Jan 13 Smithsonian pressured to show Trump its plans for exhibits for America's 250th birthday By Meg Kinnard, Gary Fields, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press The Smithsonian Institution gave the White House new documents on its planned exhibits Tuesday in response to a demand to share precise details of what its museums and other programs are doing for America's 250th birthday. The intent is to… Continue reading
Jan 13 WATCH: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey delivers 2026 State of the State address By Todd Stacy, Alabama Public Television In her final year as governor, Ivey is likely to touch on themes that build out her legacy in office, from improving education to investing in infrastructure. Continue reading
Jan 13 BBC asks court to dismiss Trump's $10B lawsuit over Jan. 6 speech By Jill Lawless, Brian Melley, Associated Press The BBC will ask a judge to dismiss U.S. President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the broadcaster. Continue reading
Jan 13 Inflation cooled slightly in December but remains above Fed's target By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Many economists had expected inflation to jump last month as the government resumed normal data collection after the six-week shutdown last fall, so the modest increases that matched the November figures came as a relief. Continue reading
Jan 13 Protesters and federal agents repeatedly square off in Minnesota By Mark Vancleave, Tim Sullivan, Associated Press It's common for people to boo, taunt and blow orange whistles when they spot heavily armed agents passing through in unmarked vehicles or walking the streets. Continue reading
Jan 13 WATCH: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers 2026 State of the State address By Molly Finnegan Murphy is set to deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jan 13 Trump will visit a Ford factory and promote manufacturing in Detroit By Will Weissert, Corey Williams, Associated Press President Donald Trump is traveling to Michigan on Tuesday to promote his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, trying to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are taking a toll on Americans' pocketbooks. Continue reading
Jan 13 Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation By Stephen Groves, Associated Press In a letter released on social media Tuesday, the Clintons tell the chair of the House Oversight Committee, Republican Rep. James Comer, he’s on the cusp of a process “literally designed to result in our imprisonment.” Comer says he’ll begin… Continue reading
Jan 13 Jack Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigations By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The former Justice Department special counsel has already testified behind closed doors before the committee. Continue reading
Jan 13 WATCH: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club By Associated Press “If you announce great numbers, they raise interest rates,” President Donald Trump said in the speech. “When the market goes up, they should lower rates.”… Continue reading