TikTok and parent company ByteDance have finalized the sale of the platform’s U.S. operations to a newly formed entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. The deal, completed January 22, 2026, gives majority ownership to American and allied investors, including Oracle and Silver Lake. This move complies with federal law and avoids a total shutdown of the app in the United States. Adam Presser will serve as CEO of the new venture, which will oversee data security and content moder

Students at multiple Northeast Ohio school campuses walked out of classes Thursday afternoon to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions and federal immigration enforcement policies, joining a broader wave of youth‑led demonstrations that began earlier this week. Walk‑outs at Glenville High School, John Hay High School, the John Marshall Campus, Wickliffe High School, Cleveland School of the Arts, Cleveland Heights–University Heights schools, Facing History New Tec

The announcement came via social media following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. As part of this change in direction, the White House confirmed it won’t be imposing the tariffs that were originally scheduled to go into effect on February 1st. This move follows a Tuesday speech at the Davos conference where the President’s tone was notably more aggressive. During those remarks, he criticized NATO and Danish officials as ungrateful, suggesting the United Stat

President Trump’s trip to the World Economic Forum was delayed Tuesday night after Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews due to a minor electrical issue. The president and his crew transferred to a backup aircraft for the flight to Davos, Switzerland. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to replace the aging presidential fleet, including a multi-billion-dollar project with Boeing not expected for completion until 2028. The timing may impact Trump's scheduled morning

Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a letter in New York federal court arguing against the appointment of a special master to oversee the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files. Despite the Epstein Transparency Act’s deadline passing nearly a month ago, the DOJ claims lawmakers Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie lack the legal standing to intervene. Bondi highlighted that the legislation lacks a specific enforcement mechanism to compel a faster release through the court system.

President Trump warned today he may invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 to deploy the U.S. military to Minneapolis. The move follows reports of unrest targeting ICE agents after a large-scale immigration crackdown. While the Act provides a loophole to the Posse Comitatus Act, legal experts note the statute's vague definitions regarding rebellions and domestic violence. Constitutional rights, including search and seizure protections, remain in effect regardless of military pre

Bill and Hillary Clinton are refusing a House Oversight deposition tied to Jeffrey Epstein, arguing the subpoena is invalid and unfair after other subpoenas were dropped. Chairman James Comer says the committee could move next week to hold Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress, escalating a high-stakes fight over testimony and transparency.

Pam Hemphill, a Jan. 6 defendant, returned to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2026, saying she pleaded guilty for her actions and rejected a pardon from President Donald Trump. She told a House Democratic hearing she traveled from Idaho after believing Trump’s claims, later sought to make amends, and credited Capitol Police with saving her after she was trampled in the crowd.

A 37-year-old woman, Renee Nicole Good, was shot and killed in Minneapolis in an incident involving an ICE agent. A witness described hearing gunshots and a crash, while unconfirmed claims say medical help was blocked. Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz condemned the federal presence, while President Donald Trump said the agent acted in self-defense. Key details remain unconfirmed.

This move has raised sharp concerns from lawmakers, transparency advocates, and legal experts who question whether the timing and purpose of

Construction crews began work at the East Wing’s main entrance, where guests traditionally arrive. While it remains unclear how much of the wing will be removed, early images show that the original corridor remains visible in renderings of the new ballroom design, suggesting the extension will expand outward from the existing structure. The East Wing, completed in its current form in 1942 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, has historically housed the Office of the First L

SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is the federal program that helps low-income individuals and families purchase groceries. The average benefit in 2024 was approximately $190 per month, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA has now warned that it is running out of funds to continue issuing those benefits due to the budget impasse in Congress.

The incident exposed the fragility of digital systems heavily reliant on a small number of cloud providers. Despite being a regional fault centered on the US-EAST-1 data center, the disruption spread globally due to deeply integrated dependencies. AWS services like DynamoDB, essential for real-time data handling, were especially affected when endpoint resolution via DNS began to fail.

The production description emphasizes that “the music, a mix of Keys’ classics and new songs written exclusively for the show, and exhilarating choreography bring to life a story that speaks to you no matter where you’re from, where you’ve been, or where you’re going.” Reviews from the Broadway version have praised the show’s riveting performances and the way the musical re‑interprets familiar songs. “If this show doesn’t bullet to Broadway, we should all give up,” wrote The

Her words echo a message she has carried throughout her advocacy work: that justice for survivors should not end when a single perpetrator is punished, but must extend to every person complicit in abuse. Smart drew parallels between her own experience and other high-profile abuse cases, including that of Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting the persistent leniency shown toward female enablers. “Women can also play devastating roles in abuse,” she wrote. “They can manipulate, groom,

The U.S. Supreme Court began its new term with two contentious cases that could reshape the legal landscape for free speech, elections, and states’ rights. In its first week, the justices heard Chiles v. Salazar and Bost v. Illinois, both drawing national attention as indicators of how the court’s conservative majority may rule on politically charged issues ahead of the 2024 election cycle.

The U.S. Department of Education’s latest “Nation’s Report Card” shows that America’s education system is, in its own words, failing. The 2024 Education Report Card, compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), found significant declines in student performance across nearly all grades and subjects, marking one of the worst national assessments since the program began in 1969.

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District took a public stand this week, reaffirming its commitment to honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day, even as former President Donald Trump reinstated Columbus Day as the sole national observance. The district shared a message stating, “Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We recognize and celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples, past, present, and future.”

The message, delivered by U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and produced by the Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration, states, “Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government.” The clip links the shutdown directly to TSA operations and highlights that many employees are working without pay. The explicit partisan blame in the video has drawn criticism and is the central reason multiple airports have refused to dis

Other experts in the field echo her message. Research groups such as the PROT-AGE Study Group recommend similar levels for older adults, suggesting that increased protein can help preserve muscle and physical function. Studies from Harvard and other major institutions also suggest that diets higher in protein, particularly from lean meats, eggs, and legumes, are linked to slower cognitive decline over time.