U.S.–Middle East Tensions Escalate as Iran Warns of Retaliation Over Regional Conflict Threats
TEHRAN / WASHINGTON, January 30, 2026 — Geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran intensified this week as Tehran issued stern warnings of retaliation against U.S. forces in the Middle East, in a development that comes amid a broader backdrop of domestic unrest and international scrutiny. The Iranian government, facing widespread antigovernment protests and […]
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Nationwide Strike Reflects Deepening American Divide Over Immigration Enforcement
MINNEAPOLIS / CHICAGO / LOS ANGELES, January 30, 2026 — In a striking demonstration of grassroots mobilization, hundreds of thousands of Americans participated in a nationwide strike today — abandoning workplaces, classrooms and shopping districts to protest federal immigration enforcement policies. Dubbed the “National Shutdown” by organizers, the movement has become one of the largest […]
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Bipartisan Deal Averts Immediate U.S. Government Shutdown as Immigration Funding Clash Continues
WASHINGTON, January 30, 2026 — After days of tense negotiations and mounting pressure from both sides of the political aisle, U.S. lawmakers and the White House reached a last‑minute funding agreement today that temporarily averts a government shutdown — but leaves key disputes over immigration policy unresolved. The deal, announced in the early hours of […]
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Mass Demonstrations Sweep U.S. in “National Shutdown” Protest Over Federal Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, January 30, 2026 — Cities and towns across the United States today saw massive demonstrations, walkouts and business closures as activists, students and community groups launched a coordinated “National Shutdown” — a general strike aimed at protesting the federal government’s immigration enforcement policies and fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. […]
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Congress Faces Another Shutdown Threat Amid Immigration Funding Deadlines
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2026 – The U.S. Congress faces the looming possibility of a government shutdown as negotiations over immigration funding reach a critical juncture. Lawmakers are racing against a Wednesday deadline to secure appropriations for key federal departments, with political disagreements threatening to stall essential government functions. The debate centers on funding for the […]
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Rep. Ilhan Omar Sprayed with Unknown Substance at Minneapolis Town Hall
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 29, 2026 – Representative Ilhan Omar was subjected to an assault Wednesday during a town hall event in Minneapolis when an unidentified substance was sprayed in her direction, prompting immediate security intervention. The attack occurred in front of a packed audience, raising concerns over the increasing risks faced by elected officials. The Minnesota […]
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FBI Executes Search at Georgia’s Fulton County Elections Office
ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2026 – Federal authorities executed a court-authorized search at Fulton County’s elections office on Wednesday, intensifying scrutiny over election integrity in Georgia. The move is part of an ongoing investigation into activities related to the 2020 and 2024 elections, and it has stirred significant political debate across the nation. According to officials, […]
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Trump Escalates Threats Toward Iran: “Next Attack Will Be Far Worse”
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2026 – President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran on Wednesday, asserting that any future attack against the United States would be met with a response “far worse than anything previously imagined.” The statement marks a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising concerns among U.S. allies and […]
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U.S.–Iran Tensions Ease Slightly as Tehran Signals Willingness to Negotiate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2026 — Diplomatic tensions between the United States and Iran showed tentative signs of easing Tuesday after Iranian officials signaled openness to renewed negotiations, offering a potential pause in a standoff that has unsettled global markets and strained regional stability. The development follows weeks of heightened rhetoric, military posturing, and warnings from […]
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S&P 500 Crosses 7,000 for the First Time as Tech Optimism Drives Wall Street
NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2026 — U.S. stocks surged to new heights on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 closing above 7,000 for the first time in history, driven by renewed optimism in the technology sector and investor confidence that the economy can withstand higher interest rates. The milestone reflects a market powered largely by artificial […]
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