Trump threatens Insurrection Act, US midterms, Venezuela

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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews DONATE View in Browser | APNews DONATE AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts Policy changes, but facts endure. AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate today. By Sallee Ann Harrison January 15, 2026 By Sallee Ann Harrison January 15, 2026 Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, President Donald Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis; control of the U.S. House is at the center of midterm elections; and Trump meets with the Venezuelan opposition leader.   The Winter Games are coming. Sign up for Postcards from Milan Cortina, AP's free Olympics pop-up newsletter written by me, Sallee Ann Harrison. UP FIRST Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez, second from left, blows a whistle with other activists to warn people of federal immigration officers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Locher) Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to 'put an end' to protests in Minneapolis  President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke an 1807 law and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider Court ruling jeopardizes freedom for pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY project Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist's home will chill reporting What to know about the warrants most immigration agents use to make arrests TOP STORIES Control of the House is at the center of midterms. These charts help explain the fight House control is at the center of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections that are taking shape nearly a year into President Donald Trump's second term. History shows that the sitting president's party nearly always loses House seats in midterm elections. Here are some key questions and data to explain the fight ahead.  Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It's narrow and has little room for error What Americans think about Trump's first year back in office, according to AP-NORC polling Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A Trump is meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader after cozying up to Maduro's successor Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was at the White House on Thursday discussing her country's future with President Donald Trump even after he publicly dismissed her credibility to take over after an audacious U.S. military raid captured then-President Nicolás Maduro. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Venezuela's new leader faces competing pressures from the US and a government loyal to Maduro US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil Bodies of 32 Cuban officers killed during US strike on Venezuela repatriated as US threat lingers ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS Two OceanWell engineers lower a prototype reverse osmosis pod into a California reservoir in December. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag) Climate solutions: In a warming world, freshwater production is moving deep beneath the sea Betting scheme: NCAA basketball players and gambling fixers are charged for allegedly rigging games Canada-China: Canadian prime minister hails renewed relations with China during his Beijing visit Los Angeles: A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it Uber driver shooting: 83-year-old man convicted of killing Uber driver who he wrongly thought was scamming him Online shopping: Beware of online ads with elaborate backstories. They may not be from a real small business WATCH: 'Bridgerton' stars on shooting 'awkward' sex scenes  TRENDING This combination of images show physical therapist and Pilates instructor Jessica Valant demonstrating various poses in Colorado. (Jessica Valant via AP) Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility. Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. 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