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Freight Data Indicate Early US Industrial Rebound as Midwest Truck Volumes Jump
Analysts say freight activity tends to turn ahead of broader industrial indicators, as manufacturers move inputs and finished goods before investment and hiring
Treasury Secretary Warns of ‘Big Loss’ if Supreme Court Overturns Tariffs
The justices are considering whether the government misapplied the IEPPA in imposing duties on nearly every country in the world, starting last year.
Democrats Say Republican DHS Funding Counterproposal Is ‘Incomplete and Insufficient’
Democrats have tied their votes on DHS funding to new limits on immigration enforcement tactics and other federal law enforcement conduct.
The First Jobs Report of 2026 Will Be Released on Wednesday
The White House is bracing for smaller job numbers in the near term.
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FBI Not Aware of Any Communication Between Guthrie Family, Suspected Kidnappers
This came as the second alleged ransom deadline connected to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance case has passed.
Texas Reports Record Surge of School Choice Program Applications
The $1 billion program funds school vouchers and other options.
Judge Blocks California’s Law Mandating Federal Agents Remove Masks
A law requiring law enforcement officers to wear identification was enforceable, the judge found.
Obamacare Fraud Targeted by New Federal Rule
The new regulations, once finalized, will strengthen eligibility verification, prohibit misleading marketing practices, and track improper payments.
Florida Enforces English Requirement for Driver’s Licenses
The change comes after the Trump administration reinforced federal guidelines that require commercial truckers be able to read road signs in English.
Not Clear Whether Vaccines Cause Autism, Needs More Research, NIH Director Says
The agency is funding research that officials say will determine autism causes.
Treasury Secretary Says Fed Will Likely Take Its Time to Reduce Balance Sheet
As of last week, the Fed’s balance sheet sat at $6.6 trillion.
US Health Spending Explained in 5 Charts
Health care spending reached new heights in 2024 and continues to grow as a share of the U.S. economy, placing an increasing burden on consumers.
5th Circuit Upholds Policy That Illegal Immigrants Can Be Detained Without Bond
The judges ruled that such individuals qualify as ‘applicants for admission’ under federal immigration law, subjecting them to mandatory detention under law.
TrumpRx: How to Access Discounted Drug Prices on the Platform
The website launched on Feb. 5 with more than 40 prescription drugs on the platform.
Trump Orders 25 Percent Tariffs on Nations Trading With Iran
The president cited national security concerns while imposing the levies, following through on threats made in January.
FBI, FAA Announce Airspace Restrictions Around Super Bowl LX
The FBI said it is ‘legally authorized to use specialized mitigation tools’ to deal with drone flights in the area.
US Postal Service Reports Nearly $1.4 Billion Increase in Quarterly Net Loss
The agency’s total operating revenues fell by $264 million, largely due to declining mail and package volumes.
Trump Calls for New Nuclear Arms Control Treaty as New START Expires
Trump describes New START as a ‘badly negotiated deal by the United States that, aside from everything else, is being grossly violated.’
