Europe moves into emergency mode after President Donald Trump ties new tariffs on close allies to negotiations over buying Greenland.

Plus, the Trump administration is now preparing for the possibility of deploying active-duty troops in Minneapolis.

And 39 people are dead this morning after two high-speed trains collided on the same track in southern Spain. Now investigators are trying to understand how a nearly new train derailed on a freshly renovated line.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, January 19, 2026.

Anti-ICE protests are becoming increasingly aggressive, and President Donald Trump is now suggesting a term with serious implications: insurrection.

Plus, the U.S. seizes a so-called ghost fleet tanker in the Caribbean, tightening its grip on Venezuela and its surrounding waters.

And Venezuela’s opposition leader visits Trump with an unusual gift — and a clear hope that it might change where U.S. power lands next.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, January 16, 2026.

Minneapolis is on edge again after a federal officer shot a man in the leg during an arrest. The Department of Homeland Security says the officer was attacked during a struggle.

Plus, a nationwide Verizon outage cut off millions of customers from the world Wednesday, disrupting calls and data after what authorities say was a server failure — not a cyberattack.

And a dramatic splashdown off the California coast overnight. Four astronauts returned safely to Earth after NASA ordered a rare medical evacuation from the International Space Station.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, January 15, 2026.

President Donald Trump is publicly encouraging anti-government protesters in Iran to persist, as the death toll keeps increasing. His statement is now fueling fears of escalation.

Plus, a pivotal White House meeting on Wednesday about Greenland. Trump wants to buy the territory, but Greenland’s leaders say that’s not happening.

And the death of a civil rights icon whose name may not be as widely known as Rosa Parks, but whose actions helped shape the movement in lasting ways.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

President Donald Trump announces new tariffs on any country doing business with Iran, as his national security team weighs next steps — including possible military action.

Plus, a rare bipartisan moment on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers warn a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell looks like retaliation over interest rates.

And Minnesota’s governor, attorney general and Twin Cities leaders sue the federal government, accusing ICE of an unconstitutional enforcement surge.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

The federal government has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but he says it’s retaliation for refusing to cut interest rates.

Plus, as deadly protests spread across Iran, President Donald Trump says the Iranian leadership has reached out to negotiate. But he’s also warning that the U.S. could act before any meeting takes place.

And Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem doubles down on her claim that the deadly ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis was justified after new video shows the officer’s perspective.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, January 12, 2026.

Minnesota wants back into the investigation of a fatal ICE-related shooting. However, federal authorities are declining, leading to protests, political pressure and growing questions about decision-making authority.

Plus, protesters took to the streets overnight after two people were shot during a targeted Border Patrol stop in Portland. Homeland Security is calling it self-defense, but city leaders are calling for ICE to halt operations full stop.

And President Donald Trump says he canceled a planned second wave of military action against Venezuela.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, January 9, 2026.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed a woman while she was behind the wheel of an SUV, and protests quickly followed. Now, two very different accounts of the incident are colliding.

Plus, a memorial in Salt Lake City becomes a crime scene. Two individuals are dead, at least six others wounded and police are still looking for the gunman after gunfire erupted near a Mormon church during a memorial service.

And the U.S. took control of two Venezuelan oil tankers on the high seas, signaling a tougher enforcement of sanctions.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Millions of barrels are moving north as Washington cuts a deal with Venezuela. Maduro is out, oil money is in motion and the question of who will lead the country next remains wide open.

Plus, President Donald Trump says the U.S. needs Greenland for national security. The White House says no options are off the table. Lawmakers and allies are pushing back, warning the rhetoric alone could have real consequences.

And a new study raises concerns about tap water on airplanes, including what’s used for coffee and tea. Why bottled water may be the safer choice at 30,000 feet.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Nicolás Maduro and his wife faced federal court charges including drug trafficking and gun crimes. During his court appearance, Maduro wore a jumpsuit and shackles, asserting he was kidnapped rather than legally detained.

Plus, American forces are preparing to seize a Venezuelan oil tanker accused of evading U.S. sanctions.

And the CDC is rolling out new childhood vaccine recommendations, scaling back universal guidance on shots like flu and hepatitis. But some doctors warn that the changes could raise risks and create confusion.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, January 6, 2026.