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The State Department authorized nonemergency staff and families at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to leave Israel, warning they should act while commercial flights are available as tensions with Iran threaten retaliation against Israel and U.S. forces in the region.
FedEx filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade asking for a full refund of IEEPA emergency tariffs imposed by President Trump, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that the tariffs exceeded authority; officials say more than $175 billion in tariff receipts could be refundable, though the lower court must work out the refund process. FedEx, as importer of record, named U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. government as defendants, and industry lawyers say refunds would depend on paperwork and contract terms, with a wave of similar cases expected.
The BEA reports that U.S. growth cooled at the end of 2025, with fourth-quarter GDP up at an annualized rate of 1.4%, leaving 2025’s total growth at 2.2%—down from 2.8% in 2024—largely due to tariffs and a weeks-long government shutdown that weighed on momentum.
The Trump administration is pressuring other countries to urge Vanuatu to withdraw a U.N. General Assembly draft that would translate an ICJ climate ruling into action, including reparations for damages. It argues the proposal could harm U.S. industry and calls the UN overreaching, while some major powers reportedly share concerns; the draft would push for a 1.5°C target, phasing out fossil-fuel subsidies, and establishing an International Register of Damage, though General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding.
Washington and Caracas have moved quickly to open Venezuela’s oil sector to U.S. investment and ease sanctions, signaling a swift shift in energy policy, but everyday Venezuelans are unlikely to feel immediate relief from the changes.
Capgemini said it will immediately sell its U.S. unit that works with ICE after French officials criticized the contract over immigrant surveillance; a Canadian company also canceled a sale to ICE, signaling growing political pressure on contractors doing business with the agency.
Senate Democrats say they will not vote for the Department of Homeland Security funding bill in the wake of the Minneapolis shootings, including Alex Pretti’s death, threatening to derail six annual spending bills and potentially trigger a partial government shutdown if no deal is reached by Friday. Democrats are pressing for reforms to ICE and stronger oversight, warrants for arrests, and improved training, while Republicans and the White House search for a path forward; Minnesota’s senators have joined the opposition, and a winter snowstorm has delayed session, leaving the fate of DHS funding and the broader package uncertain.
President Trump’s shift away from U.S.-led globalization toward an America First approach is reshaping the global economy, with allies warning the move could raise economic risks as trade and investment links recalibrate in a less integrated, more unruly order.
The U.S. State Department will pause immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries starting Jan. 21 due to concerns applicants may rely on public assistance in the future. The ban covers new immigrant visas (not tourist visas) and does not affect current visa holders, with a broader policy review underway to ensure newcomers do not become a public charge.
Johnson & Johnson has reached an agreement with the US government to lower drug prices for Americans in exchange for tariff exemptions, participating in initiatives to make medicines more affordable and building new manufacturing facilities in the US as part of a broader investment plan.
Johnson & Johnson has reached an agreement with the U.S. government to lower drug prices for Americans in exchange for tariff exemptions, participating in discounted drug sales and expanding manufacturing investments in the U.S.
Johnson & Johnson has reached a voluntary agreement with the U.S. government to improve access to medicines and lower costs for Americans, including discounts and tariff exemptions, while also investing $55 billion in U.S. manufacturing and research, with new facilities announced in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
The Trump administration is actively encouraging US oil companies to invest in Venezuela's oil industry, despite concerns over political instability and security risks, with officials planning formal outreach to industry leaders to revive the country's oil production.
The US government has released a list of the 25 most unusual objects retrieved from people's rectums in 2025, highlighting that thousands of hospital visits each year involve foreign objects, ranging from everyday items like screws and marbles to household objects like a lightbulb and a toothbrush holder, mostly involving middle-aged men and often related to sexual activity or accidental insertion.
Merck has reached an agreement with the U.S. government to improve access to medicines and lower costs for Americans, including offering key drugs at significantly reduced prices through a direct-to-patient program and investing over $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing and R&D to bolster domestic innovation and job creation.