Monday, January 12, 2026
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Exclusive: More Than 300 Pardon and Commutation Records Went Missing Under Biden Pardon Attorney Who Now Condemns Trump
Documents obtained by the Sun disclose that the whereabouts of the documents, all of which bear the 46th president’s signature, ‘are not known.’
Supreme Court To Grapple With the Role of Transgender Athletes in Sports
On Tuesday, the justices will hear oral arguments about Idaho and West Virginia laws that restrict those born male from sports specifically for girls and women.
Mattel, Aiming to Foster ‘Inclusion’ and ‘Understanding,’ Launches First Autistic Barbie
The doll, which features eyes that gaze slightly to the side, comes with noise-canceling headphones and a fidget spinner.
Russians Slog on in Ukraine, Fighting Longer Than the Soviets Against the Nazis
‘Not Your Colony’: EU Officials Lambast RFK Jr. After Health Secretary Lectures Germans About Medical Autonomy
Columnists
Editorials
Opinion
Pennsylvania’s Junior Senator, Dave McCormick, Touts Accountability, Cooperation With John Fetterman, After First Year in Office
The Moral Blackmailing of the American People
Minnesota Fraud Allegations Offer Good Reason To Rethink Government Welfare
Economists Err Just as Badly Over Trump’s Tariffs as They Did Over Biden’s Wave of Inflation
National
Proportion of Convicted Criminals Arrested in ICE Sweeps Dwindles as Agent Scurry to Meet Detention Quota
The Trump administration’s dragnet is collecting asylum seekers, non-citizen residents, and alleged civil offenders who haven’t had their day in court.
Embarrassment at CNN as Paramount Says News Network Is ‘Worth $0,’ Pointing to Disastrous Relaunch of MSNBC as ‘MS NOW’
Paramount executives say MS NOW’s parent company, Versant, ‘illustrates the challenged path ahead’ for CNN if the Netflix deal goes through.
Mississippi Teen Charged Following Arson Attack on Historic Jackson Synagogue
The investigation advanced quickly after the suspect’s father contacted the FBI, saying his son had confessed to setting the building on fire.
From the Super Bowl to the World Cup, How Trump Turned Sports Into a Political Power Tool
Our ‘Fan-in-Chief’ is using personal appearances, executives orders and strategic alliances to master the game behind the game.
Historic Synagogue in Mississippi Set Ablaze in Alleged Act of Arson
Fire officials confirm that a suspect is in custody for the fire at Beth Israel Congregation, Jackson’s only synagogue.
Banking Industry Pushes Back on Trump Proposal To Limit Credit Card Interest Rates
A coalition of industry groups swiftly issued a joint statement warning that the cap could backfire.
Foreign
Sudanese Forces Return to Khartoum Despite Crossing Red Line on Chemical Weapons Use
The international community, split on its allegiances, shows no signs of action months after persuasive evidence shows that Sudan’s government forces deployed chlorine gas in its civil war in 2024.
As Trump Weighs His Options, Technology and Weaponry Emerge as Keys To Winning the Battle For Freedom in Iran
Iran is emerging as ‘an opportunity for American tech leadership to make a tangible difference … supporting the fundamental human right to free communication.’
Following Successful Removal of Maduro From Venezuela, Trump Turns His Eyes to Cuba
The president says Cuba must make a deal with him in order to avoid the same fate as the former Venezuelan president.
Iran Warns of Retaliation Against Military Forces If U.S., Israel Intervene To Aid Protesters
Speaking at an emergency session, the head of Iran’s parliament warns that intervention would be met with strikes on military bases, ships.
Draft Guidance Listing Circumcision as Potential Child Abuse Sparks Backlash in UK
The draft document prepared for prosecutors in England and Wales has ignited a fierce debate over religious freedom.
Khamenei’s Moscow Escape Plan Would, If Followed, Put Him in Company With Array of Despots
Among those living well in Moscow are Syria’s deposed dictator, Bashar al-Assad, and a former Kyrgyz strongman, Askar Akayev.
Politics
Trump Calls Longtime Foe Elizabeth Warren To Talk Housing, Credit Card Interest Rate Caps
The Massachusetts senator on Monday delivered a speech deriding some of her own party’s wealthy donors.
Mark Kelly Sues Over Defense Secretary’s ‘Punitive Retribution’ Following Video on Service Members’ Right To Refuse Illegal Orders
The suit is the latest twist in a back-and-forth between the Democratic lawmaker and the Trump administration.
House Republican Pushes To Make Greenland America’s 51st State To Bolster Trump Talk of Takeover
The European Commissioner for Defense says an American military takeover of the island would effectively dismantle the NATO transatlantic alliance.
Trump Signals Strong Opposition to Netflix Buying Warner Bros. Due to Concerns About Liberal Streamer’s ‘Cultural Takeover’
The president appears concerned about Netflix’s left-wing content.
Senate Democrats Notch Another Recruiting Win as Mary Peltola Launches Bid in Alaska
Ms. Peltola was the state’s lone Democratic representative for Alaska, losing her race by three points in a year when President Trump won the state by 13.
Editorials
Opinion
Pennsylvania’s Junior Senator, Dave McCormick, Touts Accountability, Cooperation With John Fetterman, After First Year in Office
The Moral Blackmailing of the American People
Minnesota Fraud Allegations Offer Good Reason To Rethink Government Welfare
Economists Err Just as Badly Over Trump’s Tariffs as They Did Over Biden’s Wave of Inflation
Popular
The Scandal of the Dollar
Title IX on the Line as Supreme Court Prepares To Hear Case on Transgender Athletes on Female Sports Teams
Democrats Promise Legal Action After Noem Restricts Lawmakers’ Access to ICE Facilities
A Synagogue Burns in the South
‘Not Your Colony’: EU Officials Lambast RFK Jr. After Health Secretary Lectures Germans About Medical Autonomy
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