The debt ceiling deal between President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy has cleared the House of Representatives.
With just six days to go until the default deadline on June 5th, the bill was passed by the Republican-controlled House despite 71 conservative Republicans voting against it.
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Some 165 Democrats found the terms of the debt ceiling deal agreeable – indeed, more Democrats than Republicans voted for it, in the end, with MAGA grandee Steve Bannon commenting that it was “always a Democratic Bill”.
Some Senate Republicans have already signaled they will vote against the bill, with Senator Rand Paul, for example, saying there is “nothing conservative about a debt deal that grants unlimited borrowing for two years that experts estimate will likely exceed $4 trillion.”
Democrats control the Upper House, however, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to begin organizing votes on the bill as soon as today, with a view to hashing out any amendments and getting it on President Biden’s desk by Monday.
Notably, the bill has caused ructions within Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis’s camp, with the Florida Governor appearing to oppose the debt ceiling deal while his spokesman Steve Cortes has publicly endorsed it.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Mattel has introduced the first Barbie doll with autism as part of a diversitycampaign.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mattel, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, and autism charities.
📍WHEN & WHERE: January 12, 2026, internationally.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Seeing more depictions of autism is key to understanding and autism acceptance.” – Peter Watt, National Autistic Society
🎯IMPACT: The doll is intended to raise awareness and foster acceptance of autism among children.
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Mattel has introduced an autistic Barbie doll as part of an ongoing push to make its toyline more “diverse.” The doll incorporates specific features like eyes that gaze slightly off to the side and more articulated joints in the elbows and wrists to help depict certain common autistic traits, such as the avoidance of direct eye contact and “hand flapping.” It also includes accessories, including noise-cancelling headphones and a fidget spinner, which some autistic children use to cope with sensory overload and hyperactivity.
“As the most diverse doll line on the market, Barbie plays an important role in a child’s early experiences, and we are dedicated to doing our part to counter social stigma through play,” said Lisa McKnight, Mattel’s executive vice president for Barbie and Dolls.
The autistic Barbie’s creation involved collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, and is supported by multiple autism organizations. Britain’s National Autistic Society was among those to commend the doll, with managing director Peter Watt saying, “Seeing more depictions of autism is key to understanding and autism acceptance.”
The autistic Barbie follows earlier dolls in the line that have represented conditions including blindness, Down’s syndrome, and Type 1 diabetes. Mattel has also launched a range of Barbies aimed at increasing black representation, including a Rosa Parks Barbie and an Ida B. Wells Barbie.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Human remains were uncovered during construction at Volta Park in Georgetown, halting renovation work.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Georgetown residents, construction crews, the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and the D.C. Archaeologist.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Volta Park, Georgetown, with the human remains first discovered last summer.
💬KEY QUOTE: “They have been left exposed for months, through rain and snow, and I have even seen dogs running over them. There are no tarps or coverings on the piles at all,” wrote a concerned resident to Popville.
🎯IMPACT: The site has been secured, and plans are underway to respectfully reinter the remains and complete renovations by spring 2026.
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During construction at Volta Park in Georgetown this past summer, work came to a halt when human remains were discovered. Crews uncovered bones during renovation efforts, which were then collected and submitted to the D.C. Archaeologist‘s office for analysis.
Local residents raised concerns last week, writing to the neighborhood blog Popville about the lack of proper covering for the remains still in the park. One resident shared, “They have been left exposed for months, through rain and snow, and I have even seen dogs running over them. There are no tarps or coverings on the piles at all.”
Finally, last week, the human remains were covered with a tarp, and the site was marked with yellow flags. The Washington, D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) issued a statement confirming the site had been secured and that they are working with the D.C. Archaeologist and contracted archaeologists to develop a plan for respectfully reinterning the disarticulated remains.
