Jan 14 Watch 5:52 Iran protests have eased after government's brutal crackdown, activist says By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi For days, the Middle East has been on edge, witnessing unprecedented protests in Iran, a deadly crackdown by Iranian authorities and threats to intervene by President Trump. But now, Trump says Iran’s crackdown has eased and suggested his focus is… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 8:42 A look at the strategic importance of Greenland as Trump escalates threats By Amna Nawaz, Morgan Till President Trump said that he hoped for a resolution on his threat to annex Greenland. But disagreements remain following Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio meeting with the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland at the White House. Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 7:08 Twin Cities on edge as ICE raids ignite fear and protests By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Simeon Lancaster It's been just over a week since an ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis, touching off large protests in the Twin Cities and nationwide. Since then, the presence of immigration enforcement officials has only grown, leaving Minnesota… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 7:11 Minnesota AG says 'destructive' immigration raids are eroding trust in government By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz As the Trump administration's immigration operations continue in the Twin Cities, Amna Nawaz discussed the state response with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 4:58 GOP senators flip votes to squash Venezuela war powers resolution By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson GOP leaders in the Senate squashed a Venezuela war powers resolution after five Republicans voted to advance the measure last week. Combined with articles of impeachment introduced against DHS Secretary Noem and threats to hold the Clintons in criminal contempt… Continue watching
Jan 14 Venezuela's acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Wednesday her government would continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro's rule in what she described as “a new political moment” since his ouster by the United States earlier this month. Continue reading
Jan 14 U.S. envoy says Gaza is entering second phase of ceasefire plan By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The United States said Wednesday that it is moving into the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan that involves disarming Hamas, rebuilding the war-ravaged territory and establishing the group of Palestinian experts that will administer daily affairs in Gaza… Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a bill that overturned Obama-era limits on higher-fat milk options in schools. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' even as Tehran signals executions ahead By Michelle L. Price, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The U.S. president’s claims, which were made Wednesday with few details, come as he’s told protesting Iranians in recent days that "help is on the way."… Continue reading
Jan 14 Tina Peters' lawyers try to convince Colorado court to overturn conviction for voting system breach By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press Lawyers for former Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters will try to convince a state appeals court on Wednesday to overturn her conviction in a case revolving around the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading