THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 14 • Updated Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 08:04 PM UTC

US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries over public assistance concerns

The State Department will suspend processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

Sources: AP News


Iran signals fast trials and executions for protesters as death toll surpasses 2,500

Iranian authorities plan fast trials and executions for protesters, with the death toll exceeding 2,500 amid nationwide demonstrations against the government.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Supreme Court rules candidates have standing to challenge election laws before voting

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that political candidates have legal standing to challenge election laws before voting begins, potentially allowing more pre-election litigation.

Sources: NPR


Scientists warn of accelerating climate change as 2025 ranks among hottest years on record

Earth's average temperature in 2025 was among the three hottest on record, with scientists warning that warming appears to be accelerating and approaching critical thresholds.

Sources: NPR


Trump administration cuts $2 billion in addiction and mental health grants

The administration terminated hundreds of federal grants supporting addiction and mental health services nationwide, potentially affecting thousands of programs and front-line care providers.

Sources: NPR


FBI searches Washington Post reporter's home in classified documents investigation

Sources: AP News


Supreme Court revives GOP congressman's challenge to mail ballot law

Sources: AP News


US personnel at Qatar base advised to evacuate amid escalating Iran tensions

Sources: AP News


Golden Globes viewership declines 7% to 8.7 million

Sources: AP News


Danish official says 'fundamental disagreement' with US over Greenland remains

Sources: AP News