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PHOENIX. Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich died this week at age 59, his family announced. Brnovich served two terms as the state’s 26th attorney general from 2015 to 2023, led Arizona Department of Gaming and served in the Army National Guard. He won the 2014 attorney general race and was 2022 U.S. Senate primary candidate. As attorney general he pursued high-profile legal actions, including challenges involving Arizona State University and federal voting laws, and oversaw inquiries after the 2020 presidential election. Family representatives cited a heart attack; memorial arrangements remain pending. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 gradients tighten. An Arctic front will drop temperatures in North Georgia and higher elevations may see brief snowfall Wednesday evening. Strong cold fronts Thursday into Friday will produce damaging wind gusts, Red Flag Warnings, and rapid temperature declines across the Plains and Rockies. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 a criminal civil rights probe, while the FBI continues its investigation. The departures included long-serving assistant U.S. attorney Joseph Thompson and raised concerns about institutional knowledge loss in fraud and benefits investigations. State officials publicly criticized the Justice Department's handling of the matter. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 abortion drug risks. California Governor Gavin Newsom declined to honor the extradition request, saying his state will not extradite providers for reproductive-health services. Prosecutors allege Coeytaux accepted $150 via Venmo; potential penalties include decades in prison if convicted, and possible federal litigation loom. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 would "pay a big price." The administration said it is consulting national security advisers and monitoring reports of detentions and fatalities; human rights monitors and activist groups have publicly reported more than 2,000 deaths and roughly 16,700 arrests since unrest began Dec. 28. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 North and lost 30-6 to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round. Steelers president Art Rooney II said he had been willing to retain Tomlin again and that the club retains his contractual rights through 2026 with an option window through March 1. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 plan to address living costs; Bureau of Labor Statistics releases showed consumer prices rose 0.3% month-to-month and about 2.7% year-over-year in December. The visit aimed to counter economic worries and highlight policy measures. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 proceedings after Bill Clinton missed a scheduled deposition and Hillary Clinton declined to appear. The committee subpoenaed both in August and sought closed-door questioning about Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The Clintons called the probe legally invalid and said they will defend themselves. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 import surge in early 2025 ahead of tariffs boosted 2025 figures. It warned growth remains concentrated in advanced economies and will not substantially reduce extreme poverty. The report follows June forecasts and incorporates World Bank data and economist commentary. Independent verification confirms. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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 of Somali immigrants and pledged to revoke citizenship of naturalized migrants convicted of fraud. The move affects about 1,100 people with work permits and follows ICE enforcement actions and raids in Minnesota that led to arrests and protests. Legal challenges are expected. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.