Top House Democrats warned President Donald Trump they will pursue impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if she is not removed, citing public outrage after the killing of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis during federal immigration enforcement.
International Criminal Court judges have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial, rejecting arguments that the 80-year-old’s health prevents him from taking part in proceedings over alleged crimes against humanity tied to the country’s “war on drugs.”
General Motors reported a quarterly net loss driven by large EV-related charges but raised shareholder returns with a new $6 billion buyback and a higher dividend, while forecasting stronger operating profit in 2026 as trucks and SUVs continue to anchor its cash generation.
The Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of 2026 is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, but the meeting is unfolding amid an extraordinary political backdrop: a Justice Department probe into Chair Jerome Powell and a looming White House decision over who will replace him when his term ends in May.
Federal health officials proposed a 0.09% net average increase in Medicare Advantage payments for 2027 and outlined risk-adjustment changes aimed at payment accuracy, setting up a high-stakes lobbying fight and raising questions about plan benefits and premiums.
Micron is expanding its Singapore manufacturing footprint with an advanced wafer fabrication facility and a roughly $24 billion, 10-year investment plan, aiming to meet AI-driven demand for memory and storage and to strengthen supply resilience.
The Seattle Kraken scored twice in 18 seconds in the third period and held on to defeat the New Jersey Devils 4-2, with goalie Joey Daccord making 27 saves and Seattle closing strong after a 1-1 game late into the night.
European regulators launched a formal probe into X, focusing on whether the platform met its Digital Services Act obligations after Grok generated nonconsensual sexual deepfakes and other illegal content risks.
India celebrated Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with a ceremonial parade in New Delhi highlighting military and cultural displays, as two top European Union leaders attended as chief guests.
U.S. markets weighed mixed quarterly earnings results, with the VIX rising and several big-name companies posting results that beat or missed expectations, moving shares sharply.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released recommendations continuing to endorse vaccines against 18 diseases, diverging from a recently slimmed CDC childhood schedule and escalating a rift over U.S. immunization policy.
A bipartisan effort to reassert Congress’s authority over war powers advanced in the Senate, targeting President Trump’s unauthorized military operation in Venezuela and setting up a larger constitutional clash.