News for January 5, 2026

Hilton apologized after a Minnesota Hampton Inn refused to host federal immigration agents, saying the hotel’s actions did not follow company policy.

Trump’s administration, through the CDC and HHS, changed childhood vaccine guidance to recommend fewer shots for all children, drawing sharp criticism from doctors.

A package sent to the Arizona Supreme Court tested positive for homemade explosive material, prompting evacuations and an investigation.

A Polymarket user reportedly made more than $436,000 by betting that Nicolás Maduro would be removed just before Donald Trump announced Maduro had been captured.

Rising electricity bills in West Virginia are forcing Dwan Marcum and other residents to cut back on basic needs and make painful trade-offs to keep the lights on.

Trump said the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela and described a longer U.S. role there after Maduro’s capture.

Rob and Michele Reiner formed a close bond with Texas prisoner Nanon Williams, supporting his bid for freedom and treating him like family before their deaths.

Barry J. Pollack, a veteran defense lawyer who once represented Julian Assange, is now representing Nicolás Maduro in his New York case.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration cut the federal childhood vaccine recommendations, reducing the number of shots advised for all children and drawing sharp criticism from medical groups.

The CDC, with backing from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sharply changed the childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, drawing criticism from public health experts.

Novo Nordisk has launched a weight-loss pill version of Wegovy in the U.S., giving patients a new oral option for obesity treatment.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is dropping his re-election bid and will not seek a third term, saying he wants to focus on fraud concerns in the state.