China conducts large-scale military drills around Taiwan to counter "Taiwan independence" and external interference.

Trump warned of U.S. intervention if Iran violently cracks down on protesters amid major economic unrest.

Trump pulls National Guard troops from Chicago, LA, and Portland amid legal challenges over federal overreach.

Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead at a San Francisco hotel on January 1, 2026; cause of death is under investigation.

The Trump admin allocates $10B to states for rural healthcare, tying funds to policy compliance and performance.

U.S. military struck a Venezuelan dock, claiming it aided drug trafficking, though no official confirmation was given.

Trump halts National Guard deployments to Chicago, LA, and Portland after courts blocked federal overreach.

Venezuelan President Maduro to face U.S. criminal trial, senator says, unconfirmed by officials.

Taiwan's president reaffirmed sovereignty defense amid China's large-scale military drills, escalating tensions.

A woman died in Colorado Springs from a mountain lion attack on Jan. 1, 2026, the state’s first fatal cougar attack in over 20 years.