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January 31, 2026

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Trump speaks at White House as Macron warns of shift to ‘world without rules’

Trump plays to domestic audience as foreign policy questions loompublished at 21:57 GMT 20 January 21:57 GMT 20 January Gary O’DonoghueChief North America correspondent, at the White House Image source, Re Reporters arrived at today’s White House briefing with questions that spanned continents – Greenland, Venezuela, and Iran foremost among them – and our ears pricked when we heard that it would be Donald Trump himself, not his press secretary, taking the mic. But the message the president was determined to deliver was squarely for his domestic audience. Unlike all he’s been saying in recent weeks, and his posts on

January 31, 2026

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Judge orders federal agents to stop pepper spraying, retaliating against peaceful Minnesota protesters

A federal judge on Friday ordered federal law enforcement participating in the Minnesota immigration crackdown to stop pepper spraying, detaining and pulling over peaceful protesters. The preliminary injunction by Judge Katherine Menendez of the U.S. district court in Minnesota applies to federal agents and officers participating in Operation Metro Surge, the controversial immigration crackdown launched by the Trump administration as part of its broader deportation plan. It will remain in effect, Menendez wrote, until the mission concludes or conditions are such that it is no longer needed. The judge stated the federal operation started in Minnesota on Dec. 4. The

January 31, 2026

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Europe may have reached its breaking point with Trump over Greenland tariffs

Has Europe had enough? After more than a year of cautious diplomacy, high-stakes flattery and efforts to keep trans-Atlantic cooperation intact, European leaders now find themselves confronting perhaps the sharpest challenge yet from the White House. President Donald Trump said Saturday he will impose sweeping new tariffs on eight key European allies that will ratchet up unless Denmark agrees to hand over Greenland, resurrecting one of his most provocative foreign policy obsessions as he threatens the territory of a NATO ally. The ultimatum marks the latest escalation in a pattern that has seen Europe repeatedly forced onto the back foot

January 31, 2026

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B.C. premier says Alberta separatists seeking assistance from U.S. is ’treason’

Début du widget . Passer le widget? Fin du widget . Retour au début du widget? British Columbia Premier David Eby says Alberta separatists meeting with the U.S. administration for financial backing is an act of treason and it’s an issue he’ll raise as the premiers gather with the prime minister in Ottawa today.  To go to a foreign country and to ask for assistance in breaking up Canada, there’s an old-fashioned word for that, and that word is treason, said Eby ahead of the meeting.  He was reacting to multiple reports that members of Donald Trump’s administration have held

January 31, 2026

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Stock market today: U.S. stocks fall

Financial markets churned on Friday as investors tried to figure out what President Donald Trump’s new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve will mean for interest rates. U.S. stocks fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.4 per cent after sinking as much as 1.1 per cent earlier in the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 179 points, or 0.4 per cent, and the Nasdaq composite lost 0.9 per cent. The value of the U.S. dollar rallied, but only after swiveling a couple times following Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh. And some of the wildest action was again in precious

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