“DPR anticipates completing drainage work by the end of winter, with field restoration underway for a spring reopening once the grass is established,” the statement read, concerning the timeline for the conclusion of renovations to the park. Volta Park is situated on the grounds of the former Presbyterian Burying Ground, a historic cemetery.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, issued a warning about the remnants of Nicolás Maduro’s irregular militias, known as colectivos, targeting Americans in Venezuela following the capture of the Marxist dictator
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores, Diosdado Cabello, Delcy Rodríguez, and the U.S. State Department.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The weekend of January 10, 2026, in Caracas, Venezuela, with ongoing developments in the region.
💬KEY QUOTE: “There are reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of U.S. citizenship or support for the United States.” – U.S. Embassy in Bogotá
🎯IMPACT: American citizens in Venezuela are urged to leave as the U.S. cannot guarantee their safety amid escalating tensions with the remnants of Maduro’s regime.
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The United States embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, has issued a travel warning to American citizens in Venezuela, citing reports of armed militias loyal to Nicolás Maduro, known as colectivos, targeting Americans or those perceived to support the United States. The embassy urged Americans to leave Venezuela immediately, emphasizing the lack of U.S. capacity to guarantee safety in the country.
Venezuela’s Marxist dictator, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by the U.S. military during an operation launched by President Donald J. Trump on January 3, 2026. The two were swiftly brought to the United States where they now face narco-terrorism charges in New York City.
While Venezuela’s interim government, led by acting President Delcy Rodríguez—who previously served as Maduro’s vice president—has largely been cooperative with the United States, it appears unable to clear out the remaining Maduro loyalists who control an estimated 10 percent of Venezuela’s major cities. Diosdado Cabello, Maduro’s Minister of the Interior and Justice, appears to be behind the colectivo insurgency, issuing public threats through the well-armed street gangs. Cabello’s colectivos have reportedly been conducting raids, setting up checkpoints, and searching vehicles and phones for evidence of opposition to the regime or support for Maduro’s arrest.
The U.S. embassy warned that colectivos are actively targeting Americans, stating, “There are reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of U.S. citizenship or support for the United States.” The embassy reiterated that Venezuela remains a “do not travel” destination and urged Americans to prepare contingency plans if they choose to remain.
Meanwhile, the socialist regime has claimed that Venezuela is in a state of “absolute calm,” denying any threat to Americans. However, ongoing arrests of individuals celebrating Maduro’s capture and Cabello’s armed appearances in Caracas suggest otherwise. In response to the colectivo actions, the Trump administration—which contends Cabello is one of the key players in Maduro’s drug operation—has issued a $25 million reward for his capture.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former Conservative (Tory) Party chairman and Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi announced his support for Reform Party leader Nigel Farage as a future prime minister.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nadhim Zahawi, Nigel Farage, and Tory former prime ministers Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak.
📍WHEN & WHERE: January 12, at a press conference in London.
💬KEY QUOTE: Zahawi said Britain “really does need Nigel Farage as Prime Minister.”
🎯IMPACT: Zahawi’s endorsement of Farage could shift party political dynamics ahead of the 2024 general election.
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Former British Conservative (Tory) Party chairman and Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi announced on January 12 that he is endorsing Nigel Farage as Britain’s next leader, saying the country “really does need Nigel Farage as Prime Minister.” Zahawi, who was born in Baghdad in 1967 and left Iraq with his family during the 1970s, spoke about his journey from refugee to senior Cabinet minister during his announcement, saying, “I pinch myself every morning to wake up… This is the greatest country on earth.”
First elected as Member of Parliament (M) for England’s Stratford-upon-Avon constituency (electoral district) in 2010, Zahawi went on to hold a number of senior government roles. He played a central role in overseeing Britain’s controversial COVID-19 vaccine rollout and later served as Chancellor of the Exchequer—roughly equivalent to U.S. Treasury Secretary—under Boris Johnson.
Zahawi’s praise for Farage comes at a time when Reform, the party led by the veteran Brexit campaigner, has been gaining traction, consistently polling ahead of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and the Conservatives, who governed from 2010 to mid-2024. In recent months, Farage’s party has benefited from a series of high-profile defections, including sitting MPs, former ministers, and dozens of local councillors, particularly in London and southern England.
