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Congress is making progress on government funding bills ahead of an end of the month deadline. The ICE/Homeland Security funding bill will be voted on separately, so it doesn't impede other funding measures. A House vote is expected on the War Powers resolution also.

A study finds weight loss drugs could lead to airlines saving millions of dollars. The savings estimate comes from fuel savings due to reduced passenger weight. Despite study savings estimates, airlines have not volunteered how those savings might be applied -- increased dividends? Reduced ticket prices? Packing in even more, even smaller, seats?

THU – Did you ever have an AFLAC account? A recent hack exposed millions of customers’ data. Clark has a tip on what you need to do to protect your credit!

President Trump talked back his tariff threats against NATO countries after meeting with NATO Secretary General Rutte at Davos. What does this mean after his aggressive blustering over Greenland? And what is the “Board of Peace” organization he announced?

Prosecutors have issued subpoenas for high-ranking Minnesota Democrats over fraud - how are local leaders reacting? And what's the latest on regarding investigations into the Minneapolis anti-ICE protest at a church, or the multiple ICE-related shootings?

Approximately 1 in 7 Jacksonville-area residents are food-insecure, living in a "food desert" without local access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food. Anne Coglianese, Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Jacksonville, joins JMN to discuss the COJ "State of Food" Plan, to address food insecurity, in terms of food production, distribution, access, and food waste/recovery. Questions or comments...

Lawmakers release the bill text to avoid a government shutdown - which includes the bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. Some Democrats are touting wins in the bill, but will it be enough to satisfy the progressive wing that's been calling for ICE to be defunded or abolished?

It's our weekly session of headlines & punchlines with Jimmy Failla. He mines comedy gold from the Davos hills with the Trump/Greenland farce. Remember when VP Vance said America needed more babies? He and the 2nd Lady Usha Vance are expecting their 4th kiddo; and Little Jimmy Jr. (not THAT Little Jimmy, but his actual son!!) is coming soon to a radio show near you! Hear more with Jimmy & Jimmy Jr...

The Trump Administration will pause immigrant visa processing for 75 countries beginning Wednesday. This expands on a previous freeze already in effect for 39 specific countries, and coincides with suspensions of naturalization and adoption processes TFN. The expanded list of visa restriction countries will supposedly only impact immigration visas, but will not impact tourist visas -- for example,...

Apple warns millions of iPhone and iPads are exposed to an attack risk due to exploits available in WebKit and Safari browsers. Apple says these vulnerabilities are resolved in their latest iOS26 updates, and encourages those users who haven't updated yet to do so immediately.

President Trump is headed to Davos, where his campaign of threats against Greenland will likely be a major discussion point among world leaders, and its impact relative to NATO's future. While Trump continues to stir international emotions with his rhetoric, House Speaker Johnson addressed the UK's Parliament in an effort to ease foreign relation concerns and decrease the tension.

WED – Mortgage interest rates are coming down. That means this is a good time to buy a home! But did you know – if you already have a mortgage, t’s also a GREAT time to refinance at a lower rate!

Widespread protests against ICE continue in Minnesota. The DOJ has announced a civil rights investigation after an alleged Anti-ICE demonstration at a Minnesota church.

Erick joins JMN with thoughts on the Trump's latest demands and threats regarding Greenland, and the unanimous international criticism of same. But there's also lots of domestic headlines to follow -- the latest in Minnesota ICE controversies, Congressional funding deadlights, party infighting among both the GOP and Dems, and more. Hear more on the Erick Erickson Show, noon to 3pm!

There is no shortage of DC headlines to update. SCOTUS may deliver a decision on Trump's tariff authority at any moment. Congress continues to work on funding bills in advance of the latest 31 January funding deadline. President Trump continues his campaign of Greenland threats. Then there is an alleged controversy among the Democrats, as Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro claims in his new memoir...

A busy day of protesting is on tap for many on this one-year anniversary of President Trump’s second inauguration. The "Free America Protest," a national walk-out, is scheduled for 2pm. The White House has not issued a formal statement addressing or even acknowledging protest plans.

As President Trump’s trip to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland inches closer, tensions continue to rise with European leaders over the future of Greenland.

Brian Kilmeade joins JMN to share thoughts on Trump's recent campaign to acquire Greenland as a US property. Hear more on this and other headlines of the day on the Brian Kilmeade Show, daily from 10am to noon.

TUE – Have you seen those free cell phone ads? They’re not free if they have a long-term contract attached! Clark has a tip on how to avoid that “free phone” trap, and actually save on your cell phone service!

Ryan looks at Congress's week ahead - more than halfway through the month, are we closer to a government funding deal?

It's MLK Day – Tonya shares the history and evolution of the holiday, and how it is commemorated nationally, often as a "day of service." Dr. King's legacy in the Civil Rights Movement includes historic events in the Northeast Florida area. Locally, the 45th annual MLK Day Parade starts at 11am at Stadium Lot E, making its way along Bay Street and through the downtown area.

President Trump threatens tariffs on allies over the Greenland situation - and reaction is coming in from around the globe.

Apple announced a deal with Google to integrate Gimini into its SIRI and Apple Intelligence services. FOX's Eben Brown reports why Apple chose Gemini over ChatGPT, and how this is expected to impact the role and use of AI services in personal data devices.

MON – Americans are averaging more debt now than ever before. Clark shares a strategy to help you pay down your debt and start building your savings!

Action News Jax's political reporter Jake Stofan joins JMN with a recap of the first week of the Florida Legislative Session. Property tax reform is the high profile agenda item, but there's more underway -- and multiple special legislative sessions already scheduled in the months to come.