Day: January 12, 2026

Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait display, strips Jan. 6 and impeachment references from accompanying text

9:47 am January 12, 2026

The Smithsonian Institution unveiled a new portrait of President Donald Trump last week, while removing most of the accompanying text that referenced his two impeachments and the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The changes at the National Portrait Gallery’s “America’s Presidents” exhibit follow Trump’s accusations that museums are “woke” and biased, along with a White […]

Patriots crush Chargers in Wild Card defensive slugfest, secure first playoff win since 2018

9:40 am January 12, 2026

The New England Patriots defended home turf in the Wild Card Round, dominating the Los Angeles Chargers in a 16-3 victory to move on in the NFL Playoffs. New England, winning its first playoff game since their 2018 Super Bowl-winning campaign, will await the victor of the No. 4 Houston Texans and No. 5 Pittsburgh […]

Five severed heads found hanging on Ecuador beach amid escalating gang clashes

9:15 am January 12, 2026

Five severed human heads were found hanging from ropes on a beach in southwestern Ecuador Sunday in a gruesome display linked to ongoing gang violence sweeping across the country, according to reports. The killings came amid a wave of bloody violence tied to drug trafficking and organized crime, which has surged across Ecuador in recent […]

Trump says Greenland’s defense is ‘two dog sleds’ as he pushes for US acquisition of territory

8:42 am January 12, 2026

President Donald Trump said the U.S. must acquire Greenland — not lease it — arguing the Arctic territory lacks defenses and warning that Russia or China would move in if Washington does not act, a move he said is critical to U.S. and NATO security. While speaking with reporters on Air Force One on Sunday […]

Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser mocks CBS News as ‘best place to see BS news’

8:29 am January 12, 2026

Comedian Nikki Glaser mocked CBS News as the place for “BS news” in her monologue for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony Sunday night. “And the award for ‘Most Editing’ goes to CBS News. Yes, CBS News, America’s newest place to see BS news,” Glaser said. Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies […]