The news to know for Tuesday, January 13, 2026!

We'll tell you about yet another new video from the deadly shooting involving an ICE agent and why Minnesota is now suing the federal government.

Also: why the Trump administration's new action against Iran could also impact other countries.

Plus: the heated debate over transgender athletes in girls' sports that has reached the highest court, how X is responding to the outcry over a controversial AI feature, and how Barbie is representing a common disorder through its iconic toy.

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The news to know for Monday, January 12, 2026!

We're talking about rising tensions over a deadly shooting involving an ICE agent, and the protests that brought out tens of thousands of people around the country.

Also, Iran's deadly crackdown on protesters that could prompt military action from the U.S., while President Trump also threatens Cuba and Greenland.

Plus: how Trump's portrait at the Smithsonian was changed, where thousands of nurses are set to go on strike, and which movies, TV shows, and podcasts won big at this year's Golden Globes.

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A dramatic U.S. move to arrest Nicolás Maduro has put Venezuela in the global spotlight and raised big questions about power, precedent, and what comes next.

In this Special Edition, longtime U.S. diplomat Ambassador Kevin Whitaker — who spent time working across Latin America — offers historical context, analysis of the current moment, and perspective on what to watch for next.

From the raid of Maduro to America's plans involving drugs and oil, this episode provides a deeper understanding of the situation than we have time for in our daily news roundups.

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The news to know for Friday, January 9, 2026!

We'll tell you about another shooting involving federal immigration officers—this time in Portland, Oregon—and how both incidents this week have sparked protests nationwide.

Also, what to know about escalating protests in Iran and the release of political prisoners in Venezuela.

Plus, it's not just the East Wing—it looks like the West Wing of the White House could get renovations too, where a winter storm is bringing snow, and what to watch for at the Golden Globes this weekend.

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The news to know for Thursday, January 8, 2026!

What happened when an ICE agent shot an American citizen in Minneapolis, and how it sparked outcry around the country.

Also, the Trump administration's new plan for Venezuelan oil.

And we'll get into the government's newest dietary guidelines that call for eating more foods that previous guidelines said to limit.

Plus: new research on why many top performers in their industries were late bloomers, the latest up-and-coming technology on display—from smart ovens to bitcoin-mining water heaters—and Girl Scout Cookie season kicks off with a brand-new flavor.

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The news to know for Wednesday, January 7, 2026!

We're talking about the people now in charge of Venezuela, both condemning the U.S. and striking an oil deal with the Trump administration.

And President Trump's renewed push to take over Greenland, which he says could involve the U.S. military.

Also, why some Democrat-led states could lose billions of dollars in funding and how it might impact the people who live there.

Plus, the record that's already been broken this flu season, some of the most talked-about new tech unveiled this week, and a coaching carousel in the NFL—who's out and who's now in high demand.

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The news to know for Tuesday, January 6, 2026!

We're talking about the Venezuelan leader's first public comments since his capture, as well as new plans for his country's future and America's role in it.

Also: a major shift in vaccine policy. The CDC has slashed the number of vaccines recommended for all American children.

Plus, a big announcement from former vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, what one of Elon Musk's companies is now offering Venezuela, and why you'll likely be hearing about a lot of new tech this week.

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The news to know for Monday, January 5, 2026!

We'll tell you about the U.S. military raid that captured Venezuela's leader, what the Trump administration wants from the country, and which other nations are now being warned they could be next.

Also, who was allegedly behind a failed New Year's Eve terror plot on the East Coast, and why President Trump called off his plans for the National Guard.

Plus: people are increasingly betting on major world events, controversy is already swirling over Mamdani's first acts as New York City mayor, and the first awards shows of the year could give us clues about who may sweep them all.

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