NYTIMES (Yan Zhuang) - At Least 15 Dead After Ferry Carrying 350 Sinks in the Philippines
It was not immediately clear how many people were missing after the ferry sank early Monday morning in Basilan Province.
NYTIMES (Elian Peltier and Adam Goldman) - The Taliban Say They’re Ready to Release U.S. Prisoners. But Which Ones?
Top Afghan officials say they want two American detainees released “as soon as possible,” but the Trump administration says a third one should be included.
NYTIMES (Lisa Abend) - For Greenland Tourism, Trump’s Interest Creates Uncertainty
Bookings to the island increased last year, and there are plans for two new airports. Threats from President Trump may change that.
NYTIMES (Stanley Reed) - As Europe’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Grows, So Does Trump’s Leverage
Tension over Greenland has prompted worries that the Trump administration could turn the U.S. oil and gas industry into a way to pressure Europe.
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Jude Russo) - Ashes of American Flags
America250 feels primed to flop. The post Ashes of American Flags appeared first on The American Conservative .
Politics Ashes of American Flags America250 feels primed to flop. Does it feel like a jubilee year to you? The United States will hit its quarter-millennium in July, and the powers that be are trying to make “America250” something people can get excited about. The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission’s website touts such stimulations as a national volunteer program and last June’s somewhat overhyped military parade. There was a tacky light show on the sides of the Washington Monument. The White House YouTube has AI-generated videos recounting episodes in the War of Independence from the “first person” and a…Open
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Spencer Neale) - The ‘Art’ of Trump’s ‘Concept’ Deal in Greenland
Markets calmed, allies reassured, sovereignty intact—great success! The post The ‘Art’ of Trump’s ‘Concept’ Deal in Greenland appeared first on The American Conservative .
Foreign Affairs The ‘Art’ of Trump’s ‘Concept’ Deal in Greenland Markets calmed, allies reassured, sovereignty intact—great success! President Donald Trump had barely finished his speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos when speculation erupted over whether his administration was laying the groundwork for a potential Greenland deal—one that, if realized, would mark a dramatic escalation of U.S. involvement in the Arctic. Speaking with the CNN journalist Kaitlin Collins, who caught up with Trump as he traversed the hallways of Davos, the 47th president of the United States proudly announced he…Open
ABCNEWS - Private jet carrying 8 people crashes in Bangor, Maine: FAA
A private jet carrying eight people crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Spending bill passed by House codifies Trump order that big rig drivers be English proficient
These are the Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Newly released records reveal 725% increase in Medicaid for Illinois children without SSNs
After more than a year of digging, Statehouse candidate Bailey Templeton’s most public records collection shows 1,085 Illinois children under 18 without SSNs had Medicaid bills of $66 million in 2025. That’s up 725% from $8 million for 450 children in 2021.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Poll shows most Americans support legal limits to abortion
Director of the Marist Poll Dr. Barbara L. Carvalho: “Despite the publicly heated debates about abortion, there remains a consensus of opinion on this issue among Americans.”