That Noisy Trump
Day 357

Sunday, 11 January 2026

10 events

Key Events (10)

1
Legal

The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery removed text from a new Trump portrait that referenced his two impeachments. The gallery replaced the previous portrait with a new one showing Trump standing in the Oval Office with a scowl and fists on desk, but removed biographical information noting his impeachments.

2
Foreign Policy

President Trump threatened Cuba to 'make a deal' or face consequences, stating that no Venezuelan oil or money will flow to the island after Nicolás Maduro's fall. Cuba's president responded with defiance to the ultimatum.

3
Domestic

ICE fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis, sparking more than a thousand protests across the country. The agency announced it was sending hundreds more agents to Minneapolis for what it described as its largest enforcement operation yet.

4
Foreign Policy

Trump said the United States stands ready to help amid an ongoing Iranian government crackdown on protests, though he has received conflicting advice on how to respond. Iran has warned the US against intervention as protest death tolls reportedly soar.

5
Foreign Policy

Denmark's Prime Minister said the country faces a 'fateful moment' amid Trump's threats to take over Greenland and accused the U.S. of turning its back on NATO. Trump's rhetoric has drawn comparisons to Cold War-era Soviet invasions of allies.

6
Legal

President Trump said in an interview that he regrets not seizing voting machines after the 2020 election to search for evidence of fraud, though he acknowledged the National Guard might have lacked the sophistication to do so.

7
Legal

An analysis found that Trump's appointed appellate court judges have voted 133 to 12 in his favor, forming what observers describe as a nearly united phalanx to defend his administration's agenda from legal challenges.

8
Domestic

Trump administration officials are pushing restrictions on RSV vaccines even as evidence demonstrates their benefits, with shots now recommended only for high-risk babies despite expert acclaim for the vaccines' effectiveness.

9
Foreign Policy

The U.S. State Department urged American citizens to flee Venezuela amid reports of armed 'colectivos' setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for Americans. The advisory came amid broader U.S. involvement in the region following Nicolás Maduro's fall.

10
Legal

An ICE deportation resulted in a Costa Rican man being returned in a vegetative state; details of his deterioration while in federal custody remain unclear. The case has prompted questions about detention practices and oversight.

Day 357 — Sunday, 11 January 2026 | That Noisy Trump