The VICE Morning Bulletin

Everything you need to know about the world this morning, curated by VICE.

Ethics Group Launches First Major Lawsuit Against President Trump
A group of prominent ethics lawyers were set to file a lawsuit against President Trump this morning, accusing him of violating a clause in the Constitution that forbids accepting payments from foreign powers. The suit by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or CREW, will ask a federal judge to order Trump's hotels, golf courses, and other businesses to stop taking payments from foreign governments, citing the Emoluments Clause.—The New York Times

At Least 19 Dead as Tornadoes Devastate Southern United States
Nineteen people have been killed in violent storms sweeping across states in the southeastern US in the past 48 hours. At least 15 died in Georgia when tornadoes hit the state early Sunday morning, and at least 23 others were injured. At least four died in the Hattiesburg area of Mississippi when tornadoes struck on Saturday.—ABC News

Trump Moves to Renegotiate NAFTA with Canada and Mexico
President Trump on Sunday said he has organized talks with the leaders of Canada and Mexico aimed at renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement. Trump set meetings with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Enrique Peña Nieto, with the White House confirming he will meet Nieto on January 31.—CNN

Two in Custody After San Antonio Mall Shooting
A mall robbery in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday left one dead and two in custody. Several others were wounded as robbery suspects fled a Kay Jewelers store. Police Chief William McManus described it as a robbery "gone really, really bad." The two suspects face preliminary charges of capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.—CBS News

Syria Peace Talks to Begin in Kazakhstan
Syria peace talks brokered by Russia and Turkey were set to begin in the Kazakhstan capital of Astana today, but faced doubt after it became clear the two sides would speak only via intermediary, rather than face-to-face. Both the Syrian government and the rebel opposition delegation have at least claimed they would like to focus on bolstering ceasefire agreements.—Al Jazeera

Exiled Ex-Leader Accused of Stealing $11 Million in Gambia
More than $11 million has been reproted missing from state funds after Gambia's former leader Yahya Jammeh fled the country, according to an advisor to the new president. Jammeh reportedly flew to Equatorial Guinea on Saturday after West African leaders persuaded him to give up power. Mai Ahmad Fatty, advisor to new president Adama Barrow, says $11 million had been withdrawn in the past two weeks.—BBC News

Netanyahu Lifts Restrictions on Settlement-Building in East Jerusalem
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he is removing restrictions on the building of settlements in East Jerusalem, an area Palestinians consider part of their own potential state. "We can build where we want and as much as we want," Netanyahu reportedly told senior ministers.—Reuters

German Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Terror Suspect
A 21-year-old man has been arrested by German police in the city of Neuss on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack. The man is suspected of plotting bomb attacks on Germany's armed forces, possibly in collaboration with an Austrian teenager who was detained in Vienna on Friday.—Deutsche Welle

Madonna Insists She Does Not Promote Violence
Madonna has clarified her speech at the women's march in Washington, DC, after the singer referred to thoughts of "blowing up the White House." Insisting she was taken out of context, Madonna explained: "I am not a violent person, I do not promote violence."—Rolling Stone

WikiLeaks Wants to Publish President Trump's Tax Returns
WikiLeaks has called on someone—anyone—to leak President Trump's tax returns after advisor Kellyanne Conway made clear they would not be released despite his inauguration. The group said Trump's refusal to disclose was "even more gratuitous than Clinton concealing her Goldman Sachs speech transcripts."—VICE News

Battery at Fault for Galaxy Note 7 Problems, Says Samsung
Samsung says battery issues were to blame for the overheating problems that led to the recall of millions of Galaxy Note 7 phones. A company investigation revealed the battery's casing was apparently too small.—The Guardian

M.I.A. Releases Alternative Version of Track 'A.M.P'
M.I.A. has released an alternative version of her track "A.M.P (All My People)." She said the version had been requested by fans. "Don't be a dick and remove it," she appealed on Twitter, referring to her record label.—Noisey

Dallas Stars Troll Trump with Wild Attendance Figure
The Dallas Stars trolled President Trump and his press secretary by flashing a wild attendance count on the scoreboard for the NHL game against the Washington Capitals. An estimated attendance of 1.5 million appeared on the Jumbotron.—VICE Sports

Drone Programmed to Do Anti-Trump Graffiti
Graffiti artist KATSU has programmed a DJI quadcopter drone to use its articulating arm to spray anti-Trump messages. Asked if it was difficult to program, the artist said: "Not as difficult as stomaching Trump as the president of the United States."—Motherboard