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January 15

White House defends 'aptly named' Department of War as watchdog flags up to $125M cost

The Congressional Budget Office says changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War could cost up to $125 million.

January 15

Denmark's foreign minister says Trump has a point on China and Russia's threat to Greenland

President Donald Trump warned China and Russia could seek influence in Greenland as Danish leaders push back on U.S. takeover, warning it would "end" NATO.

January 15

Top House GOP leader demands Tim Walz resign as Minneapolis erupts over ICE shooting

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer demands Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz resign over Minneapolis protests that erupted following the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good.

January 15

Most Americans say 'no' to Greenland takeover, with even Republicans split: poll

New polls show 86% of Americans oppose military action to take Greenland as Trump intensifies push for U.S. control of the strategic Arctic territory.

January 15

Iranian protesters hold Trump assassination attempt photo, chant 'death to America,' state media shows

Iranian protesters reportedly displayed signs calling for President Donald Trump's assassination, chanting "death to America" at Tehran University.

January 15

US has not 'missed the window' for action in Iran, says retired Air Force general

U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove (Ret.) joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss President Donald Trump's possible military options as unrest grows in Iran. 

January 15

US imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials

Chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin provides details on the Trump administration's new sanctions on Iranian officials. GOP California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins 'The Faulkner Focus' to weigh in.

January 15

Trump says exiled Iranian prince 'seems very nice,' doubts whether he has backing to lead the country

President Donald Trump expresses uncertainty about exiled Iranian crown prince's potential leadership role, saying "I don't know how he'd play" in future Iran.

January 15

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in Minnesota if agitators keep attacking federal officers

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he could invoke the Insurrection Act if people don't obey the law in Minnesota and continue attacking federal agents.

January 15

$174B spending package to avert shutdown clears key hurdle in Senate

The Senate passed a procedural vote on a three-bill spending package funding commerce, justice, energy and interior agencies as Congress works to prevent government shutdown.