The 7 Insurrection Act; Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize medal; psychiatric disorders discovery; and more
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Jan 16, 2026 This briefing covers a variety of pressing topics. Trump considers invoking the Insurrection Act, stirring political tensions. A recent death of an ICE detainee may be ruled as a homicide. In a surprising turn, Trump receives a Nobel Peace Prize medal amid mixed reactions. A judge's ruling highlights alleged conspiracies against pro-Palestinian students. Polls reveal the public’s divided opinions on political violence. Additionally, a study finds shared genetic roots among psychiatric disorders. Lastly, the National Zoo welcomes an unexpected baby painted river terrapin!
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Insurrection Act's Heavy Reach
- The Insurrection Act lets a president deploy the military domestically with powers to arrest and search.
- It was last used in 1992 and hasn't been used without a governor's consent for sixty years.
Conflicting Accounts In ICE Detainee Death
- A medical examiner's staffer told Geraldo Lunas Campos's daughter the preliminary cause was asphyxia from neck and chest compression.
- The manner of death is likely to be ruled homicide pending toxicology, contradicting ICE's statement.
Nobel Medal Gift Sparks Controversy
- Venezuela opposition leader Maria Karina Machado presented her Nobel medal to President Trump at the White House.
- The Norwegian Nobel Committee objected, saying a prize cannot be re-awarded to another person.