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US Cozies Up to Cambodia

The Trump administration has revived relations with Phnom Penh over recent months, lifting an arms embargo implemented by Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden, and restarted joint military exercises that were ended in 2017 by Phnom Penh as Cambodia more closely …

Taiwan Invites Indonesia to Joint Semiconductor Industry

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung stated that Indonesia has the opportunity to become a significant partner for Taiwan in the development of the semiconductor industry in Southeast Asia. However, this opportunity is contingent …

Trump's Fixation On Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream: 'There Was Nothing Else In The Refrigerator'

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to presidents who love their ice cream, Joe Biden comes to mind, with this sweet treat being the not-so-surprising food in the former president's fridge. Biden is not the only ice …

New documentary celebrates legendary anti-war journalist

Reviews & Culture New documentary chronicles Seymour Hersh’s extraordinary journalist career, but shows the limitations speaking truth to power alone By Nico Li Wei Tain Downloading PDF. Please wait... Sunday 18 January 2026 Issue Laura Poitras and …

Consumer Tech News (Jan 12-16): Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Nvidia, Eyes Starlink, Pushes $1.5T Military Budget & More

President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on select high-end artificial intelligence chips from companies like Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD). Trump revealed his plans to speak with Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, about …

Iran cannot be bombed into democracy. But it can be helped to find its way there

Soon after becoming president in 2017, Donald Trump ordered an attack on an Islamic State (IS) underground complex in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province. The strike involved the first-ever use in combat of a GBU-43 massive ordnance air blast (Moab) “bunker …

Trump’s Appointee For Ambassador to Vietnam to Take Harder Line on Trade

At the end of this week, Marc Knapper, the current U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, will conclude his four-year tenure in the country. Knapper was one of 29 career ambassadors who were recalled to Washington by the Trump administration just before Christmas, …

French Revolution comes to Colorado Democrats | Jon Caldara

The border skirmishes are increasing, and we could be looking at full-blown combat. The simmering civil unrest inside Colorado’s Democratic ranks is heating up, and during this legislative session it might boil over into all-out civil war. If it does, a …

A take on the science of reading from a special educator | Letters 

Jan. 18, 2026, 6:02 a.m. ET Jodie M. Grasgreen questioned the state's support for the science of reading in her January 11 editorial, "One size doesn't fit all." She was concerned about teaching to the test and the restrictions of the use …

BRICS++: challenging US hegemony

The BRICS++ originated as Moscow and Beijing's response to NATO and EU "double enlargement" into Russian spheres of influence, the 1999 NATO air war over Kosovo against their ally Serbia, and the US "multilateralization of containment…

Beijing row highlights need for Japan to reduce cleantech dependence on China

Since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan has been one of the world leaders in solar. Today, despite limited flat, open space, it gets about 10% of its electricity from solar panels — more than France, the United States, and, perhaps most surprisingly, …

Trump halts visas from Russia, Brazil, Egypt, Thailand and 71 others in massive immigration crackdown

THE State Department is abruptly halting visa processing for 75 countries in its latest immigration crackdown. Federal officials are pausing entry for applicants they fear would become reliant on taxpayer money if allowed into the US. Sign up for The US …

Trump should pursue regime change in Eritrea

In President Donald Trump’s first term farewell address, he spoke with pride about restoring restraint to Washington. “I am especially proud to be the first president in decades who has started no new wars,” he declared. And, indeed, he was the first …

Where Trump’s most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his 2nd term

WASHINGTON (AP) — From toppling Venezuela’s leader to ordering mass deportations, from turning once independent government agencies into rubber stamps to demolishing the East Wing for a White House ballroom, President Trump spent his first year back in …

The first year of Trump 2.0

As the world has its fingers crossed waiting for the verdict on tariffs from the US Supreme Court, the US President Donald Trump would complete his first year in office on Tuesday. It was an eventful year to put it mildly — the kind that puts twist-laden …

Why Can't New York Get Rid of 2-Person Subway Crews?

Late last year, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would have required two-person operating crews on New York City subways, despite heavy pressure from transit unions. While the veto looked like a win for fiscal sanity, two-person train crews— …

What to know about the rise of Chinese EVs as Canada opens the way for imports

Breadcrumb Trail Links News World China has become the world’s electric vehicle manufacturing and export powerhouse, but tariffs have largely kept its EVs out of the North America market BYD electric vehicles wait to be loaded on an automobile carrier ship …

From World Bank To Gaza Peace Board: Who Is Ajay Banga?

