Washington Post reporter probe, NATO and Greenland, immigrant visas

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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 14, 2026 By Sallee Ann Harrison January 14, 2026 Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, the FBI searches the home of a Washington Post reporter in a classified documents probe; Greenland and Denmark officials meet at the White House; and the U.S. is to suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns. UP FIRST A person walks into the One Franklin Square Building, home of The Washington Post newspaper, in 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)  FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probe, newspaper says FBI agents searched a Washington Post reporter's home on Wednesday as part of a leak investigation involving a Pentagon contractor accused of sharing classified information, the Justice Department said. Hannah Natanson, who has been covering President Donald Trump's transformation of the federal government, had a phone and a Garmin watch seized in the search of her Virginia home, the Post reported. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Sen. Slotkin is being investigated by the Trump administration for Democrats' video to troops  Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack Supreme Court revives GOP congressman's challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law DeSantis picks new Florida Supreme Court justice who is his sixth appointee to 7-member court Trump envoy says Gaza is entering second phase of ceasefire plan TOP STORIES Live updates: Greenland and Denmark officials meet at White House Officials from Greenland and Denmark met in Washington on Wednesday with top White House officials as President Donald Trump moved to ratchet up the pressure by suggesting that NATO should help the United States acquire the world's largest island and saying anything less than it being under American control is unacceptable. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Most Americans say Trump has 'gone too far' with military intervention abroad, AP-NORC poll finds As Trump's envoy, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says he wants to meet Greenlanders and not diplomats Photos of Greenland as Trump says US needs island for Arctic security US to suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Trump threatens to halt federal money next month not only to sanctuary cities but also their states No immediate court decision on a request to stop the immigration crackdown in Minnesota Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS A deer rests at Todaiji temple in Nara, western Japan, on Wednesday. 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They provide a connection to nature and can make a room feel more inviting. They're also pretty. Some of the most striking houseplants are succulents with unusual leaves. Unlike blooms that fade, unique foliage can steal the show year-round. Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sallee Ann Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sallee Ann SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe   *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT