Iran is erupting as the regime blames Donald Trump for nationwide protests and pulls the plug on communications to stop the unrest.
In today’s Daily Headlines, we break down the growing crisis inside Iran, major economic wins touted by the White House as gas and mortgage rates plunge, and the latest flashpoints dominating U.S. politics—from escalating ICE clashes to renewed pressure on Cuba after Maduro’s fall.
📖 On This Day in History: On January 13, 1842: American physician Crawford Long first used ether anesthesia during surgery in Georgia, showing American innovation could reduce suffering and permanently change medicine.
TOP STORY
Iran Blames Trump as Protests Spread and Communications Go Dark
Photo Credit: Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran / Getty Images
Iran’s regime blames Trump for widespread protests driven by economic collapse, shut down communications to contain unrest, while exiled leaders urge continued demonstrations amid fears of a brutal crackdown.
FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
Big Wins for American Families as Gas Prices, Mortgage Rates Plummet
As 2026 begins, President Donald J. Trump’s America First agenda is making more progress delivering real, tangible relief to American families, with gas prices falling to their lowest levels in five years and mortgage rates dropping sharply.
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What Else is Making Headlines
Philadelphia Sheriff Escalates Anti-ICE Rhetoric With Arrest Threats: Philadelphia’s sheriff labeled ICE agents illegitimate and threatened arrests if they operate locally, intensifying tensions after an ICE-related shooting and drawing sharp pushback from federal immigration officials. Read the rest of the story here…
Kristi Noem Defends ICE as CNN Questions Basic Facts: Kristi Noem defended ICE’s actions and her claim that a fatal encounter was justified, clashing with CNN’s Jake Tapper as he questioned whether the facts were settled so quickly from disputed video. Read the rest of the story here…
After Maduro’s Fall, Trump Turns Pressure on Havana: Trump is pressuring Cuba after Venezuela’s Maduro fell, threatening to cut off all Venezuelan oil and money unless Havana makes a deal with the U.S., while Cuba loudly rejects U.S. demands. Read the rest of the story here…
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In Other News
XRP, Solana funds buck trend as crypto ETPs shed $454M: Crypto exchange-traded products lost $454 million as investors pulled back from Bitcoin and Ethereum, while XRP and Solana funds defied the trend, attracting inflows amid broader market uncertainty.
Prayer as a Crime: China Tightens Its Grip on Independent Churches: China has intensified its crackdown on independent “house” churches, arresting underground Christian leaders and treating faith outside state control as a political threat, drawing Western criticism but little change in Beijing’s policy.
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