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Congress Seeks Judicial Intervention Over Access to ICE Detention Centers
Jan 12, 2026

Congress Seeks Judicial Intervention Over Access to ICE Detention Centers

Democratic lawmakers challenge renewed inspection restrictions days after fatal shooting in Minneapolis ICE facility

Several Democratic members of Congress have requested a federal judge to intervene after being denied access to an ICE detention center near Minneapol...

Brooks Koepka to Rejoin PGA Tour Under New Program with Significant Financial Penalties
Jan 12, 2026

Brooks Koepka to Rejoin PGA Tour Under New Program with Significant Financial Penalties

Elite players departing LIV Golf may return under strict conditions that include substantial monetary consequences and limited privileges

Brooks Koepka is set to resume competition on the PGA Tour after departing LIV Golf, under a newly established one-time 'Returning Member' program for...

Legal Battles Erupt Over Federal Halt of Major Offshore Wind Energy Projects
Jan 12, 2026

Legal Battles Erupt Over Federal Halt of Major Offshore Wind Energy Projects

Trump Administration’s Offshore Wind Project Freeze Faces Multiple Lawsuits from Leading Energy Developers

This week, three prominent energy firms—the Danish company Orsted, Norway’s Equinor, and Dominion Energy Virginia—are contesting a federal direc...

Trump’s Targeted Investigations Reflects Battles With Critics and Institutions
Jan 12, 2026

Trump’s Targeted Investigations Reflects Battles With Critics and Institutions

Former President escalates efforts against dissenters and government officials

Since his second inauguration, former President Donald Trump has initiated investigations and legal actions against numerous government figures who ha...

Uncontained Vervet Monkeys Present Challenges in St. Louis Amidst AI-Driven Misinformation
Jan 12, 2026

Uncontained Vervet Monkeys Present Challenges in St. Louis Amidst AI-Driven Misinformation

Unregistered primates on the streets of St. Louis perplex animal control as digital fabrications obscure real sightings

In St. Louis, an elusive group of Vervet monkeys has escaped containment, presenting difficulties for local authorities attempting to track them down....

Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Contest Expands with Seth Clark's Democratic Bid
Jan 12, 2026

Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Contest Expands with Seth Clark's Democratic Bid

Former Macon-Bibb Commissioner Seth Clark Joins Race Amidst Competitive Field

Seth Clark, recently departing from the Macon-Bibb County Commission, has declared his candidacy for Georgia lieutenant governor. His entrance adds to...

Real Madrid Appoints Álvaro Arbeloa as New Head Coach Following Xabi Alonso's Departure
Jan 12, 2026

Real Madrid Appoints Álvaro Arbeloa as New Head Coach Following Xabi Alonso's Departure

Club ends coaching tenure of Alonso after less than eight months, promoting B team manager Arbeloa to first team leadership

Real Madrid has concluded its association with Xabi Alonso as first team coach, appointing Álvaro Arbeloa, the former player and current B team manag...

Meta Appoints Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman Amid Strategic Expansion
Jan 12, 2026

Meta Appoints Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman Amid Strategic Expansion

Former Trump Administration Adviser and Finance Executive to Oversee Meta’s Growth and AI Investments

Meta has elevated Dina Powell McCormick, a veteran finance executive and former adviser during the Trump administration, to the roles of president and...

Tensions Rise Between U.S. Federal Reserve and Administration Over Independence and Leadership
Jan 12, 2026

Tensions Rise Between U.S. Federal Reserve and Administration Over Independence and Leadership

Criminal Indictment Threats and Political Pressure Challenge Central Bank's Autonomy Amid Economic Policy Disputes

The U.S. Federal Reserve faces unprecedented political pressure as the Justice Department threatens criminal indictment over Chairman Jerome Powell's ...

MacKenzie Scott's $45 Million Donation Boosts The Trevor Project Amid Financial and Operational Challenges
Jan 12, 2026

MacKenzie Scott's $45 Million Donation Boosts The Trevor Project Amid Financial and Operational Challenges

After years of federal funding reductions and internal upheaval, The Trevor Project receives its largest gift ever to support LGBTQ+ youth mental health services

The Trevor Project, a national nonprofit providing crisis intervention and support services to LGBTQ+ youth, was granted $45 million by philanthropist...

Federal Reserve Chair Powell Faces DOJ Subpoenas Amid Political Pressure from White House
Jan 12, 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Powell Faces DOJ Subpoenas Amid Political Pressure from White House

Legal Actions Spotlight Intensifying Conflict Over Fed Independence and Economic Strategy

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is confronting subpoenas from the Department of Justice related to renovation costs of Fed buildings, signaling an...

Rising Trend of Political Independence Among U.S. Adults: Gallup Survey
Jan 12, 2026

Rising Trend of Political Independence Among U.S. Adults: Gallup Survey

A Significant Increase in Americans Identifying Outside Traditional Parties Over Two Decades

A latest Gallup poll reveals a marked rise in the number of American adults who consider themselves politically independent, with 45% reporting no aff...