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Published January 22nd, 2026, 02:45 pm

On today's episode:

  • Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at Davos, but many top US allies aren't participating
  • Former Uvalde officer acquitted in trial over police response to Robb Elementary attack
  • Immigration enforcement arrives in Maine as a court freezes restrictions on tactics in Minnesota.
  • Republicans and some Democrats back contempt for the Clintons in House Epstein probe.
  • Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says.
  • Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to 'framework' of future Arctic deal.
  • Trump in Davos says NATO should allow the US to take Greenland but he won't use force.
  • Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks as peace efforts overshadowed.
  • Lawmakers can sue to ensure release of Epstein files, but not as part of Maxwell case, judge says.
  • Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her.
  • EU chief says Trump's threats challenge Europe's security and prosperity, ahead of emergency summit.
  • Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis.
  • From the NFL sidelines to a US Senate race Michele Tafoya's new play.
  • US stocks recover half of the prior day's plunge after Trump calls off Greenland-related tariffs.
  • A former baseball MVP is staying put in the Big Apple, a star receiver for an eliminated NFC playoff squad is on his way out, injury updates ahead of NFL Championship Sunday, and three notable Americans are among the second-round winners at the Australian Open.
  • Rory McIlroy says LIV and PGA Tour 'too far apart' to strike a deal.
  • Judge grants Duke's bid to block QB Darian Mensah's transfer until Feb. 2 hearing in contract fight.
  • Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who played in NBA G League, gets temporary college eligibility.
  • Danish leader says kingdom can't negotiate sovereignty after Trump's Greenland about-turn.
  • Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster.
  • Ryanair CEO dismisses Elon Musk's idea of buying the airline as verbal feud escalates.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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