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The White House has announced the formation of a “Board of Peace” as part of US President Donald Trump’s plan to oversee the temporary governance of Gaza, amid continued violence in the …

Fox News defends FBI seizure of Washington Post reporter’s property

Last month, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth blocked the release of video that captured fatal U.S. strikes off the Venezuelan coast, the Washington Post editorial board dedicated an op-ed to praising another Trump Cabinet member, Attorney General Pam …

Groundswell Coalition, a 501(c)(4) Organization, Launches Following Metro Atlanta Campus Listening Tour

The launch builds on a pre-launch campus listening initiative that documented student perspectives through open, discussion-based engagement. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Groundswell Coalition, a newly launched 501( …

U.S. suspends immigration visas for 75 countries, sending ripple effects across investment immigration strategies

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. State Department has announced that it will halt the processing and issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, citing concerns that applicants from these …

IRS Expands Use of AI in Wage Garnishments and Tax Levies in 2026

New IRS automation is accelerating audits, levies, and wage garnishments, prompting tax professionals to reassess how enforcement actions are addressed. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Internal Revenue …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of January 19, 2026

Protecting the Rights of Pregnant Students Unfortunately, many pregnant college students feel forced to choose between their child and their academic future, instead of feeling empowered to choose life and education.  On college campuses, pregnant students …

Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026 Unveiled by TTW

Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026 Unveiled by TTW NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Travel and Tour World (TTW) has revealed its Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026, showcasing airports that are …

Thomas J. Henry Sponsors Martin Luther King Jr Marches Across Major Texas Cities honoring a Legacy of Justice & Equality

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas J. Henry, a Texas-based attorney, is proud to announce his sponsorship of the Martin Luther King Jr. marches taking place in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, …

Vincent J. Liuzza Jr. Publishes The Club: The Dirty Side of Chapter 11 and Power in U.S. Bankruptcies

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Vincent J. Liuzza Jr. has released his new non-fiction book, The Club: The Dirty Side of Chapter 11, a compelling and eye-opening examination of how U.S. Chapter 11 …

Main Street Economics Releases New Video Contrasting Socialism and Capitalism in Action

Illustrates Economic Outcomes Through Real-World Examples of Poland and Venezuela WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics, an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to educating Americans …

Join Us Jan. 27 to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Event: Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community Through Art & Music

Livestream on 1/27 at 5:30 PM ET: Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community Through Art & Music will be at Paul Robeson House & Museum with UPenn’s MLK Symposium. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Worcester Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Firearm and Ammunition

BOSTON – A Worcester man pleaded guilty today in federal court to being a felon in possession of firearm and ammunition.

Armed Bank Robber Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison

Five people arrested for alleged drug conspiracy at Dumfries motel

Five defendants made their initial appearance in court today on charges relating to criminal activity alleged to have taken place in and around the Red Carpet Inn in Dumfries.

Jefferson County Man Accused of Distributing Fatal Dose of Fentanyl

An indictment accuses Daryn Karnes of supplying a mixture containing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a man in Jefferson County, Missouri in 2024.

Virginia Beach man sentenced to 45 years in prison for auto loan scheme and identity theft

Dion Lamont Camp, 41, of Virginia Beach, was sentenced today to 45 years in prison for defrauding and exploiting numerous victims including romantic partners, credit unions, auto dealers, and even strangers.

Matthew L. Harvey Formally Sworn in as United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia

United States Attorney Matthew L. Harvey has taken the formal oath of office in a special ceremony today at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. U.S. Attorney Harvey was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on June 30, 2025, and confirmed …

Mexican National Sentenced for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy and Money Laundering Conspiracy

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Man sentenced for PPP loan fraud of more than half a million dollars

A Missouri man was sentenced to 21 months in prison for submitting false information on applications for disaster relief loans resulting in a loss of $522,000 for the Small Business Administration (SBA). 

Mexican Child Rapist Alien Charged with Perjury and Immigration Fraud

Port Huron Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing $900,000 From His Employer