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Trump Commutes Meth Sentence of Congressman’s Son

Marcus L. Bennett January 19, 2026

At a Glance President Donald Trump commuted James Phillip Womack's eight-year federal sentence on January 15. Womack, son of Rep. Steve Womack, was...

Federal agents approaching Silver Lake homeowner with tactical gear and shadows cast by streetlight

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Masked Agents Seize 64-Year-Old in Silver Lake Raid

Amanda S. Bennett January 19, 2026

At a Glance Rafael Vela, 64, was wrestled to the ground and taken by federal agents outside his Silver Lake home on January 7 Family say Vela...

Lone migrant stands before El Salvador prison gates with barbed wire and orange dusk sky

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CBS Defies Trump, Airs Pulled Deportation Story

Daniel J. Whitman January 19, 2026

"60 Minutes" will finally air its contentious report on Trump-era deportations to El Salvador's feared CECOT prison-an 11th-hour reversal after CBS...

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White House Threatens CBS With Lawsuit Over Trump Interview

Jonathan P. Miller January 19, 2026

At a Glance The White House warned CBS News to air President Trump's Jan. 13 interview unedited or face legal action. Press Secretary Karoline...

FBI agent stands guard at Minneapolis protest with riot shields behind and debris on street

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FBI Summons Agents Nationwide Amid Minnesota ICE Firestorm

Daniel J. Whitman January 19, 2026

At a Glance The FBI has asked field-office agents across the country to volunteer for temporary duty in Minneapolis The request follows anti-ICE...

ICE agent stands outside closed restaurant with shattered glass and abandoned meal on table

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ICE Agents Dine Then Detain Restaurant Staff

Marcus L. Bennett January 19, 2026

At a Glance Four ICE agents ate lunch at El Tapatio in Willmar, Minn., then returned hours later to arrest employees after closing. The Jan. 14...

Family with six children running from ICE raid with tear gas smoke behind them and protest signs glowing

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Family Tear-Gassed by ICE: Mom Saves Baby with CPR

Amanda S. Bennett January 19, 2026

At a Glance Destiny Jackson, 26, says ICE agents tear-gassed her minivan while she and her six children were stuck in Minneapolis traffic on Jan....

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Trump Slams Visa, Mastercard Stock Crash

Jonathan P. Miller January 19, 2026

At a Glance President Trump renewed support for the Credit Card Competition Act, intensifying pressure on Visa and Mastercard Both stocks extended...

Trump speaks on large screen with Fannie Mae executive reviewing documents on laptop in modern office

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Trump OKs AI Voice Clone for Fannie Mae Ad

Ethan R. Coleman January 19, 2026

At a Glance President Donald Trump gave permission for an AI-cloned version of his voice to appear in a new Fannie Mae commercial. The ad...

Newsroom screen showing Supreme Court tariff ruling delay with concerned traders at table and untouched coffee

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Supreme Court Dodges Trump Tariff Ruling

Sophia A. Reynolds January 19, 2026

The Supreme Court issued three opinions Monday morning but skipped the hot-button case on whether President Donald Trump's tariffs are...