January 15, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Antonia Gina Johnson Suspects Date of Birth: January 10, 1987 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 6, 165 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes Charges: Grand theft Warrant Number: F22900541 Synopsis of the Case: Antonia Gina Johnson is wanted on a...
Senior Hamas Figure Reported Killed in Air Strike in Gaza
Two Israeli airstrikes killed five people in Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, local health authorities said, and Palestinian media reported that one of those killed was a senior figure in the armed wing of Hamas. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for...
Court Upholds Newsom-Backed Prop. 50 Maps, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight
A panel of federal judges, in a 2-1 decision on Wednesday, upheld voter maps created by Gov. Gavin Newsom-backed Proposition 50. Opponents say the quick decision leaves them time to decide their next move, though plaintiff Assemblymember David Tangipa, R-Clovis, fully expects the suit to go before the U.S. Supreme...
Fresno Unified Retirees Healthcare Demands Are Met — for Now
Thousands of Fresno Unified retirees abruptly lost their health insurance this month, forcing many into limbo as they wait on decisions. Some retirees aired their concerns at Wednesday night’s School Board meeting, demanding answers, and welcoming news of a temporary coverage window and possible expanded options ahead. The group of...
Most Obamacare Enrollment Closes Leaving Americans With Higher Bills or Less Health Insurance
Millions of Americans are facing higher healthcare costs in 2026 as open enrollment for most federally subsidized Obamacare plans closes on Thursday and Congress remains divided on whether and how it should reinstate generous COVID-era tax credits. In 2025, about 24 million people were enrolled in the plans, created by...
Trump Administration Wins Appeal of Ruling Releasing Pro-Palestinian Activist Khalil
A federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that a judge had no jurisdiction to order the release of Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention, delivering President Donald Trump's administration a victory in its efforts to deport the pro-Palestinian activist. The 2-1 ruling by a panel of the Philadelphia-based...
No. 2 US ICE Official Madison Sheahan Leaving Agency, She Says in Social Media Post
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Madison Sheahan is leaving the agency and running for Congress, she said in social media posts on Thursday. Sheahan, 28, joined ICE early last year and was a close ally of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Sheahan plans to run to represent Ohio's...
An Interview With the President
Four White House reporters from The New York Times sat down with President Donald Trump on Jan. 7 for an extended interview in the Oval Office. David E. Sanger, one of the reporters, walked Michael Barbaro through their conversation, and then David, Katie Rogers, Tyler Pager and Zolan Kanno-Youngs shared...
Militant Pro-Israel Group Agrees to Halt Operations in New York
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday a settlement with Betar U.S., an extreme pro-Israel group, after the organization agreed to stop what her office described as “widespread persecution of Muslim, Arab, Palestinian and Jewish New Yorkers” who disagreed with its views on the Middle East. James’ office...
Cuba Mourns 32 Soldiers Killed in US Attack on Venezuela
Cuba received on Thursday the remains of its 32 soldiers killed in combat during the U.S. attack on Venezuela and stunning capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro, paying homage to the troops as national "heroes." The remains of the soldiers, members of Cuba's armed forces and intelligence agencies, arrived early...