U.S. oil giants tell Trump they’re noncommittal on Venezuela – Axios

Gov. Newsom’s last state budget: Here’s what we know – CalMatters

Secretary Bessent Announces Initiatives to Combat Rampant Fraud in Minnesota – U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 8, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War

Trump blasts 5 Republican senators for war powers vote – PBS

Man, woman shot by federal agent in Portland during ‘targeted’ vehicle stop: Officials – abcnews.go.com

Greenlanders express fear and indignation as Trump eyes territory – BBC

IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season; online tools and resources help with tax filing – IRS (.gov)

The Official Website of Governor Phil Murphy – NJ.gov

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes New Department of Justice Division for National Fraud Enforcement – The White House (.gov)

RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top – NPR

Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States – The White House (.gov)