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From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump launched a fresh blitz of aggressive messages aimed at NATO allies over his determination to take control of Greenland, ratcheting up tensions with European leaders just as he prepares to attend the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The escalating argument over the Arctic island has threatened…
From USA TODAY. Trump spoke at a White House press briefing on a host of topics, including making more comments about Renee Good’s shooting. Trump called the shooting a tragedy, but doubled down on unfounded claims protesters at the scene were "professional agitators." Similar claims have been made by Trump administration officials about Good and…
From USA TODAY. Trump is set to join White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt at Tuesday’s press briefing, the White House said, amid increasing international concerns over his determination to acquire Greenland. Trump’s appearance in the press briefing room comes on the one-year anniversary of his second term inauguration and before he heads later in…
From USA TODAY. A driver’s video shows twisted metal and shattered glass after a 100-car pileup on I-196 in Ottawa County, Michigan.
From USA TODAY. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Greenland is becoming more "attractive for foreign conquest," which is the reason behind President Donald Trump’s interest. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/01/20/trump-greenland-europe-tariffs/88261309007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Trump is set to join White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt at Tuesday’s press briefing, the White House said, amid increasing international concerns over his determination to acquire Greenland. Trump’s appearance in the press briefing room comes on the one-year anniversary of his second term inauguration and before he heads later in…
From USA TODAY. The Department of Justice asked a federal judge in Minnesota to allow the Trump administration’s immigration operations to continue as tensions simmer over the tactics used by federal officers throughout the state. The Jan. 19 filing was in response to a lawsuit filed last week by Minnesota and the Twin Cities, which…
From USA TODAY. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Greenland is becoming more "attractive for foreign conquest," which is the reason behind President Donald Trump’s interest. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/01/20/trump-greenland-europe-tariffs/88261309007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Donald Trump is expected to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. President’s presence looms large over the annual gathering of the global elite in Switzerland. Business leaders, including CEOs in financial services, crypto and consulting, were invited to a reception after…
From USA TODAY. Donald Trump is expected to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. President’s presence looms large over the annual gathering of the global elite in Switzerland. Business leaders, including CEOs in financial services, crypto and consulting, were invited to a reception after…
From USA TODAY. A growing movement centered around vaccine skepticism is finding mainstream support in prominent decision-makers like HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/20/vaccines-crunchy-moms-rfk-extremely-normal/88193132007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #ExtremelyNormal #Vaccine #RobertFKennedyJr
From USA TODAY. United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to attend a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum.
From USA TODAY. It’s been exactly one year since President Donald Trump took the oath of office and laid out his vision for America. As he begins the second year of his second term, USA TODAY spoke to dozens of Americans across the country to hear their take on how the president’s policies have impacted…
From USA TODAY. It’s been exactly one year since President Donald Trump took the oath of office and laid out his vision for America. As he begins the second year of his second term, USA TODAY spoke to dozens of Americans across the country to hear their take on how the president’s policies have impacted…
From USA TODAY. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges U.S. allies to avoid retaliation as tensions rise over U.S. Greenland plans. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2026/01/19/global-stocks-trump-threatens-tariffs-greenland/88251419007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. The family of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. mark the MLK holiday with a march and rally.
From USA TODAY. “I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace,” President Donald Trump wrote after not getting the Nobel Peace Prize, pushing back against opposition to tariffs over Greenland control.
From USA TODAY. The phrase “we do not care” may sound flippant—but for many women, it’s a form of freedom. Melani Sanders, founder of the We Do Not Care Club, joins The Excerpt to explain how her viral posts opened up overdue conversations about perimenopause, vulnerability, and self-worth and why midlife women are redefining what—and…
From USA TODAY. USA TODAY correspondent Will Carless gives a sneak peak into his exclusive interview with HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Read more: RFK Jr. on vaccines, meat and 5G towers. A USA TODAY exclusive https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/17/rfk-jr-on-vaccines-meat-and-microdosing-usa-todays-interview/88193481007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to…
From USA TODAY. Robinson is accused of shooting Kirk in the neck during a public appearance Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University in the city of Orem. The killing of an influential ally of President Donald Trump and cofounder of Turning Point USA shocked the nation amid an increase in political violence.
