Live updates: Trump teases 'good progress' on Russia-Ukraine war peace plan

Iran has closed its airspace to most flights amid escalating tensions with the U.S., coinciding with President Trump's claims that the killing of protesters in Iran has ceased, despite reports of impending executions. This development raises concerns about the stability in the region and the safety of air travel.

JD Vance, along with other prominent GOP figures such as Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, and Rand Paul, is positioning himself for the 2028 presidential primary, indicating a competitive landscape within the Republican Party.

President Trump has reiterated threats to cut federal funding to California and Los Angeles over their sanctuary city immigration policies, with potential implications starting February 1. This announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and California's leadership regarding immigration and funding issues.

Recent discussions have seen U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump, assert the necessity of acquiring Greenland for national security, leading to a rejection of this claim by envoys from Greenland and Denmark, who plan further talks. Trump's comments have raised concerns among Greenland's residents, particularly children, about the implications of U.S. intentions.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stated that he does not support abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while expressing criticism of the agency's operations under the Trump administration during an interview on Fox News. This statement comes amid rising tensions in Minneapolis following a series of incidents involving ICE.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. is sending its first humanitarian shipment to Cuba to assist residents affected by Hurricane Melissa, collaborating with the Catholic Church to ensure the aid reaches the people directly, bypassing the Cuban government.

A federal appeals panel has upheld California's Proposition 50, allowing temporary changes to congressional district maps aimed at benefiting Democrats, amidst a Republican effort to block these changes. This decision comes as a response to gerrymandering actions in Texas, where Republican leaders sought to redraw maps to increase their representation in the US House.

President Trump has signed a new law that will allow whole milk to be served in school lunch cafeterias, reversing previous restrictions on milk options for students. This change aims to provide schools with more flexibility in their milk offerings, promoting whole milk as a nutritious choice for children.