United States — This week multiple regional forecasts report a western ridge bringing unseasonably warm temperatures ahead of incoming cold fronts and strong winds. Forecasters said Wednesday will feature record or near-record highs across parts of Montana, Wyoming and New Mexico, with gusts and elevated fire danger developing as pressure...
Minneapolis — Six federal prosecutors resigned this week in protest after Justice Department leaders excluded the Civil Rights Division from the probe into the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday in Washington there is currently no basis for...
Baton Rouge — Louisiana officials pursued criminal charges and extradition this week against California doctor Rémy Coeytaux, accused of mailing mifepristone to a Louisiana resident in October 2023. Governor Jeff Landry signed extradition paperwork Tuesday while Attorney General Liz Murrill issued an indictment and testified before the Senate on mail-order...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced this week that he has canceled meetings with Iranian officials and urged anti-government protesters to escalate actions, saying "help is on its way." He posted on Truth Social instructing Iranians to "keep protesting" and "take over your institutions," and said those who killed demonstrators...
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that coach Mike Tomlin stepped down Tuesday after 19 seasons leading the franchise. Tomlin won one Super Bowl, reached another early in his tenure, and never posted a losing season across his long career. The team finished 10-8 this regular season, won the AFC...
Detroit — President Trump visited the Ford River Rouge assembly plant Tuesday, toured F-150 production lines, and addressed the Detroit Economic Club to defend tariffs and promote domestic manufacturing. He cited recent monthly CPI moderation while annual inflation remained elevated, met Ford leadership and assembly workers, and teased an affordability...
WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton refused to comply with subpoenas from the Republican-led House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, their attorneys said in an eight-page letter. Chairman Rep. James Comer said the panel will move next week to begin contempt of Congress...
Washington The World Bank released its Global Economic Prospects report on January 13 stating global GDP growth will slow to 2.6% in 2026 from 2.7% in 2025 before rising to 2.7% in 2027. The bank said about two thirds of the upward revision reflects stronger US growth and noted an...
United States — The Trump administration announced that it will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals, requiring TPS holders to depart by March 17, 2026. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said country conditions have improved; the department posted the decision on X on Jan. 13. President Trump reiterated criticism...
ALBANY, N.Y. Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her State of the State address Tuesday, proposing legislation requiring judicial warrants for federal immigration enforcement at schools, hospitals and houses of worship, and allowing residents to sue federal agents in state court. She unveiled plans for universal prekindergarten by 2028, community childcare pilots,...
