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The midterms are cracking Mike Johnson's grip on House votes

Two men in suits at a formal event; one in a blue checkered suit speaking, the other in a black suit with white hair rubbing his eyes, with an American flag in the background.
Jan 23, 2026 - Business

Winter storm draws bets on Polymarket, Kalshi

Illustration of a snowman holding cash in one hand and wearing a green visor.

How to prepare for "rare," "dangerous" ice expected from this weekend's storm

Drew Ahmed clears lake effect snow from his home January 1, 2026 in Lake View, New York.
Updated Jan 23, 2026 - World

Trump escalates Carney feud after Davos dust-up

Mark Carney (left) and Donald Trump (right) seated in chairs at the White House with a model airplane between them and ornate background

Forecasters warn of "catastrophic" conditions as winter storm begins

Shoppers wait in line at a grocery store in Washington, D.C., ahead of a winter storm expected to hit the region over the weekend, on Friday, January 23, 2026.

ICE's detention of child puts new focus on Trump team's tactics

Minnesota protesters hold up signs saying "ICE out now."

Lewandowski back for another year as DHS's part-time power broker

Corey Lewandowski with a finger on his chin.
Jan 23, 2026 - World

Global powers brace for space warfare

Nighttime scene with two large satellite dishes emitting red light and a bright orange arc of a rocket launch streaking across a cloudy sky above a fenced area.
Jan 23, 2026 - World

Trump's envoys meet Putin for four hours on Ukraine

Men shaking hands
Jan 22, 2026 - Technology

Jim VandeHei's note to his kids: Blunt AI talk

Illustration of two hands holding binoculars against a yellow background, with AI sparkle emojis reflected in the lenses, digital art with purple and blue color overlay.

TikTok divestiture deal closes

Photo illustration of Donald Trump embracing the TikTok logo
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