Polling and internal party surveys have also suggested growing support among Conservative voters for closer cooperation or even a merger with Reform, underscoring the Conservatives’ displacement by Reform on the British right.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who revealed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) served subpoenas over testimony he gave about renovations to Federal Reserve buildings.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jerome Powell, President Donald J. Trump, the DOJ, and members of the Senate Banking Committee.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Powell disclosed the investigation on Sunday, January 11, 2026; the probe is being overseen by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
💬KEY QUOTE: “I don’t know anything about it, but he’s certainly not very good at the Fed, and he’s not very good at building buildings.” — President Trump
🎯IMPACT: The federal investigation raises concerning allegations of financial mismanagement at the central bank, while critics claim the probe represents a threat to the Federal Reserve’s “independence.”
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell revealed on Sunday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a criminal investigation into him, serving subpoenas over testimony he gave to a Senate committee regarding renovations to the central bank’s offices. Powell described the probe as “unprecedented” and suggested it stemmed from President Donald J. Trump‘s public campaign to pressure the Federal Reserve into lowering interest rates.
“This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions, or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation,” Powell said. He continued, “I have deep respect for the rule of law and for accountability in our democracy. No one, certainly not the chair of the Federal Reserve, is above the law, but this unprecedented action should be seen in the broader context of the administration’s threats and ongoing pressure.”
Trump has denied any knowledge of the investigation, stating later on Sunday, “I don’t know anything about it, but he’s certainly not very good at the Fed, and he’s not very good at building buildings.” The Fed is currently modernizing two of its buildings, with renovations expected to cost $3.1 billion, exceeding initial projections of $2.5 billion. Trump has criticized the rising costs.
The investigation, overseen by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, has sparked bipartisan debate on Capitol Hill. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced opposition to any Fed nominations until the legal matter is resolved. Meanwhile, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) accused Trump of attempting to “install another sock puppet” to undermine the Fed’s “independence.”
The criminal probe comes as Powell prepares to step down in May, with Trump expected to name his successor soon. In December, the central bank enacted its third consecutive rate cut, although at the time, some economists suggested it could be the final cut for some time. However, job data released earlier this month suggests that the labor market continues to weaken, which will likely prompt the Federal Reserve to continue reducing rates.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly considering deploying British troops to Greenland, following remarks by President Donald J. Trump about acquiring the territory.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Prime Minister Starmer, President Trump, the governments of Denmark and Greenland.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday, January 12, 2026; discussions center on Greenland, a largely autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Discussions about securing the High North against Russia and China are part of NATO’s ‘business as usual’.” – British Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander
🎯IMPACT: Concerns have been raised about Britain’s military being overstretched in what is likely an attempt at making a show of European solidarity against the Trump administration.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly considering the possibility of deploying British troops to Greenland. This follows recent statements from former U.S. President Donald Trump about potentially taking control of the Danish territory.
The Prime Minister’s deliberations come soon after he committed to deploying troops to Ukraine to enforce a potential ceasefire, raising alarms among retired senior military concerned about the much-diministed British military’s ability to perform the tasks being considedred for it.
British Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander characterized the conversations about Greenland as centering on NATO protecting the High North from threats posed by Russia and China, describing them as “business as usual.” However, the news comes soon after Starmer joined several other leaders in signing a letter claiming they would defend Denmark’s sovereignty in Greenland against the U.S.
Retired senior military officials have voiced serious concerns about Britain’s defense preparedness, citing years of cuts that have been exacerbated by the deployment of crucial materiel and munitions to Ukraine. They have emphasized shortages including a lack of howitzers, restricted availability of Royal Navy submarines, and insufficient Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots—likely worsened by anti-white recruitment policies—among other issues.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge appointed by Barack Obama has disqualified a prosecutor from overseeing investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James (D).
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield, federal prosecutor John Sarcone, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Letitia James.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was made in January 2026 in the Northern District of New York.
🎯IMPACT: Subpoenas related to James’s high-profile lawfare suits against President Donald J. Trump’s business and the National Rifle Association (NRA) were invalidated, and Sarcone was barred from further involvement.
