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January 24

Cruz back in Texas after photo of him boarding plane sparks backlash ahead of winter storm

Sen. Ted Cruz returned to Texas after a photo went viral earlier this week of him boarding a plane, sparking online scrutiny as the state braces for a potentially historic winter storm.

January 24

Johnson warns House Republicans to ‘stay healthy’ as GOP majority shrinks to the edge

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting pressure as Republican majority shrinks to just 218-213 after recent departures, forcing strict attendance rules.

January 24

Bill Maher predicts Republicans will get 'dogs--t kicked out' of them in midterms over immigration

"Real Time" host Bill Maher predicted Republicans will face electoral consequences over immigration policies, calling the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good an "execution."

January 23

Minnesota 'on the clock' as HHS threatens penalties over childcare fraud scandal

Federal officials give Minnesota 60-day ultimatum amid alleged childcare fraud scandal involving millions in taxpayer dollars and compliance issues.

January 23

Lakers' LeBron James shrugs off reported tension with Jeanie Buss: 'It don't bother me'

As the Lakers struggle on the court, LeBron James downplayed reports of friction with team governor Jeanie Buss. James asserted he’s not bothered by how others feel about him.

January 23

FBI Director Kash Patel hails transfer of Most Wanted fugitive Alejandro Rosales Castillo after Mexico arrest

Alejandro Castillo, accused of murdering coworker "Sandy" Ly Le in 2016, was transferred to Charlotte after his arrest in Mexico after a yearslong manhunt.

January 23

Mamdani tells Trump administration anti-Israel activist should 'remain in New York City' amid deportation case

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil against Trump deportation efforts, calling him "a New Yorker" who deserves to stay.

January 23

German soccer executive calls for World Cup boycott to protest Trump

German soccer federation Vice President Oke Göttlich called for boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in response to President Donald Trump's recent actions.

January 23

Mamdani clarifies NYC won't check immigration status for universal childcare enrollees

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced New York's pre-K and 3-K enrollment is open to all children regardless of immigration status, with ICE agents denied school access without warrants.

January 23

California sues Trump administration over alleged 'unlawful' pipeline restart approval years after oil spill

California is suing the Trump administration over a pipeline restart tied to the 2015 Refugio oil spill that dumped 100,000-plus gallons into state waters.