TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
One month after the Epstein files deadline, only a fraction of the DOJ's records have been released
Monday marks one month since the deadline for the Justice Department to release all its files related to Jeffrey Epstein, but only a fraction of the records have been made public.
Democrats Take Over State, Immediately Move To Soften Crime Laws
The Virginia state House’s Courts of Justice Committee is weighing soft-on-crime legislation after Democrats won a trifecta in the state’s government.
Global Impact
Chinese tourists shun Japan in wake of Taiwan invasion row
Chinese tourism to Japan almost halved in December amid a bitter diplomatic row between Beijing and Tokyo over the security of Taiwan.
At least 40 dead, dozens injured after high-speed trains collide in Spain
A high-speed train collision killed at least 40 people, Spanish authorities said Monday, as they worked to piece together what may have led to the deadly crash.
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Economic Pulse
Hassett pivots to possible ‘Trump cards’ amid credit card interest rate battle with banks
White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said Friday that large U.S. banks could voluntarily provide credit cards to underserved Americans as a means to address President Donald Trump’s affordability push.
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Gold Hits Record High as Greenland Tensions Fuel Trade War Fears
Gold hit a record high, while silver retreated from an all-time peak, as President Donald Trump’s push to take over Greenland stoked fears of a potential US–Europe trade war.
Quick Takes
Poison Calls Off 40th Anniversary Tour After Bret Michaels Allegedly Demands 600% More Money Than Bandmates
Did RFK Jr just unlock the secret to human longevity?
Valentino, founder of Italian luxury empire, dies at 93
New surveillance video shows Louvre jewel heist in action
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