ted Cruz called for the U.S. to arm Iranian protesters Tuesday as unrest continues… Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Politics Iowa man stops Trump at restaurant with unexpected request before speech by January 28, 2026 by January 28, 2026 President Donald Trump paused during a restaurant stop in Iowa after a patron asked if… Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Politics Trump says Iran called ‘numerous’ times to make deal as carrier enters Middle East waters by January 27, 2026 by January 27, 2026 President Donald Trump said Iran appears to be looking to negotiate with the U.S. amid… Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Politics GOP senator demands DHS immigration chiefs testify after fatal shootings in Minnesota by January 27, 2026 by January 27, 2026 A top Senate Republican is demanding that the heads of several immigration-focused units at the… Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Politics White House not budging on Democrats’ demands as DHS funding mutiny threatens government shutdown by January 27, 2026 by January 27, 2026 The White House appears to be rejecting Democrats’ demands in the burgeoning government funding fight,… Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Politics Russia reportedly slams Trump’s Golden Dome as ‘provocative’ as trillion-dollar shield takes shape by January 27, 2026 by January 27, 2026 Russia criticized the U.S.’ proposed Golden Dome missile defense system Monday, warning it could destabilize… Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail