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Thune to local officials on ICE response: ‘You can’t just try and encourage all these protests’

By The Hill | Sarah Davis | 1/31/2026 8:41 AM

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) criticized the response from state and local elected officials in Minnesota as the Trump administration faces mounting criticism over its immigration crackdown in the state. “These local governments gotta work with folks and with federal law enforcement officials,” Thune told reporters Friday. “You can’t just, you know, try and... ... Read full Story

politics

Tillis unloads on Noem and Miller, comparing them to 'sycophants'

By The Hill | Sarah Davis | 1/31/2026 8:05 AM

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) compared Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller to fictional villains on Friday, calling them both a "sycophant" as tensions rise over the administration's immigration enforcement efforts. “A sycophant is more than just a ‘yes-man,’” Tillis wrote in a lengthy post on social platform... ... Read full Story

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From Obama award to Minnesota op: Why Trump tapped Tom Homan for on-the-ground crackdown

By Fox News | | 1/31/2026 7:50 AM

Tom Homan takes command of Minneapolis immigration operation after two fatal shootings spark protests, replacing Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino. ... Read full Story

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House GOP majority on the brink as all-Democrat Texas special congressional election underway

By Fox News | | 1/31/2026 6:01 AM

Republicans' razor-thin House majority shrinks further as Democrats set to win Texas special election, giving GOP leadership new headaches in Congress. ... Read full Story

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Conservative group blasts LinkedIn for removing pro-ICE post, labeling it 'hateful'

By Fox News | | 1/31/2026 5:01 AM

A conservative advocacy group is crying foul after LinkedIn temporarily removed one of their posts praising ICE agents that the company says was taken down by mistake. ... Read full Story

politics

Famed filmmaker presses Democrats to put 'citizen-led' presidential primary first

By Fox News | | 1/31/2026 5:00 AM

Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns urges Democrats to restore New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary status for 2028, calling it vital for democracy. ... Read full Story

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New Jersey governor to launch portal for uploading videos of ICE tactics: 'They have not been forthcoming'

By Fox News | | 1/31/2026 4:07 AM

New Jersey is set to launch a portal for residents to upload videos of ICE agents conducting immigration operations, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced. ... Read full Story

politics

Trump unloads on ‘radical left’ as he stands by Kristi Noem amid immigration enforcement unrest

By Fox News | | 1/31/2026 2:49 AM

President Trump defended DHS Secretary Kristi Noem amid nationwide immigration protests, praising her leadership while accusing Democrats and “radical left" activists of targeting her. ... Read full Story

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Government shuts down again after Democrats revolt over DHS funding

By Fox News | | 1/31/2026 12:01 AM

Congress failed to pass a new funding deal in time, triggering the second partial government shutdown in six months as federal agencies prepare for potential closure. ... Read full Story

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Trump backs Noem amid criticism, resignation calls

By The Hill | Elliott Davis | 1/30/2026 11:05 PM

President Trump on Friday defended his embattled Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem as she faces calls to resign, suggesting she's been targeted by critics "because she is a woman, and has done a really GREAT JOB!" "The Radical Left Lunatics, Insurrectionists, Agitators, and Thugs, are going after Kristi Noem, the Secretary of... ... Read full Story

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Trump in WSJ op-ed: 'My tariffs have brought America back'

By The Hill | Ryan Mancini | 1/30/2026 11:03 PM

President Trump praised his sweeping tariffs on foreign countries in an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal Friday, arguing that they "brought America back." "When I imposed historic tariffs on nearly all foreign countries last April, the critics said my policies would cause a global economic meltdown," Trump wrote. "Instead, they have created an... ... Read full Story

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Trump nominates Brett Matsumoto for BLS commissioner

By The Hill | Ryan Mancini | 1/30/2026 10:10 PM

President Trump on Friday nominated economist Brett Matsumoto to be commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) months after the president fired the previous agency head over substantial revisions to past jobs reports. "For many years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, under WEAK and STUPID people, has been FAILING American Businesses, Policymakers, and Families... ... Read full Story

