Trump News for Saturday, January 17, 2026

After Donald Trump gave a 13-minute interview to new CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil earlier this week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered a message to the anchor and his news team with a message from POTUS: Air the complete intervie…

The new entity has a global remit and a steep price for a permanent seat.

CENTCOM says strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed a man tied to the December attack that killed US troops.

President Donald Trump says he plans to sue JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) for the abrupt closure of his accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol...

The AFL-CIO, which represents some 15 million workers across the US, is backing a planned Minnesota economic blackout to protest ICE.

The Vacuum, Collection, Holding and Transfer sewage system on USS Gerald R. Ford was developed for cruise ships, but maybe too small for the massive aircraft carrier

Antitrust regulators claim to protect competition. Their decision to block Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot did the opposite. It helped drive an American robotics pioneer into bankruptcy last December and pushed it into the arms of a Chinese creditor.Antitrust …

European and South American leaders say pact sends 'clear signal' amid concerns over global tariffs, isolationism.

President Donald Trump announced that the NATO countries who have sent small contingents of troops to Greenland will be charged a 10% tariff on all goods.

U.S. stock futures are in the green on Thursday night, following a rally during the regular session, powered by the strong earnings performance of chipmaker ...

Flu activity remains elevated throughout the United States, with children being hit especially hard, according to newly released data from the CDC.

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) is one of the Trending AI Stocks on Wall Street. On January 13, TD Cowen analyst Krish Sankar upgraded the stock from Hold to “...

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) is one of the Hot AI Stocks to Keep on Your Radar. On January 13, Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries reiterated an Overweight...

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE) is one of the Hot AI Stocks to Keep on Your Radar. On January 13, Goldman Sachs analyst Katherine Murphy...

Tariffs against our closest allies were announced in a 445-word social media post. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on eight European countries...

In a post on social media, Trump said a 10% tariff will take effect on Feb. 1, and will climb to 25% on June 1 if a deal is not in place for the United States to purchase Greenland.

Protesters rallied in Copenhagen, Denmark, in support of Greenland.

Donald Trump said he will impose a 10% tariff—that will rise to 25%—on European countries that don’t support his controversial plan to take over Greenland.

US president says eight countries to face tariffs over opposition to US control of semi-autonomous Danish territory.

Ukrainian and German law enforcement authorities have identified two Ukrainians suspected of working for the Russia-linked ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group Black Basta. In addition, the group's alleged leader, a 35-year-old Russian national named Oleg Evg…

TEL AVIV, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Saturday that this week’s Trump administration announcement on the composition of a Gaza e… Leggi

Canada needs real digital sovereignty, not our own digital colonizers

Copenhagen rally organiser says 'world must wake up' as Donald Trump threatens to seize self-governing Danish island.

Mattel released a Barbie doll this past week that has sparked an important discussion about what representation looks like in doll form — and why a pretty girl wearing headphones and a cute outfit might not be representative of a severe autism diagnosis, or w…

Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss what actions the president may be weighing abroad.

The board will supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October.

Worried about losing unified Republican power in Washington and mystified at his lack of support among the public, President Donald Trump keeps talking about...

War correspondent Scott Anderson on the country's protests, the revolution's legacy and what a deal could mean

Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.

What life is like in Minneapolis now

In the video, Venezuela's opposition leader is heard saying, “I am alive, I’m safe, and I’m very grateful.”

From toppling Venezuela's leader to ordering mass deportations, from turning once independent government entities into rubber stamps to demolishing the East ...

Greenland’s location near the North Pole makes it a critical site for laser based satellite communications, expert says.

Internal revolt and external pressure collide in Iran. Plus, Cory Doctorow on the AI hype machine.

Here are the businesses that Trump's first year back in office have greatly benefitted, and industries that have been hit hard.

The Administration for a Healthy America is RFK Jr.'s plan to tackle chronic disease, addiction and other persistent problems. But so far it's not being set up like previous new agencies.

The 2026 national park pass features a portrait of Donald Trump’s face, and the Department of the Interior (DOI) has threatened to penalize anyone who tries to cover it up. Now, park lovers are inventing their own clever work-arounds to remove the president’s…

Two decades after its founding, the Department of Homeland Security has become exactly what its critics feared.

Jan. 17, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

If you are so unfortunate as to need assistance from the Social Security Administration, good luck with that.

Egypt and Sudan welcomed on Saturday President Donald Trump’s offer to resume U.S. mediation efforts with Ethiopia to resolve a long-running Nile River water...

