Trump News for Saturday, January 10, 2026
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US launches ‘large-scale’ attacks against ISIL in Syria after deadly ambush
Zaheena Rasheed, Al Jazeera English
US military says the strikes are in response to an ISIL ambush that killed three American personnel in Palmyra.
Jan 10, 2026, 11:54 PM
US and allies launches large-scale strikes on Islamic State in Syria after attack that killed 3 Americans
Express Web Desk, The Indian Express
Military says it targeted the jihadist group throughout Syria in response to attack on US and Syrian troops in Palmyra.
Jan 10, 2026, 11:36 PM
Jim Mellon Says Venezuela's Oil Recovery Is 5+ Years Away, But US Refiners Could Benefit: 'I'd Suggest Loading Up On Oil And Gas'
Vishaal Sanjay, Yahoo Entertainment
Billionaire investor Jim Mellon said that Venezuela’s oil industry faces a long and difficult road to recovery, with meaningful production gains unlikely to ...
Jan 10, 2026, 11:02 PM
Nicaragua frees dozens of prisoners amid pressure from Trump administration
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Opposition groups say release triggered by 'political chess moves' following US abduction of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro.
Jan 10, 2026, 10:40 PM
Trump Tariffs Allowed To Stand For Now, But Polymarket Traders Predict Only 25% Chance Of SCOTUS Approval
Parshwa Turakhiya, Yahoo Entertainment
The U.S. Supreme Court did not issue a ruling Friday on President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, as traders price in a 75% chance that the Supreme...
Jan 10, 2026, 10:32 PM
★ ‘Fuck You, Make Me’ Without Saying the Words
John Gruber, Daringfireball.net
Make the Trump administration object. Make them defend the indefensible — in public. Make clear why the apps were removed from the app stores and force Musk — and Trump, if he chooses — to argue that those things are A-OK by them. In court.
Jan 10, 2026, 9:04 PM
Exclusive-US may lift more Venezuela sanctions next week, Bessent says
Internazionale, Internazionale.it
By David LawderSAVAGE, Minnesota, Jan 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told Reuters that additional U.S. sanctions on Venezuela could be lifted as… Leggi
Jan 10, 2026, 8:34 PM
Dozens arrested and one police officer injured in Minneapolis protests
BBC News
Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.
Jan 10, 2026, 7:56 PM
Iran is looking at freedom, USA stands ready to help, says Donald Trump
Express Web Desk, The Indian Express
Iran has been cut off from the rest of the world for more than two days, due to a communication blackout, a tool the Iranian regime has used in the past to crack down on popular uprisings.
Jan 10, 2026, 7:12 PM
‘We have to stand up’: ICE killing in Minneapolis sparks protests across US
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Protesters demand justice for Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this week.
Jan 10, 2026, 7:04 PM
The Fourth Most Populous Country in the World Just Reportedly Blocked Grok
Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com
Indonesia’s restriction on Grok is temporary, and X has been invited to discuss the matter.
Jan 10, 2026, 6:33 PM
“Mar-a-Lago face” hits its expiration date
CK Smith, Salon
The once-ubiquitous MAGA makeover is showing signs of trend fatigue as online culture shifts elsewhere.
Jan 10, 2026, 6:15 PM
Exxon CEO calls Venezuela 'uninvestable' during meeting with Trump
Nathan Rennolds, Business Insider
President Donald Trump is pushing for major US oil companies to pump at least $100 billion into Venezuela.
Jan 10, 2026, 5:35 PM
Jafar Panahi, Mohammad Rasoulof Are “Deeply Concerned” For Iranian Citizens Following Internet Shutdown: “History Bears Witness”
Glenn Garner, Deadline
As an internet shutdown in Iran cuts off protesters and other citizens from the rest of the world, Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof are calling for intervention from the global community. In a joint statement shared with Deadline, the Iranian filmmakers exp…
Jan 10, 2026, 5:35 PM
Neil Young Rips Trump Over ICE Shooting in Minnesota: “The Biggest Mess I’ve Ever Witnessed”
Chris Coplan, Consequence.net
"These creeps who have no spine, no values, no conscience..." Neil Young Rips Trump Over ICE Shooting in Minnesota: “The Biggest Mess I’ve Ever Witnessed” Chris Coplan
Jan 10, 2026, 4:37 PM
Trump’s Greenland Threats
The Editors, The Atlantic
Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss what this may mean for the United States’ relationship with its NATO allies, and more.
