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388 Million Christians Faced Persecution Worldwide
More than 388 million Christians faced persecution in the past year, according to a new report by Open Doors, a Christian charity.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:33:04 EDTPentagon to Overhaul Stars and Stripes Military Newspaper
The War Department said Thursday it will overhaul Stars and Stripes, the military newspaper, including ending distribution of wire service material such as The Associated Press, in a move the Pentagon framed as a reset toward "warfighters" and away from what it called "woke distractions."
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:14:35 EDTMinneapolis Mayor to Protesters: Be Peaceful or 'Go Home'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey struck a more conciliatory tone regarding protests tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, calling for peace after a second shooting involving a federal officer in less than a week.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:20:08 EDTGOP Lawmakers Rush to Finalize Trump Farm Aid Bill
Three top Republican agriculture leaders met Wednesday to discuss how to move forward with President Donald Trump's proposed farm aid package, as lawmakers race against a Jan. 30 deadline tied to broader federal funding legislation.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:55:11 EDTPentagon Moving Carrier Strike Group Toward Middle East
The Pentagon on Thursday began moving a carrier strike group from the South China Sea toward the Middle East as tensions escalate between the Trump administration and Iran, according to images from satellite data company Copernicus.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:40:22 EDTWall Street Closes Higher as Banks, Chips Rally
U.S. stocks rose on Thursday after two days of declines as Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs shares shot up following upbeat quarterly results, while Taiwan-based chipmaker TSMC's blockbuster results boosted shares of U.S. chipmakers.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:02:00 EDTToronto Journalist: 'Concern for Jews Decidedly Unfashionable' in Canada
A wave of antisemitic attacks, intimidation and street protests targeting Jewish communities in Canada's largest city has prompted a stark warning from Toronto-based award-winning journalist Jesse Brown.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:54:42 EDTMachado and Trump in 'Positive' Meeting at WH
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado met Donald Trump Thursday for what the White House called "positive" talks -- despite the U.S. president sidelining her and openly asking whether he, not Machado, should have gotten the Nobel Peace Prize.Since toppling...
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:50:55 EDTLutnick: Taiwan Chip Deal Worth $500 Billion
Under the terms of a new U.S. trade deal with Taiwan, companies from Taiwan will invest $250 billion and the island's government will invest another $250 billion to expand semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, Howard Lutnick said.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:51:19 EDTGood's Former Father-in-Law Doesn't Blame ICE Officer
The former father-in-law of Renee Good says he doesn't blame the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot her."I'm not blaming anybody," Timmy Macklin told CNN.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:32:32 EDTKaroline Leavitt: Trump Will Act if States Let Men Play Women's Sports
The Trump administration is prepared to take action against states that allow biological men to compete in women's sports if they violate an expected Supreme Court decision, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:32:15 EDTJudge Cites 'Irreparable Harm' in Ruling Against Trump Wind Farm Halt
A federal judge ruled Thursday that construction on the $5 billion Empire Wind project off the coast of Long Island may resume, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump's broader effort to halt offshore wind development.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:19:01 EDTLindsey Graham Disputes Claims Trump Won't Act on Iran
As anti-regime protests in Iran enter their third week, regional tensions are running high amid conflicting reports about the intended course of action of President Donald Trump, who said on Wednesday that the killing...
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:23:24 EDTWH: Trump 'Facetiously' Floated Canceling Elections
The White House said Thursday that President Donald Trump was "speaking facetiously" when he suggested calling off the 2026 midterm elections.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:01:57 EDTPeter Thiel Donates $3M to Fight California Wealth Tax
Peter Thiel, PayPal co-founder and Palantir chairman, has emerged as the first major donor in what is expected to be a high-dollar campaign to block a proposed California wealth tax, The New York Times reports.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:01:11 EDTManhattan DA Calls for Nationwide Crackdown on 3D-Printed Guns
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Wednesday he wants a nationwide crackdown on 3D-printed firearms, expanding on legislation backed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul that would require safeguards to prevent consumer-grade printers...
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:54:12 EDTBetsy McCaughey to Run for Conn. Governor
Betsy McCaughey, a Newsmax host and columnist and former lieutenant governor of New York, announced Wednesday night that she is seeking the Republican nomination for governor of Connecticut, entering a competitive GOP primary ahead of the 2026 election.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:16:26 EDTTrump Admin Restores Millions to Planned Parenthood
Pro-life groups that urged the Trump administration to completely defund Planned Parenthood are not happy that millions of taxpayer dollars have been restored to the organization.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:38:45 EDTMaine Mayor Warns of Coming ICE Operations
Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline warned residents this week that federal immigration authorities could soon be active in the city, saying in a statement that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may carry out enforcement actions "soon."
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:37:42 EDTSpeaker Johnson: GOP Policies Deliver 'Secure Border'
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., released a statement to Newsmax on Thursday marking what he called one year of a "secure border."
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