January 17, 2026
Lindsey Graham speaks against pending execution of 26-year-old Iranian protester: ‘This regime must fall’
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is calling for the end of the Iranian regime amid ongoing protests and as the country holds its breath to see if a 26-year-old protester will be executed, something President Donald Trump has said could trigger U.S. intervention. ‘I read with great sadness and heartache about the pending execution of Erfan […]
January 17, 2026
US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump’s push to acquire Greenland
A bipartisan, bicameral group of U.S. lawmakers set off to Denmark to reassure the NATO ally amid President Donald Trump’s push for a takeover of Greenland. The group was mostly made of Democrats, but included two Republicans: Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., […]
January 17, 2026
Vulnerable New York Democrats sidestep Hochul’s anti-ICE measures
ALBANY, New York — Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposals to rein in President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics are putting swing seat Democrats in a tight spot. Republicans are eager to capitalize on state-level efforts to undermine deportations as a cudgel against vulnerable House Democrats — especially those representing the bellwether New York suburbs. Left-leaning […]
January 17, 2026
Former Iranian prisoners reveal torture horrors as regime kills protesters on sight during crackdown
As protests spread across Iran and security forces intensify their crackdown, former political prisoners are warning that what is visible on the streets represents only a fraction of the violence unfolding behind prison walls. In interviews with Fox News Digital, three former detainees described a system designed not just to punish dissent, but to break […]
January 17, 2026
Trump announces escalating tariffs on Denmark and other European nations to force Greenland purchase deal
President Donald Trump announced the United States would impose 10% tariffs on multiple European countries unless Denmark agrees to the ‘complete and total purchase of Greenland,’ warning that global security and U.S. national defense were at stake. Trump made the announcement in a lengthy Truth Social post on Saturday, arguing that the U.S. has subsidized […]
January 17, 2026
Democrat insider rips Mamdani bidet hopes for Gracie Mansion, cites Trump White House bathroom reno hypocrisy
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has officially moved into the historic Gracie Mansion, and he’s already hoping to make changes. The mayor spoke to reporters on Jan. 12 and shared his ‘aspirational hope’ to have a few bidets installed in the mayor’s residence. ‘One thing that we will change is we will be installing […]
January 17, 2026
Khamenei calls Trump a ‘criminal,’ blames him for deadly protests sweeping Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday lashed out at President Donald Trump, labeling him a ‘criminal’ and accusing the U.S. of orchestrating unrest that has erupted into the deadliest protests in decades. ‘The latest anti-Iran sedition was different in that the U.S. President personally became involved,’ Iranian media quoted Khamenei as saying, per Reuters. The […]
January 17, 2026
NATO ambassador says Europe ‘has a tendency to overreact’ over Greenland dispute
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker pushed back against growing European backlash over Washington’s focus on Greenland after France announced new military exercises with Denmark, saying Arctic security is a core American defense interest and that Europe ‘has a tendency to overreact.’ Asked whether the dispute reflects […]
January 17, 2026
X faces fresh Japan scrutiny as Grok deepfake concerns spread worldwide
Japan has joined a growing list of countries scrutinising X over Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence service Grok and concerns that the chatbot can be used to create and spread sexualised images of people without their consent. The development adds new pressure on the social media platform as regulators worldwide step up checks on AI tools […]
January 17, 2026
Interactive Brokers to allow clients to add stablecoins to fund accounts
Interactive Brokers on Thursday expanded its crypto-linked services by allowing eligible clients to fund brokerage accounts using stablecoins, a move the firm says will provide faster, round-the-clock access to global markets. The announcement underscores growing efforts by traditional brokerages to match the speed and flexibility offered by crypto-native platforms. The brokerage said it partnered with […]
January 17, 2026
Slimmer passengers, fatter margins: how weight-loss drugs help US airlines
As weight-loss drugs fuel a dramatic shift in American waistlines, Wall Street is eyeing an unexpected beneficiary of the trend: the airline industry. Analysts at Jefferies suggest that the widespread adoption of obesity drugs could lead to significant fuel savings for carriers, as lighter passengers reduce overall aircraft weight and enhance fuel efficiency. With fuel […]
January 17, 2026
Wall Street’s top banks hit record 2025 revenue as deal flow rebounds
Wall Street’s largest banks have closed out 2025 on a high note, delivering record revenues and rising profits as a rebound in dealmaking, buoyant trading activity, and resilient lending helped defy earlier fears of a slowdown. The fourth-quarter earnings season, led by results from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, underscored a renewed sense of confidence […]