Thursday, January 29, 2026
Good morning.
- 1.
President Trump said the US military buildup in the Gulf was a 'massive Armada' aimed at pressuring Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal. Iran warned of retaliation.
(BBC World) - 2.
The FBI executed a search warrant at Fulton County's election office in Georgia, seeking 2020 election ballots and records. Officials said the operation was court-authorized.
(CBS News) - 3.
Dozens were confirmed dead across multiple US states due to a powerful winter storm, with hypothermia and accidents among the causes, officials said.
(CBS News) - 4.
Amazon slashed 16,000 corporate roles, citing restructuring and AI investment. Economists said US hiring stagnated with only 50,000 jobs added last month.
(AP News) - 5.
Senate Democrats threatened to block a spending bill, demanding ICE reforms. Chuck Schumer said ICE must be 'reined in and overhauled.' A shutdown loomed.
(AP News) - 6.
China executed 11 people linked to Myanmar scam operations, including members of the Ming family, for crimes like fraud and homicide, state media reported.
(The Guardian World) - 7.
A federal judge barred the Trump administration from detaining lawful refugees in Minnesota, while a federal appeals court ruled ending TPS for Venezuelans was illegal.
(CBS News) - 8.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her candidacy for Minnesota governor after Gov. Tim Walz exited the race amid a fraud scandal. Klobuchar emphasized Minnesota's resilience and criticized federal immigration policies.
(The Guardian World)