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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

Anti-ICE threat spray-painted on vehicle believed to be used by federal officers during Minneapolis unrest

Minneapolis rioters vandalized vehicles with anti-ICE messages and threats after a federal agent shot an illegal immigrant during an alleged ambush.

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.

January 15

Noem says Walz dismissed federal help: 'You let your city burn'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss her recent call with Gov. Tim Walz, protests and I.C.E. enforcement in Minnesota and President Donald Trump's authority under the Insurrection Act.

January 15

ICE deputy director resigns from agency to run for Congress

Madison Sheahan, the deputy director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has resigned to run for Congress in Ohio's 9th Congressional District.

January 15

Jon Stewart says Clintons should 'absolutely' comply with congressional subpoenas on Epstein

"Daily Show" host Jon Stewart said Wednesday that Bill and Hillary Clinton should "absolutely" comply with congressional subpoenas in the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

January 15

JD Vance casts tiebreaker vote on war powers resolution

Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the Senate's 51-50 vote to defeat a war powers resolution and the escalating tension between the U.S. and Iran amid deadly protests of the current regime.

January 15

Congress has two dozen lawmakers 80 or older; more than half seeking re-election in 2026: report

More than a dozen members of Congress aged 80 or older have opted to run for another term in the 2026 election cycle, according to a review by NBC News.

January 15

Democrats’ dilemma: Progressive push to 'Abolish ICE' sparks fresh divide in party

Progressive Democrats call to abolish ICE while centrist party members warn of political backlash, creating new divide over immigration enforcement reform.