Trump Says US Ready to Help Iranian Protesters as Death Toll Rises

A frame grab from Iranian state television shows a man documenting burning vehicles during overnight protests in Zanjan, Iran, Jan. 9, 2026. Iranian state TV via AP As protests across Iran entered their 14th day on Jan. 10, President Donald Trump said the United States stands ready to help Iranians seeking freedom, while senior U.S.

Overhauling Air Traffic Control Involves 5,000 Locations and 600 Radar Systems–What to Know

By Jacob Burg | January 10, 2026Updated:January 10, 2026 The federal government is embarking on what Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has called “the most important infrastructure project that we’ve had in this country for decades.” It is attempting to modernize and upgrade the nation’s entire air traffic control system within a timeline of roughly three-

Trump Declares National Emergency to Shield Venezuelan Oil Revenues Held in US Custody

President Donald Trump (L) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a meeting with US oil company executives at the White House in Washington, on Jan. 9, 2026. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 9 declaring a national emergency to block courts or private creditors from seizing Venezuelan oil

Readers Approve of Maduro’s Capture, See Possible Downside

Poll respondents affirmed the legality and strategic value of the operation but saw potential longer-term involvement and constitutional questions. Add to My List Save By Lawrence Wilson | January 10, 2026Updated:January 10, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the capture of wanted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 2 in a raid by U.S. forces

Schools Increasingly Consider Rewarding Teachers for Results, Not Seniority

Los Angeles public school support staff, teachers, and supporters rally outside of the school district headquarters during a strike in Los Angeles on March 21, 2023. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images In several states and hundreds of local school districts, traditional teacher salary structures based on years of service are being replaced by merit and

RFK Jr.’s Food Pyramid Flip Will Have Widespread Benefits, Proponents Say

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., flanked by Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, announce new dietary guidelines in Washington on Jan. 7, 2026. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Upon unveiling the new food pyramid and dietary guidelines for

Trump Calls for Temporary 10 Percent Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates

Mastercard and Visa credit cards in Zelienople, Pa., on Feb. 20, 2019. Keith Srakocic/AP Photo President Donald Trump said on Jan. 9 that he would call for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates of 10 percent, potentially starting later this month, though its enforcement may depend on Congress. In a Truth Social post,