Worried about losing unified Republican power in Washington and mystified at his lack of support among the public, President Donald Trump keeps talking about not holding the November midterm elections, when Republicans could lose control of the House, Senate or both.
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18.01.26
European countries are preparing a coordinated response to the US president
In a move to further pressure those resisting his plans for the conquest of Greenland, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 10% tariffs on the eight NATO countries (including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany) that sent soldiers to the island. These are Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland.
Source: CBS MoneyWatch
For the past decade, Canadian crude has been the undisputed leader in supplying the heavy oil demanded by U.S. refineries, particularly those along the Gulf Coast. As sanctions effectively halted Venezuelan shipments, Canada stepped in to fill the void, with its crude hitting record highs in U.S. imports. This dominance has been crucial for American refineries, which, despite the U.S. being a major oil producer, primarily produce "light crude" and require a blend of light and heavy oil for optimal processing. Venezuela's absence created a significant opportunity that Canada readily seized, becoming the primary source for this essential heavy crude.
By Jordain Carney
01/16/2026
President Donald Trump is talking about taking over Greenland by any means necessary. Republicans in Congress are trying to scare him back to reality.
By Gregory Svirnovskiy
01/16/2026
Americans are increasingly holding Donald Trump responsible for an economy they give low marks. And with the midterms now just under 10 months away, they have less faith than ever in the president’s ability to make things better.
Two bipartisan members of Congress say they have “urgent and grave concerns” about the pace and transparency of the Justice Department’s release of documents related to the sex trafficking investigation of financier Jeffrey Epstein, prompting a legal dispute over whether a federal judge can intervene.
