Police in Salt Lake City say two people were killed and six others are injured after a shooting outside an LDS chapel where a funeral was taking place. As of 11 p.m. ET, no suspects are in custody and a manhunt is underway. abcnews.go.com/amp/US/2-dea...

Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) is set to announce that he will not seek reelection in 2026. Hoyer was the number 2 Democrat in the House under Nancy Pelosi for two decades. His seat will be considered safe D in 2026.

President Donald Trump calls for the military’s budget to be increased to $1.5 trillion.

President Donald Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address on February 24, 2026.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) delivered a message to ICE during his press briefing after a woman was shot and killed by ICE agents. “To ICE: “Get the f**k out of Minneapolis.”

A woman was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minnesota. DHS claims the woman attempted to run over the officers, while Democratic lawmakers from Minnesota have described her as a “legal observer.” Tangle will continue to monitor the situation.

U.S. European Command announced the seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuelan oil trading. The U.S pursued the vessel for weeks, during which Russia has sought to protect it.

Gov. Tim Walz ended his bid for reelection amid the Minnesota fraud scandal. Plus, what are the consequences of war crimes? www.readtangle.com/the-latest-o...

Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) has passed away at age 65. LaMalfa was first elected to Congress in 2012. He represented a part of northeastern California, including Chico, Redding, and Susanville.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced he is ending his campaign for reelection in 2026. The move comes amid increased scrutiny over his administration’s handling of alleged fraud in state programs. mn.gov/governor/new...

The United States released the following photo of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro giving a thumbs up while in DEA custody.

The U.S. government released the first close-up video of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro since his arrest. Maduro can be seen entering a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) building and says, “Goodnight, Happy New Year” as he walks past.

A figure that appears to be Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro can be seen exiting a plane and entering a hangar, where he is expected to board a helicopter that will take him to the Metropolitan Detention Center

President Donald Trump released the following photo of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima. Maduro will be transported to New York to face charges.

AG Pam Bondi said that Nicolás Maduro and his wife will face charges after indictments in the Southern District of New York.

President Donald Trump confirmed the United States carried out a strike against Venezuela and added that the United States had captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

As of 3:20 a.m. ET, multiple outlets are reporting that the United States has launched military strikes against Venezuela, citing U.S. officials. However, neither the White House nor the Pentagon have issued an official statement yet.

New CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss made her own headlines by spiking a 60 Minutes segment on CECOT. We covered the story here: www.readtangle.com/bari-weisss-...

BREAKING: Republican Pennsylvania Reps. Mackenzie, Fitzpatrick and Breshnahan, along with Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), have signed Jeffries’ discharge petition for a clean 3 yr clean ACA extension. This means the discharge petition has 218 signatures, and the bill will get a floor vote.

Indiana Senate Republicans have rejected a proposed congressional map that President Donald Trump had been lobbying for that was designed to help Republicans pick up two seats in the House. Check out our coverage here: www.readtangle.com/indiana-repu...

Trump posted the following about Venezuela:

Two gunmen killed at least 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney. It is the country's worst mass shooting in decades. We covered it here: www.readtangle.com/the-mass-sho...

President Donald Trump has received significant criticism after this post reacting to the deaths of Rob & Michele Reiner. Below, we highlight three responses from elected Republicans, and three from elected Democrats.

A shooting at Brown University has resulted in at least two deaths and eight injuries. The suspect is still believed to be at large as of 6:45 P.M. ET.

House Democrats on the Oversight Committee released additional photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate on Friday morning.  The photos include several high-profile figures, such as President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon, and more.

The White House announced a $12 billion bailout for farmers. Is it the right decision? www.readtangle.com/the-12-billi...

Trump's new national security priorities. Plus, why are so many trade deals announced as "frameworks?" www.readtangle.com/trump-nation...

The new hepatitis B vaccine recommendations. Plus, should we call Pete Hegseth the Secretary of War? www.readtangle.com/the-new-hepa...

"Let Him Hang Himself." Three reporters, with three different takes, on Michael Wolff's emails with Jeffrey Epstein. @tanglenews.bsky.social @plagueyears.bsky.social @tarapalmeri.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q...

What can each party take away from Republican Matt Van Epps's win in Tuesday's special election? We answered that (and more) here: www.readtangle.com/the-tennesse...

Today in Tangle: The Minnesota fraud schemes. www.readtangle.com/the-minnesot...

Decision Desk HQ has called the race in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District for Republican Matt Van Epps. Both parties have invested in the race after polls showed a close race in recent weeks. President Trump won the district by 22 in 2024.

"The Secretary of Defense has now openly, brazenly, unambiguously committed a war crime," Editor Isaac Saul argues in today's edition of Tangle News. We broke down recent reports about strikes carried out on a suspected drug smuggling boat. Read it here: www.readtangle.com/pete-hegseth...

Today in Tangle: The National Guard shooting. Plus, is the stock market in an AI bubble? www.readtangle.com/the-national...

UPDATE: West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is now saying he is receiving conflicting reports on the condition of two National Guardsmen who were shot in Washington D.C. The governor previously said the Guard members had died as a result of their injuries.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation from Congress. www.readtangle.com/marjorie-tay...

A federal judge has dismissed charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge found President Trump’s appointment of Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. attorney invalid. www.cnn.com/2025/11/24/p...

Today in Tangle: The good, the bad, and the ugly of the MBS visit. www.readtangle.com/saudi-arabia...

A 2018 loophole launched the hemp-based THC industry in 2018 — now, Congress is banning those products entirely. Plus, the process for judges to issue injunctions. www.readtangle.com/federal-hemp...

President Donald Trump announced he signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Is there an affordability crisis in America? We took a look at what the experts — and the data — are saying: www.readtangle.com/inflation-th...

The House has voted 427-1 on a bill to force the Justice Department to release all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Today in Tangle: The latest on the Epstein files, and what is still to come. www.readtangle.com/the-epstein-...

Today we answered some of your questions, looking at: 🔹 The effects of the Dobbs decision on women like Adriana Smith 🔹 How illegal immigration affects the U.S. job market 🔹 And more Check it out here: www.readtangle.com/answering-yo...

The House has voted 222-209 to end the longest government shutdown in history. The bill will now go to President Trump, who is expected to sign it later tonight.

President Donald Trump had pardoned several top aides and advisers from his first administration, as well as dozens of people involved in his efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election. We covered the story in full here: www.readtangle.com/trumps-2020-...

Today in Tangle: The Senate makes progress on reopening the government. Click here to learn everything you need to know: www.readtangle.com/a-deal-to-en...

In a Truth Social post, President Trump said he would recommend a $10,000 bonus to air traffic controllers who worked through the government shutdown and criticized those who took time off.

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case seeking to overturn its 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which recognized a constitutional right to same-sex marriage. www.scotusblog.com/2025/11/supr...

President Trump issued pardons for individuals connected to efforts to advance alternate slates of electors to overturn the 2020 election. The list includes Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, and Sidney Powell. The pardons explicitly exclude Trump himself. Here is the provided list: