The latest round of approval polls for President Donald Trump comes amidst countrywide protests over the killing of a Minneapolis mother by ICE agents.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had opted for now against imposing tariffs on rare earths, lithium and other critical minerals, and instead ordered his administration to seek supplies from international trading partners.

Speaking to Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Thursday, the President threatened land strikes, naming Mexico as a potential target, without elaboration.

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have flipped the script on political rivalry and become, of all things, text buddies, sources say. The surprising back-channel began after their November White House sit-down,

Iran and the region remain on edge, however, after Mr. Trump said in recent days that he would intervene to protect protesters. On Thursday, Iranian state media reported that the airspace over the country had reopened hours after it was restricted for most flights, a move that had fueled fears of a potential U.S.-Iran military confrontation.

A federal agent monitors the scene as protestors gather near the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 9, 2026. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer dodged when pressed by reporters on whether Democrats are willing to shut down the government over funding for ICE.

CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil landed an interview with Donald Trump on Tuesday, and one of the unusual moments came when the president talked of what would have happened if Kamala Harris had won the 2024 election. The president was claiming Harris would have continued what he called a “mess” of an economy under Joe Biden.

MS NOW senior correspondent Jacob Soboroff described how the Trump administration can use reporters and ICE footage as "tools" to further its immigration messaging.

Hispanic small business owners are souring on the Trump economy, a warning sign to Republicans ahead of this year’s midterms.