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Eagles reshuffle offense as Trump battles sanctuary courts, scolds GOP, and floats “tech pays for AI power”; Rockstar sells mods, UK Lottery feud hits £1.3B, DNC targets young non‑college voters, and Peru transit unions strike over extortion
Eagles shuffle the offensive deck
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed the team has parted ways with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. Sirianni called it a difficult decision, praised Patullo’s work, and said he met with him to discuss the change.
Trump targets sanctuary jurisdictions, courts tap the brakes (for now)
President Trump said his administration will stop federal payments to cities and states with sanctuary policies beginning Feb. 1, arguing that jurisdictions not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement protect criminals and contribute to fraud and crime. He also criticized Minnesota officials while discussing alleged fraud, and the administration said it has suspended certain payments tied to suspected scams. Separately, a federal judge on Jan. 9 temporarily blocked the administration from stopping some child care-related subsidies in five states, including Minnesota, while legal challenges proceed, and the Department of Health and Human Services said it is withholding funds for programs in five Democratic-led states over fraud and misuse concerns.
Rockstar opens a mods marketplace, because everything must become a store
Rockstar launched an official marketplace called the Cfx Marketplace, pitched as a place for servers and players to buy mods.
UK National Lottery contract fight, now with £1.3 billion vibes
The High Court heard claims that the Gambling Commission acted unlawfully by allowing changes to the National Lottery contract after the fourth licence was awarded to Allwyn. Richard Desmond’s New Lottery Company, which came third in the tender, argues post-award amendments to the transition enabling agreement shifted the economic balance and should have been assessed under procurement law, supporting a damages claim of up to £1.3 billion. The Commission and Allwyn deny any breach, saying the changes were not substantial and adjustments were foreseeable given delays outside Allwyn’s control. Judgment is expected in February.
DNC announces big voter registration push aimed at young non college voters
The Democratic National Committee unveiled a voter registration effort worth more than $1 million ahead of this year’s midterm elections, targeting young people without a college degree. The plan includes training more than 100 young Democrats to help register voters in battleground districts in Nevada and Arizona, plus additional national activities.
Ty Cobb says Rubio is driving Trump foreign policy (and paid in soul)
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb said Secretary of State Marco Rubio has effectively “sold his soul” and is steering President Trump’s foreign policy. Cobb contrasted it with Trump’s earlier term, when figures like John Kelly, James Mattis, and Nikki Haley could push back.
Trump scolds Senate Republicans who voted against him
President Donald Trump criticized Senate Republicans who voted against his agenda during a speech at the Detroit Economic Club.
AI data centers want power, Trump says tech should pay for it
President Trump said tech giants should bear the cost of electricity tied to expanding AI data centers, arguing consumers should not get stuck with rising power bills. The debate comes amid grid constraints and political pressure over electricity prices. Microsoft said it will take steps to pay rates reflecting its power use, support supply expansion, and increase transparency on water use, while also warning that Chinese AI firms benefit from state support and suggesting U.S. subsidies may be needed to stay competitive.
Peru urban transport unions strike over violence and extortion
Urban transport unions in Peru announced a two-day strike on Wednesday and Thursday to protest rising violence, extortion, and attacks.
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