- After 2 straight losses, Democrat Stacey Abrams sits out 2026 race for Georgia governor January 8, 2026Stacey Abrams announces she won't seek Georgia governor in 2026, choosing instead to focus on fighting authoritarianism under Trump's presidency.
- DAVID MARCUS: ICE protesters put lives at risk, and not just theirs January 8, 2026Minneapolis protester Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by ICE agent during confrontation. Incident reignites debate over direct action tactics.
- Ex-Princeton football star and Olympic hopeful, 28, medically retires from bobsled after concussion struggles January 8, 2026Former Princeton running back Charlie Volker announced his medical retirement from bobsled, ending his 2026 Winter Olympic hopes after concussion struggles.
- Security guard fatally shot outside Houston restaurant after confrontation with suspect January 8, 2026Security guard fatally shot outside Houston restaurant after confrontation, authorities said. Suspect fled scene as police review surveillance footage.
- Trump-Kennedy Center blasts ‘far-left bias’ in ratings coverage, points to No. 1 demographics tie January 8, 2026The Trump–Kennedy Center defended its Honors award show ratings in 2025 as performing strongly despite industry-wide headwinds and a dramatically different scheduling landscape.
- House GOP spending bills pack billions in earmarks, sparking backlash from fiscal hawks January 8, 2026Spending bills include over 3,000 earmarks, totaling $6.5 billion and drawing conservative criticism despite bipartisan support.