YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP | | | | Nicole Fallert
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Nicole Fallert here. Predicting who will win this weekend's NFL playoff games? Gain an edge with USA TODAY's exclusive game picks and predictions. The algorithm correctly predicted the winner in 5 of 6 wild-card games to open the postseason (curse you, Aaron Rodgers!). |
Now, here's Friday's news, from the president's Insurrection Act threats to a Greenland construction project. Plus, why did a crew of astronauts return early? |
Trump threatens Insurrection Act in Minnesota |
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, which would give him authority to deploy U.S. armed forces domestically, as tensions rise in Minnesota following a second shooting involving a federal agent in Minneapolis. |
The Department of Homeland Security has sent about 3,000 federal agents into the Minneapolis area, dwarfing the local police presence, defended agents' actions and denounced local officials for not assisting immigration officers. |
Meanwhile, state and local officials in Minnesota, who filed a lawsuit to halt the federal intervention, described ICE's actions as "intolerable" and called on protesters to remain peaceful. Demonstrations, and clashes, between residents and the agents continue. |
Here's a closer look at the Insurrection Act and when U.S. presidents have turned to it in the past. |
| • | Greenland's only U.S. military base is (quietly) getting a massive upgrade. Pituffik Space Base is the northernmost deepwater port run by the Department of War, and Trump sees control of the entire island as key to American security. Meanwhile, NATO allies, Germany and France, began sending military personnel to Greenland. | | • | Verizon outage warns of looming future danger: An hours-long Verizon outage on Jan. 14 impacted more than 1.5 million customers' ability to make calls and use their cell phones, showing how delicate internet and cell access can be. Experts told USA TODAY such outages can be dangerous and will continue. If you were affected, here's how to get a credit. | | • | The Trump health care plan: Facing pressure to address affordability concerns, Trump called on Congress to pass a series of measures aimed at lowering drug prices and health insurance costs as he unveiled a long-awaited health care plan — that is sparse on details. | |
'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' | Styles posted the cover of his new album to Instagram on Thursday. Courtesy Sony Music |
Harry Styles loves punctuation. And teasing. After breadcrumbing fans with posters, videos, a cryptic website and an intriguing song snippet since the last week of 2025, Harry Styles announced his next album, "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally," arrives March 6. That's 12 new Styles songs for you! |
Why NASA's Crew-11 mission returned to Earth early |
For the first time in the history of America's space program, an astronaut experienced a health issue that required NASA to end a mission early to get that person home. Crew-11 splashed down from the International Space Station early Thursday off the coast of California, leaving behind a skeleton crew on the orbital outpost. NASA officials said now medical professionals can better evaluate the condition of the ailing astronaut. |
Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com. | | Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has played a low-key-to-vanishing role over Greenland since his appointment as Trump's special envoy to the Arctic island. | | Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented President Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal during their Jan. 15 meeting. | | | | Noorani died on New Year's Eve when he fell hundreds of feet to his death on a mountain 50 miles west of Denver known as The Citadel. | | | | The lawsuit claims the former Arizona senator was romantically involved with a security guard and works for the university to which she gave millions. | | | | John Cougar Mellencamp said his daughter, Teddi Mellencamp, is "really sick" as she continues to battle brain cancer. | | | | A height requirement to be part of the Super Bowl LX halftime show has some Bad Bunny fans wishing they were taller. | | | | Step into TikTok's ballet sneaker trend with the new and improved ballerina sneakers from adidas: adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet Flats. | | | | USA TODAY's daily news podcast, The Excerpt, brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | Play Your Way to a Relaxing Break | Unwind with crosswords and challenges that recharge you. | | | Crosswords, Puzzles, Comics & Horoscopes | | | | | | |
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