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A federal court has removed a senior federal prosecutor from overseeing inquiries tied to Democrat New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that his continued role violated federal appointment laws and rendered his actions invalid. U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield, originally appointed by Barack Obama, ruled that John Sarcone could not lawfully continue serving as acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York after his 120-day interim term expired.
Federal law requires that district judges decide whether an interim prosecutor may remain in office. In this case, judges declined to extend Sarcone’s tenure. The ruling claimed that the Justice Department (DOJ), led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, improperly attempted to preserve Sarcone’s authority by redesignating him as a “special attorney” and first assistant after his term lapsed. Judge Schofield said the move amounted to an unlawful attempt to bypass statutory limits on prosecutorial appointments.
Because Sarcone lacked legal authority, the court invalidated the subpoenas he issued and barred him from further participating in the investigations. Those subpoenas sought information related to James’ office and its prior litigation.
Sarcone worked on President Donald J. Trump’s 2016campaign legal team and later served as a regional administrator at the General Services Administration during Trump’s first term. James’s office has argued that Sarcone’s involvement reflected a politically driven effort to retaliate against her for pursuing high-profile cases against Trump and conservative-aligned organizations.
James has built a national profile through aggressive legal actions, including a civil fraud case against Trump’s business empire and litigation against the pro-Second Amendment National Rifle Association (NRA).
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The mother of a depressed 26-year-old announced he was killed as part of Canada’s assisted suicide program.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Kiano Vafaeian, Margaret Marsilla, Dr. Ellen Wiebe.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Canadian doctors euthanized Vafaeian this week, with his mother Margaret Marsilla announcing his death on Facebook on January 6.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The actions of DR ELLEN WIEBE reveal a pattern of coldness and disregard for vulnerable human life that I can no longer stay silent about.” – Margaret Marsilla.
🎯IMPACT: The case reveals that killings of people with mental illnesses in Canada are occurring despite the practice being supposedly banned until 2027.
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A notorious Canadian euthanasia doctor is said to have assisted in the suicide of Kiano Vafaeian, a depressed 26-year-old man, despite Canada not yet opening Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) to those with simple mental illnesses until 2027. Kiano Vafaeian passed away this week, according to a Facebook post by his mother, Margaret Marsilla.
In the post, Marsilla notes, “Four years ago, here in Ontario, we were able to stop his euthanasia and get him some help. He was alive because people stepped in when he was vulnerable and not capable of making a final, irreversible decision. Tragically, the Canadian system later allowed something very different to happen in Vancouver—where a doctor named DR ELLEN WIEBE AKA DR DEATH #2 approved his death based on mental illness.”
“The actions of DR ELLEN WIEBE reveal a pattern of coldness and disregard for vulnerable human life that I can no longer stay silent about, just that scary smile shows her entitlement for taking peoples lives,” she continued, adding: “No compassion. No protection. No effort to save a life, only to end it.”
Dr. Wiebe has become well known in Canada for her enthusiasm for MAID, claiming to have been behind the killing of at least 400 people. She is also an abortionist.
Kiano Vafaeian also participated in a documentary about MAID in 2023, broadcast on the CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster, which questioned whether MAID was too easy for Canadians to get approval for. Vafaeian told the interviewer that he had tried suicide before and claimed MAID was “more dignified.”
The case comes as the overall use of MAID in Canada continues to rise sharply and is now one of the country’s leading causes of death. Analysts cited by critics of the program estimate that, based on current trends, the cumulative number of Canadians who have died through assisted suicide since legalization could be approaching 100,000. Medics have also warned that demand for MAID assessments has surged, straining capacity and raising concerns about whether thorough evaluations can always be maintained.
