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January 14, 2026 05:58 UTC

), a frequent target of his invective, on Monday to discuss capping credit card interest rates. “An entire year went by, and he never once did anything to put caps in place to lower interest rates,” Warren said Tuesday. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) reintroduced their bill that would crack down on credit card “swipe fees” Tuesday. AdvertisementDespite the recent emphasis on “affordability” by Trump and members of both parties, Republicans on Capitol Hill are skeptical of legislation to clamp down on credit card interest rates. “Credit card interest rates, like many interest rates, are calculated not just on what the going financial interest rates are, but your ability to repay those kind of things, and [the proposed cap] kind of ignores those fundamental issues.”Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.)

January 14, 2026 04:48 UTC

With the death toll at 17 by month’s end, a member of the U.S. military involved in these strikes expressed fear that the campaign was illegal and sought legal advice. On Monday, The New York Times reported the military used an unmarked aircraft painted to resemble a civilian plane to conduct the first boat strike on Sept. 2. Woolford said he also spoke with another service member who reached out in October to express concerns they may be ordered to participate in future boat strikes. X / U.S. Southern CommandWhat’s more, the administration has not released any of the evidence it says proves the people targeted in the boat strikes were working for drug cartels. Naval War College, said the Maduro operation officially initiates a state of international armed conflict, triggering the Geneva Conventions and thereby raising the stakes of boat strikes if those targeted are affiliated with Venezuela.

January 14, 2026 04:10 UTC

Officials paid “eight figures” for the device, these people said, declining to offer a more specific number. Still, defense officials considered their findings serious enough that they briefed the House and Senate Intelligence Committees late last year, including reference to the acquired device and its testing. It was also not clear how the US government learned of the existence of the device in order to purchase it. Havana Syndrome — and its cause — have remained frustratingly opaque to both the intelligence community and the medical community. The acquisition of the device has been treated by some victims as potential vindication.

January 14, 2026 03:35 UTC

During total day, it had 1.263 million total viewers and 110,000 viewers in the demo. Compared to its performance in November 2025, Fox News declined by -9% in total viewers and -14% in the A25-54 demo during primetime viewing hours. In total day, it was down by -14% in total viewers and -38% in the demo—it was the only network to see declines within this yearly comparison. During total day, it remained in first place in total viewers and was the No. When looking at total day, the network had 394,000 total viewers and 53,000 demo viewers.

January 14, 2026 03:30 UTC





Havana Syndrome 'patient zero' says government downplayed attackFormer CIA agent "Adam" described his experience as Havana Syndrome's 'patient zero' to CNN's Jim Sciutto, and said he believes the government has downplayed the attack since 2016. The US has spent over a year testing a device purchased in an undercover operation that some investigators think could be the cause of a series of mysterious ailments impacting US spies, diplomats and troops.

January 14, 2026 03:25 UTC

The Trump administration designates three regional branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, deploying the most severe U.S. sanctions and promising sustained pressure on networks Washington says support violence and instability. U.S. officials justified the sweeping designations by invoking a pattern they say links those branches to violence and destabilization. In announcing the measures, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “These designations reflect the opening actions of an ongoing, sustained effort to thwart Muslim Brotherhood chapters’ violence and destabilization wherever it occurs. The Muslim Brotherhood was founded in Egypt in 1928 and has inspired political movements across the Middle East. Diplomatically, the designations risk straining relations with regional partners that have differing stances toward the Brotherhood.

January 14, 2026 02:51 UTC

Supreme Court conservatives signal support for state trans sports bansThe Supreme Court of the United States heard more than three hours of arguments in two cases regarding state bans on transgender students playing on sports teams that are consistent with their gender identity.

January 14, 2026 02:36 UTC

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January 14, 2026 02:22 UTC

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January 14, 2026 02:17 UTC

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January 14, 2026 02:00 UTC

President Donald Trump appeared to flip someone off as he toured a Michigan Ford plant in an incident caught on video Tuesday, and the White House defended the action as an “appropriate” response to someone screaming at the commander-in-chief. A 30-second video, obtained by TMZ, shows someone yelling in the president’s direction, though it is unclear exactly what that person is saying. In the TMZ video, the president appears to respond by pointing at the person and mouthing or saying “fuck you” twice. TJ Sabula, a 40-year-old line worker at the plant, told The Washington Post he was the person shouting at the president. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“As far as calling him out, definitely no regrets whatsoever,” Sabula told the Post.

January 14, 2026 01:23 UTC

Sister of slain Uvalde teacher interrupts officer's testimonyThe distraught sister of a teacher killed in the Uvalde school massacre disrupted the trial of an officer accused of not doing enough to stop the shooter. The judge told the jury to disregard the outburst, which happened at the end of the morning sessions, and warned that further outbursts may result in a mistrial.

January 14, 2026 01:23 UTC

Federal agents clash with protesters in MinneapolisFederal agents and protestors clashed Tuesday morning in Minneapolis as immigration enforcement operations continue after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good. Many residents blew whistles and shouted “ICE out now,” telling agents to get out of their neighborhood. CNN's Ryan Young was at the scene but wasn't able to see what led up to the multiple arrests.

January 14, 2026 01:23 UTC

Puppy training for avalanche rescues rides the slopes on ski patroller's shoulders David Muir shares the adorable moment caught on tape of a 5-month-old puppy, who's training to become a certified avalanche rescue dog, skiing down the slopes on the shoulders of a ski patroller.

January 14, 2026 00:58 UTC