The NewsWorthy Anti-ICE Protests, Trump's Next Military Action? & Golden Globes Upset - Monday, January 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026 Tensions rise as protests erupt nationwide following the deadly shooting of an ICE agent, showcasing passionate public response. Meanwhile, unrest in Iran prompts discussions of potential U.S. military actions, alongside Trump's controversial threats toward Cuba and Greenland. On the lighter side, the Golden Globes surprise viewers with unexpected wins, including the first-ever award for podcasts. Plus, nurses in New York City prepare for a historic strike, coinciding with updates on Trump's portrait at the Smithsonian and an investigation into the Federal Reserve.
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Nationwide Protests After ICE Shooting
- Protesters nationwide rallied after the release of video showing an ICE agent shooting Renee Good during a traffic confrontation.
- Local officials and Good's family dispute the federal self-defense claim and tens of thousands joined mostly peaceful demonstrations.
U.S. Military Options Rise With Global Unrest
- The U.S. expanded military strikes in Syria as retaliation for attacks that killed Americans, while considering options against Iran amid deadly protests.
- Human rights groups report hundreds killed in Iran and officials warn regional escalation if the U.S. intervenes.
U.S.-Venezuela Ties Are Recalibrating
- U.S. diplomacy with Venezuela is shifting after a raid captured Nicolas Maduro, including talks to reopen the embassy in Caracas.
- The U.S. also seized multiple tankers carrying Venezuelan oil amid sanctions enforcement and contested investment plans.