These are your top stories for Monday, January 26th
Headlines
Fight over ICE arrests escalates
Trump administration officials defended ICE operations amid growing tensions in Minneapolis Source
United States officially withdraws from the World Health Organization (WHO) over criticism of the WHO’s response to COVID-19. Link
Politics
A government shutdown appears likely as Republicans and Democrats dig in on funding for the Department of Homeland Security following ICE operations in Minneapolis. Read More
Scrutiny increases over Ilhan Omar’s growing net worth. Link
Texas Senator Ted Cruz attacks President Trump’s tariffs and Vice President J.D. Vance’s ties to podcaster Tucker Carlson Link
U.S. News
Massive winter storm sweeps across the U.S., leaving one million Americans without power. See Details
Former President Barack Obama blasts President Trump’s deportation operations. Source
Business
Power bills set to skyrocket due to historic winter storm See Details
Wall Street predicts the stock market will hit new highs thanks to corporate profits beating expectations Link
Treasury Secretary warns the Federal Reserve is losing over $100 Billion annually. Read More
Tik Tok completes deal to keep American-version of the app and related data in the hands of a U.S. Corporation. Read More
World News
Zelensky claims that Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have agreed on a security guarantee document. Read More
President Trump announces “massive fleet” of U.S. Navy ships heading to Iran but remains coy on potential strikes. Find out More
President Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if Canada agrees to become China’s “drop off point.” Find out More
A general in the Chinese army was accused of leaking nuclear secrets to the United States. Read More
Entertainment
Meghan Markle and Harry hit the red carpet in another public rebrand. Read More
Hollywood stars protest Minneapolis ICE shooting. Read More
Sports
The New England Patriots punched their ticket to Super Bowl 60 with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in snowy conditions. Link
The Seattle Seahawks outlasted the Los Angeles Rams in a 31-27 shootout for a bid to face the New England Patriots at Super Bowl LX. Source
UFC 324 fight pulled after suspicious betting activity Link
Steelers hire Mike McCarthy as new head coach. Could his tumultuous yet productive history with Aaron Rodgers cause the QB to reconsider leaving Pittsburg? Read More
Off the Wall
Insanity! Professional rock climber successfully climbs 101-story skyscraper on live stream. Source
