News articles from 14 January 2026 : 03:08
University researcher accused of calling for assassination of conservative voices in social media post
University of Washington investigates researcher who allegedly posted comments calling for assassination of conservative voices, sparking controversy.
ICE detainer issued for El Salvadoran national charged with killing two North Carolina teens
North Carolina sanctuary policies face renewed criticism after an illegal alien was charged in the murders of two teenagers, ages 16 and 18, in Charlotte.
Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump's policing power over Venezuela
Senate Republicans used a rarely deployed Senate procedure to kill a bipartisan Venezuela war powers resolution despite earlier success that enraged President Donald Trump.
Late NASCAR star Greg Biffle's home burglarized weeks after plane crash, $30,000 taken: officials
Officials said they were investigating a theft that allegedly occurred at a home owned by late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle weeks after he died in a plane crash.
Iran allegedly airs 97 'coercive confessions' amid record-breaking North Korea-style internet blackout
The Iranian regime aired alleged forced confessions from handcuffed protesters during a record-breaking internet blackout lasting over 144 hours.
Top Iranian official downplays death toll, blames 'Israeli plot' as US considers strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi disputed casualty figures from recent protests and alleged Israel was to blame during a wide ranging interview on Fox News' 'Special Report with Bret…
With a tiny majority, House GOP leaders tell members to show up unless it's 'life or death'
As the slim House Republican majority hangs on a razor’s edge, lawmakers are getting a stern warning from party leadership: You should only be absent for matters of life and death.
Vance's 2028 head start: From the Politics Desk
JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley and Rand Paul are jockeying for position ahead of the 2028 GOP presidential primary.
Tommy Lee Jones filed conservatorship petition for daughter Victoria 2 years before suspected overdose
Tommy Lee Jones filed for a temporary conservatorship for daughter Victoria in 2023, years before she was found dead from suspected overdose at a San Francisco hotel.
America's favorite hot sauces ranked — Instacart reveals the top picks
Instacart's new ranking reveals America's favorite hot sauce based on sales data from millions of orders — with Frank's RedHot dominating in 31 states nationwide.
Hawley, Moody react after heated Senate abortion hearing exchange: 'Can men get pregnant?'
A viral Senate hearing exchange between Republican senators and an Atlanta OB-GYN over the question of whether men can get pregnant sparked a social media debate Wednesday.
Angry mob caught on camera hurling profanity, demands federal agents leave Minnesota Mexican restaurant
Federal agents were forced to leave a Minnesota restaurant Sunday after angry diners confronted them with expletives, demanding they exit amid rising tensions.
Washington Post columnist admits ‘woke’ politics hurt Democrats
Washington Post columnist Shadi Hamid argues Democrats went too far on “woke" politics, pointing to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s victory as a path beyond culture wars.
Police chief touts gun link in Ohio dentist murders; records show three 9 mm casings found in killings
Columbus police say a gun is linked to the fatal shootings of Ohio dentist Spencer Tepe and wife Monique. Ex-husband Michael McKee faces murder charges.
FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter
FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter
YouTuber to testify before Congress on Minnesota's massive $9B fraud network investigation
House hearing to examine Minnesota fraud scandals including alleged $250 million COVID relief scheme. YouTuber Nick Shirley, who helped uncover fraud, will testify Jan. 21.