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Friday, January 30, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

Friday, January 30, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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Amassing military forces and bolstered by Iran’s perceived vulnerability, President Donald Trump says “time is running out.” Replying with threats of its own, the Islamic Republic is trying to restore its deterrence and survive what it realizes is an existential challenge. Also: today’s stories, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s appearance at the Monitor Breakfast; how members of the public and lawmakers are investigating use of force by local and federal law enforcement in the U.S.; and whether President Donald Trump’s energy policy cedes the future of energy production to China Join the Monitor's Audrey Thibert for today's news.
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