News for January 22, 2026

The White House and China approved a deal that moves control of TikTok’s U.S. business to investors backed by President Donald Trump.

The Trump administration ended U.S. ties with the World Health Organization, sparking warnings that flu tracking and other disease response efforts could suffer.

President Donald Trump has completed the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization, ending a 78-year membership but leaving unpaid dues and other unresolved ties.

Donald Trump drew sharp criticism from UK officials and veterans after he downplayed the role of Nato and British troops in Afghanistan.

The House passed a major Homeland Security funding bill, with Speaker Mike Johnson celebrating the result while Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and most Democrats broke with the package over ICE funding.

A federal appeals court is debating whether the Supreme Court may eventually have to decide if Trump used an old wartime law correctly to deport people tied to Tren de Aragua.

White House AI czar David Sacks says too much fear and regulation could slow U.S. AI growth and help China pull ahead.

The House narrowly rejected a war powers resolution backed by Jim McGovern that would have blocked President Donald Trump from sending U.S. forces into Venezuela.

ICE has increased immigration enforcement in Maine, and Gov. Janet Mills and local officials say the raids are fueling fear in immigrant communities.