Here’s a concise roundup of the latest major news from the United States of America (top headlines as of Thursday, January 15, 2026): Reuters The Guardian Trump administration to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 nations Trump is making China – not America – great again, global survey suggests Today Today 📰 Politics & International Affairs U.S. to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries — The Biden/Trump administration is pausing immigrant visa decisions for 75 nations starting Jan. 21 to tighten vetting and limit applicants who might require public assistance, sparking debate worldwide. � Reuters +1 Global sentiment shifting on U.S. leadership — A new international survey suggests many countries feel U.S. influence has weakened and China’s global role has grown under current U.S. policy. � The Guardian Poll: Majority of Americans critical of U.S. military actions abroad — Over half of U.S. adults think that President Trump has overreached with U.S. military involvement overseas. � PBS U.S. moving personnel from bases amid Middle East tension — Iran warns of retaliation as the U.S. withdraws some forces from regional bases, reflecting rising Middle East tensions. � Reuters 📶 Domestic & Infrastructure Verizon outage hits cellphone services nationwide — Major disruptions in New York and other states caused service chaos, though full service has been restored. � NBC New York 🌎 Regional & Community News Rural America stories — Appalachia residents push back on government plans for AI centers and debate agricultural support policies. � Kiowa County Press 🎉 America 250 Celebrations Local celebrations for U.S. 250th anniversary — Events like the Florida State Fair are highlighting the upcoming July 4 milestone. � The Observer News 🔎 Context on Ongoing Major U.S. Storylines 🇻🇪 U.S.–Venezuela Military Operation The U.S. military carried out a January 3 operation (Operation “Absolute Resolve”) in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. This has led to regional diplomatic tensions and extensive international reactions. � Wikipedia 🇺🇸 Federal Forces in U.S. Cities Federal and National Guard troops remain deployed in parts of the U.S. (e.g., Washington, D.C.) as part of crime and security strategies amid domestic political controversy. � Wikipedia
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