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January 19, 2026

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WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FROM UPSHOT FRIENDS

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How Many People Has Trump Deported So Far?

In the first year of the Trump administration, it was the nature of the deportations, rather than their number, that changed the most, an analysis of government data reveals.

By Albert Sun

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How the House Slumped to Historic Lows of Productivity in 2025

Despite holding a governing trifecta, Republicans labored to steer the tightly divided House, with fewer votes and fewer bills that became law than almost any session in the last two decades.

By Minho Kim and Ashley Wu

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Trump Said He’d Unleash the Economy in Year 1. Here’s How He Did.

As a candidate, President Trump pledged to boost the stock market, bring back manufacturing jobs and improve other elements of the economy. A year after his return to office, his record is mixed.

By Ben Casselman

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Thousands of Chinese Fishing Boats Quietly Form Vast Sea Barriers

China is practicing vast maneuvers that could be used to disrupt U.S. naval movement, a New York Times analysis of ship data reveals.

By Chris Buckley, Agnes Chang and Amy Chang Chien

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