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January 16

‘Worthless piece of crap’: GOP blasts DNC chief for equating Trump's America with Iran’s repressive regime

DNC Chair Ken Martin faces Republican backlash but support among Democrats after comparing Trump's America to Iran's theocracy amid Minneapolis ICE protests following fatal shooting.

January 16

Trump says no reason to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota, for now

President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the centuries-old law amid anti-ICE demonstrations in Minnesota.

January 16

Trump considers tariffs for countries opposing US control of Greenland

President Donald Trump suggested implementing tariffs against countries that oppose the U.S. securing control of Greenland, stressing national security concerns.

January 16

Swalwell campaign in the hot seat after accepting almost $15K from CCP-tied law firm: 'Stop playing footsie'

Campaign filings show the gubernatorial campaign for Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., received almost $15k from a Beijing-based law firm and one of it's U.S.-based partners.

January 16

Trump slips into French accent while recounting blunt phone call with Macron

President Donald Trump recounted threatening President Emmanuel Macron with 25% tariffs on French goods to raise European drug prices during a White House roundtable.

January 16

Mets agree to deal with All-Star Bo Bichette after missing out on Kyle Tucker: reports

The New York Mets reportedly signed Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million deal after missing out on Kyle Tucker, transforming their infield with the move.

January 16

Trump team stresses importance of US securing Greenland

U.S. Special Envoy to Greenland Jeff Landry explained the strategic value of Greenland due to its location between Russia and Washington, D.C.

January 16

Trump breaks out French accent while recounting phone call with Macron

President Donald Trump used a French accent while describing a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron Jan. 16, 2026.

January 16

Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico governor and her co-defendants, White House official says

President Donald Trump will pardon former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced and her co-defendants, citing political prosecution claims.

January 16

Trump announces $50B in funding for rural healthcare

President Donald Trump said the funds came from the elimination of "waste, fraud and abuse from Medicaid."