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Left-wing activists storming synagogue use knee pads, adult diaper to mock Dem congressman over ICE vote

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 9:50 PM

Viral video shows protesters disrupting Rep. Tom Suozzi at Long Island temple over ICE funding vote, using crude props and profane insults during event. ... Read full Story

politics

US approves massive arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia for more than $15 billion amid Middle East tensions

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 9:38 PM

The U.S. has approve $15.67 billion in arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks and rising Iran tensions in the region. ... Read full Story

politics

Saudis won’t let the US use its bases or airspace for an attack on Iran, senior Gulf official reveals

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 9:03 PM

As Trump weighs options on a possible strike on Iran, a senior Gulf official told Fox News that Saudi Arabia will not allow the U.S. to use its airspace or bases for such an attack. ... Read full Story

politics

DHS fires back after Dem accuses ICE of 'needlessly' detaining boy with father after mom refused to take him

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 8:59 PM

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth is accusing ICE of “needlessly" detaining a 5-year-old child with his illegal immigrant father, after the agency said his mother refused to take custody. ... Read full Story

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Rep Jeffries escalates rhetoric against Noem, says DHS leader should be ‘put on ice permanently’

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 8:16 PM

Democratic leader Jeffries' remarks about putting DHS Secretary Kristi Noem "on ice permanently" drew sharp criticism from a Trump administration source. ... Read full Story

politics

'Opening Pandora's Box': Mike Johnson backs Trump after warning White House about deal with Democrats

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 7:20 PM

Speaker Mike Johnson rallied Republicans around President Donald Trump's deal with Democrats to keep the government funded, Fox News Digital was told. ... Read full Story

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Here’s what federal programs are headed for a (possibly brief) shutdown

By Politico | | 1/30/2026 7:17 PM

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WATCH: Hardcore socialist groups stage-manage anti-ICE protest in Washington

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 6:46 PM

Far-left groups reportedly linked to tech tycoon's funding staged coordinated "ICE OUT" protests nationwide Friday, targeting immigration enforcement. ... Read full Story

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auto

This Lifted Bentley Bentayga Could Preview a Production Model

by Car and Drive | Jan 31 2026

connecticut

CT officials approve UConn acquisition of Prospect-owned hospital

by CT Mirror | Jan 30 2026

entertainment

Molly Sims Reveals How to Get a Good Night's Sleep (or at Least Look Like You Did)

by ET Online | Jan 30 2026

fashion

4 troubling signs that your nail salon will give you an infection

by NY Post | Jan 30 2026

food

The Aldi Fruit Spread We Ranked The Worst Is Too Tart For Our Taste

by The Daily Meal | Jan 31 2026

football

Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

by ESNY | Sep 26 2025

golf

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

by NY Times | Dec 30 2025

how_to

I've Used ChatGPT Throughout My 2-Year IVF Journey. Here's How It Helped Me

by CNET | Jan 31 2026

knowledge

It’s 2026 … So Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed with 2016? Here’s the Reason for This Nostalgic Trend

by Reader's Digest | Jan 30 2026

long_island

Sunday marks last call for Buffalo Wild Wings at Broadway Commons

by greaterlongisland.com | Jan 30 2026

metro

NYC educator axed for showing students sex video and pics of her privates, tattooed breasts: probe

by New York Post | Jan 31 2026

nation

Senate passes budget bills ahead of midnight deadline

by upi.com | Jan 30 2026

nutrition

How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Experts Say It All Depends on Your Age

by thehealthy.com | Jan 22 2026

politics

Thune to local officials on ICE response: ‘You can’t just try and encourage all these protests’

by The Hill | Jan 31 2026

wellness

How to Recover When You’re Socially Drained, According to Therapists

by Self.com | Jan 30 2026

Word of the Day

short shrift

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 31, 2026 is:

short shrift • \SHORT-SHRIFT\ • noun

Short shrift means “little or no attention or thought” or “quick work.” In religious use it refers to barely adequate time for confession before execution.

