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Jeff Mordock

jmordock@washingtontimes.com

Jeff Mordock is the White House reporter for The Washington Times. A native of Newtown, Pennsylvania, he previously worked for Gannett and has won awards from both the Delaware Press Association and the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association. He is a graduate of George Washington University and can be reached at jmordock@washingtontimes.com.

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In this photo obtained by The Associated Press, Iranians attend an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (UGC via AP) ** FILE **

Iran promises not to execute protesters

Iran notified the U.S. on Wednesday that it won't execute protesters after sparking international outrage by threatening to kill a 26-year-old protester who had been sentenced to death.

January 14, 2026
Members of immigration advocacy groups react as Los Angeles City Council votes to enact an ordinance to prohibit city resources from being used for immigration enforcement in anticipation of potential mass deportations under then-President-elect Donald Trump, inside Los Angeles City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Trump to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities, states

President Trump announced Wednesday that he will stop federal funding to sanctuary cities and states on Feb. 1 as he escalates his efforts to crack down on illegal immigrants and the jurisdictions that are resisting his administration's efforts to deport them.

January 14, 2026