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January 30, 2026

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Pete Buttigieg: ICE & Trump are “breaking the law” & now is “make-or-break moment” for U.S.

Trump is “getting more dangerous because he’s getting weaker,” out former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently told MS NOW host Jen Psaki of the president’s recent attempts to forcefully obtain states’ voter rolls by using federal immigration agents and FBI raids. “As he loses more and more favor and popularity among the American people, he’s going to continue to try to make up for that using the machinery of government that he controls,” Buttigieg continued. “But that’s perilous for him. It’s certainly perilous for the whole country.” Related Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into

January 30, 2026

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Dollywood Gears Up for a Record-Breaking 2026 in the USA with New Attractions, Events, and Celebrations

Home » America Travel News » Dollywood Gears Up for a Record-Breaking 2026 in the USA with New Attractions, Events, and Celebrations Published on January 30, 2026 Dollywood, the world-famous theme park located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains in Eastern Tennessee, is gearing up for another exciting year. Following a significant milestone in 2025, which marked its 40th anniversary, Dollywood is preparing for an even bigger and more spectacular 2026. The theme park will debut a variety of attractions, events, and experiences designed to captivate visitors of all ages and provide unforgettable memories. Dollywood’s legacy as a top-tier

January 30, 2026

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Cooper Flagg points tonight, Hornets vs Mavericks stats

Jan. 29, 2026Updated Jan. 30, 2026, 12:41 a.m. ET Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg went off Thursday night, setting a new career high with 49 points in a 123-121 loss against the Charlotte Hornets. Those 49 points also represent a new NBA record for points in a game by a teenager, per the league. The top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft just turned 19 on Dec. 21. Flagg started slowly, with just two points in the first quarter. But he exploded in the second for 23 points. Per ESPN Insights, Flagg is the youngest player in the play-by-play

January 30, 2026

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U.S. Government Accused Of Breaking Multiple Laws As National Park Is Cut In Two

In early October, the Trump Administration signed an order approving the Ambler Road Project, which is set to cut through part of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in two to “unlock Alaska’s Mineral Potential.” Now, environmental agencies are asking the U.S. District Court for Alaska to void the order, claiming it violates four different acts. Here is a closer look at what these environmental groups are claiming, details about the Ambler Road Project, and how visitors may be affected. U.S. Government Accused Of Breaking Four Laws With Ambler Road Project A river flows in a valley at

January 30, 2026

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Patrick Kane becomes top US-born scorer, breaking Mike Modano’s record

Detroit Red Wings star Patrick Kane passed Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano to become the top U.S.-born scorer in NHL history. Kane, 37, had an assist in the second period on Thursday, Jan. 29 against the Washington Capitals to give him 1,375 points, one more than Modano, the former Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars standout who finished his career in Detroit. Advertisement It was the second milestone that Kane reached this month. He scored his 500th goal on Jan. 8, becoming the fifth U.S.-born player and 50th overall to hit that mark. He drew the second assist on a goal

January 30, 2026

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Patrick Kane breaks Mike Modano record, becomes top US-born scorer

Updated Jan. 29, 2026, 10:37 p.m. ET Detroit Red Wings star Patrick Kane passed Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano to become the top U.S.-born scorer in NHL history. Kane, 37, had an assist in the second period on Thursday, Jan. 29 against the Washington Capitals to give him 1,375 points, one more than Modano, the former Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars standout who finished his career in Detroit. It was the second milestone that Kane reached this month. He scored his 500th goal on Jan. 8, becoming the fifth U.S.-born player and 50th overall to hit that mark. He drew

January 30, 2026

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US House breaks with Trump to revive Affordable Care Act subsidies | US healthcare

The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation to re-establish tax credits that lowered premiums for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans, after a small group of Republicans broke ranks and joined with Democrats to defy Donald Trump on a key healthcare issue that could sway voters ahead of the November midterm elections. The chamber voted 230-196 to approve a bill that would extend for three years the credits, which were first created under Joe Biden but expired at the end of last year despite a concerted effort by the Democratic minority to continue them. All Democrats voted for

January 30, 2026

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From inside Iran, a young protester says the people ‘are waiting for America to intervene’

From inside Iran, a defiant voice has bravely broken through the internet blackout to detail the horrors she has witnessed and to tell the president of the United States “the people are waiting for America to intervene”. Iranian protester Sarah says Iran’s regime wants to break her will and fears they could kill her.  But like many other young Iranians, she’s willing to risk her life for a better Iran.  After days of no communication with the outside world, this savvy, educated woman from Tehran, whose real name we are concealing for safety reasons, makes contact with the ABC. She

January 29, 2026

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Venezuela’s Maduro arrives in New York after capture by US

Today’s live updates have ended. Read what you missed below and find more coverage at apnews.com. Hours after a dramatic military operation ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country Saturday, President Donald Trump said the United States would “run” Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations. U.S. operations on Saturday represented America’s most assertive action to achieve regime change in a country since the nation’s 2003 invasion of Iraq. The actions raise stark new questions about the legality of the U.S. moves under a broader campaign

January 29, 2026

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Lawyers accuse Mexico of illegally sending cartel members to US

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A group of lawyers and family members of important cartel figures accused Mexico’s government on Monday of breaking the law by sending nearly a hundred Mexican citizens to the United States without an extradition order. It comes less than a week after the administration of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sent 37 detained cartel members to the U.S. in what observers have described as an offering by Mexican authorities to offset mounting threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to take military action against cartels. Since last February, Mexico has sent a total of 92 cartel members in