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January 9

Democratic socialist Mamdani ally mounts bid for US House of Representatives

Democratic socialist New York state Assemblymember Claire Valdez, an ally of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has mounted a bid for U.S. House.

January 9

Trump to meet with oil executives on plans for Venezuela's oil reserves

American Energy Institute CEO Jason Isaac joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with oil executives and the potential impact of Venezuela's oil.

January 9

GOP senator blocks Trump DHS nominees until Noem testifies before Senate

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., made clear that the holds were not about the ICE-related shooting in Minnesota, but instead over two ignored invitations for the head of DHS to appear before the Senate.

January 9

Iranian supreme leader says protesters 'ruining their own streets' to please Trump

Iran reportedly cuts nationwide internet as protests intensified and President Donald Trump threatens intervention if peaceful demonstrators face violence.

January 9

Brock Purdy says 49ers have a ‘chip on their shoulder’ entering playoffs after missing last season

After missing the playoffs last season, Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are driven by redemption as they chase another Super Bowl appearance.

January 9

Mamdani pledged to fight for all but scrapped order Jewish students say protected them

Jewish students at NYU and Columbia express fears after NYC Mayor Mamdani revoked the city's antisemitism definition, worrying about campus protests.

January 9

Trump has set the stage for an American comeback after Biden’s dismal economy

Trump administration tackles inflation crisis left by Biden policies, cutting federal workforce and reducing deficit by 27% as housing costs begin to fall.

January 9

Mamdani sides with tenants as New York landlords get crushed by rigged housing laws

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for appointing Cara Weaver, who calls homeownership "White supremacy," to lead tenant protection office.

January 9

President Trump says there won't be a 'second Wave of Attacks' against Venezuela due to their 'cooperation'

U.S. President Donald Trump said that due to "cooperation," he has "cancelled the previously expected second Wave of Attacks" against Venezuela.

January 9

EXCLUSIVE: DNC joins Supreme Court voting case, blasts RNC efforts as 'wholly un-American'

The Supreme Court agreed to take up the case in November, a closely watched fight that could determine the fate of millions of mail-in ballots nationwide.