Iran escalates protest crackdown with internet blackouts and arrests, but unrest persists.

X updates Grok AI to block digital undressing after California probe.

New York City nurses may strike over pay, staffing, and working conditions if contract talks fail.

Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul sue federal government over immigration raid, citing constitutional violations and a fatal shooting.

The Supreme Court heard arguments on transgender girls' sports bans, with justices split on sex definition and legality.

An ICE officer shot a woman in Minneapolis on Jan. 10; the FBI and DOJ are investigating, and the officer is on leave.

U.S. and Taiwan agree on lower tariffs and $250B in chip investments, sparking Chinese opposition.

The Smithsonian removed Trump’s impeachment and Jan. 6 references from his portrait caption, sparking debate over presidential legacy portrayal.

Senate Republicans warn DOJ probe into Fed’s renovation is politically driven, threatening central bank independence.

On Jan. 13, 2026, Trump announced federal funding cuts for states with cities resisting immigration enforcement, starting Feb. 1.