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• Mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to 'get the f--- out of Minneapolis,' rejects DHS self-defense statement - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey blasted ICE after a fatal shooting during an enforcement operation, as DHS said an officer faced a vehicle attack amid riots.
• Bitcoin hoarder Strategy reveals $17.44 billion unrealized loss in fourth quarter - Michael Saylor's Strategy had a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on ​digital assets in the fourth ‌quarter tied to a decline in the value of ‌the company's cryptocurrency stockpile. Shares of the largest corporate holder of bitcoin slumped a
• Family of Brianna Aguilera sues over alcohol service ahead of death - Family of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera files $1M wrongful death lawsuit, alleging organizations illegally overserved alcohol before fatal fall.
• U.S. reduces number of warships near Venezuela after Maduro raid - The USS Iwo Jima and the USS San Antonio have been relocated to waters north of Cuba, and the Air Force also has withdrawn some aircraft from the region.
• Minnesota Quality Learning Center featured in Nick Shirley video shuts down, state says - The Minnesota daycare featured in viral YouTube fraud video has closed, state records confirm. Quality Learning Center became infamous after the exposé.
• LeBron James declares himself 'TBD' for back-to-back games for rest of season: 'I'm 41' - After a 30-point game, LeBron James said every back-to-back game this season is “TBD," reminding fans he’s managing his workload at the age of 41.
• GOP lawmaker moves to award congressional medal for journalist who exposed Minnesota fraud - Journalist Nick Shirley uncovered Minnesota fraud operations that allegedly cost the state up to $9 billion, prompting Rep. Eli Crane to propose congressional recognition.
• Maryland recommends $100K payments to descendants of lynching victims after study - The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission completed a 630-page report documenting state complicity in post-Civil War lynchings, recommending $100K reparations.
• Trump says U.S. to ban large investors from buying homes - "I am immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes," Trump said.
• San Diego sues to stop border barrier construction - San Diego sues federal government over alleged trespassing and razor wire construction on city land near Mexico border without consent or authority.
• Rubio says he will meet with Denmark about Greenland next week - Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark, a NATO ally of the United States. That has not stopped President Trump from saying he wants the island.
• RFK Jr.’s barnyard ringtone interrupts White House MAHA briefing, sparks laughs - Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s phone went off during a press conference focused on unveiling new dietary guidelines Wednesday.
• Trump White House's Jan 6 website draws fierce media reaction - A new official Trump White House website framing the events of Jan. 6, 2021, as a miscarriage of justice against the president's supporters drew howls of outrage.
• WATCH: Missing Florida child recovered after violent traffic stop and high-speed chase - A Florida traffic stop erupts into chaos as a sex offender allegedly fights deputies while a teen flees in a stolen truck, leading to a dangerous high-speed pursuit.
• Trump administration declares 'war on added sugar' in overhaul of food guidelines - The Trump administration overhauled federal dietary guidelines Wednesday, prioritizing protein and healthy fats while limiting added sugars to 10 grams per meal.
• Feds launch operation targeting Minnesota refugees for potential deportation amid fraud investigation - Federal immigration officials launch major operation in Minnesota to review refugee cases from travel ban countries, potentially leading to deportations.
• China asks tech firms to halt orders for Nvidia's H200 chips, Information reports - Beijing has asked some Chinese tech companies to halt orders for Nvidia's H200 chips this week, and is expected to mandate ​domestic artificial intelligence chip purchases, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing people ‌familiar with
• Graham warns Iranian ayatollah: 'Trump is gonna kill you' if internal crackdown continues - Sen. Lindsey Graham warned Iran's Ayatollah that Trump will "kill" him if regime continues killing protesters in response to anti-regime demonstrations.
• DeSantis launches Florida redistricting push to potentially add more GOP House seats - Florida DeSantis launches Florida redistricting push to potentially add more GOP House seats By Anders Hagstrom Fox News Published
• Exiled Iranian prince says regime ‘very close to collapsing' amid nationwide unrest - Iran faces massive nationwide protests as the exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, claims the regime is "crumbling." At least 36 reportedly killed, thousands detained.
• Maryland dodges specifics in illegal immigrant voter-roll case as Congress vows to keep digging - Maryland election board administrator Jared DeMarinis defends voter registration system but won't confirm if Ian Andre Roberts received absentee ballots or remains registered.
• Minnesota fraud hearing sparks immigration clash as GOP lawmaker spotlights Somali welfare data - Republican Rep. Brandon Gill questioned witnesses about Somali households in Minnesota, citing 54% receive food stamps compared to 7% of native households during House Oversight hearing.
• Emmer warns Walz could end up 'in cuffs' amid Minnesota fraud claims - House GOP leader calls for Tim Walz to resign over alleged $9 billion fraud in Minnesota programs, warns the governor may "leave office in cuffs."
• Trump admin cuts red tape as Iowa joins effort to return education to states - Education Secretary Linda McMahon approved Iowa's federal education waiver, allowing the state to redirect nearly $8 million from compliance costs to classrooms.
• GOP sees Minnesota Senate seat in play after Walz quits re-election amid massive fraud scandal - Republicans see opportunity in Minnesota's open Senate seat as fraud scandal rocks Democratic Party. GOP optimistic about flipping blue state in 2026.
• Saudi Arabia’s allies in Yemen oust UAE-backed separatist from government - The separatist Southern Transition Council said its leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, remained in the port city of Aden after Saudi Arabia accused him of fleeing to an unknown destination.
