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DHS pauses immigration applications for an additional 20 countries - 2026-01-02T14:02:33-05:00
The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S.

George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump - 2026-01-02T10:50:08-05:00
The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021.

Trump vows to 'rescue' Iran's protesters. Iran warns the U.S. to stay out of it - 2026-01-02T08:43:39-05:00
President Trump warned Iran not to kill protesters. Iranian officials alleged the U.S. and Israel were stoking the sweeping protests, and said U.S. military bases in the region are legitimate targets.

Somali day care centers face threats. And, how Trump could save Obamacare subsidies - 2026-01-02T07:31:03-05:00
Somali-run daycare centers in Minnesota report receiving threats following a viral video that accused them of fraud. And, how Trump could play a role in extending ACA subsidies.

Slow Epstein files release not as concerning as docs DOJ has withheld, says Ro Khanna - 2026-01-02T06:45:47-05:00
Rep. Ro Khanna of California says the Justice Department should've started preparing Epstein files for release months ago. Now, he tells NPR how Congress could intervene to speed up the process.

Brain organoids are helping researchers, but their use also creates unease - 2026-01-02T06:00:00-05:00
Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can responsibly use these bits of gray matter.

U.S. interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean haven't always gone as planned - 2026-01-02T05:00:00-05:00
President Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuela is the latest in a long saga of U.S. intervention in the region that is rooted in the 1823 Monroe Doctrine — and is a mix of success and failure.

With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain - 2026-01-02T05:00:00-05:00
President Trump's changing messaging, Congress' unprecedented demands and the Justice Department's piecemeal release of information haven't quieted the questions. Here's what we know — and don't.

Morning news brief - 2026-01-02T04:50:39-05:00
Right-wing influencer's fraud claim leads to threats for Somali daycare owners, DOJ's initial release of Epstein files left many questions unanswered, dozens killed in Swiss Alps bar fire.

Right-wing influencer's fraud claim leads to threats for Somali day care owners - 2026-01-02T04:50:17-05:00
A right-wing media influencer accused Somali day care operators in Minnesota of defrauding the federal government. This has led to threats against staff and a federal child care funding freeze.