Councilmember Edward Pollard asked ICE to stop masking up and to show ID, saying the tactics have eroded trust and made encounters less safe.

Defense Secretary Hegseth issued a censure to Senator Mark Kelly for appearing in a video urging troops to disobey unlawful orders, potentially facing demotion from his retired Navy rank.

Protests occurred in Austin over U.S. military actions in Venezuela, including the capture of President Maduro, with mixed responses from American demonstrators and Venezuelan expatriates.

Milwaukee County introduces "Growing Connections," a free gardening program for individuals with dementia and their caregivers at the Washington Park Urban Ecology Center, starting March 2026.

Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain turned a deployment into a live “battle lab” along the southern border, testing counter‑UAS, AI tools and joint patrols while supporting Border Patrol.

El Paso ISD celebrates its trustees during School Board Recognition Month, acknowledging their efforts to ensure student success and community engagement in public education.

The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking new recruits to support and expand their current force, emphasizing diversity, reliability, and effective policing in their Facebook campaign.

Protests occurred in Phoenix against a U.S. military strike in Venezuela; demonstrators chanted for peace, while some Venezuelan expatriates in Miami celebrated the potential for change.

Governor Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Massachusetts, emphasizing cancer risks for firefighters and promoting screening and prevention programs.

The Lancaster Fire Department reported 974 service calls in December 2025 and noted a particularly busy day on the 15th with 54 incidents. Full yearly statistics are forthcoming.

South Milwaukee's economy is flourishing with 13 new businesses, a $52 million redevelopment of the Bucyrus Campus, zoning code revisions, and a long-term comprehensive plan. The city is also in talks to bring a new Piggly Wiggly store.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz withdraws from re-election after being implicated in a scandal involving alleged taxpayer dollar fraud, with a public hearing set for February 10.

The Dallas Landmark Commission is set to decide if the rainbow-painted steps at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, representing LGBTQ support, can remain amid a Texas directive to remove such displays.