US withdrawal from multiple UN agencies raises alarm in Kenya

Nairobi is the organization’s largest hub in the Global South.
United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi.James Wakibia/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Trump immigration enforcement under siege from Hill Republicans

From occasional critics of the president to conservative gun-rights advocates, the party is speaking up after Alex Pretti’s death.
President Donald TrumpKevin Lamarque/Reuters

Miran mired in Fed’s personnel purgatory

Trump’s economic adviser was supposed to step down from the central bank at week’s end. That’s not going to happen.
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen MiranLouisa Gouliamaki/Reuters

Zimbabwe inflation drops to single digits for first time in decades

Authorities hailed it as a “historic milestone” after decades marred by hyperinflation and currency collapse.
A customer receives the new $10 ZiG.Jekesai Njikizana/AFP via Getty Images
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Democratic demands harden as shutdown impasse grows over DHS

The White House and Hill Republicans are showing flexibility after two US citizens were killed in Minneapolis, but a deal by Friday will be difficult.
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash.Annabelle Gordon/Reuters

US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady

Despite intensifying pressure from US President Donald Trump to lower borrowing costs, the Fed signaled it isn’t in a rush to trim rates given low layoffs and steady economic growth.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on interest rate policy, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 28Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Moreno makes final health care offer to Democrats

The Ohio Republican is pitching a one-year extension of enhanced premium tax credits that expired last year, with some limits.
Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-OhioKevin Mohatt/Reuters

Tester on Democrats’ chances: ‘Horrible’ message but a winning hand

The former Montana senator spoke with Semafor for a wide-ranging interview about his own political future, ICE funding, and more.

US hurdles toward shutdown fueled by immigration fight

Government funding runs out Friday night.

Rubio to defend Venezuela operation to Congress

The crux of Rubio’s message: The capture of Nicolás Maduro “was an operation to aid law enforcement.”

Trump immigration enforcement under siege from Hill Republicans

From occasional critics of the president to conservative gun-rights advocates, the party is speaking up after Alex Pretti’s death.

Trump adviser Stephen Miran mired in Fed’s personnel purgatory

President Donald Trump’s economic adviser was supposed to step down from the central bank at week’s end. That’s not going to happen.

Brazil’s Lula agrees to US visit following call with Trump

The agreement is a sign that bilateral tensions are easing, after Trump temporarily imposed 50% tariffs on Latin America’s biggest economy last year.

Senate moves toward Thursday shutdown vote

Avoiding a Jan. 31 shutdown might come down to whether the White House and Democrats agree on changes to immigration enforcement.

Trump heads to Iowa for pre-midterms economic messaging tour

The president has tried again and again to pivot to domestic affordability issues amid persistent public angst, only to repeatedly return to foreign policy priorities.
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