Jan 10, 2026, 4:37 PM
Washington National Opera Parts Ways With Kennedy Center After 55 Years
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone
Opera company, which has performed at Washington, D.C. venue since its opening in 1971, says Center's "new business model" is "unfortunately at odds with how most not-for-profit opera companies operate"
Jan 10, 2026, 4:34 PM
Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and banks balk
KEN SWEET and SEUNG MIN KIM, Yahoo Entertainment
Reviving a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, a move that could save Americans tens of billions...
Jan 10, 2026, 4:30 PM
Number of prisoners released in Venezuela rises to 18, rights groups say
Internazionale, Internazionale.it
MEXICO CITY, Jan 10 (Reuters) - The number of prisoners released in Venezuela has risen to 18, human rights groups said on Saturday morning.Nine released prisoners had be… Leggi
Jan 10, 2026, 4:14 PM
Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center as politics reshape the arts
CK Smith, Salon
After 70 years, the company is cutting ties amid leadership upheaval, funding demands and Trump-era rebranding
Jan 10, 2026, 4:00 PM
Dave Matthews: I Don’t Want My Taxes Dollars Paying for “Masked Thugs” in ICE
Alex Young, Consequence.net
The Dave Matthews Band frontman shared an impassioned rebuke of ICE and the Trump administration following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Dave Matthews: I Don’t Want My Taxes Dollars Paying for “Masked Thugs” in ICE Al…
Jan 10, 2026, 4:00 PM
WATCH: Minneapolis mayor addresses shootings in his city
ABC News
"We are a safe city. ICE is making it less so," Mayor Jacob Frey said Friday.
Jan 10, 2026, 3:44 PM
WATCH: Hennepin County AG calls for collaboration in Minneapolis shooting investigation
ABC News
There is a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Jan 10, 2026, 3:36 PM
WATCH: Several House Republicans vote with Democrats to extend Obamacare subsidies
ABC News
The House passed a bill on Thursday to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies for three years by a vote of 230-196, with 17 Republicans voting with Democrats.
Jan 10, 2026, 3:36 PM
WATCH: Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in President Trump on Venezuela
ABC News
The Senate on Thursday advanced a war powers resolution that would block Trump's use of U.S. armed forces in Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.
Jan 10, 2026, 3:35 PM
Is the Iranian Regime About to Collapse?
Karim Sadjadpour, Jack A. Goldstone, The Atlantic
Five conditions determine whether revolutions succeed. For the first time since 1979, Iran meets nearly all of them.
Jan 10, 2026, 3:27 PM
South Africa defends BRICS naval drills as ‘essential’ amid tensions
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
South African official says drills with Russia, Iran, China and others key to protecting 'maritime economic activities'.
Jan 10, 2026, 3:21 PM
Big Oil Knows That Trump’s Venezuela Plans Are Delusional
Rogé Karma, The Atlantic
The president’s thinking is stuck in the 1980s.
Jan 10, 2026, 2:55 PM
How Trump & Co sold the attack on Venezuela
Al Jazeera English
The media reportage of the US attack on Venezuela is telling, from the Trumpian language to predictable narratives.
Jan 10, 2026, 2:54 PM
Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows
Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment
DUBAI, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Iran's authorities indicated on Saturday they could intensify their crackdown on the biggest anti-government demonstrations in...
Jan 10, 2026, 2:36 PM
UPDATE: Agent's footage raises new questions about tactics...
