- Man allegedly assaulted with flagpole by Minneapolis anti-ICE agitators in violent parking garage attack
Jake Lang, a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, was also allegedly attacked during anti-ICE protests, Saturday, outside Minneapolis City Hall.
Fox News. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:54:06 -0500.
- The People of Minneapolis vs. ICE: A Street-Level View
An intense cat-and-mouse game is putting enraged residents face to face with heavily armed federal agents.
Vivian Yee and Todd Heisler. New York Times. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:52:16 +0000.
- Leader linked to ISIS ambush that killed 3 Americans dead after US strike: CENTCOM
The U.S. military launched a third round of retaliatory strikes in Syria on Friday, killing a leader with ties to an ambush attack by an ISIS gunman, officials said.
ABC News. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:45:59 -0500.
- Syria Advance on Kurdish-Held Areas as Washington Urges Restraint
Government troops drew closer to Raqqa, the largest city overseen by the Kurds, raising U.S. concerns about the renewal of a wider conflict in the region.
Euan Ward. New York Times. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:18:30 +0000.
- US-EU trade deal in jeopardy over Trump's new tariffs
European leaders on Saturday said the trade deal with the U.S. ...
Ryan Mancini. The Hill. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:52:09 +0000.
- Minnesota National Guard placed on standby to support law enforcement as protests turn violent
Minnesota National Guard members will wear yellow reflective vests to distinguish themselves from other law enforcement if activated during anti-ICE protests.
Fox News. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:21:24 -0500.
- WATCH: More than 9,000 deaths from flu, pediatric cases nearly double during flu season
Flu activity remains elevated throughout the United States, with children being hit especially hard, according to newly released data from the CDC.
ABC News. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:50:48 -0500.
- Trump says 8 European nations face tariffs rising to 25% if Greenland isn't sold to the U.S.
Trump recently hinted that he may pursue a tariff strategy on Greenland similar to the one he used to force foreign countries to change their drug prices.
CNBC. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:48:42 GMT.
- U.S. strike kills Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ambush in Syria
U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, conducted the strike on Jan. 16, killing Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, authorities said.
CBS News. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:58:15 -0500.
- Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn't on the list
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the opening ceremony, the White House said Saturday.
Washington Times. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:51:01 -0500.
- The Toilets On The U.S. Navy's Newest Supercarrier Are Still Clogging
The Vacuum, Collection, Holding and Transfer sewage system on USS Gerald R. Ford was developed for cruise ships, but maybe too small for the massive aircraft carrier.
By Peter Suciu, Contributor. Forbes. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:08:30 -0500.
- Trump announces U.S. delegation to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
CBS News. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:50:22 -0500.
- Thousands march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump's threats to take it over
Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday. ...
Emma Burrows, Daniel Niemann and Stefanie Dazio. Washington Times. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:40:15 -0500.
- Fiorentina's U.S. owner Commisso dies at 76
Rocco Commisso, the outspoken owner of Italian soccer club Fiorentina and chairman of New York-based Mediacom Communications, has died. He was 76.
Associated Press. ESPN. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:39:34 EST.
- China Purchased No U.S. Soybeans An Unprecented Sixth Straight Month
U.S. soybean famers look for markets in addition to China as the trade war with the United States continues, countries like Mexico, Egypt, Germany and Pakistan.
By Ken Roberts, Contributor. Forbes. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500.
