January 16, 2026
Humanity POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

U.S. Sees First Negative Net Migration in Half a

For the first time in more than 50 years, the United States has experienced negative net migration, meaning more people.

POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Government Apology After Wrongful Deportation Highlights Due Process Risks

The Associated Press reports that the U.S. government apologized in federal court for mistakenly deporting Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a.

Humanity POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Trump Moves to Cut Federal Funding to Sanctuary Cities

On January 14, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the federal government will stop making federal payments to so-called.

POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

DOJ Prosecutors Resign in Protest Over Minnesota ICE Shooting

A wave of resignations by federal prosecutors has shaken the U.S. Justice Department amid controversy over the Trump administration’s handling.

POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Leak of ICE and Border Patrol Agents’ Personal Data

Recent reports say that personal information for thousands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol employees was.

Media & Entertainment POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

FBI Searches Home of Washington Post Reporter in Classified

Article Breakdown (Neutral, Fact-Based) On January 14, 2026, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents executed a search warrant at the Virginia.

Hidden Figures POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Gold and Silver Surge to Record Highs as Investors

Article Breakdown Gold and silver prices reached historic highs in mid-January 2026 as investors increasingly turned to precious metals amid.

A I POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Pentagon’s Embrace of Musk’s Grok AI Sparks Global Debate

The U.S. Department of Defense announced plans to integrate Elon Musk’s Grok artificial intelligence chatbot into Pentagon networks, a move.

Humanity POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Iran’s Nationwide Blackout: Security, Suppression, and Global Strain

In early January 2026, Iran imposed one of its most severe national communication blackouts in recent history, cutting off internet.