Curt Devine, Thomas Bordeaux, Allison Gordon, Kyung Lah, CNN
UPDATE: Agent's footage raises new questions about tactics... (Top headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:'Fucking bitch'... Minnesota prosecutors will conduct own review... America Watches Shooting and Comes to Two Different Concl…
Jan 10, 2026, 2:34 PM
'This is a mistake President': Bill Ackman responds to Trump's call for a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest
Nathan Rennolds, Business Insider
President Donald Trump on Friday called for a 10% cap on credit card interest for one year.
Jan 10, 2026, 2:08 PM
How community solar turned a Superfund site into savings in Illinois
Kari Lydersen, Canarymedia.com
A new 9.1-megawatt solar array will help residents of Waukegan, Illinois, reduce energy bills. State incentives for low-income solar made the project possible.
Jan 10, 2026, 2:00 PM
‘We do not want to be Americans’: Greenland parties reject Trump’s threats
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Statement by five political parties elected to Greenland parliament says island's future must be decided by its people.
Jan 10, 2026, 1:49 PM
Put Humans in Charge Again
Philip K. Howard, The Atlantic
For America to function, we need to let officials use their judgment.
Jan 10, 2026, 1:00 PM
This Flu Season Is Rough—And All Too Normal
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic
The virus is storming the country, a reminder of how terrible its toll can be.
Jan 10, 2026, 1:00 PM
What are potential ‘hard ways’ Trump could try to take Greenland?
Yashraj Sharma, Al Jazeera English
From paying out Greenlanders or buying the territory or a military attack, we explore the options the US could consider.
Jan 10, 2026, 12:50 PM
Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik hypersonic missile: Why it matters
Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English
The Oreshnik missile struck close to Ukraine's border with Poland, a NATO member.
Jan 10, 2026, 12:49 PM
Trump is right. Europe is in crisis
Zeljko Jovanovic, Al Jazeera English
But not for the reasons he believes.
Jan 10, 2026, 12:01 PM
Tony Dokoupil’s viral first week should worry Bari Weiss
Sophia Tesfaye, Salon
The new CBS Evening News host made headlines for all the wrong reasons
Jan 10, 2026, 11:45 AM
Trump’s Venezuelan oil rush is doomed from the start
Nicholas Liu, Salon
One industry expert said Trump's oil dreams are less about economic prudence and more about distracting the public
Jan 10, 2026, 11:30 AM
Rodriguez or Trump: Who Is Really Running Venezuela?
Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com
Will Delcy Rodriguez govern as a compliant and coerced US puppet, or as leader of an undefeated and independent Venezuela?
Jan 10, 2026, 11:05 AM
Americans Are Sick and Tired of Pointless Wars
Alain Stephens, The Intercept
Americans have lived through enough U.S. military campaigns to be skeptical of Trump’s Venezuela policy from the start. The post Americans Are Sick and Tired of Pointless Wars appeared first on The Intercept.
Jan 10, 2026, 11:00 AM
The Case for Impeaching Donald Trump
Jason Linkins, The New Republic
I think Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Will Bunch has summed up the past week in American life more succinctly than I ever could: “We are going to look back fondly on 2025 as ‘the sane year’” of Trump’s second term. Here’s where we left off in 2025: Trumpism…
Jan 10, 2026, 11:00 AM
Iran’s army pledges to defend national interests after US backs protesters
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Iran's elite IRGC - which operates separately from army - also says safeguarding country's security is a 'red line'.
Jan 10, 2026, 10:49 AM
Trump is moving forward with his student-loan repayment overhaul — this time focused on unaffordable debt
Ayelet Sheffey, Business Insider
Trump's Education Department concluded another round of negotiations focused on gainful employment, aimed at protecting student-loan borrowers.
Jan 10, 2026, 10:48 AM
Freddie, Fannie $200 billion mortgage bond buy underway with $3 billion purchase, FHFA's Pulte says
Reuters, The Times of India
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte confirmed a $3 billion mortgage bond purchase occurred Friday, the day after President Trump ordered a $200 billion buy to lower housing costs. Pulte also stated that the privatization of Freddie Mac and Fann…
Jan 10, 2026, 10:43 AM
Thrift Store. Clinic. Roller Rink. New Orleans Center Becomes ‘Radical’ Lifeline Amid Homelessness, Drug Crises.
Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com
A New Orleans collective is a heartening example of community self help...and an indictment of income inequality and failing social programs.
Jan 10, 2026, 10:00 AM
Greenland's party leaders firmly reject Trump's push for US control of the island
Associated Press, Yahoo Entertainment
Greenland’s party leaders have rejected President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for the U.S. to take control of the island, saying that Greenland’s future...
Jan 10, 2026, 9:56 AM
When can you file taxes in 2026? Federal and state deadlines, extensions, and refunds
Allie Kelly, Business Insider
Everything to know about tax season in 2026: What forms you need, when to file, federal and state deadlines, and how to avoid penalties.
Jan 10, 2026, 9:48 AM
Greenland’s parliament will bring forward meeting to discuss US threats, party leaders say
Internazionale, Internazionale.it
OSLO, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Greenland’s parliament will bring forward a meeting to discuss its response to U.S. threats to take control of the Arctic island, the leaders of … Leggi
Jan 10, 2026, 9:23 AM
Trump's message to defense contractors: There might be a lot more money coming, but only if you deliver
Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider
The White House is calling for much more defense spending while pressuring contractors to prioritize production over profits.
Jan 10, 2026, 9:06 AM
Venezuelans disappointed by failure to release more political prisoners
CBC News
Only nine political prisoners appear to have been freed after Maduro regime figure Jorge Rodriguez promised on Thursday that a "significant" number would be emerging from the country's notoriously abusive prisons. The Trump administration has suggested their …
Jan 10, 2026, 9:00 AM
The U.S. wants Venezuelan oil. Does that undercut Canada's leverage in trade talks?
CBC News
As Ottawa gears up to review the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement, do the developments in Venezuela undercut the Canadians' bargaining position? CBC's The House spoke to experts and former officials about the feasibility of ramping up Venezuelan oil production an…
Jan 10, 2026, 9:00 AM
How an old word like ‘snollygoster’ can give people power over politics
CBC News
Susie Dent says labelling the “snollygosters” and “mumpsimus” and other emotions can actually give people a great deal of peace during challenging times.
Jan 10, 2026, 9:00 AM
Iran’s army vows to protect public property as Tehran seeks to quell growing unrest
Internazionale, Internazionale.it
DUBAI, Jan 10 (Reuters) - The Iranian army said on Saturday it would safeguard strategic infrastructure and public property and urged Iranians to thwart “the enemy’s plot… Leggi
Jan 10, 2026, 8:59 AM
Iran medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as protests enter second week
BBC News
There were signs authorities were intensifying their crackdown as protests entered their second week.
Jan 10, 2026, 8:25 AM
New video on Minnesota ICE shooting emerges as public anger grows across US
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The 47-second video shows the shooting from the perspective of ICE officer Jonathan Ross, who fired the shots.
Jan 10, 2026, 8:22 AM
Trump meets US oil bosses to discuss Venezuela extraction
Al Jazeera English
President Donald Trump said his administration will decide which oil companies are allowed to operate in Venezuela.
Jan 10, 2026, 7:05 AM
Kennedy Center Hit by Biggest Departure Yet After Trump Takeover
Catherine Bouris, Daily Beast
Following the publication of a report in The New York Times on Friday night revealing that the Washington National Opera will be leaving the Kennedy Center, ...
Jan 10, 2026, 6:19 AM
New video shows fatal Minnesota ICE shooting from officer's perspective
The Associated Press, NPR
The video, published online by a Minnesota-based news site, Alpha News, and reposted by the Department of Homeland Security, shows the shooting from the perspective of the officer who fired the shots.
Jan 10, 2026, 6:18 AM
Greenland claims: How close have NATO members come to fighting each other?
Hanna Duggal, Al Jazeera English
The US is considering military action to seize Greenland, in a move that could cause divisions within the NATO alliance.
Jan 10, 2026, 6:05 AM
Greenlanders unnerved as they find themselves in geopolitical storm
BBC News
Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too.
