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January 16

A 'tear down the wall' moment in Iran will damage both the Islamic Republic — and China

President Donald Trump supports Iranian protesters entering their third week of demonstrations, contrasting with President Barack Obama's silence during 2009 protests.

January 16

Iran's ethnic minorities could hold key to regime's fate as protests continue

Iran's ethnic minorities, comprising nearly 50% of the population, could prove decisive in ongoing anti-regime protests as Kurdish groups lead resistance.

January 16

Lindsey Graham returns to Israel for talks with Netanyahu amid Middle East tensions

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who was just in Israel last month, noted in a Thursday post on X that he is traveling there to meet with the primer minister and his team.

January 16

Trump knows good real estate — and he knows Greenland's value to national security

President Donald Trump says the U.S. needs Greenland for national security and the "Golden Dome" missile defense system to counter Russian and Chinese threats in the Arctic.

January 16

RNC chair bets on ‘secret weapon’ to defy midterm history, protect GOP majorities

RNC Chair Joe Gruters says Trump is the GOP's "secret weapon" to defy history and hold majorities in 2026 midterms despite traditional headwinds.

January 16

Trump's pick for Iceland ambassador apologizes for joking about Arctic nation becoming 52nd state

Former Rep. Billy Long, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to be ambassador to Iceland, apologized after privately joking that the island would become the "52nd state."

January 16

Trump’s push to acquire Greenland sparks international media frenzy on remote island

A surge of international media has descended on Greenland as President Trump renews his push to acquire the strategic Arctic island.

January 16

Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes

Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warns American military bases in the region would not be safe from retaliation as U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly moves toward Middle East.

January 16

State Department lists major sporting events in addition to World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump's visa ban

The Trump administration listed major sporting events that will be exempt from a visa ban affecting 39 countries, allowing athletes to travel to the U.S. to compete.

January 16

MARTIN GURRI: Let's look at all the global benefits Trump reaped by grabbing Maduro

Trump's Venezuela raid removing Nicolás Maduro creates global domino effects, weakening China's influence and reshaping geopolitical dynamics.