Day: January 9, 2026
‘Tip of the iceberg’: Senate Republicans press Gov Walz over Minnesota fraud scandal
Senate Republicans give Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz until Jan. 22 to provide a paper trail on Minnesota’s handling of alleged fraud and reiterated that Congress controls the flow of taxpayer funds.
Democratic socialist Mamdani ally mounts bid for US House of Representatives
Democratic socialist New York state Assemblymember Claire Valdez, an ally of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has mounted a bid for U.S. House.
GOP senator blocks Trump DHS nominees until Noem testifies before Senate
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., made clear that the holds were not about the ICE-related shooting in Minnesota, but instead over two ignored invitations for the head of DHS to appear before the Senate.
Inside the sea war to contain ‘dark fleet’ vessels — and what the US seizure signals to Russia
U.S. seizure of Russian tanker marks rare escalation in sanctions enforcement against “dark fleet,” but experts say move unlikely to trigger confrontation.
Ram, Kaulig Racing team up with Dana White for unique NASCAR reality series to chose Truck Series driver
UFC’s Dana White partnered with Ram and Kaulig Racing for “Race For The Seat,” a reality series where 15 drivers compete for a NASCAR truck team spot in the 2026 season.
Rachel Maddow compares alleged Trump immigration policy to WWII Japanese internment camps
On Thursday, MS NOW host Rachel Maddow appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” where she likened the Trump administration’s reported plans to build “relocation camps” to WWII internment camps.
US forces seize oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea in pre-dawn mission
U.S. forces boarded a tanker known as Olina in ongoing campaign against vessels evading Venezuela sanctions blockade, the U.S. Southern Command said.
Weight-loss experts predict 5 major treatment changes likely to emerge in 2026
Weight-loss experts reveal their major predictions for 2026, from advanced GLP-1 treatments to AI-driven personalized therapy and minimally invasive procedures.
Ashley Tisdale’s ‘toxic’ Hollywood mom group drama: Inside the fallout and celebrity firestorm
Celebrity mom group drama explodes as Ashley Tisdale’s essay sparks social media feud with Hilary Duff’s husband and fellow Disney stars weighing in.
At SCOTUS, Female Athletes Gear Up To Protect Women’s Sports From Leftists’ ‘Trans’ Agenda
‘Women deserve equal opportunity, fairness, and privacy, and states have the right to recognize biological distinctions when those distinctions matter,’ said ADF CEO Kristen Waggoner.
