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Volume 2 • Issue No. 16 • Updated Friday, January 16, 2026 at 04:19 AM UTC

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to quell Minneapolis protests

President Trump has threatened to use the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minneapolis following protests against federal immigration enforcement, with legal experts noting this would represent a significant expansion of presidential power.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit seeking California voter data

A federal judge has dismissed the Justice Department's unprecedented lawsuit seeking detailed voter information from California, calling it an illegal 'fishing expedition' that could suppress voter participation.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Trump announces health care plan framework amid rising ACA premiums

President Trump has outlined a health care plan focusing on drug pricing and insurance reforms, but the proposal does not address skyrocketing Affordable Care Act premiums affecting millions of Americans.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Major Verizon outage affects millions of customers nationwide

Verizon experienced a massive nationwide outage affecting millions of customers, with the company attributing it to a software issue while experts warn such disruptions are becoming more common as networks shift to cloud-based systems.

Sources: NPR


Iran internet blackout continues amid deadly crackdown on protests

Iran has implemented a near-total internet shutdown during anti-government protests, with activists using Starlink satellite systems to maintain communication as the death toll exceeds 2,600 people according to human rights groups.

Sources: NPR


US and Taiwan sign $250 billion trade deal amid rising tensions with China

Sources: AP News


European troops arrive in Greenland as US disputes island's future

Sources: AP News


Harry Styles announces first album in four years

Sources: AP News


Kathleen Kennedy steps down as Lucasfilm president

Sources: AP News


NCAA basketball players and gamblers charged in game-rigging scheme

Sources: AP News