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) is among the stocks with the best earnings growth for the next 5 years. On January 13, Morgan Stanley lifted the price...

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) is among the stocks with the best earnings growth for the next 5 years. On January 15, Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT...

Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is among the stocks with the best earnings growth for the next 5 years. On January 14, Reuters’ Jonathan Stempel reported that...

The conservative network once decried similar searches as press intimidation under Obama

COPENHAGEN, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters gathered across Denmark on Saturday in solidarity with Greenland amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to annex… Leggi

The country's supreme leader says foreign-backed protests 'caused massive damage and killed several thousands'.

Critics say federal agents are following a playbook to give themselves an excuse to react violently

Ukrainian negotiators arrived in the US Saturday for talks with President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner and army secretary Dan...

A court blocked key provisions in Trump's executive order — but it’s had more influence over federal agencies.

Somalis are fighting back, from homemade sambusas for protesters to foot patrols on the lookout for ICE. The post Inside the Somali-Led Resistance to Trump’s Assault on Minneapolis appeared first on The Intercept.

Officials promise a gradual return of internet connectivity after weeks of deadly protests.

Jan 17 (Reuters) - In the 12 days since the U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, interim President Delcy Rodriguez has been working to consolidate her own pow… Leggi

ACA subsidies expiring leaves 1.4 million fewer insured compared to 2025, as CMS data shows enrollment declines in Florida and other Southern states.

By Erin Banco, Sarah Kinosian and Matt SpetalnickNEW YORK/MIAMI/WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Trump administration officials had been in discussions with Venezuela’s har… Leggi

President Trump says he's cutting federal money to sanctuary cities. But courts have blocked similar moves, ruling that the federal government can't use funding to coerce state and local governments.

Prediction market apps are thriving in Trump's second term, with traders betting on migrant deportations to election outcomes. A community of young, mostly male and very online traders are driving the industry's bonanza.

Minneapolis is at the center of sweeping, evolving federal immigration push. It demonstrates how different immigration enforcement is under Trump's second administration - and raises questions about the lingering effects on local communities and law enforceme…

The crew of USS Ford is struggling to handle sewage problems on board the Navy's newest carrier.

U.S. soybean famers look for markets in addition to China as the trade war with the United States continues, countries like Mexico, Egypt, Germany and Pakistan.

The court injunction bars federal ​agents from detaining or retaliating against peaceful protesters or observers.

TMZ's video of a Ford worker calling Trump a "pedophile protector" and Trump's reaction made big news, and Kiefer Sutherland may wanna try Waymo. So we gotta ask ...

Understanding how the United States uses its tech companies to serve empire

Reports of Trump administration investigating top Democrats in Minnesota as violent ICE crackdown continues.

Donald Trump plans to boost US military spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027. His plan to pay for it does not add up.

Gold prices dropped on Friday after reaching record highs. Investors took profits as geopolitical tensions eased, reducing gold's safe-haven appeal. Despite the dip, gold is set for its second consecutive weekly gain. Silver also saw a decline after hitting a…

Within minutes, hulking SUVs, pickup trucks and minivans begin leaving, forming the unmarked convoys that have quickly become feared and common sights in the...

Officers in the Minneapolis-area participating in a U.S. immigration enforcement operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren't obstructing authorities, a judge ruled Friday.

The White House has released the names of those who will oversee the next phase of the US president's peace plan for Gaza.

Venezuela's Defence Ministry says 83 people in total killed in US attack to abduct President Nicolas Maduro.

DUBAI, Jan 17 (Reuters) - More than 3,000 people have died in Iran’s nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday, while a “very slight rise” in internet activi… Leggi

Warnings come as Mexico's Sheinbaum says 'compelling results' in tackling drug cartels, following Trump strike threats.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has been invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to join the "Board of Peace" that will supervise the temporary governance of the Gaza Strip, a senior Canadian official told journalists travelling with the prime minister on his overs…

Despite Iran's vulnerable position, any US strikes could risk triggering a protracted conflict, analysts say.

From the crackdown on anti-government protesters in Iran to the US holding the first formal talks on the acquisition of Greenland, a lot happened in the world this week.

The simple need for a spectacle, to show US threats are credible, could still lead to an American attack followed by limited Iranian retaliation

As masked and armed men in combat armor swarmed throughout the Twin Cities, Gov. Tim Walz took to primetime television to ask Minnesotans to film ICE. The videos, he said, would "create a database of the atrocities against Minnesotans - not just to establish …

Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.