From USA TODAY. Kathleen Kennedy, who led Lucasfilm during Disney’s ownership, is stepping down as president after almost 14 years. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2026/01/15/kathleen-kennedy-resign-dave-filoni-star-wars/88051205007/?tbref=hp
From USA TODAY. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump during their Jan. 15 meeting at the White House, an extraordinary gesture to try to earn Trump’s backing.
From USA TODAY. A delegation of senators will hold a press conference in Copenhagen where they are set to have meetings in the Danish parliament after recent threats from the U.S. to take over Greenland.
From USA TODAY. When 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7th, Americans across the country took notice. Has the tide turned for how Americans feel about immigration enforcement? USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Christopher Cann joins The Excerpt to dig into all of it. Read…
From USA TODAY. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt got into a heated back-and-forth with a reporter during Wednesday’s press briefing. During the press conference. Leavitt called the reporter "biased" following a question on the ICE operations in Minnesota and the shooting of Renee Good. Leavitt attacked the reporter, who provided statistics tied to shootings…
From USA TODAY. FBI agents searched Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s home over classified documents and seized devices in inquiry tied to leak investigation. Natanson is part of a team that covers Trump’s overhaul of the federal workforce. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to…
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, which would give him authority to deploy U.S. armed forces domestically, as tensions rise in Minnesota following a second shooting involving a federal agent in Minneapolis. "If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators…
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump will sit down with María Corina Machado this week in Washington, the White House said, after he indicated the Venezuelan politician’s involvement in the leadership of her country would hinge on a conversation with him. A White House official said the meeting would take place on Jan. 15. Machado…
From USA TODAY. The U.S. military seized a sixth Venezuela-linked tanker "without incident" in the Caribbean. This comes as Donald Trump is set to meet with Venezuela’s opposition leader. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/vzbuj6xf
From USA TODAY. President Trump welcomes Florida Panthers to the White House
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From USA TODAY. "Can men get pregnant?" The question caused a tense interaction between Republican Sen. Josh Hawley and OB-GYN Dr. Nisha Verma at a Senate HELP Committee hearing on abortion drugs.
From USA TODAY. NATO allies, including Denmark, Germany and France, started sending troops to Greenland for military exercises as President Donald Trump still eyes the territory. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/01/13/us-greenland-trump-action-news/88145613007/
From USA TODAY. A brewing battle involving Netflix, Paramount and Warner Bros. has escalated from deal rumors into lawsuits, political pressure and a broader fight over who controls the future of entertainment. The outcome of this fight could determine what audiences watch, how much they pay and how much power a single company holds over…
From USA TODAY. Verizon Wireless customers in several cities were impacted by an outage into late Wednesday night, including New York City, Charlotte, Houston and Atlanta. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/14/verizon-outage-service-down/88180268007/
From USA TODAY. Governor Tim Walz speaks about the ongoing Federal operations in the state. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/14/native-americans-detained-ice-trump-minnesota/88164562007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump reiterated his position that the U.S. "needs" Greenland for national security purposes in a social media post ahead of Vice President JD Vance meeting with Danish officials about the issue. Trump’s comments about Greenland, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, have alarmed leaders in Copenhagen and other…
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump is set to sign bipartisan legislation on Wednesday, Jan. 14, to allow the nation’s schools to offer whole milk and 2% milk, reversing Obama-era restrictions that limited options for students to fat-free or low-fat milk. Several members of Congress and milk advocates will join Trump in the Oval Office…
From USA TODAY. Claudette Colvin, a trailblazer in the civil rights movement, has died at age 86. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/13/claudette-colvin-alabama-civil-rights-activist/88169655007/
From USA TODAY. Saks Global, known for luxury retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Neiman Marcus, has filed for bankruptcy protection. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/01/14/saks-global-bankruptcy-neiman-marcus-bergdorf-goodman/88173766007/
From USA TODAY. Ahead of a meeting between Vice President JD Vance and Danish officials, President Trump posted that Greenland is "vital" to the Golden Dome.