// Certain neighborhoods have received short shrift from the city government.

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Examples:

“[Charlie] Caplinger echoed the concerns of many speakers at the meeting, with charter captains saying the recreational fishing industry’s economic contributions were being given short shrift.” — Mike Smith, NOLA.com (New Orleans, Louisiana), 6 Nov. 2025

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We’ve got a confession to make, but we’ll keep it brief: while it’s technically possible to make “long shrift” of something, you’re unlikely to find long shrift in our dictionary anytime soon. Short shrift, on the other hand, has been keeping it real—real terse, that is—for centuries. The earliest known use of the phrase comes from Shakespeare’s play Richard III, in which Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to “Make a short shrift” as the king “longs to see your head.” Although now archaic, the noun shrift was understood in Shakespeare’s time to refer to the confession or absolution of sins, so “make a short shrift” meant, quite literally, “keep your confession short.” However, since at least the 19th century the phrase has been used figuratively to refer to a small or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something.

Thune to local officials on ICE response: ‘You can’t just try and encourage all these protests’

Tillis unloads on Noem and Miller, comparing them to 'sycophants'

From Obama award to Minnesota op: Why Trump tapped Tom Homan for on-the-ground crackdown

House GOP majority on the brink as all-Democrat Texas special congressional election underway

Conservative group blasts LinkedIn for removing pro-ICE post, labeling it 'hateful'

Famed filmmaker presses Democrats to put 'citizen-led' presidential primary first

New Jersey governor to launch portal for uploading videos of ICE tactics: 'They have not been forthcoming'

Trump unloads on ‘radical left’ as he stands by Kristi Noem amid immigration enforcement unrest

Government shuts down again after Democrats revolt over DHS funding

Trump backs Noem amid criticism, resignation calls

Trump in WSJ op-ed: 'My tariffs have brought America back'

Trump nominates Brett Matsumoto for BLS commissioner

Left-wing activists storming synagogue use knee pads, adult diaper to mock Dem congressman over ICE vote

US approves massive arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia for more than $15 billion amid Middle East tensions

Saudis won’t let the US use its bases or airspace for an attack on Iran, senior Gulf official reveals

DHS fires back after Dem accuses ICE of 'needlessly' detaining boy with father after mom refused to take him

Rep Jeffries escalates rhetoric against Noem, says DHS leader should be ‘put on ice permanently’

'Opening Pandora's Box': Mike Johnson backs Trump after warning White House about deal with Democrats

Here’s what federal programs are headed for a (possibly brief) shutdown

WATCH: Hardcore socialist groups stage-manage anti-ICE protest in Washington

ABC News Election 2020

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This Lifted Bentley Bentayga Could Preview a Production Model

CT officials approve UConn acquisition of Prospect-owned hospital

Molly Sims Reveals How to Get a Good Night's Sleep (or at Least Look Like You Did)

4 troubling signs that your nail salon will give you an infection

The Aldi Fruit Spread We Ranked The Worst Is Too Tart For Our Taste

Baptism by Fire: Looking for Value on the Jaxson Dart Prop Market Ahead of First Giants’ Start

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

I've Used ChatGPT Throughout My 2-Year IVF Journey. Here's How It Helped Me

It’s 2026 … So Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed with 2016? Here’s the Reason for This Nostalgic Trend

Sunday marks last call for Buffalo Wild Wings at Broadway Commons

NYC educator axed for showing students sex video and pics of her privates, tattooed breasts: probe

Senate passes budget bills ahead of midnight deadline

How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Experts Say It All Depends on Your Age

Thune to local officials on ICE response: ‘You can’t just try and encourage all these protests’

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