Latest published reports in strict reverse chronological order.
Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that “no one should be above the law” as he defended his Trump investigations, rejecting Republican claims of politicization and describing the work as standard enforcement of criminal statutes.
Nvidia shares rose modestly with the market focused on whether Microsoft and Meta will lift capital-spending plans, a key driver of AI chip demand. Investors are also watching Nvidia’s data-center expansion efforts and the evolving outlook for China-related sales.
Israel said it recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the last hostage held in Gaza, completing a key first-phase condition of a ceasefire and pushing negotiations into a far more contentious second phase focused on borders, security, disarmament, and rebuilding.
U.S. stock futures were little changed heading into a Fed week and major earnings, while gold futures pushed above $5,000 per ounce amid uncertainty. A widespread winter storm disrupted travel and added to volatility as tariff threats and geopolitical friction fed investor caution.
Federal officials lifted a short pause on more than $5 billion in CDC public health infrastructure grants after states received notices that funding was being reviewed for alignment with administration priorities, raising concerns about stability for staffing, preparedness, and data modernization.
The U.S. women’s national team began its 2026 schedule with a 6–0 friendly victory over Paraguay in California. Reilyn Turner scored on her debut, Ally Sentnor added two, and Trinity Rodman returned from injury to score and captain.
After a federal immigration officer fatally shot Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti, the White House sought to separate President Donald Trump from officials’ language describing Pretti as an “assassin” or “domestic terrorist,” as multiple investigations and political fallout intensified.
Nvidia expanded its relationship with CoreWeave with a $2 billion equity investment, aiming to accelerate the buildout of more than five gigawatts of AI “factories” by 2030. The partnership deepens alignment across infrastructure, software, and future chip platforms.
The Timberwolves returned to the court against the Warriors after a postponement tied to a fatal shooting that triggered protests and intensified scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement. Coaches and players described a heavy, distracted atmosphere inside the arena.
A KFF Health News morning briefing highlights that the American Academy of Pediatrics released vaccine recommendations that differ from a revised CDC childhood schedule. The roundup also flags rising parental refusal of vitamin K shots for newborns, according to medical reporting cited in the briefing.
Wall Street posted modest gains Monday while gold pushed to fresh records and the dollar slid again, as investors braced for the Fed and another heavy week of earnings. Tariff threats and political uncertainty continued to drive demand for “safe haven” assets.
Gold and silver surged to new highs as markets digested fears about U.S. fiscal dysfunction, trade threats, and geopolitical uncertainty. The rally came alongside gains in U.S. stocks ahead of the Fed and a flood of major-company earnings.