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• Trump announces his pick for next Federal Reserve chairman after Powell and more top headlines - Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
• Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair to succeed Jerome Powell - Federal ReserveTrump nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair to succeed Jerome PowellPublished Fri, Jan 30 20266:52 AM ESTJeff Cox@jeff.cox.7528@JeffCox
• Best plumbers in Los Angeles, Calif. - Finding a trustworthy plumber is extremely important, whether you're dealing with a plumbing emergency or redoing the plumbing in an old house. This guide rounds up the top four plumbing companies in L.A., based on extensive research conduc
• Trump admin labels Israel 'model US ally' ahead of major military aid talks - Trump's new National Defense strategy positions Israel as a "model ally" in Middle East doctrine, fundamentally reshaping U.S. military aid discussions.
• Chevron earnings beat as production hits record with upside expected in Venezuela - The oil giant beat expectations despite a bearish market for crude, which logged its biggest annual price decline since 2020.
• Trump's promise of prosperity clashes with harsh reality in Caracas - Nicolás Maduro is gone, but daily life in Venezuela remains grim: Soaring prices, stagnant wages and deep inequality leave families struggling to afford food.
• Pete Buttigieg, other Democrats endorse Amy Klobuchar for Minnesota governor - Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other Democratic figures have endorsed gubernatorial candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar for governor of Minnesota.
• The Push to Rein In ICE, and How the Government Is Echoing White Supremacist Messaging - Plus, your Friday news quiz.
• FBI busts Latin Kings gang nationwide, nearly 50 arrested in sweeping crackdown - A sweeping FBI-led operation targeting the Latin Kings gang led to nearly 50 arrests and the seizure of guns, drugs and cash across multiple states, according to the bureau.
• Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’ - The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.
• Texas isn’t just growing — its economy is getting richer per resident - Texas economy grows faster per capita than any major state from 2021-2024, proving economic strength beyond just population gains and demographic shifts.
• F.B.I. Search in Georgia Shows Trump’s Willingness to Pursue 2020 Grievances - The search might also be a harbinger of things to come, signaling the president’s disposition to use the powers of law enforcement to intervene in election matters as the 2026 midterms approach.
• Trump Says Putin Agreed to a Weeklong Pause in Attacks Amid Extreme Cold - Russia has left thousands of apartment buildings in Kyiv without heat in recent weeks, in a campaign that has appeared aimed at breaking Ukraine’s morale.
• Silver plummets 15%, gold falls 7% — dragging down miners and ETFs - Gold and silver prices plunged on Friday, following weeks of gains as investors poured money into safe havens.
• Trump's wide ambitions for Board of Peace sparks new support for the United Nations - President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to sidestep the United Nations through his new Board of Peace appears to have inadvertently backfired after major world powers rejected U.S. aspirations for it to have a larger international mandate b
• The most unique thing Trump could do with stolen money recovered from blue states - Trump administration claws back billions from Minnesota, California and should consider a lottery system to give back that money to disadvantaged Americans.
• Trump Is Expected to Announce Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair - President Trump is set to announce his choice to replace Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, saying it is someone “known to everybody in the financial world.”
• At India’s main energy summit, signs of a new world order without Trump - In the beachside state of Goa, officials and oil executives envisioned new energy pacts and multilateral relationships as a counterbalance to Trump’s America.
• World leaders flock to Beijing, hedging against U.S. disruptions - Nations that avoided China in recent years are now sending their leaders to Beijing for meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
• Indonesian couple caned 140 times for sex and alcohol offences - Caning is a common but controversial punishment for violating Islamic law in Aceh province.
• SpaceX in merger talks with other Musk companies ahead of IPO - SpaceX is exploring deals with other companies helmed by serial entrepreneur Elon Musk, leaving investors working through permutations between space, autonomous driving and artificial intelligence to analyze which combination makes the most
• After the Fed meeting: What are the mortgage rate predictions for the next 5 years? - Mortgage rate predictions for the next five years heavily rely on what the 10-year Treasury yield does. Learn about the rate projections through 2030.
• Trump gets a boost as Panama court voids Hong Kong firm’s canal contract - The ruling from Panama's top court is widely seen as a victory for the Trump administration, which is seeking to counter any Chinese influence in the region.
• Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions - By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control but also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.
• Ukraine wakes to possible pause in Russian energy strikes after Trump call - Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting Ukraine’s power facilities. Zelensky said if Russia followed through, he would pause strikes on Russia’s energy industry.
• What Domestic Terrorism Means, and Doesn’t - The Trump administration has called the Minneapolis shooting victims “domestic terrorists.” Our criminal justice reporter Jonah E. Bromwich explains what that term actually means.
• Explosion at metal fabricating plant leaves at least 4 people injured in Pennsylvania - An explosion at a Pennsylvania metal fabricating plant injured four people during chemical transfer on Thursday night in Washington County.
• AOC voices support for anti-ICE shutdown, declines to participate - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., voiced support for a nationwide "shutdown" anti-ICE protest set to take place on Friday but said her congressional office will remain open.
• Gold may have further to climb, but is its safety overstated? - More investors are turning to precious metals as global uncertainty persists. But analysts stress that gold isn’t a fixed store of value.View on euronews
• Scenic trains, cruises and concerts: China’s new plan to get consumers spending again - China rolled out a new work plan to boost services consumption as stimulus measures to boost households spending on goods have so far done little to lift demand.
• Panama Court Strikes Down Hong Kong Firm’s Canal Contract - President Trump has said he wants American control of the canal, putting the longtime ports operator, CK Hutchison, in the cross-hairs of the U.S.-China trade conflict.
• Gov Abbott issues disaster declaration to prevent screwworm fly infestation from spreading into Texas - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration to prevent New World screwworm fly from spreading from Mexico and protect livestock and wildlife.
• Masked agents, face scans and a question: Are you a citizen? Inside Trump’s Minnesota crackdown - Luis Martinez was on his way to work on a frigid Minneapolis morning when federal agents suddenly boxed him in, forcing the SUV he was driving to a dead stop in the middle of the street. Masked agents rapped on the window, demanding Martin
• Video shows airport bystander bodyslamming TSA breach suspect in split-second takedown - Surveillance footage shows bystander tackling suspect who allegedly breached TSA checkpoint at Atlanta airport after knocking down security officer.
• Indonesian stock exchange CEO resigns after $84 billion market wipe out - The rout was triggered by an announcement on Tuesday by index provider MSCI, warning of a potential downgrade of the country to "frontier" market status.
• Trump Expected to Announce Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair - President Trump is set to announce his choice to replace Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, saying it is someone “known to everybody in the financial world.”
• The world recoils at Trump’s ‘paramilitary’ force - The havoc wrought by the deployment of federal immigration enforcement in the U.S. has wrought unflattering comparisons abroad to unaccountable paramilitary forces.
• Timberwolves players release statement addressing 'recent tragic events' involving ICE in Minneapolis - Minnesota Timberwolves players released a statement expressing sympathy for their community amid rising ICE tensions and recent fatal incidents in Minneapolis.
• Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ at Kennedy Center - Amazon paid Melania Trump’s production company $40 million for the movie and then paid another $35 million to promote it.
• Trump Sues I.R.S. Over Tax Data Leak, Demanding $10 Billion - The president charged that the I.R.S. and the Treasury Department had failed to prevent a former I.R.S. contractor from gaining access to documents shared with news outlets.
• Trump tightens screws on Cuba, threatening tariffs on oil suppliers - A new executive order declares that Havana constitutes a “national emergency,” allowing Trump to levy tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba.
• Panama court voids CK Hutchison port contracts - PANAMA CITY, Jan 29 () - Panama's Supreme Court late on Thursday annulled key ​port contracts held by a subsidiary ‌of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, ruling that the contracts ‌were unconstitutional and leaving the future of the operations a
• Pennsylvania Gov Josh Shapiro condemns inflammatory ICE rhetoric from DA Larry Krasner as 'abhorrent' - Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro decried anti-I.C.E. remarks from Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, telling "Special Report" that such rhetoric is "unacceptable."
• 'Dangerous': Trump on UK, Canada doing business with China - STORY: :: Trump warns the UK and Canada against getting into business with China, saying it's very 'dangerous':: Washington, D.C.:: January 29, 2026Journalist: “Mr. President, what do you think about the UK getting into business with China?
• Waymo Car Hits Child Walking to School During Drop-Off, Prompting Investigation - The child was hit as the self-driving car attempted to break
• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addresses calls for her firing, new Alex Pretti video - DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faces mounting criticism and impeachment threats from Democrats after federal agents fatally shot two people during immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
• Trump says Melania has been 'more outspoken' this term at Trump Kennedy Center documentary premiere - President Trump and Melania Trump attended the premiere of documentary "MELANIA" at Kennedy Center, set for global theatrical release Jan. 30.
• Trump warns UK it's 'very dangerous' to do business with China after Starmer's Beijing meeting - President Trump warned the U.K. it is “very dangerous” to deepen ties with China after PM Keir Starmer met Xi Jinping in Beijing, also cautioning that Canada faces even greater risk.
• Trump declares national emergency over Cuba, threatens tariffs on nations that supply oil to communist regime - Trump declared a national emergency over Cuba, accusing the communist regime of aligning with hostile powers and ordering new tariffs on oil suppliers to the island nation.
• Trump administration eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil industry after Maduro’s capture - The Trump administration announced it is easing up on sanctions and allowing limited Venezuelan oil transactions following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro.