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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."

January 16

JD Vance to skip Munich summit after fiery 2025 clash with European leaders

JD Vance will skip the Munich Security Conference in 2026, after controversial remarks about European leaders sparked diplomatic backlash in 2025.

January 16

Ravens star urges NFL to change rule, says it takes away money from defenders

Baltimore Ravens star Kyle Van Noy called on the NFL to change the intentional grounding rule, so that players who force the penalty are awarded a sack.