From USA TODAY. Police say Kiefer Sutherland got into a physical altercation with a rideshare driver near Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/01/13/kiefer-sutherland-arrested-altercation-rideshare-driver/88168334007/
From USA TODAY. The Supreme Court heard arguments for two landmark transgender athlete cases on Tuesday – one based in West Virginia and one in Idaho – both of which were brought by transgender women contesting the legality of their state’s ban on transgender female athletes. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe joins The…
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump told reporters on Jan. 13 that he will "act accordingly" on Iran after receiving accurate protester death toll numbers. What to know about Iran protest deaths and Trump’s response: https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2026/01/12/iran-protests-mapped-trump-threatens-us-attack/88143120007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events:…
From USA TODAY. ICE agents made arrests across Minneapolis on Jan. 12 amid tense confrontations with protesters in the wake of ICE agent Jonathan Ross shooting and killing 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good on Jan. 7. Minnesota sues feds over ICE deployments: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/12/minneapolis-ice-shooting-agents/88139962007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to…
From USA TODAY. President Trump said his administration will soon unveil a framework to lower health care costs. Enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, which were part of the COVID-era American Rescue Plan signed by Joe Biden in 2021, expired at the end of 2025. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/13/trump-lower-health-care-costs/88163776007/ Sign up for our newsletter for…
From USA TODAY. Footage at a Minneapolis protest against ICE showed agents forcing a protester to the ground as others confronted the authorities. Agents were also seen arresting a man in giraffe costume and pepper spraying another. "It’s not safe out here," said Minneapolis resident Christian Molina. The protests follow days after demonstrations after Emma…
From USA TODAY. The creator of ‘Dilbert,’ Scott Adams, died at 68 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind artwork of satirical comics on corporate life. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/01/13/scott-adams-dead-dilbert-creator-prostate-cancer/88158828007/
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Detroit Economic Club in Michigan.
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs, saying military action is also a possibility to quell Iran’s deadly, mass protests. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/12/trump-iran-us-tariffs/88149737007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. President Trump said the US is ‘screwed’ if the Supreme Court rules his import tariffs are illegal. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/12/trump-screwed-supreme-court-decisions-tariffs-imports-trade/88149634007/
From USA TODAY. The Supreme Court is taking up one of the nation’s most high-profile and divisive cultural issues, debating on Jan. 13 whether states can bar transgendergirls and women from joining female sports teams in schools.
From USA TODAY. The reach of American might is rapidly spreading in real time. In the aftermath of recent US military action in Venezuela, the Trump administration is considering military interventions in even more countries. Has the president’s “America First” promise faded, giving rise to what some have called the “Don-roe Doctrine”? USA TODAY White…
From USA TODAY. A U-Haul smashed into a large Los Angeles crowd that were demonstrating support for Iranian protesters on Sunday, Jan. 11. The truck driver was swarmed by protesters in the aftermath of the crash. The driver, who has not yet been publicly identified, was detained pending further investigation into the incident. Read more:…
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump said the aim is to acquire Greenland – not to lease it or have it "short-term." He said if the U.S. doesn’t, Russia or China will take it. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/01/07/trump-greenland-denmark-options-explained/88061721007/
From USA TODAY. An ISS astronaut captured video of an aurora that could be seen from the station. Read more: https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2026/01/12/nasa-international-space-station-medical-evacuation/88142449007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says deploying more immigration agents to Minnesota are to keep agents on the ground safe as protests grow over Renee Nicole Good’s killing.
From USA TODAY. Hundreds more federal agents are being sent to Minnesota, the Trump administration said, as furor grows over the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the surge in an interview on Fox News’ "Sunday Morning Futures." "We’re sending more…
From USA TODAY. We got a sneak peek of the upcoming Detroit Auto Show and you’re coming with us 🚙 #USATCars
From USA TODAY. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell claims that threats of criminal charges over his testimony to Congress is a guise. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/11/jerome-powell-federal-reserve-justice-department-investigation/88135888007/