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Medicare Advantage Denials Hit Six-Year High
Insurers required to publicly report prior authorization denial, appeal, and overturn rates on their websites starting March 1, 2026.
Musk Offers Legal Fees for Anyone Sued for ‘Speaking Truth’ About Epstein
The X owner made the offer in response to a public service announcement featuring victims who say redacted Epstein files keep them silenced.
Chinese Man Gets 4-Year Prison Sentence for Acting as Illegal Agent for China
The defendant served a pivotal role in Beijing’s efforts to influence ‘U.S. politicians in their favor at all levels of government,’ prosecutors said.
Minnesota Republican Drops Out of Governor’s Race After Daughter Found Stabbed to Death
The victim’s husband, who sustained what police believe were self-inflicted stab wounds, has been taken into custody.
Kremlin Still Sees US as Main Global Adversary, Says Estonian Intelligence Service
Kaupo Rosin, head of Estonia’s foreign intelligence service, says the Russians want talks with Kyiv to drag on because they think ‘time is on their side.’
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EPA Finalizing Repeal of 2009 Climate Finding in Sweeping Regulatory Shift
Industry reaction has been nuanced, particularly regarding how far the repeal should go.
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.
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US Retail Sales Flat in December, Missing Expectations
‘Consumer spending has finally caught up with consumer sentiment,’ one investment expert said.
RFK Jr.-Aligned Group Backs Primary Challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy
Cassidy publicly debated whether to vote to confirm Kennedy as health secretary.
US to Fund Free Speech Initiatives in Europe, Trump Official Reveals
U.S. officials have said they view European speech regulations as censorship.
‘Today’ Host Guthrie Releases New Video Asking for Help as Search for Mother Enters 2nd Week
There has been no word on whether Nancy Guthrie, 84, is still alive amid pleas from the family.
America in Photos: Cold-Stunned Iguanas, Religious Freedom Summit, and Utah Snow Drought
Notable moments from the past week in America.
‘All-American Halftime Show’ Serves as Alternative to Super Bowl’s Bad Bunny, Green Day Performance
Country rock artist and vocal Trump supporter Kid Rock will headline counter-program created by Turning Point USA.
Washington Post CEO Steps Down Days After Major Staff Cuts
The Washington Post has announced Jeff D’Onofrio to fill in as the publication’s acting CEO and publisher.
Nearly 2,000 Truckers Deemed Unfit Are Removed From American Roads
More than 1,200 vehicles were put out of service as part of a three-day federal government operation last month.
Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding DHS Access to Criminal Records
The order is designed to further improve immigration screening, vetting, and border enforcement.
Texas Probing Alleged Terrorism by Antifa-Affiliated Group
The investigation follows reports that individuals linked to the Screwston Anti-Fascist Committee were involved in an attack on an ICE facility in Alvarado.
Trump Says He’s Still Looking ‘Seriously’ at Sending $2,000 Tariff Rebate Payments
The president was asked about a proposed $2,000 dividend payment during an interview this week.
White House Says Trump Has No Plans to Deploy ICE at Polls, Won’t Rule Out Federal Presence
‘I haven’t heard the president discuss any formal plans to put ICE outside of polling locations. It’s a disingenuous question,’ Leavitt said.
