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America at a Boiling Point: From ICE Protests to an Attack on Rep. Omar

An attack at a town hall in Minneapolis, amid a surge in threats against lawmakers, was the latest sign of the fraying of the nation’s political fabric.

2026-01-29 03:06 | Nytimes

NJ councilwoman condemns 'ignorance' of comparing ICE agents to Nazis during heated meeting

New Jersey councilwoman slammed comparisons between ICE agents and Nazis as "ignorance" during heated township meeting on immigration enforcement policies.

2026-01-29 02:36 | Foxnews

Venezuela Tests Big Oil’s Wall Street-Backed Spending Discipline

Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp. must walk a fine line when they kick off Big Oil earnings season Friday, balancing Wall Street’s push for spending discipline and President Donald Trump’s call to invest $100 billion in Venezuela.

2026-01-29 10:30 | Bloomberg

Sergey Brin Spends $20 Million on California Political Effort Amid Wealth Tax Debate

Sergey Brin donated $20 million to a new political drive aimed at solving California’s housing crisis, spurring other billionaires to pitch in. Their efforts may also help ward off a wealth tax.

2026-01-29 02:51 | Nytimes

Trump taps Colin McDonald for newly-created role of assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement

President Donald Trump nominated Colin McDonald as assistant attorney general for national fraud enforcement in a newly created DOJ division.

2026-01-29 02:26 | Foxnews

Dutch Pension PME Targets Europe as US ‘No Longer Reliable’

Dutch pension fund PME will focus more on European opportunities going forward, especially in the technology sector, as the investor criticizes the direction in which American policies are moving.

2026-01-29 10:29 | Bloomberg

Judge Orders Release of Minnesota Refugees Targeted in ICE Crackdown

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order, which halts a Trump administration operation that has swept up at least 100 people so far.

2026-01-29 02:10 | Nytimes

Ilhan Omar demands impeachment of Noem amid DHS funding battle: 'We must abolish ICE'

Outside Minneapolis’ Karmel Mall, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., called federal deportation efforts an "occupation," demanded charges against agents tied to two deaths.

2026-01-29 02:19 | Foxnews

Thailand Plans to Open More Sectors to Foreign Firms

Thailand is moving to ease foreign business rules and speed up approvals in a bid to attract overseas investment and revive economic growth.

2026-01-29 10:24 | Bloomberg

The Trump administration moves to sell a landmark D.C. building that was once a Trump hotel.

The Old Post Office, a 19th-century building in the nation’s capital with an iconic clock tower, was once home to the Trump International Hotel.

2026-01-29 02:07 | Nytimes

Ilhan Omar blames Trump’s rhetoric for surge in death threats, including spray attack: 'So obsessed with me'

Rep. Ilhan Omar blames President Trump for a chemical spray attack, saying the president is "obsessed" with her as death threats surge after his return to office.

2026-01-29 01:09 | Foxnews

Hungary Business Confidence Drops as Orban’s Stimulus Falls Flat

Hungarian business confidence dropped sharply at the start of the year, reversing recent gains in another blow to Prime Minister Viktor Orban before parliamentary elections.

2026-01-29 10:13 | Bloomberg

Rubio Says Venezuela Will Submit Monthly Budget to White House

Democrats sharply questioned the plan, including the role of Qatar in managing an account funded by the sale of Venezuelan oil.

2026-01-29 01:06 | Nytimes

Senate Republicans weigh Dem demand to split DHS bill, turn to short-term extension to avoid shutdown

Senate Democrats plan to block the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, and some Senate Republicans contend that the bill may need to be sidelined to avoid a shutdown.

2026-01-29 01:00 | Foxnews

Saudi-UAE Spat Finds New Front in Lucrative Sudan Gold Shipments

Saudi Arabia is poised to buy gold from war-torn Sudan, potentially taking a share of the lucrative market from the United Arab Emirates as a dispute simmers between the two Gulf powers.

2026-01-29 10:01 | Bloomberg

Attack on Ilhan Omar Follows Years of Trump’s Targeting Her

President Trump has spent years demonizing and dehumanizing the Somali-born Democrat from Minnesota, fueling escalating threats against her.

2026-01-29 00:58 | Nytimes

Why Does the US Government Keep Shutting Down?

