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Trump Administration Abandons Fifty-Year Mortgages, Focuses on Banning Institutional Investors from Bulk Home Purchases; Pulte Expects Housing Affordability Proposals at Davos

Richard Grenell, Kennedy Centers new president, had his X account hacked, with posts about Washington National Operas departure deleted. Hes working to recover his original statements. The operas exit follows a series of cancellations since Trumps takeover, with Grenell alleging a leftist attempt to silence dissenting voices. As investigations into the hack and the operas exit progress, the Kennedy Centers future under new leadership remains uncertain.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces potential sanctions lift on Venezuela, aiming to boost oil sales and rebuild economy. He plans meetings with IMF and World Bank leaders to discuss their return. Nearly five billion dollars in frozen IMF assets could fund recovery efforts. Oil sale proceeds, stored on ships, could flow back to Venezuela for government operations and public needs. The Trump administration sees this as a chance to stabilize Venezuela and draw back American oil producers. The International Monetary Fund has stayed away for over twenty years, but the World Bank is now exploring early assistance. Treasury officials consider converting IMF reserves to dollars and involving the U.S. Export-Import Bank for oil financing.

U.S. Launches Airstrikes in Syria Following Deadly Ambush; Operation Hawkeye Strike Underway; Syrian Government Collaboration; Islamic State Remnants Targeted

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accuses President Trump of inciting unrest, with locals spotting the strategy and preventing escalation. Tensions rise after a U.S. citizens shooting, but community leaders keep things in check, emphasizing peaceful expression amidst national debates.

Former President Trump voices support for Iranian protesters, hinting at potential military action against the regime. Protesters, led by exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi, plan nationwide strikes and coordinated street protests, aiming to seize key city centers. As tensions escalate, the world awaits the outcome of these demonstrations and potential international intervention.

Nicaragua releases political prisoners following U.S. pressure, aligning with Venezuelas recent moves. Opposition leader Ana Margarita Vijil confirms the releases, including friends from the UNAMOS movement. The U.S. urges full freedom for all prisoners, with over sixty still detained or missing.

Reza Pahlavi calls for escalated protests in Iran, urging nationwide strikes and seizing control of urban hubs. He appeals to security forces and youth to defect, as authorities cut internet access and block phone calls. Protests over inflation and economic woes have turned political, with demonstrators demanding an end to clerical rule. The situation is tense as Pahlavis push gains momentum and the nation braces for a potential defining showdown.

Irans military joins crackdown on protests, as death toll rises; U.S. contemplates strikes amid growing unrest.