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Trump Forgets $2,000 Check Promise

Olivia M. Hartwell January 14, 2026

At a Glance President Trump drew a blank when asked about his Nov. 9 pledge to send $2,000 tariff rebate checks He now says checks could arrive...

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FBI Finds No Video of Border Agent Shooting Two

Daniel J. Whitman January 14, 2026

At a Glance The FBI says no body-camera, surveillance, or bystander video exists of a Border Patrol agent wounding two people in Portland, Oregon,...

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Smith Finally Forced Into Public Testimony

Jonathan P. Miller January 14, 2026

At a Glance Jack Smith will testify publicly before the House Judiciary Committee on Jan. 22 Republicans rejected his earlier request for an open...

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Teen Arrested After Alleged Synagogue Arson

Ethan R. Coleman January 14, 2026

At a Glance Stephen Spencer Pittman, 19, was arrested Saturday evening, Jan. 10, for allegedly setting fire to Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson,...

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U.S. Marshals Hunt Timothy Busfield Over Child Abuse Warrant

Marcus L. Bennett January 14, 2026

At a Glance U.S. Marshals are assisting Albuquerque police to locate actor-director Timothy Busfield after an arrest warrant was issued The warrant...

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Justice Dept Threatens Fed Chair With Criminal Charges

Amanda S. Bennett January 14, 2026

At a Glance The Justice Department has subpoenaed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and threatened criminal indictment over central bank building...

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Trump Reveals Greenland Obsession Is ‘Psychologically Important’

Ethan R. Coleman January 13, 2026

President Donald Trump told The New York Times that taking full ownership of Greenland is "psychologically important" to him, raising the specter of...