House clears key hurdle to reopening the government later Tuesday  —  The legislation, which passed the Senate 71-29 on Friday, is slated for a vote Tuesday afternoon and is expected to pass.  Then it'll go to Trump's desk, ending the brief government shutdown.  —  Listen to this article with a free account

Homeland Security is targeting Americans with this secretive legal weapon  —  In October, a retiree emailed a DHS attorney to urge mercy for an asylum seeker.  Then DHS subpoenaed his Google account and sent investigators to his home.  —  PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS —

Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X  —  The French offices of Elon Musk's X have been raided by the Paris prosecutor's cyber-crime unit, as part of an investigation into suspected offences including unlawful data extraction and complicity in the possession of child pornography.

Judge limits feds' use of weapons against anti-ICE protesters in Portland … DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement that DHS “is taking appropriate and constitutional measures to uphold the rule of law and protect our officers and the public from dangerous rioters.”

Iranian Gunboats Tried to Stop U.S.-Flagged Tanker  —  Failed attempt in key waterway for oil shipments comes as Washington continues to build up forces in the region  —  Iranian gunboats approached a U.S. oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday and ordered the vessel to stop …

Jill Biden's ex-husband arrested and charged with killing his current wife  —  William Stevenson, 77, is facing a charge of first-degree murder more than a month after police responded to a domestic dispute at a home in Delaware.  — Add NBC News to Google  —  Listen to this article with a free account

Tulsi Gabbard running solo 2020 election inquiry separate from FBI investigation  —  Exclusive: Trump sent national intelligence director to Georgia raid last week in approval of Gabbard's sweeping review  —  Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, is running her own review …

Alleged Ransom Note for Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Demands Millions in Bitcoin  —  12:59 PM PT — The Pima County Sheriff's Department posted on X they are “aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie.”

Chairman Comer Announces the Clintons Caved, Will Appear for Depositions  —  WASHINGTON— House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced that former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear for transcribed …

Jerry Nadler Says People Feel Justified Shooting ICE Agents Because They're ‘Masked Hoodlums’  —  Democratic New York Rep. Jerry Nadler claimed Tuesday that United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were “goons” that people were “justified” to shoot during a rant at a hearing.

Judge presses DOJ lawyers for a precedent for Pentagon to punish Sen. Mark Kelly over video  —  Kelly seeks to block Hegseth from reducing his rank and retirement benefits.  —  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the White House in Washington, Jan. 29, 2026 and Sen. Mark Kelly on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 15, 2026.

The Influencer Who Spurred the Federal Crackdown on Minneapolis … A few years ago, Nick Shirley's career seemed to have plateaued.  Still a teenager, he had created some videos that had become popular on YouTube, including one that showed him sneaking into the influencer Jake Paul's wedding in Las Vegas …

Federal attorney on ICE cases: ‘The system sucks’  — An attorney with the U.S. Attorney's Office for Minnesota said the federal government's system for processing and responding to immigration cases “sucks.”  — Julie Le volunteered to help the U.S. Attorney's Office handle a flood …

Mitch McConnell hospitalized over “flu-like symptoms”  —  Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was hospitalized Monday night after “experiencing flu-like symptoms” over the weekend, a spokesperson confirmed in a statement to Axios. … - “His prognosis is positive and he is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving.

Not a Single Republican Shows Up to Hear Renee Good's Brothers Testify  —  Not a single Republican member of Congress showed up to the public forum held by Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Robert Garcia on the violence inflicted by federal immigration agents …

How to tear gas children … Photo illustration: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images … The day after the second general strike in Minneapolis, the labor unions of Portland, Oregon, marched in solidarity.  It was the warmest day that Portland had seen in a while, with sun peeking out from the clouds here and there.

Pentagon warns Scouts to make ‘core value reforms’ or lose military support  —  The relationship dates back decades, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized the organization for allowing girls to join and changing its name from Boy Scouts.  —  The Pentagon issued a warning late Monday …

Trump escalates feud with Ilhan Omar, appears to suggest she is linked to ISIS … The progressive legislator has drawn the president's ire for years.  —  Trump has repeatedly accused Omar of profiting off of a widespread fraud investigation in her home state without providing any evidence …

Hochul - With Her Best Ever Favorability Rating, 49-40% - Continues to Hold Commanding Leads Over Blakeman (54-28%) & Among Dems, Delgado (64-11%)  — Overwhelming Support For Several Hochul SOS/Budget Proposals, Including: Allowing NYers to Bring Civil Actions vs. Federal Officers …

ICE demanded Maine sheriff's employment records following his criticism of arrest  —  The Bangor Daily News was the first to report this story.  What you're reading here would likely not be made public without the efforts of professional journalists asking questions, interviewing sources and obtaining documents.

Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis  —  Immigration officers with guns drawn arrested some activists who were trailing their vehicles on Tuesday in Minneapolis, a sign that tensions have not eased since the departure last week of a high-profile commander.

ICE Is Watching You  —  In the latest stop in Donald Trump's war on liberal democracy, federal agents in Minnesota have shot and killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti.  It was difficult to avoid the videos of what I can only think of as their executions.  The images captured by bystanders …