Jan 10, 2026, 6:01 AM
Analysis: Why Venezuela’s military holds the key to country’s future
Carlos Eduardo Pina, Al Jazeera English
Whether Trump or Rodriguez, running Venezuela will need the help of its military, which has incentives to strike a deal.
Jan 10, 2026, 5:27 AM
CDC staff 'blindsided' as child vaccine schedule unilaterally overhauled
Unmc.edu
Washington Post The Trump administration took unprecedented steps to recommend fewer vaccines for children without extensive consultations with career scientists. Vaccine experts at the Centers for…
Jan 10, 2026, 5:07 AM
Hannah Einbinder Calls To Abolish ICE After Renee Good Killing: “None Of Us Are Safe”
Glenn Garner, Deadline
As ICE faces another nationwide outcry, Hannah Einbinder is using her platform to call out the government agency and urging others to do the same. Following the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, the 4x Golden Globe nominee emphasized that “none of …
Jan 10, 2026, 5:01 AM
Is Donald Trump Creating the Conditions for Another World War?
The New Yorker
“What you’re seeing both abroad and at home are completely optional conflicts created by the character of the President,” Jane Mayer says.
Jan 10, 2026, 4:59 AM
Jeffrey Epstein's Brother Claims a New Autopsy Report in February Will 'Prove' the Sex Offender Was Murdered
Charna Flam, PEOPLE
“More and more, I believe he was murdered,” Mark Epstein said in July 2025
Jan 10, 2026, 4:22 AM
Senator Cassidy Has More Words, But No Actions, For RFK Jr.
Timothy Geigner, Techdirt
Rinse, lather, repeat. That is supposed to be the self-serving message on the back of a shampoo bottle, but it can easily be applied to Senator Bill Cassidy’s response to all the bullshit RFK Jr. continues to pull when it comes to vaccines. The last time we s…
Jan 10, 2026, 3:39 AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,416
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
These are the key developments from day 1,416 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Jan 10, 2026, 3:10 AM
USDA suspends federal financial awards to Minnesota and Minneapolis
JESSICA A. BOTELHO | The National News Desk, Turn to 10
The USDA announced that the agency suspended federal financial awards to Minnesota and Minneapolis "effective immediately."
Jan 10, 2026, 2:50 AM
Trump calls for one-year cap on credit card rates at 10%
Romy Varghese, Yahoo Entertainment
It’s not clear whether credit card companies will respond to his call, or what actions he might take to force any change. During the 2024 presidential...
Jan 10, 2026, 2:42 AM
From ‘I’m Not Mad at You’ to Deadly Shots in Seconds
Nick Miroff, The Atlantic
Frazzled agents, quick triggers, and a motor-powered protest movement are creating a uniquely dangerous moment on U.S. streets.
Jan 10, 2026, 1:16 AM
How Cuba was blindsided by the operation to capture Maduro
Jordane BERTRAND, Yahoo Entertainment
The capture by US forces of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and the killing in the operation of 32 Cubans assigned to protect him represent a major blow for...
Jan 10, 2026, 1:10 AM
This media spin on the ICE shooting will make you sick
BlazeTV Staff, TheBlaze
Mainstream media is spinning the ICE shooting incident to paint Renee Nicole Good as a hero instead of an agitator, and while BlazeTV host Sara Gonzales admits that life lost is “always a tragedy” — she’s not pleased with the media’s biased reaction.“When lif…
Jan 10, 2026, 1:00 AM
ICE Wasn’t Always Like This
Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic
In scaling back oversight, the administration has emboldened the agency.
Jan 10, 2026, 12:13 AM
Factbox-Venezuela’s most prominent prisoners linked to opposition movement
Internazionale, Internazionale.it
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Venezuela has slowly begun releasing some of those held in jail who are considered political prisoners by rights groups and the opposition, in the after… Leggi
Jan 10, 2026, 12:07 AM
Protests, Poems, and Rage at Trump: America Responds to Renee Nicole Good’s Killing
Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone
Renee Nicole Good's Killing by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has inspired outrage and tributes from Billie Eilish, Thurston Moore, and others.
Jan 10, 2026, 12:00 AM