Articles for category: Politics

January 27, 2026

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CEOs hit breaking point over Alex Pretti killing in Minnesota, finally speak out

Good morning. One thing is becoming clear for leaders in these volatile and polarizing times: there’s strength in numbers. After the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, the second such fatality this month amid President Trump’s immigration crackdown in the city, leaders are finally speaking out. In an open letter from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, more than 60 CEOs from local companies that included 3M, Best Buy, Cargill, General Mills, Land O’Lakes, Target, Xcel Energy and UnitedHealth Group, called for “an immediate deescalation of tensions.” When I called around to several contacts in those companies

January 27, 2026

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Breaking China’s Grip? U.S Government invests $1.6B and Takes Stake in USA Rare Earth

The Trump administration will invest $1.6 billion in Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth as part of the White House’s ongoing investments in publicly traded businesses. Written by: Olumide Adesina • Tuesday, January 27, 2026 • 1 min read • Last updated: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Add an article to your Reading List Register now to be able to add articles to your reading list. ” aria-hidden=”true”> Quick overview The Trump administration is investing $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth, potentially giving the government over a 15% equity stake. This investment is part of a broader strategy to challenge China’s monopoly on

January 27, 2026

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U.S. to stop issuing immigrant visas for 75 countries

The Trump administration is suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, the State Department said Wednesday. The State Department claimed that immigrants from the countries on the list — including Afghanistan, Brazil, Egypt and Somalia — “take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates.” The move marks an escalation of the Trump’s administration’s crackdown on immigration, which has included deportations and freezes on visa applications. The visa processing for these countries will be paused “while the State Department reassesses immigration processing procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take welfare and public benefits,” State Department principal

January 27, 2026

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NRA slams feds’ response after shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

Jan. 25, 2026Updated Jan. 26, 2026, 10:22 a.m. ET Several prominent Second Amendment rights groups have blasted federal officials for suggesting it’s dangerous – and possibly an indication of mal intent – for lawful gun owners to protest while in possession of their legally obtained firearms. The controversy came after a Border Patrol agent on Jan. 24 shot and killed Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen and registered Veterans Affairs nurse, in Minneapolis. Federal officials said Pretti had a gun and intended to “kill law enforcement.” But videos and a witness account in federal court show Pretti holding a phone, not

January 27, 2026

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Lawyers accuse Mexico of breaking law in sending cartel members to US without order

MEXICO CITY — A group of lawyers and family members of important cartel figures accused Mexico’s government on Tuesday 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 three

January 26, 2026

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Outward Bound USA Marks First Reset Day with Record-Breaking Nationwide Participation as Communities Unplug and Reconnect

Largest One-Day Gathering of Off-Screen Hours as Over 280,000 Screen-Free Hours Pledged Across the Country BOULDER, Colo., January 26, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the country came together for The Reset, a nationwide call for people to step away from screens and reconnect with the world beyond them. Outward Bound USA, the nation’s leader in outdoor education and youth development, announced today that the inaugural Reset Day generated remarkable engagement, becoming the largest coordinated gathering of off-screen hours ever recorded in a single day, with over 280,000 hours pledged, over 19,000 participants, and community events across the country. The

January 26, 2026

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Rubio says US not at war with Venezuela, as Maduro set to appear in New York court on Monday

We’re seeing the ‘gunboat diplomacy’ of the previous centurypublished at 22:01 GMT 4 January 22:01 GMT 4 January Joe InwoodWorld news correspondent Generally, client governments are established with at least the illusion of independence, no matter how implausible. We don’t normally see the leader of the dominant power holding a news conference to declare they now run the country. But that’s exactly what happened yesterday, as Donald Trump addressed the cameras. True, it’s too soon to say for certain that a client Venezuelan government is the eventual US endgame – or that Caracas would comply. But given a full-scale military

January 26, 2026

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Breaking News Live Updates: US Federal Aviation Administration says 7 died, 1 seriously injured in crash of private jet in snowstorm

Breaking News Live Updates: US Federal Aviation Administration says 7 died, 1 seriously injured in crash of private jet in snowstorm. Other top stories of the day: Delhi cold nights persist; IMD issues yellow alertWith Delhi experiencing a cold morning on Republic Day, which progressively warmed up throughout the day, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms expected on Tuesday, indicating that rain is likely. On Monday, temperatures gradually increased, while the air quality index (AQI) deteriorated, settling in the ‘poor’ category with a 24-hour average of 241, according to IMD data. According to IMD,

January 26, 2026

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What happened in Venezuela? Breaking down the U.S. military operation

WTOP’s J.J. Green breaks down the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. WTOP News national security correspondent J.J. Green explains how the U.S. military operation unfolded in Venezuela early Saturday. President Donald Trump confirmed early Saturday in a social media post that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been taken into U.S. custody, just hours after reports of multiple explosions ringing out across Caracas surfaced. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the U.S. carried out a “large-scale strike” in the South American country that allowed the seizure of

January 26, 2026

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Why ChatGPT can’t be trusted with breaking news

The first thing I read this morning was that the United States had removed Maduro from Venezuela. The second thing I read was a query from Brian Barrett, Executive Editor at Wired. He had asked ChatGPT and Perplexity about the situation. Both (though not Claude or Google) had fumbled the news, and Barrett wanted to know why. According to Barrett ChatGPT emphatically refuted that Maduro had been captured at all. “That didn’t happen,” it wrote. “The United States has not invaded Venezuela, and Nicolás Maduro has not been captured.” It then rationalized … [explaining that] “confusion” can happen because of