When asked about his thoughts, Carville said he isn’t too concerned about that. “David is a big-brained guy who’s looking into 2030, what happens in the 2030 census, and that’s good,” he said. “I’m looking at the 2026 elections, and frankly, it’s going to be a wipeout. But I don’t know, 2030 is…I’m 81, that might be on the other side of my horizon, to be frank with you.”AdvertisementThis surprised McEnany, who recently cast an opposite prediction about the midterms. “Yeah, so, 25 to 45 seats,” she said.

January 18, 2026 15:40 UTC

He was being held at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility in Calexico before he was transferred to the hospital. Yanez-Cruz died this month in ICE custody. His daughter, Josselyn Yanez, blames ICE for not taking his health concerns seriously and not providing medical attention as his health deteriorated. (Google Maps)Last September another detainee at the facility died after experiencing a seizure at the facility, ICE officials said. He traveled north to the U.S. to help his family, Yanez said, and continued to work hard.

January 18, 2026 15:31 UTC

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Rep. Julia Letlow departs the Capitol on March 11, 2025, in Washington, DC. “I am hearing that Julia is considering launching her Campaign for the United States Senate in Louisiana,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I know Julia well, have seen her tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and she is a TOTAL WINNER! Trump’s endorsement comes amid speculation that Letlow is considering challenging Cassidy. I am confident I will win if Congresswoman Letlow decides to run.”

January 18, 2026 15:28 UTC

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January 18, 2026 15:17 UTC

TLDRThis CNN article explores why people in 2026 are nostalgic for 2016, a year marked by significant events and cultural trends. Celebrities and the general public are sharing fond memories from 2016, a time of face 'baking' and #ImWithHer, when major national dramas involved Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift. The article delves into how the polarized political climate and the rise of social media have contributed to the nostalgia for a perceived simpler, more unified time.

January 18, 2026 15:03 UTC

2 photographers from different generations find friendship from debate ABC News' Will Ganss shares the story of what happened when a young digital photographer met an old-school pro on the streets of NYC and how their relationship clicked.

January 18, 2026 15:00 UTC

AdvertisementPresident Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to use the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces if officials in the state do not stop protesters from targeting immigration officials after a surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. We are safe.”Clashes in the city intensified after the federal ICE surge and the killing of Good. In addition to the active-duty forces, the Pentagon could also attempt to deploy newly created National Guard rapid-response forces for civil disturbances. But this month he said he was removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, where the deployments have faced legal setbacks and challenges. Local leaders have accused the president of federal overreach and of exaggerating isolated episodes of violence to justify sending in troops.

January 18, 2026 14:53 UTC

Every winter, about 10,000 elephant seals make their way to California’s Año Nuevo State Park, to fight, mate and give birthPESCADERO, Calif. -- Every winter about 10,000 elephant seals make their way to California's Año Nuevo State Park to fight, mate and give birth. “So most elephant seals come back to the same beach where they were born. “And we have about 10,000 elephant seals that come to Año Nuevo.”Elephant seals were hunted nearly to extinction in the 1800s, sought out for their blubber, which was used to make oil. Año Nuevo State Park, about 90 minutes south of San Francisco, is one of the largest mainland breeding rookeries on the West Coast. Between April and November, no tours are needed to visit the seals at Año Nuevo State Park.

January 18, 2026 14:46 UTC

The Democratic Party has a deeply motivated base and a clear advantage on the generic congressional ballot ahead of this fall’s midterms despite dismal impressions of its current leaders in Congress, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. While the party has a 5-point edge on the generic ballot, among those who say they’re deeply motivated to vote, that advantage expands to a massive 16 points. The generic congressional ballot measures which of the two major parties voters would rather support in an upcoming election. Roughly three-quarters of Republicans approve of the GOP’s congressional leaders, while just 48% of Democrats approve of their party’s leaders in Congress. Two-thirds of GOP-aligned adults say Trump has had a good effect on the Republican Party, with just 15% saying he’s had a bad effect on the GOP.

January 18, 2026 14:32 UTC

Immigration agents can use deadly force against someone who poses an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury, according to a DHS policy. Historically, federal law enforcement agencies have spent weeks or even months conducting exhaustive investigations before deciding whether an agent’s use of force was appropriate. ICE and other federal agents respond to protestors as they operate in a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 13, 2026. Read more of Campbell’s analysis on federal agents’ powers here. Can federal agents ask to see proof of citizenship?

January 18, 2026 14:26 UTC

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January 18, 2026 14:24 UTC

Lakers Lakers’ JJ Redick defends LeBron James amid ‘unfortunate’ criticism LeBron James, playing in a back-to-back for the first time this season, had 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in Tuesday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks. One of those belongs to Austin Reaves, who was unwittingly pitted against James this week during unfortunate speculation from James’ agent and close friend Rich Paul. Lakers forward LeBron James hugs teammate Austin Reaves after he was fouled on a three-point shot during a game against Utah. Later on his podcast, Paul said he told Berry, “I want Austin to know this is not about Austin Reaves because I love the player, love the person.”Everybody, it seems, loves Austin Reaves, and he’s not going anywhere. Meanwhile, after another tumultuous week in the passive-aggressive life of a king, it feels like LeBron James is as good as gone.

January 18, 2026 14:20 UTC

There have been protests every day since the Department of Homeland Security ramped up immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul by bringing in more than 2,000 federal officers. Tensions in the city have remained high following recent federal immigration enforcement operations and political friction regarding Governor Tim Walz and Representative Ilhan Omar. In Minneapolis, snowballs and water balloons were also thrown before an armored police van and heavily equipped city police arrived. On Friday a federal judge ruled that immigration officers cannot detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who are not obstructing authorities, including while observing officers during the Minnesota crackdown. Then Gibson was taken back into custody for several hours Friday when he made a routine check-in with immigration officials.

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