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5 big questions about Democrat-run states’ plans to track motorists’ car mileage

Several Democratic-led states are exploring new ways to monitor vehicle mileage as they work toward climate goals and shore up road maintenance budgets. But the proposals are raising privacy and equity concerns about who gets left behind. Here are five key questions these proposals raise.

January 12, 2026

Trump threatens Cuba to ‘make a deal’ amid Venezuela crisis

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated Monday that his administration is not currently negotiating with the U.S. government following President Trump's threats against the island nation after the U.S. attack on Venezuela.

January 12, 2026

Trump says Greenland defended by ‘two dogsleds’ as he pushes for ownership

President Trump intensified his push to acquire Greenland on Sunday, dismissing the island's current defenses and invoking his real estate background to justify why a military presence isn't enough.

January 12, 2026

Democrats call for Kristi Noem’s resignation following fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Democrats are intensifying calls for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment following two recent shootings involving federal immigration agents.

January 11, 2026

5 questions about the Korean Peninsula drone controversy

North Korea accused South Korea of flying two drones across the DMZ into North Korean territory.

January 10, 2026

Russia fires Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Ukraine’s Lviv region near Polish border

Russia launched its advanced Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Ukraine's Lviv region for the second time since the war began, signaling its military resolve to Western allies as critical U.S.-led peace negotiations advance.

January 9, 2026

TrumpRx promises 80% off prescriptions — but insured patients may lose money

President Trump is betting his new prescription drug website will deliver a political windfall in the midterms, but health experts warn insured Americans to read the fine print before ditching their coverage.

January 9, 2026

White House rejects calls to halt Minnesota immigration enforcement after fatal ICE shooting

The White House has firmly rejected Democratic demands to halt immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota following a fatal ICE shooting earlier this week, with Vice President J.D. Vance declaring the administration will not "give in to terrorism."

January 8, 2026

Cardinals advise Pope Leo XIV to prioritize missionary work and church reforms

Pope Leo XIV convened the world's cardinals in Rome for his first consistory, where they advised him to prioritize making the church more missionary and responsive to lay Catholics while he separately announced plans to devote his weekly teachings to implementing Vatican II reforms.

January 8, 2026

Trump rages as Republican rebels advance measure blocking Venezuela military action

The Senate narrowly advanced a war powers resolution Thursday to block President Trump from further military action in Venezuela, triggering a furious response from the commander in chief.

January 8, 2026

5 questions about America’s military reach

In a two-week period, U.S. forces destroyed over 70 Islamic State targets in Syria, struck extremists in northern Nigeria, and executed a daring raid capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from a heavily guarded compound in Caracas.

January 8, 2026

Trump administration seizes control of Venezuelan oil sales and crude flow indefinitely

The Trump administration announced Wednesday it will market Venezuelan crude oil for sale and control the country's oil flow indefinitely, while U.S. forces seized two sanctioned tankers in Atlantic waters.

January 7, 2026

The Purdue paradox: 5 big questions about the nation’s first ‘AI-mandatory’ university

Purdue University just redefined the modern college degree. But what are the implications of mandating AI competency for 44,000 students?

January 7, 2026

5 questions about the Democratic push to replace Chuck Schumer

At least 13 states have Democratic Senate candidates who oppose Schumer's continued leadership.

January 7, 2026

State Department adds 25 more countries to $15,000 visa bond requirement

The Trump administration has nearly tripled the number of countries whose passport holders must post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for U.S. visas, expanding the list from 13 to 38 nations predominantly in Africa, Latin America and Asia.

January 7, 2026

Tucker Carlson faces conservative backlash over Maduro ‘gay marriage’ theory

Tucker Carlson is facing ridicule from fellow conservatives after a resurfaced video shows him theorizing that the U.S. might capture Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro to promote gay marriage.

January 7, 2026

White House refuses to rule out military action to take control of Greenland

President Trump and his administration are openly discussing multiple strategies for acquiring control of Greenland, including the potential use of military force, the White House confirmed Tuesday.

January 6, 2026

Where is the Trump phone? Gold smartphone remains unreleased despite deposit collection

President Trump's family business announced a $500 gold-colored smartphone last June that was supposed to launch in late summer 2025, but the device remains unreleased, with shifting manufacturing claims and vague delivery timelines despite Trump Mobile continuing to accept $100 deposits.

January 6, 2026

5 questions about Trump’s transformation of the Jan. 6 narrative

Americans have shifted their focus to issues like immigration and economic concerns that helped propel Mr. Trump back to the White House in 2024.

January 6, 2026

Criminals trade ‘hit lists’ of easiest states to defraud in nationwide aid scam

Criminals are exploiting lax oversight in state aid programs nationwide by trading "hit lists" that rank which states are easiest to defraud, according to fraud prevention experts warning of a crisis affecting every state.

January 6, 2026