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Melania Trump tells protesters to 'protest in peace' following Minnesota shooting

First lady Melania Trump issued a rare political statement on Tuesday, calling for peaceful protesting in Minneapolis following weeks of civil unrest as demonstrators demand that federal immigration…

01/27/26 - 8:41am

Source: Washington Times


Storm leaves thousands in the South facing freezing temperatures without power. Here are the numbers

As a deadly storm that brought crippling ice to the South and deep snow to the Northeast finally began to swirl out to sea Monday, it represented light at the end of the tunnel for some.

01/27/26 - 8:41am

Source: Washington Times


Sen. John Fetterman demands Trump fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Sen. John Fetterman on Tuesday joined growing calls for President Trump to oust Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

01/27/26 - 8:38am

Source: Washington Times


GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy highlights Trump-era wins even as Trump backs his primary challenger

Sen. Bill Cassidy is running for reelection on the legislative achievements he says he secured while working with President Trump, even as the president backs one of his primary challengers.

01/27/26 - 8:24am

Source: Washington Times


Sydney Sweeney's bra stunt on the Hollywood sign could create legal trouble

Actress Sydney Sweeney may be facing legal trouble after climbing the Hollywood sign and posting a video of herself hanging bras from her new (and yet to be released) lingerie line, according to…

01/27/26 - 8:15am

Source: Washington Times


Minnesota's chief federal judge slams ICE for ignoring court orders

The top federal judge in Minnesota blasted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for failing to release dozens of illegal immigrants courts had ordered set free, saying his "patience is at an end."

01/27/26 - 8:04am

Source: Washington Times


Antisemitism groups chide Minnesota's Tim Walz for comparing immigrant children's fear to Anne Frank

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is facing backlash for likening immigrant children's fears amid the federal crackdown in his state to those of Jewish children during the Holocaust.

01/27/26 - 7:55am

Source: Washington Times


Prime ministers of Denmark, Greenland tour Europe to strengthen support amid Trump threats

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland will travel to Germany and France this week in a bid to bolster European support amid President Trump's recent push to take control of the Arctic island.

01/27/26 - 7:25am

Source: Washington Times


India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement

After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union announced Tuesday they have reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties. The accord, which the EU chief…

01/27/26 - 7:09am

Source: Washington Times


EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data

The European Union said Tuesday it's stepping in to make sure Google gives rival artificial intelligence companies and search engines access to Gemini AI services and data as required by the bloc's…

01/27/26 - 7:04am

Source: Washington Times


Trump plans to raise tariffs on South Korean goods from 15% to 25%, citing impatience with deal's OK

President Trump says he will increase tariffs on South Korean products from 15% to 25% because he is tired of waiting for the Asian country's legislature to approve its bilateral trade deal with the…

01/27/26 - 6:49am

Source: Washington Times


'One Battle After Another' leads the pack in nominations for U.K.'s BAFTA film awards

Paul Thomas Anderson's politically charged action thriller "One Battle After Another" leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, securing 14 nominations Tuesday, including acting nods for…

01/27/26 - 6:44am

Source: Washington Times


World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed across the world on Jan. 27, the anniversary of the liberation by Soviet forces of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious of the Nazi German death…

01/27/26 - 5:17am

Source: Washington Times


Russia offers cash bonuses, frees prisoners and lures foreigners to replenish its troops in Ukraine

For average wage earners in Russia, it's a big payday. For criminals seeking to escape the harsh conditions and abuse in prison, it's a chance at freedom. For immigrants hoping for a better life, it's…

01/26/26 - 11:18pm

Source: Washington Times


Appeals court overturns limits on federal agents' tactics against anti-ICE crowds in Minnesota

A federal appeals court on Monday set aside limits a lower judge had placed on federal agents and their ability to use crowd control tactics on anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota.

01/26/26 - 9:27pm

Source: Washington Times


Six people died when a jet trying to take off in Maine crashed in a snowstorm

Six people died when a business jet crashed during takeoff as a snowstorm moved in and visibility diminished in Maine Sunday night.

01/26/26 - 8:41pm

Source: Washington Times


Greg Bovino to leave Minneapolis as Trump reshuffles leadership of immigration crackdown

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday, according a person familiar with the matter, as the Trump administration reshuffles leadership of its immigration…

01/26/26 - 8:38pm

Source: Washington Times


Former FIFA president joins calls for boycott of World Cup in U.S.

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and…

01/26/26 - 6:58pm

Source: Washington Times


Lawyers accuse Mexico of breaking law in sending cartel members to U.S. without extradition order

A group of lawyers and family members of important cartel figures accused Mexico's government on Monday of breaking the law by sending nearly a hundred Mexican citizens to the United States without an…

01/26/26 - 6:19pm

Source: Washington Times


Federal judges order release of gang-affiliated migrants despite Trump administration objections

Federal judges across the country have ordered the release of migrants with suspected gang affiliations, sparking criticism from Trump administration officials who warn the decisions endanger public…

01/26/26 - 6:15pm

Source: Washington Times


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