Day: January 9, 2026

Catholic group asks SCOTUS to block California law against revealing students’ gender identities to parents

1:57 pm January 9, 2026

A Catholic legal group has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a California law that prevents public schools from notifying parents of transgender students’ gender identities. The Thomas More Society filed an emergency appeal on Thursday asking the Supreme Court to reinstate a ruling issued last month by a federal judge who said parents […]

White House says East Wing demolition was necessary due to structural issues

1:13 pm January 9, 2026

The White House said Thursday that it was not feasible to save the East Wing due to severe structural problems, as officials defended its demolition while unveiling details of President Donald Trump’s planned $400 million ballroom. Josh Fisher, the director of the White House Office of Administration, cited an unstable colonnade, water leakage and mold […]

Miami beats Ole Miss behind Carson Beck’s game-winning touchdown to reach CFP National Championship Game

10:21 am January 9, 2026

The Miami Hurricanes are heading to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, coming away with a narrow victory over Ole Miss, 31-27, in an all-time postseason contest. The Hurricanes will now await the winner of the other semifinal between the Indiana Hoosiers and Oregon Ducks to see who they will play on Jan. 19. […]

Trump plans to meet with Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado next week

10:11 am January 9, 2026

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he plans to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in Washington next week. During an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity,” Trump was asked if he intends to meet with Machado after the U.S. struck Venezuela and captured its president, Nicolás Maduro. “Well, I understand she’s coming […]

Trump discusses expansion of drug cartel crackdown, issues grim warning to Iran

10:03 am January 9, 2026

President Donald Trump said Thursday the United States will expand operations against drug cartels while touting his takedown of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro during an interview on “Hannity.” “We’ve knocked out 97 percent of the drugs coming in by water, and we are going to start now hitting land,” Trump told Fox News host Sean […]