Below are the top political news stories of the day: ¯\_(?)_/¯
- Coincidence that fake news law applied to politicians, Singapore minister says - Reuters | First few cases were against political figures and parties.
- Killing of Iranian General Brings Iraq's Divided Shiites Closer - WSJ | Vote calling for foreign forces to leave country reflects dynamic shift after targeted U.S. strike.
- US Braces for Iranian Response: a 'Tit for Tat' Assault? - U.S. News/AP | United States officials are braced for Iran to respond to the killing of its most powerful general.
- Top global risk in 2020? It's American politics, experts say - CBS News | "It's the first time in history of our firm that a domestic political risk is No. 1," said Ian Bremmer, president of the political risk consultancy.
- Bolton willing to testify in impeachment trial if subpoenaed - AP | John Bolton said he is “prepared to testify” if he is subpoenaed by the Senate in its impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
- Buttigieg’s War and ‘The Shortest Way Home’ - WSJ | Arriving in Afghanistan, he thought of John Kerry. It’s a telling comparison, and an unflattering one.
- ‘Hollywood hypocrites?’ Some didn’t like all the politics at the Golden Globes - Mercury News | Stars talking about climate change ... and Trump’s moves against Iran started the spread of the #HollywoodHypocrites on Twitter.
- American Politics getting more divisive - AP | Bitter divisions are already threatening to weaken both political parties from within.
- UN chief: Highest global tensions this century risk mistakes - AP | The U.N. chief, considered by many the world’s top diplomat, said his message is simple: “Stop escalation. Exercise maximum restraint.
- Julián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren in presidential race - AP | Castro tells Warren, “No one is working harder than you."
- 'Honest mistake' sets off alarm about US troops in Iraq - AP | Defense Secretary Esper says no decision to leave Iraq.
- U.S. Could Begin Deporting Mexican Asylum Seekers to Guatemala - WSJ | Move expands Trump administration’s controversial agreement with Central American nation.
- Gold soars as Middle East tensions brew 'perfect storm' - Reuters | As Palladium hits all-time high of $2,031/oz.
- McConnell urges lawmakers to wait for facts on Soleimani killing - Reuters | before criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to kill top Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani
