Trump's Board of Peace

Why some close U.S. allies are raising concerns

View online. YOUR MORNING January 22, 2026 Good morning, NewsNation. For more fact-based, unbiased news coverage 24/7 – Download the NewsNation app here >   Did a friend send you this newsletter? Subscribe to this newsletter and more here > Trump rolls out Board of Peace amid global conflict uncertainty Peace: President Donald Trump rolled out his Board of Peace, unveiling a group of founding members during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Trump offered few details about the board's mandate, how it will operate, or how it might pursue efforts to end conflicts. The latest > Concerns: Several countries have raised concerns that Trump might want the board to rival the United Nations and have either refused to sign or remain noncommittal. At the board's signing ceremony, Trump said it could work with the U.N. to resolve wars beyond the Middle East. Details > Who's in? The White House billed today's event as the launch of the board's charter, though no draft has been made public and the full membership list has not been finalized. Read more > Up next: Later today, Trump is set to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine continues to face severe winter conditions and Russian attacks. What to expect > What is Trump's Board of Peace? > Trump invites Pope to join Board of Peace > Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace > Trump discusses ballroom plans, threats on his life and MAGA successor Exclusive: In an exclusive interview with NewsNation host Katie Pavlich, Trump spoke on the construction of a new White House ballroom, as well as security concerns following assassination attempts and potential Republican successors. Watch > Ballroom: Trump said the ballroom project is proceeding under budget and ahead of schedule. The space is expected to accommodate 5,000 to 6,000 people indoors with bulletproof glass and drone-proof ceilings. What else has changed at the White House > 'Dangerous job': When asked about his safety following two assassination attempts and the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year, Trump said the presidency is "probably the most dangerous job in the world" but that he doesn't worry about his security. Here's why > Successor? When asked about potential successors, Trump said the GOP has "a good bench" but declined to name favorites, saying it's too early. He praised several administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Details > Former Uvalde officer found not guilty over school shooting response Acquitted: After less than a day of deliberation, a Texas jury found Adrian Gonzales, one of the first officers to respond to the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, not guilty of child endangerment. The latest > Shooting: A teenage gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary, killing 19 students and two teachers. Nearly 400 officers from different law enforcement agencies responded to the school, but authorities waited more than an hour to confront the shooter. What to know > 'We want justice': Families of the shooting victims were stunned by the verdict, with one loved one saying, "There were two monsters on May 24th. One was the shooter, and the other was the monster that never went in. We could've avoided this." Details > 'Thank you': While speaking to reporters, Gonzales thanked his family, his defense team and the jury for their verdict. When asked if he had a message for the victims' families, Gonzales said he did not at this time. What's next > Vance to visit Minneapolis as immigration crackdown tensions grow Minneapolis: Vice President JD Vance will visit Minneapolis today as protests continue over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge. Vance is expected to meet with ICE officers, community leaders and business owners, a source told NewsNation. The latest > Maine: Homeland Security officials announced their latest enforcement operation is targeting "the worst of the worst" in Maine. In a previous statement, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills said: "Maine will not be intimidated and we will not betray the values that make us who we are." Details > Minnesota law enforcement leaders call for 'more supervision' of ICE > DOJ probes Minnesota church protest tied to ICE pastor > Mayor Jacob Frey: Subpoenas to me, fellow officials 'obviously frivolous' > Shooting victims demand Maine nonprofits return diverted donations 'Give the money back': Victims and families from shootings across the U.S. are calling on 29 nonprofits in Maine to return nearly $2 million in donations raised for survivors of the state's deadliest shooting that instead went to organizations with no connection to victims. Details > Donations: The outcry follows a NewsNation investigation that found money raised through a fund established after a 2023 shooting in Lewiston, which killed 18 people, was distributed to nonprofits rather than victims who were told 100% of donations would go to them. Read more >  WHAT WE'RE WATCHING 👀 Former Department of Justice special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the House Judiciary Committee. What to expect > Winter storms loom for several states. How to stay warm during a power outage > Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore returns to court. Charges he's facing > The 98th Academy Awards nominations are announced. Which film could make history > The Sundance Film Festival kicks off in Utah with tributes to Robert Redford. First look > Mahmoud Khalil, an activist the Trump administration has sought to deport over pro-Palestinian demonstrations he helped organize in New York, will be sent to Algeria, a top Homeland Security official said. The latest > A woman filed a lawsuit against a Florida fertility clinic after she says she gave birth to a baby that wasn't genetically hers. What to know > The parents of Pennsylvania teacher Ellen Greenberg made a plea to her ex-fiancé as federal investigators launch a probe into her stabbing death. Watch the NewsNation exclusive interview > Alan Jackson, Nick Reiner's former attorney, told "Jesse Weber Live" he believes Reiner is not guilty of killing his parents in California. Here's why > A true crime restaurant serving serial killers' last meals is expanding to Michigan after gaining popularity in Ohio. Some of the featured meals > A New York man who already had a brush with the law is in deeper trouble after he allegedly slipped out of his GPS ankle monitor and attached it to a dog. The search > A Nebraska city may rebound from the loss of 3,200 jobs at a beef processing plant if Tyson Foods moves quickly to sell the property to another user, a congressman told "The Hill on NewsNation." Details > 📺 TODAY'S TAKE 📺 Robin Williams' son on how he's using AI to help mental health Zak Williams, son of late comedy legend Robin Williams, is using the pain of his father's passing to help others improve their mental health. Williams is a health adviser for Headlamp Health, which recently launched Lumos AI to help those in need of mental health treatment. He joined "Katie Pavlich Tonight" to discuss his drive to take on a service-oriented role. Watch the interview > Skate sharpener keeps late father's legacy alive Joe Lemay has continued his late father's legacy of sharpening ice skates, a family business for more than 50 years. Read more >   Find a good news story each day in NewsNation's Your Morning newsletter! 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