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Emergency officials across the country are bracing for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice, and dangerous cold to large portions of the U.S. More than a dozen states have already declared emergencies ahead of the storm’s arrival.

Delegations from the United States, Russia, and Ukraine held the first trilateral talks over the war in Ukraine. One of the major sticking points to reaching a peace deal is which country would control certain territory in Ukraine.

In a post on Truth Social today, President Trump accused Canada of opposing his plan to build a missile defense system over Greenland. This comes as the Trump administration rolls out major policy shifts internationally and at home — from the newly created Board of Peace to canceling billions in Biden-era climate funding.

President Donald Trump is laying out his plans for the future of Greenland, as he cancels threatened tariffs on European nations over its acquisition. The president also launched the “Board of Peace” in Davos amid tensions with Western allies—a new international organization aimed at overseeing the peace process between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group, while also addressing other global conflicts.

Trump says he had a good meeting Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian leader is now touting plans for the first trilateral meeting between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia since the start of the war.

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress in a public setting for the first time. Lawmakers grilled the attorney who investigated Trump and whose work extended to probing members of Congress. Trump responded by saying he wants the Justice Department to act.

President Trump is set to jet off to Switzerland as tensions with European leaders remain high over his moves regarding Greenland. Before departing Washington, he’s stopping at the White House briefing room to tout the first year of his second term.

The UK has approved Communist China’s plan to build a new mega-embassy in London, which sits dangerously close to vital fiber-optic cables. This comes as President Trump is sharply criticizing the UK over its plan to hand over ownership of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

The Department of Homeland Security says nearly three million deportations have taken place during President Trump’s first year back in office. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice vows to pursue federal charges after anti-ICE activists disrupted a church service in Minnesota.

Several NATO allies are pushing back on President Donald Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs on European countries if they don’t agree to a U.S. purchase of Greenland. What could this mean for Greenland’s future—amid growing pressure from China and Russia?

The Department of Justice says it’s working around the clock to investigate a disruption that took place at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday. Activists entered Cities Church during a service, shouting “ICE out” and “Justice for Renee Good.”

Dozens are reported dead after a major high-speed train collision in Spain. Relatives are still searching for family members who may have survived the crash. The Spanish prime minister says investigators will determine what caused the incident.

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Winter snow is falling across the east Seaboard—from New York all the way to Florida. Slippery driving conditions are a major concern, and New York city is taking extra precautions.

The Trump administration might send 1,500 active-duty soldiers to Minnesota. Arian Pasdar has what the president says about the ongoing violence against immigration law enforcement agents.

Can Greenland be a counter to China in rare earths? The author of “Mineral War” and veteran of the mineral industry joins us in studio to unpack it all.

Joint pain is one of the top reasons Americans seek care. A renowned orthopedic surgeon shares what you can do to protect your joints and prevent arthritis.

And, if you've ever wanted to be a Samurai, now's your chance. A new museum in Tokyo is celebrating Japan's elite warriors.

The United States today announced new tariffs on European nations over the Greenland issue. President Donald Trump said the sanctions start on Feb. 1 and won’t stop until a deal is reached.

In a new development in the Iranian protests, Trump today called for a change in Iran’s leadership. That follows a more conciliatory tone a day earlier, when Trump thanked the regime for canceling the executions of anti-regime protesters.

After Trump announced the formation of a Gaza Board of Peace to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, the Israeli prime minister’s office said on X today that the board’s composition “was not coordinated with Israel and runs contrary to its policy.” It also said Israel’s foreign affairs minister will contact U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the issue.

President Donald Trump is warning of consequences for what he calls “agitators” and “insurrectionists” in Minnesota. That comes as the Department of Homeland Security says that over the past five weeks, 2,500 illegal immigrants have been arrested in Minneapolis.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi says he is ready to lead the country through a transition but is urging Western countries to take action against the regime to complete its collapse. Meanwhile, the White House is detailing phase two of Trump’s Gaza peace plan. This comes after Trump announced the formation of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.

Canada has struck a deal with China. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will cut its tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, while China lowers its tariff on Canadian canola. Carney announced the agreement after meetings in Beijing, where he and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping pledged to improve relations. Trump said today he has no objection to the deal.

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The Department of Homeland Security says an ICE agent was assaulted by three criminal illegal immigrants Wednesday night in Minnesota. DHS says the agent, fearing for his life, fired his weapon defensively and struck one of the suspects in the leg. President Donald Trump is now threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act, calling the anti-ICE protests in Minnesota a travesty, as the White House doubles down on defending law enforcement.

Protests in Iran appear to have quieted down. This comes after reports that more than 12,000 protesters were killed, while the Iranian regime continues mass arrests of individuals it labels terrorists. Meanwhile, several European countries are sending soldiers to Greenland, as Trump increases calls to protect the island from adversaries—especially China and Russia.

Trump today met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House. The meeting comes as the U.S. military confirms the seizure of a sixth sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

Disturbing numbers are being reported from Iran’s protests. According to the London-based outlet Iran International, at least 12,000 people have been killed. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump says he’s been told by “important sources” that Iran has stopped killing anti-regime protesters. This comes as the president weighs possible U.S. military intervention in Iran.

The president is also renewing his vow to acquire Greenland, calling anything less than Greenland in U.S. hands “unacceptable.” He cites national security risks, warning the territory could otherwise fall under the influence of Russia and China.

The United States is pausing all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Nigeria, Cuba, Pakistan, and Thailand. The pause is set to begin Jan. 21 and will continue indefinitely, as the state department reassess its screening and vetting procedures.

A human rights group says the death toll from Iran’s protests has now surpassed 2,000. The actual number is feared to be much higher. President Donald Trump is urging Iranian regime leaders to “show humanity” while encouraging protesters to “take over” institutions.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments on whether restrictions on transgender athletes in girls’ sports violate civil rights law. The states argue that in women’s sports, biology matters.

The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Somalis living in the United States, saying Somalia no longer meets the law’s requirements for TPS. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security is calling on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to honor over 1,300 ICE detainers.