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Wes Moore targets Maryland’s only GOP congressman with redistricting, but a powerful Democrat stands in his way

January 20, 2026 4:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — A commission convened by Maryland’s Democratic Gov. Wes Moore recommended a new congressional map Tuesday that targets the state’s lone Republican in the US House. The proposal, which needs state legislative approval, still faces headwinds in Maryland’s Democratic-controlled state Senate, however. The commission-backed map takes aim at eight-term Republican

President Donald Trump takes questions from the media during a press briefing on Tuesday.

Trump says Board of Peace meant to oversee Gaza reconstruction ‘might’ replace UN

January 21, 2026 12:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s suggestion Tuesday that his Board of Peace “might” replace the United Nations is likely to compound concerns that the body meant to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza — and that he will indefinitely chair — will instead become a vehicle for him to attempt

Fact check: Trump marks one year back in office with numerous false claims

January 20, 2026 2:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump celebrated the first anniversary of his return to office with many of the false claims he told most frequently during that year. During a meandering address to reporters at the White House and a subsequent question-and-answer session, Trump sought to tout the progress the US has

Cathedral City’s search for new city manager nearing its end

January 20, 2026 2:18 PM Jesus Reyes

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The search for Cathedral City’s next city manager is nearly complete, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The city council is holding a closed session meeting on Tuesday to conduct interviews with finalists for the vacant position. City officials said a second Special Meeting has also been noticed for Wednesday at 1

Trump 2.0 drama, stellar secrets, financial stress: Catch up on the day’s stories

January 20, 2026 2:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Worrying about money could age the heart even faster than traditional risk factors of cardiovascular disease, a new study found. A doctor explains how you can manage financial stress. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Trump 2.0

Second lady Usha Vance announces she’s pregnant with her fourth child

January 20, 2026 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance are expecting a baby this summer, the couple announced Tuesday. “We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy. Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward

Augustine Casino in Coachella to host career fair on Wednesday

January 12, 2026 3:42 PM City News Service

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Augustine Casino was completing the finishing touches today on a multi-department career fair for job seekers in the Coachella Valley that it will host Wednesday. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the facility’s administration building, 84-001 Avenue 54 in Coachella. “We are looking for team

Felon who killed Indio woman without provocation sentenced

January 20, 2026 1:27 PM City News Service

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A probationer who gunned down an Indio woman without ever giving a clear reason why was sentenced today to 55 years to life in state prison. Johnny Jose Rodriguez, 32, of Indio pleaded guilty on Jan. 5 to second- degree murder, as well as sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations,

California GOP files emergency petition with SCOTUS to block Prop 50

January 20, 2026 12:58 PM City News Service

LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The California Republican Party and others today filed an emergency application at the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to block California from using the congressional district lines enacted through Proposition 50 for the 2026 midterm elections. The emergency application in Tangipa v. Newsom asks Justice Elena Kagan, the justice assigned to the

US Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks with reporters after visiting with immigrations officials at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building after in Minneapolis

Exclusive: Justice Department leadership pushed FBI to investigate campaign contributions to Minnesota officials

January 20, 2026 12:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz, Evan Perez, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Top Justice Department officials pushed the FBI to investigate political campaigns in Minnesota over whether they illegally benefited from fraud in public service organizations, according to two people familiar with the internal discussions. Some of the Justice Department’s interest, according to one of the sources, comes

A federal judge on Tuesday ripped into Lindsey Halligan

Lindsey Halligan departs Justice Department hours after Trump-appointed federal judge calls her leadership a ‘charade’

January 20, 2026 7:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, Kristen Holmes (CNN) — Lindsey Halligan, President Donald Trump’s handpicked interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, left her position at the Justice Department Tuesday, marking an end to her turbulent tenure bringing cases against the president’s political enemies. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Halligan’s exit in a post on

Faith leaders report growing community interest in the Valley

January 18, 2026 9:01 PM Timothy Foster

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – National surveys show religious participation across the United States has remained largely unchanged in recent years. After decades of decline, researchers say there is no clear evidence of a widespread religious revival, particularly among young adults. But in the Coachella Valley, some local faith leaders say they are seeing increased

A structure inside the UNRWA headquarters is demolished in East Jerusalem on Tuesday

Israel starts demolishing UN agency headquarters in East Jerusalem after ban

January 20, 2026 10:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — Israel began demolishing the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem Tuesday, following passage of a law that banned the activities of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees. Police forces, alongside enforcement officers from the Israel Land Authority, arrived at the compound with bulldozers and engineering equipment and began demolishing

Nolan Ryan Fast Facts

January 20, 2026 10:24 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, nicknamed “Ryan Express.” He played for 27 seasons, won 324 games, and was on the All-Star Team eight times. Personal Birth date: January 31, 1947 Birth place: Refugio, Texas Birth name: Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr. Father: Lynn

Winter Olympic Competitions Fast Facts

January 20, 2026 10:20 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the Winter Olympics, which are held every four years. The 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled to be held February 6-22, 2026, in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The 2022 Winter Olympics were held February 4-20, 2022, in Beijing, China. Winter Olympics Facts and History January 25, 1924-February 5,

A girl with canisters of water from a water truck

The world has entered a new era of ‘water bankruptcy’ with irreversible consequences

January 20, 2026 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — The world has entered “an era of global water bankruptcy” with irreversible consequences, according to a new United Nations report. Regions across the world are afflicted by severe water problems: Kabul may be on course to be the first modern city to run out of water. Mexico City is

New court doc asserts former Obama WH counsel advised Jeffrey Epstein during critical reputational and legal battles

January 20, 2026 8:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Em Steck, Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — A recently unsealed federal court filing suggests that Kathy Ruemmler, a former White House counsel to President Barack Obama and now the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, acted as a key legal adviser to Jeffrey Epstein during some of his most perilous moments, raising questions about her

Defense rests in former Uvalde school officer’s trial, closing arguments begin Wednesday

January 20, 2026 1:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Matthew J. Friedman, Shimon Prokupecz, Rachel Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for Adrian Gonzales, the former Uvalde school police officer who was first on scene at the Robb Elementary massacre in 2022, have rested their case Tuesday afternoon, in a trial where prosecutors say he failed to delay or stop the shooter. Prosecutors rested

Why the fate of ISIS prisoners in Syria is back on the radar

January 21, 2026 2:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Nadeen Ebrahim, Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — Questions have emerged over the fate of thousands of Islamic State prisoners in northeastern Syria after government forces seized swaths of territory long controlled by Kurdish forces who had been guarding the prisons. The territory was held by the mainly Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), once a

Rep. Julia Letlow attends a discussion on the Parents Bill of Rights Act at the US Capitol in March 2023.

With Trump’s backing, Rep. Julia Letlow launches a primary challenge against Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy

January 20, 2026 8:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Arlette Saenz, Sarah Ferris, Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Republican Rep. Julia Letlow has launched a run for US Senate in Louisiana, taking advantage of President Donald Trump’s endorsement to wage a primary battle against incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy. “Today, I am announcing my candidacy for the United States Senate to ensure the

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