Democratic states file lawsuit to halt Trump freeze of social assistance and child care funds

By Tami Luhby, CNN

Top diplomats from Greenland and Denmark met with White House officials as Trump pushes for ownership

By Kylie Atwood, Natasha Bertrand, CNN

Energy executives strategize to try and preempt Trump demands on Venezuela

By Adam Cancryn, David Goldman, CNN

Do ICE agents have absolute immunity? No, experts say, but it's not easy for a state to prosecute

By Devan Cole, CNN

Hill liberals push for shutdown clash over ICE funding but face resistance in Democratic ranks

By Manu Raju, Sarah Ferris, CNN

Fresh proposals for East Wing expansion show 'grand stair' – and changes to the West Wing Colonnade, too

By Betsy Klein, CNN

Newsom contrasts California 'blueprint' with Trump's 'carnival of chaos' in final state of state address

By Arit John, CNN

Judge says Trump's acting US Attorney investigating Letitia James is serving unlawfully

By Katelyn Polantz, Kara Scannell, CNN

What we know about ICE's fatal shooting of a US citizen in Minneapolis

By Michael Williams, CNN

Handful of Republicans join Democrats to force Senate check on Trump's war powers in Venezuela

By Morgan Rimmer, Sarah Ferris, Ted Barrett, CNN

DHS officials privately express shock at department's immediate response to Minneapolis shooting

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN

Trump's controversial ballroom could solve a decades-long problem – and is taking the first formal steps for construction

By Betsy Klein, Sunlen Serfaty, CNN

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind

By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN

Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer to retire from Congress

By Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN

Longtime DC delegate faces challenge from former staffer for seat in Congress

By Aleena Fayaz, CNN

Trump threatens defense contractors with restrictions while promising sharp increase in spending

By Haley Britzky, CNN

Nikki Haley Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research

Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts

Associated Press

'I'm sick of stupid': GOP senator slams Stephen Miller's comments on Greenland

By Morgan Rimmer, CNN

Tracking states' unprecedented redistricting efforts

By Amy O’Kruk, Ethan Cohen, Renée Rigdon, Fredreka Schouten, CNN

Pete Buttigieg Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research

Trump is freezing funds for small but key welfare program. Here's what TANF does

By Tami Luhby, CNN

Trump administration outlines demands Venezuela must meet to resume oil production

By Alayna Treene, Kristen Holmes, Jennifer Hansler, CNN

US begins operation to seize Venezuela-linked oil tanker

By Nic Robertson, CNN

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed

By Lex Harvey, CNN

Eagles win seventh straight in dominant win over Bobcats

Eagles win seventh straight in dominant win over Bobcats

Scottsbluff tops Torrington; Chadron edges Alliance in duals

Scottsbluff tops Torrington; Chadron edges Alliance in duals

Denver Broncos are sitting pretty as AFC's top seed thanks to a season's worth of ugly wins

Denver Broncos are sitting pretty as AFC's top seed thanks to a season's worth of ugly wins

Sidney hoops roll past Sterling Tuesday

Sidney hoops roll past Sterling Tuesday

Monday's local scoreboard, Jan. 5

Monday's local scoreboard, Jan. 5