Government shutdowns have become a recurring feature of US politics, the product of partisan standoffs over spending that force federal agencies to halt a wide range of services.

2026-01-29 10:00 | Bloomberg

Homelessness Appears to Decline, Reversing a Yearslong Trend

The Trump administration has not yet released the count, which could complicate its plans for tough new policies.

2026-01-29 00:31 | Nytimes

Trump Keeps Trashing the Cost-of-Living Message His Team Is Pushing

President Donald Trump just can’t stick to his economic script.

2026-01-29 10:00 | Bloomberg

Democrats Demand Unmasked Agents, New Limits to Fund D.H.S.

Ahead of a Friday shutdown deadline, Democrats laid out their conditions for funding the Department of Homeland Security, including new restrictions on immigration officers.

2026-01-29 00:26 | Nytimes

Top South African Police Officers Face Criminal Investigation

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered law-enforcement agencies to investigate several senior police officers with a view to potentially prosecuting them on criminal charges or subjecting them to disciplinary action.

2026-01-29 09:51 | Bloomberg

Merz Challenges Trump Over Tariff Threat and Afghanistan Comments

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pushed back against Donald Trump on multiple fronts, signaling that Europe won’t bow to the US president’s intimidation while reiterating a commitment to preserving the transatlantic alliance.

2026-01-29 09:21 | Bloomberg

China Signals Xi’s Purge Won’t Deter ‘Reunification’ With Taiwan

China indicated that an anti-graft purge roiling the People’s Liberation Army won’t impede its plans for eventually taking control of self-run Taiwan, while also brushing aside doubts about the effectiveness of its military in the wake of the ouster of top generals.

2026-01-29 09:17 | Bloomberg

Trump Tells Iran Time Running Out & AI in Focus for Tech Earnings | Daybreak Europe 1/29/2026

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. On today's show, President Trump has warned Iran to make a nuclear deal with the US or face military strikes even worse than last June, increasing pressure on the regime and propelling oil prices higher. Meta beat estimates, with its strong online ads business helping fund record AI investment. Meanwhile, Microsoft fell postmarket as underwhelming cloud sales took the shine off its capex spending. Deutsche Bank reported fourth-quarter fixed-income and currency revenue that beat estimates. Today's guests: Deutsche Bank CFO James Von Moltke & ABB CEO Morten Wierod. (Source: Bloomberg)

2026-01-29 08:21 | Bloomberg

EU Poised to List Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as Terrorist Group

The European Union is set to adopt sanctions against Iran over Tehran’s deadly crackdown on protests that has seen thousands of civilians killed.

2026-01-29 07:35 | Bloomberg

Modi Flags EU Trade Deal, Reforms as US Pact Remains Elusive

India’s free trade deal with the European Union offers the nation’s manufacturers duty-free access to a large market, helping them establish the country’s brand globally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

2026-01-29 06:33 | Bloomberg

Senegal, Morocco Teams Fined After Chaotic Football Match

The Confederation of African Football imposed fines and match bans on Senegal and Morocco after chaotic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

2026-01-29 06:26 | Bloomberg

West Africa Bloc Lifts Guinea Sanctions as Junta Chief Wins Vote

The Economic Community of West African States lifted all remaining sanctions on Guinea with immediate effect, fully reintegrating the country into the regional economic bloc.

2026-01-29 06:25 | Bloomberg

Trump, Democrats Make Some Progress in Talks to Avert Shutdown

Talks between top Senate Democrats and the Trump administration aimed at averting a government shutdown have moved closer to Democrats’ demands, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

2026-01-29 06:16 | Bloomberg

China Executes 11 Members of Myanmar Crime Syndicate

BANGKOK (AP) — China executed 11 people it found guilty of killing 14 Chinese citizens and running scam and gambling operations worth more than $1 billion, authorities said.

2026-01-29 05:54 | Bloomberg

Fox News Poll: 59% of voters say ICE is too aggressive, up 10 points since July

New Fox News poll finds 59% view ICE as "too aggressive," up 10 points since July. Even Trump voters are increasingly critical of their enforcement tactics.

2026-01-28 23:00 | Foxnews

Chagos discussions with US continue, says Starmer

The prime minister says he has discussed the deal with Donald Trump, but there are concerns in Whitehall the US could withdraw support for the agreement.

2026-01-28 22:15 | BBC