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.

Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to face a U.S. judge Monday. Prosecutors accuse them of narco-terrorism, conspiracy and gun crimes, marking a dramatic turn for a man who once held absolute power.

Plus, President Donald Trump says the U.S. is now in charge in Caracas. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio quickly tried to soften that, framing it as pressure rather than control.

And a sharp warning from Europe. Denmark’s prime minister is pushing back on U.S. talk of taking over Greenland, saying the territory is not up for grabs.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, January 5, 2026.

The death toll rises from the New Year’s inferno at a bar in the Swiss Alps. Also, what witnesses say they saw regarding sparklers and partying.

Plus, President Donald Trump issued a firm warning to Iran regarding street protests, outlining how the United States will respond if the Islamic Republic violently suppresses the demonstrations. 

And then there were four. College football is down to the semifinals. Some big names, including Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State, were defeated, meaning there will be a new champion this year.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, January 2, 2026.

President Donald Trump announced he’s pulling the National Guard out of Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland. However, he’s still claiming victory despite losing in the courts.

Plus, the U.S. blasted more suspected drug boats, but this time, people jumped overboard and tried to swim for it.

And the tragedy of a deadly fire at a ski resort in the Swiss Alps, as people were ringing in the new year, may get even worse.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, January 1, 2026.

The Trump administration has cut off federal child care funding to Minnesota, citing alleged daycare fraud. Gov. Tim Walz calls the move political, warning that families and providers could feel the impact quickly.

Plus, several states are restricting SNAP purchases of soda and candy to encourage healthier choices. Critics argue the changes could complicate shopping and stigmatize recipients.

And Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35 after battling leukemia. The environmental journalist is being remembered for her work and powerful final essay.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

President Donald Trump is drawing a hard line in the Middle East. After meeting with Israel’s prime minister, he’s warning Hamas to disarm, saying there will be “hell to pay” if the deal collapses.

Plus, the U.S. drug war is moving closer to shore. After months of targeting suspected smuggling boats, the U.S. appears to have struck a drug-loading dock inside Venezuela.

And a powerful bomb cyclone that hit the Midwest is now pushing east, bringing snow, ice and dangerous winds. It’s also extending travel disruptions for millions.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.

President Donald Trump hosted Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend and then spoke by phone with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. After years of war, could this finally be the moment that changes the trajectory?

Plus, a powerful bomb cyclone tears across the country to close out the year. Snow, ice and fierce winds hammer the Upper Midwest, the Northeast and even parts of the South.

And new video shows a deadly helicopter collision in the skies over New Jersey.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, December 29, 2025.