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PORTLAND, Ore. — Federal agents shot two people during an enforcement operation at an Adventist Health parking lot this past week; one man was grazed in the arm and a woman suffered a chest wound. Authorities identified the man as Luis David Nino-Moncada and the woman as Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras. Officials say agents targeted Zambrano-Contreras in an immigration operation and that Nino-Moncada allegedly rammed an unoccupied Border Patrol vehicle before an agent fired. Federal prosecutors charged Nino-Moncada Monday with aggravated assault of a federal officer and depredation of federal property. Records were unsealed. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Tallahassee, Fla. — Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins announced Monday he is running for governor in 2026, entering crowded Republican primary to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis. Collins, appointed lieutenant governor in August 2025 after Jeanette Nuñez departed for Florida International University, cited his 23 years of Green Beret service on X. He joins contenders including U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, Paul Renner and James Fishback; Donalds carries a presidential endorsement from Donald Trump. Collins framed his campaign around leadership under pressure. His announcement drew statewide attention. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings by January 14 on legal challenges to President Donald Trump's emergency-based tariffs, which his administration imposed under a 1977 law. Trump warned this week on Truth Social and in remarks that a court rejection could force repayments totaling many hundreds of billions and produced trillions when accounting for investment responses. The administration is appealing lower-court rulings that found the tariffs exceeded executive authority. On January 14 Trump also defended tariffs at the Detroit Economic Club, saying they boosted Treasury receipts and investment. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Davisboro, Ga. — A violent altercation erupted Sunday at Washington State Prison, killing three inmates and injuring a corrections officer and more than a dozen inmates, officials said. The Georgia Department of Corrections and local agencies reported the disturbance began about 1:25 p.m. in an outdoor visitation area, and staff used non‑lethal weapons to restore control by approximately 3 p.m. Authorities identified the deceased as Ahmod Hatcher, Jimmy Trammell and Teddy Jackson; the investigation is ongoing. State Patrol and local sheriffs assisted on scene. Visitors were evacuated safely and no visitors were injured. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Denver — Aldi announced Monday plans to open more than 50 stores in Colorado, including Denver and Colorado Springs, and to add 180 stores nationwide in 2026 as part of a multi‑year expansion. The company said it will build an Aurora distribution center and open new sites in Phoenix, Las Vegas and Maine, increasing U.S. locations from about 2,800 in 2026 toward 3,200 by the end of 2028 and investing $9 billion. Local officials and residents cited potential grocery access and price competition. The company also plans distribution centers in Florida and Arizona. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington. The U.S. State Department announced on Monday that it revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, citing enforcement of immigration laws and public-safety priorities. Officials said revocations included about 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized work visas, and rose roughly 150% compared with 2024. The department identified overstays, driving under the influence, assault and theft as leading causes, and said it has tightened social-media screening and paused some student visa interviews. The measures aim to remove foreign nationals with criminal encounters and enforce entry standards. Based on 6 articles reviewed and research.

Doha, Qatar — On Monday the United States and Qatar signed the Pax Silica declaration to enhance cooperation on artificial intelligence, semiconductors and related supply chains. U.S. Under Secretary Jacob Helberg and Qatar Minister Ahmed bin Mohammed Al‑Sayed signed the accession, making Qatar the coalition’s newest member. The U.S.-led initiative, launched last month, aims to build secure, resilient and innovation-driven silicon and AI-related supply chains. Participants currently include the United States, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Britain, Israel and Singapore. U.S. officials also said India will be invited to join the initiative this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson on Jan. 13, 2026 delivered his State of the State address, urging lawmakers to adopt a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million and to invest in housing, roads and ferries. He also sought bipartisan cooperation. He outlined a response to December 2025 flooding, proposed a nearly $245 million housing supplemental, and detailed using half the rainy-day fund to address a $2.3 billion shortfall alongside cuts to grants and higher-education budgets. Ferguson warned revenue from the proposed millionaire tax would not begin until 2029 and anticipated legal challenges. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

JUNEAU, Alaska — Mary Peltola announced Monday she will challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan for his U.S. Senate seat, emphasizing affordability and Alaska-focused governance. Peltola, the first Alaska Native elected to Congress, served partial and full House terms and lost her 2024 reelection to Nick Begich. Her campaign video invoked "Fish, family, freedom" and a call to return to bipartisan independence. Sen. Lisa Murkowski promptly endorsed Sullivan. National Democrats view the race as competitive. The announcement follows Peltola's 2023 personal losses and revives interest in Alaska's 2026 Senate contest and national attention. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

LANSING, Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II suspended his 2026 gubernatorial campaign Monday and declared his candidacy for Secretary of State, saying concerns about election security and voter privacy motivated the shift. He pledged to modernize licensing, expose dark-money influence, and protect voter data from surveillance. The move narrows the Democratic gubernatorial field and reinforces Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s frontrunner status while adding Gilchrist to a competitive secretary of state primary. Campaign finance reports this season showed Benson with a large fundraising advantage. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research today.