Other ethical concerns have also emerged regarding MAID and the practice of organ harvesting. In one case, a 38-year-old Canadian with Lou Gehrig’s disease was euthanized, and his heart was subsequently transplanted to an American man with congestive heart failure. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)—a subagency of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)— has previously warned that some patients may not have been legally deceased before organ harvesting procedures begin.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The merger of Compass and Anywhere Real Estate, valued at $1.6 billion, was approved without a detailed antitrust investigation.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Compass, Anywhere Real Estate, the Justice Department, and lawyer Mike Davis.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The merger completes on January 9, 2026, in the United States.
🎯IMPACT: Compass will control nearly 20 percent of the U.S. home-sales volume, raising concerns over market share in major metropolitan areas.
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A $1.6 billion merger between Compass and Anywhere Real Estate was approved by the Department of Justice (DOJ) without a full antitrust investigation, despite objections from enforcement staff, according to reports. Senior DOJ officials allegedly overruled internal calls for an in-depth review after Compass retained Trump-aligned attorney Mike Davis, who argued the company’s case directly to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s office. Those officials concluded that potential competition concerns could be addressed without launching a formal probe, allowing the deal to close far more quickly than initially expected.
The Justice Department’s antitrust division, led by Trump loyalist and populist figure Gail Slater, had pushed for a detailed examination of whether the merger would reduce competition in local real estate markets. That effort ultimately failed after intervention from higher-ranking officials. As The Wall Street Journal noted, “Davis previously assisted Hewlett Packard Enterprise to reach a $14 billion deal with the Justice Department that allowed it to acquire rival Juniper Networks but caused a fight within the department over his involvement.”
Davis is a well-known figure in Trump-world legal circles. A former Senate aide and founder of the Article III Project, he has been a vocal defender of Trump. He has also been described as a politically connected operator with close ties to Republican legal and lobbying networks.
The Compass-Anywhere merger creates one of the most powerful firms in the U.S. residential real estate market. Analysts estimate that Compass will oversee nearly 20 percent of total home sales volume nationwide, with a market share potentially exceeding 30 percent in major cities, including Chicago, New York, and San Francisco.
The deal has drawn renewed attention to the influence of lobbyists and former Trump administration officials now working in Washington’s corporate advocacy world. Several former Trump White House aides have moved into K Street lobbying roles, representing clients seeking favorable treatment from federal regulators. Other reporting has highlighted pressure campaigns by lobbyists and political allies aimed at persuading senior Justice Department officials to scale back or bypass aggressive antitrust enforcement.
A Justice Department spokesman said the approval does not prevent future action, noting that regulators may still pursue enforcement if anticompetitive effects emerge after the merger.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The University of Michigan’s preliminary January sentiment index showed a slight improvement, climbing to 54 from 52.9 in December, surpassing expectations of 53.5.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: University of Michigan researchers and consumers surveyed on economic conditions and inflation expectations.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The consumer sentiment index was released on January 9, 2026.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Although consumers’ worries about tariffs appear to be gradually receding, they remain guarded about the overall strength of business conditions and labor markets,’’ said Joanne Hsu, director of the survey.
🎯IMPACT: Consumer sentiment showed modest gains, but concerns about unemployment and inflation persist, with higher-educated and higher-income Americans expressing greater worry.
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The University of Michigan’s preliminary January consumer sentiment index climbed to 54, up from 52.9 in December. This surpassed expectations of 53.5, signaling a modest rebound in consumer sentiment after record lows in 2025.
Meanwhile, the consumer expectations index reached a five-month high of 55, with improvements noted in both short- and long-term economic outlooks. The current conditions gauge also rose to a three-month high. Notably, consumers’ perception of their current financial situations improved, while expectations for the future declined.
Short-term inflation expectations remained flat, while longer-term expectations rebounded slightly. Democrats, who had previously expressed fears over tariffs, appear to be abandoning those concerns. Meanwhile, Republicans expect deflation, with a significant gap between the two groups’ outlooks on inflation.
Joanne Hsu, director of the survey, stated, “Although consumers’ worries about tariffs appear to be gradually receding, they remain guarded about the overall strength of business conditions and labor markets.’’ The survey also revealed that nearly two-thirds of consumers expect unemployment to rise in the coming year, with higher-educated and higher-income Americans showing greater concern about joblessness.
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