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A White House screening event drew fresh criticism as Democrats and protesters focused on the Minneapolis killing by federal agents and the administration’s response.
A heavy earnings week is colliding with fresh tariff threats and rising shutdown odds, increasing uncertainty for investors as major U.S. companies report and Washington battles over funding.
A sprawling winter storm is sweeping from the Southwest to the Northeast, bringing crippling ice, heavy snow and dangerous cold. States have declared emergencies, utilities are bracing for grid strain, and travel disruptions are mounting as the storm’s footprint expands.
Investment bankers say pipelines for mergers and IPOs remain active after large U.S. banks reported stronger results, driven in part by deal fees and underwriting. Executives point to opportunities across sectors and an improving backdrop for issuance.
The CDC announced a new framework for the U.S. childhood immunization schedule following a presidential memorandum directing a review of international practices. The agency said vaccines remain covered without cost-sharing while recommendations are organized into three categories.
Senior U.S. envoys met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging steps toward the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire. Negotiations center on the return of a hostage’s remains, the potential reopening of the Rafah crossing, and questions over monitoring and Israeli troop pullbacks.
A major Verizon disruption knocked out calling, texting and mobile data for many users across the U.S. Customers reported phones switching to “SOS” mode. Verizon said service was restored later the same day and that affected customers would receive credits.
As a major winter storm caused widespread power failures and travel disruption, attention shifted to the resilience of communications infrastructure—backup power, tower hardening and operational redundancy. The event underscored how quickly regional outages can cascade into connectivity problems that hamper emergency response and consumer communications.
A dramatic shift in U.S. vaccine recommendations announced on January 5, 2026 sparked criticism from pediatric and public-health leaders. A fact-check report said the White House circulated misleading claims about “required” childhood shots, even as experts emphasized that CDC guidance is not a federal mandate.
U.S. and global markets slid after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs linked to opposition to his push on Greenland, intensifying fears of a wider trade fight. Investors moved toward perceived safe havens as uncertainty about policy direction hit equities.
The killing of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis triggered protests and a political clash over accountability and immigration enforcement. Democrats signaled they could use budget leverage to demand changes at DHS, while the administration defended the agents’ actions.
Denmark moved to bolster its military presence in Greenland as the broader Greenland crisis prompted support and coordination involving European partners and NATO allies. Reinforcements, training activity and small contingents signaled a rapid security response amid heightened tensions.