• Trump admin's new nutrition guidelines target ultra-processed foods, ease up on red meat and saturated fats - New HHS dietary guidelines take aim at ultra-processed foods, marking dramatic policy shift from previous administration's food recommendations.
• Man, 31, Thought He'd Injured Himself Weight Training. His Pain Turned Out to Be Symptoms of a Heartbreaking Diagnosis - Sean Sweeney tied the knot with his partner of 12 years before undergoing a nine-hour operation for his diagnosis
• Bitcoin in 'sustained recovery' from October liquidity scares - Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is holding above $91,000 after a tumultuous end to 2025, where the crypto asset saw a sell-off from its record high reached in October. Coinbase Head of Institutional Strategy John D'Agostino sits down with Yahoo Finance e
• Federal judge presses Lindsey Halligan on why she is using US attorney title - Federal judge orders Lindsey Halligan to justify using official title after court ruled appointment as U.S. attorney unlawful.
• Vivek Ramaswamy reveals running mate in Ohio governor’s race - Vivek Ramaswamy announces Ohio Senate President Rob McColley as his running mate for the 2026 Ohio governor's race, with a Cleveland rally planned.
• EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood Legend Jeff Bridges Lists Malibu Land for $4.4 Million—After Beloved Family Home Burned in Wildfires - Bridges' longtime Malibu home, which was passed to him by his parents, was destroyed in the California wildfires.
• Los Angeles Fire Department admits initial Palisades fire report edited to protect leadership - LA fire chief admits Palisades Fire analysis was edited to protect department leadership from criticism in devastating California wildfire, report says.
• Iranian protesters rename Tehran street after Trump, plead 'don't let them kill us' amid crackdown - Iranian protesters appeal to President Donald Trump amid nationwide demonstrations against the regime, with reports of deadly crackdowns and arrests across cities.
• Sen Amy Klobuchar says she's 'seriously considering' a gubernatorial bid - While Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is abandoning his run for re-election, Sen. Amy Klobuchar told CNN she is "seriously considering" a run for governor.
• James Carville says US would be 'ripe for invasion' if targeting 'corrupt' regimes was legitimate - Democratic strategist James Carville claimed the U.S. would be "ripe for invasion" if "corrupt regimes" can justify military action against Venezuela.
• Iran army chief threatens preemptive attack over 'rhetoric' targeting country after Trump's comments - Iran's army chief threatened preemptive military action Wednesday over the “rhetoric” targeting the Islamic Republic, likely referring to U.S. President Donald Trump's warning that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters,” the United
• US wants Venezuelan oil flowing again with revenues in US accounts, Wright says - Jan 7 (Reuters) - Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday the United States government wants to get Venezuelan oil flowing again, deposit money into U.S.-controlled accounts and create
• George Conway looks dramatically different in campaign announcement video - George Conway launched his congressional campaign with a dramatic new look, sparking social media buzz about his transformation and weight loss.
• Lego announced Smart Bricks at CES 2026 — and the first sets are already on sale - The high-tech lineup includes three 'Star Wars'-themed offerings at launch, featuring interactive Bricks, Minifigures and Tags.
• ‘National Lampoon’ star Beverly D'Angelo says she'd tell younger self to 'do more nudity' in Hollywood career - Beverly D'Angelo explained how she stepped in to help Christie Brinkley when she refused to go topless in "National Lampoon's Vacation," showing true friendship on set.
• Left-wing Dems steer $1M to addiction group operating above Minneapolis Somali restaurant amid fraud fallout - Republican Sen. Joni Ernst targets alleged Minnesota federal funding amid fraud scandal, seeking to redirect $1 million from addiction recovery organization to enforcement.
• Scathing audit reveals more fraud concerns inside top Minnesota agency with fabricated documents, 'misconduct' - Minnesota audit reveals $425 million in grants lacked oversight, with missing reports and alleged document fabrication at DHS behavioral health program.
• Homeland Security Dem blasted Trump for not ousting Maduro in 2019, now calls arrest 'above the law' - Democrat Sen. Murphy blasted Trump in 2019 for not removing Maduro, but now criticizes the president's operation to arrest the Venezuelan dictator.
• Chicago teacher disappears, husband pleads for help finding her - Chicago teacher Linda Brown, 53, vanished Saturday after leaving for acupuncture appointment. Her family is desperately searching for answers.
• Top health policy expert calls Minnesota fraud ‘disgusting,’ warns Obamacare issues are nationwide - Health policy expert calls Minnesota's social services fraud 'disgusting' and warns similar ObamaCare fraud is happening nationwide across multiple states.
• U.S. seizes Russian-flagged tanker that fled Venezuela blockade - The tanker Marinera had been pursued by the U.S. Coast Guard for weeks.
• Oil sales from Venezuela to continue indefinitely and U.S. sanctions will be reduced, sources say - EnergyOil sales from Venezuela to continue indefinitely and U.S. sanctions will be reduced, sources sayPublished Wed, Jan 7 20268:30 AM ESTUpdated Moments AgoSp
• Audio of Ellison meeting with convicted fraudsters resurfaces as lawyer alleges Walz, AG share blame - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison faces scrutiny over a 2021 audio recording with alleged Somalian fraudsters who stole millions from taxpayers.
• Warner Bros rejects takeover offer from Paramount, tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid - Warner Bros. again rejected a takeover bid from Paramount and told shareholders Wednesday to stick with a rival offer from Netflix. Warner’s leadership has repeatedly rebuffed Skydance-owned Paramount’s overtures — and urged shareholders j