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Threats against members of Congress skyrocketed in 2025

Younger Americans see U.S. dominance slipping to China

Body cameras, warrants top list of Democrats' ICE demands

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer standing at a podium speaking to a cluster of reporters in the U.S. Capitol press area.

Catholic Church emerges as a bulwark of resistance

Illustration of a series of empty church pews in red, set against a white and blue carpet, making up a flag.
Jan 28, 2026 - Economy

It's a feel-bad job market for high-earning professionals

Jan 28, 2026 - Economy

The economy's pressure relief valve: the U.S. Dollar

Animated illustration of a pipe with a release valve shaped like a dollar sign. It turns, and steam comes out of a hole in the pipe.

More Epstein files coming soon, DOJ says, a month past deadline

Jeffrey Epstein photographed with people surrounding him

Trump's Minnesota de-escalation lasts less than 48 hours

President Trump — wearing a black jacket, a red tie and a white collared shirt — speaks in the dark.
Jan 28, 2026 - World

Trump warns Iran "time is running out" for talks, threatens "far worse" attack

old man waving
Jan 28, 2026 - Business

Amazon cutting another 16,000 jobs

Amazon's logo on the side of an office building.

Ilhan Omar attacked at town hall by man with syringe

Man in black jacket holding a knife being tackled from behind by a bald man in black, woman at podium in black and white headwrap, and shocked people seated in a room with beige walls.

Exclusive: Google revamps AI playbook for mayors

Illustration of a New York City subway sign with the letters "A" "I" on colored circles.

Minneapolis killings cut short America's post-election apathy

Photo illustration of a protester sitting with his arms up in front of a group of federal agents and Minneapolis Police surrounded by torn paper textures, marker scribbles and gradient overlays.

Republicans turn on Noem, demand resignation

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Trump puts Republicans in a tough spot on gun rights

Illustration of Donald Trump casting a shadow shaped like a large bullet.

How TikTok became a flashpoint in the ICE firestorm

Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officers and federal agents clash with a growing crowd of protesters on Nicollet Avenue in south Minneapolis after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in the area early Saturday morning, January 24, 2026.
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