Fed Changes Course and Takes On Trump’s Political Fight
January 12, 2026
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Fed Changes Course and Takes On Trump’s Political Fight

The Justice Department’s decision to open up a criminal investigation of Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, is a major escalation in the pressure campaign…

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Supreme Court to Consider West Virginia’s Trans Athlete Law. It Applies to One Girl.
January 12, 2026
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Supreme Court to Consider West Virginia’s Trans Athlete Law. It Applies to One Girl.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a case that could affect laws in 27 states that bar transgender athletes from joining girls’ and women’s sports teams. Source…

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Elon Musk’s X Under UK Investigation Over Grok’s Sexualized A.I. Images
January 12, 2026
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Elon Musk’s X Under UK Investigation Over Grok’s Sexualized A.I. Images

A British regulator said it had started a formal investigation into Mr. Musk’s chatbot over the spread of illegal images. Source link

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Venezuela Frees 24 More Political Prisoners, Rights Group Says
January 12, 2026
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Venezuela Frees 24 More Political Prisoners, Rights Group Says

Since an interim government began the releases last week, at least 41 people have been let go, according to Foro Penal. Source link

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Iran Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate With U.S., Foreign Minister Says
January 12, 2026
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Iran Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate With U.S., Foreign Minister Says

The comments came after President Trump said he was “ looking at some very strong options” to curb Iran’s harsh repression of antigovernment protests. Source link

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Nearly 15,000 Nurses Go on Strike at Major New York City Hospitals
January 12, 2026
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Nearly 15,000 Nurses Go on Strike at Major New York City Hospitals

Workers are demanding more robust staffing levels and higher pay. The strike comes three years after a smaller job action won significant gains. Source link

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Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss Poach Coveted 4-Star WR From Ole Miss in Transfer Portal
January 12, 2026
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Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss Poach Coveted 4-Star WR From Ole Miss in Transfer Portal

When Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU, he took with him several of the school’s top assistant coaches including offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. and running backs…

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U.S. Citizens Are Joining the Military to Protect Undocumented Parents
January 12, 2026
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U.S. Citizens Are Joining the Military to Protect Undocumented Parents

Amid an ICE crackdown in her area, an Oregon National Guard recruiter offers U.S. citizens a way to save their immigrant parents. Source link

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The Rare Republican Who Brawls With Trump — and Is Ready for More
January 12, 2026
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The Rare Republican Who Brawls With Trump — and Is Ready for More

Thomas Massie says his primary against a Trump-supported challenger will be a referendum on whether you can “have a thought that diverges from the president’s.” Source link

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Bob Weir, a Virtuoso of Hot Pants
January 12, 2026
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Bob Weir, a Virtuoso of Hot Pants