9 major themes that defined the first year of Trump's second term

President Trump has reshaped America's approach to foreign policy, pressured political enemies, downsized the federal workforce and prioritized deportations his first year in office.

• Jan 20

Indiana secures first ever football title with 27-21 win over Miami

A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.

• Jan 19

U.S. Steel CEO says it's "absolutely" still an American company after acquisition

"We have a fiduciary duty to Nippon," U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said, but noted, "We're still mined, melted and made in the good ol' USA."

• Jan 19

Fierce winter storm causes 100-car pileup, brings snow as far south as Florida

The pileup in Michigan is the latest impact of the major winter storm moving across the U.S. More than 200 million people are in the path of the arctic blasts.

• Jan 19

Justice Dept. calls claims in MN lawsuit seeking stop to ICE surge "legally frivolous"

The U.S. Department of Justice says claims made in a lawsuit seeking an immediate stop to the surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota are "legally frivolous."

• Jan 19

Powell to attend Supreme Court arguments over Trump's move to fire Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.

• Jan 19

Are you a homeowner? See which tax deductions you might qualify for.

It will mostly be business as usual for homeowners this tax season. However, new changes introduced under the "big, beautiful bill" may affect how they file.

• Jan 19

Woman died after riding Revenge of the Mummy coaster at Universal Orlando

A Florida agency's latest report on theme park injuries says a woman died after becoming unresponsive on Universal Studios' Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster.

• Jan 21

Chicken sold in 7 states recalled for potential listeria contamination

Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.

• Jan 19

What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?

Most stores on Monday are open during their regular business hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a few exceptions.

• Jan 19

Man arrested by ICE in Minneapolis dies while in federal agency's custody

A 36-year-old man who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis died while under the custody of federal law enforcement in Texas on Wednesday, according to the agency.

• Jan 18

Trump admin's claims of "reverse discrimination" upend DOJ Civil Rights Division

A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.

• Jan 19

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 18, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey join Margaret Brennan.

• Jan 18

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says federal agents are an "occupying force"

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."

• Jan 18

1,500 soldiers placed on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis

A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.

• Jan 18

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