- Trump says Iran already has US terms as military strike clock ticks January 30, 2026Iran offers to discuss nuclear program with U.S. "on an equal footing" as Washington deploys warships to Middle East amid growing diplomatic tensions.
- UN faces severe cash crisis as Trump admin ramps up pressure on world body January 30, 2026U.N. faces potential cash crisis by July as unpaid dues hit record $1.568 billion. Secretary-General António Guterres warns of liquidity problems amid funding cuts.
- Driverless Waymo vehicle strikes child in California January 30, 2026An autonomous vehicle in California struck a student near a school, but there were no injuries reported, the Santa Monica Police Department noted.
- Minnesota Gov Walz, AG Ellison to testify in House investigation into alleged $9B welfare fraud January 30, 2026Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison will testify under oath next month in congressional investigation into alleged $9 billion Minnesota welfare fraud scandal.
- Ex-Biden aide draws GOP backlash after post on child’s death in custody amid mounting ICE scrutiny January 30, 2026A former Biden administration official's social media post lamenting the death of a young child in government custody amid increased immigration operations in Minnesota drew backlash from Republicans, who seized on the fact that the death occurred during the Biden administration.
- President Trump signs executive order bringing IndyCar race to DC for America250 January 30, 2026President Donald Trump signed an executive order for an IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., during America250, celebrating U.S. motorsports and national pride.