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Federal Prosecutor Leading Minn. Fraud Cases Resigns
Joe Thompson, a leading federal attorney who exposed alleged massive government fraud in Minnesota, resigned from the U.S. Attorney's Office, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:55:58 EDTGreenland Dog Sledding Org Probes Trump Envoy's Invite
Organizers of a long-standing dog sled race in Greenland say they've launched an investigation into who invited President Donald Trump's special envoy to the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:19:32 EDTJamie Dimon: Probe of Fed's Powell Could Backfire
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that a Trump administration investigation into the Federal Reserve could "increase inflation expectations and probably increase rates over time."
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:39:48 EDTHouse Panel Moves to Hold Bill Clinton in Contempt
The House Oversight Committee announced Tuesday it will try to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for a deposition as part of its probe into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, NBC News reported.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:28:23 EDTEx-Navy Sailor Sentenced to 200 Months for China Espionage
The U.S. Department of Justice announced this week that Jinchao Wei, a former U.S. Navy sailor convicted of espionage, was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for selling sensitive military information...
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:20:54 EDTSeniors With Dementia Being Prescribed Risky Drugs
Many seniors with dementia are being put at risk by brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion and hospitalization, a new study says. In all, 1 in 4 Medicare-covered seniors with dementia have been prescribed drugs like antipsychotics, barbiturates and...
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:40:32 EDT'Dilbert' Comic Creator Scott Adams Dead at 68
Scott Adams, the creator of the long-running workplace comic strip "Dilbert," has died after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. He was 68. President Donald Trump shared the news on Truth Social, describing Adams as a "fantastic guy."
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:53:04 EDTGold Blasts Past $4,609 on Fed Rate-Cut Bets
Gold hit a record high Tuesday, as U.S. inflation data cemented bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts this year and persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainties drove safe-haven demand, while silver also hit a fresh peak.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:40:57 EDTTrump: Fed's Powell Either 'Incompetent' or 'Crooked'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters that the $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve's Washington headquarters shows that Chair Jerome Powell is either "incompetent" or "crooked."
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:32:08 EDTReport Claims 12,000 Dead in Iran Protest Crackdown
A new report from Iran International on Tuesday claims that more than 12,000 people have been killed during recent protests in Iran, with most of the deaths reportedly occurring over two consecutive nights late last week.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:38:41 EDTMamdani 'Outraged' After ICE Detention of NYC Employee
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday on X that he was "outraged" after a City Council employee was detained during a "routine" immigration appointment on Long Island on Monday.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:20:11 EDTPatel: FBI Fired 'Weaponized' Arctic Frost Agents
FBI Director Kash Patel said agents involved in the controversial "Arctic Frost" investigation have been terminated, responding to a Truth Social post from President Donald Trump condemning the operation and the agents who conducted it.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:30:10 EDTJeanine Pirro: Fed Ignored DOJ Outreach
The Justice Department's investigation into the Federal Reserve would not have happened "if they had just responded to our outreach," U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:10:15 EDTBill, Hillary Clinton Refuse to Testify at Epstein Hearing
Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on Tuesday refused to testify in the House's Jeffrey Epstein investigation, setting up a high-stakes clash with Republicans and intensifying scrutiny...
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:45:38 EDTTrump: WH Working With Microsoft, Tech Giants to Keep Power Bills Low
Microsoft is planning "major changes" to ensure that Americans don't see their utility bills climb higher because of the increased power needs for data centers, and other technology companies will follow, according to President Donald Trump.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:32:09 EDTTrump Defends ICE in Minnesota
President Donald Trump defended the work of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minnesota and said local Democrats are supporting "anarchists and professional agitators" to deflect attention from massive government fraud allegations within the state.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:17:19 EDTCNN: Pentagon Tests Covert Device in Havana Syndrome Probe
The War Department reportedly has been testing a covertly acquired device that may be the cause of Havana Syndrome.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:46:27 EDTPentagon to Invest $1B in L3Harris Rocket Motor Business, Shares Surge
The U.S. government will invest $1 billion in L3Harris Technologies' growing rocket motor business, guaranteeing a steady supply of the much-needed motors used in a wide range of missiles such as Tomahawks and Patriot interceptors.Shares were up 11.4% in pre-market trading...
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:04:02 EDTInflation Holds Steady at 2.7%; Core CPI Cools to 2.6%
U.S. consumer prices increased in December as the distortions related to the government shutdown that had artificially lowered inflation in November unwound, cementing expectations the Federal Reserve would leave interest rates unchanged this month.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:40:24 EDTNYC Nurses Strike Enters Day 2, Thousands Picket
Thousands of New York City nurses were set to return to the picket lines Tuesday as their strike targeting some of the city's leading hospital systems entered its second day. The walkout, which comes during a severe flu season, involved roughly 15,000 nurses spread out...
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