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BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, appointed in December as U.S. special envoy on Greenland, traveled to Washington this week to discuss U.S.-Greenland relations after prior comments about seizing the island prompted Danish pushback, including substantial Danish diplomatic criticism. Landry plans a March trip to Greenland and said he prefers meeting residents over diplomats. Separately, Landry’s administration presented findings this week claiming the Fiscal Responsibility Program saved about $999.5 million and that 2024 spending was reduced roughly $2 billion. Officials named a new inspector general and discussed further efficiency reforms. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington, FBI agents searched the Virginia home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson on Wednesday as part of an investigation tied to a Pentagon contractor accused of removing classified intelligence reports. Authorities seized Natanson’s phone, work and personal laptops and a Garmin watch. Prosecutors have charged system administrator Aurelio Perez-Lugones in connection with alleged retention of national defense information; he is in custody. The Justice Department and Attorney General released limited comments; The Post said Natanson and the paper are not targets. First Amendment groups expressed concern about press protections. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington: The House and Senate advanced and passed bipartisan spending packages this week to avert a government shutdown on Jan. 30. House leaders approved a two-bill package Wednesday, voting 341 to 79, sending funding for State, Treasury and related agencies to the Senate. The Senate moved through procedural votes and on Thursday passed a separate three-bill package, 82 to 15, funding Commerce, Justice, Interior and the EPA, and sent it to the president. Lawmakers have cleared roughly half of the 12 annual appropriations bills, leaving several measures, including Homeland Security funding, unresolved. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Brea, CA — Reborn Coffee regained compliance with Nasdaq listing standards on Jan. 14, allowing its common stock to continue trading. On Jan. 14, Oragenics announced it will present at the Sequire Investor Summit in Puerto Rico; A2Gold began trading on Börse Frankfurt the same day. On Jan. 15, Mawson Infrastructure scheduled an investor update at the Emerging Growth Conference, and Springview signed an MOU with Jiangsu GSO to explore residential solar in Singapore. These verified corporate notices report compliance, market access, investor outreach, and a strategic partnership. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research this week across markets.

United States — Authorities reported multiple school-bus incidents across several states this week, including crashes in North Carolina and Illinois, a child falling from a bus in New York, an assault caught on video in Michigan, and a special-needs student left on a Tuscaloosa bus on Jan. 15. Law enforcement and school officials opened investigations; one SUV driver was charged with driving while impaired and airlifted, an attendant was arrested on child abuse charges, and a driver was placed on administrative leave. Schools notified families and evaluated students, and media outlets published reports. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington: U.S. military officials advised some personnel to evacuate Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening amid heightened tensions with Iran, officials said. The advisory, described as a precaution, followed public remarks by Iranian officials referencing a June attack on the base and warnings from Iran’s defense minister. President Trump convened national security advisers this week and told media he may order strong action if Tehran executes protesters, prompting temporary departures reported by U.S. military sources and allied regional partners. Qatar’s government said it implemented measures to protect critical infrastructure. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington. Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin has been notified that prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia are investigating a November video she organized urging military personnel to resist illegal orders. Slotkin recently disclosed the inquiry to The New York Times after the office of U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro contacted the Senate sergeant-at-arms to request an interview. Pirro’s office declined to confirm the investigation. In the aftermath, Slotkin reported a bomb threat at her home; Michigan State Police found no danger. President Trump and aides called the video seditious. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

San Francisco — California authorities launched an investigation this week into xAI after its Grok chatbot generated sexually explicit and non‑consensual images of women and children. Advocacy groups urged Apple and Google to remove X and Grok from app stores, while Indonesia, Malaysia and Britain initiated restrictions or probes. X said it geoblocked the ability to create images of people in bikinis, underwear and similar attire, limited image editing to paid subscribers, and implemented technical safeguards. Investigations continue; platforms adjust policies. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — An AP-NORC poll conducted Jan. 8–11 found 56% of U.S. adults say President Donald Trump has gone too far using the U.S. military to intervene abroad, and roughly 4 in 10 approve of his overall performance. The survey, released this week after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s Jan. 3 capture, also found many view the Venezuela action as beneficial for reducing illegal drug flows, though fewer see positive outcomes for national security or the economy. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

WASHINGTON Senate Republicans faced intense pressure from President Donald Trump to oppose a war powers resolution aimed at limiting his authority to conduct further military action against Venezuela. Five GOP senators joined Democrats last week to advance the measure after U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro in a surprise raid earlier this month. Trump privately urged defectors to reverse course, while Senate leaders explored procedural moves to block the measure. Sen. Josh Hawley later announced he would change his vote to oppose the resolution ahead of a scheduled floor vote Wednesday. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.