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RFK Jr.-Aligned Group Backs Primary Challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy
Cassidy publicly debated whether to vote to confirm Kennedy as health secretary.
US Issues Fresh Maritime Guidance Amid US–Iran Tensions
The advisory to commercial vessels urges caution in the Strait of Hormuz as nuclear negotiations begin and new tariffs target Iran’s trade partners.
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.
US Fly Production Plant to Open by End of 2027 to Fight Screwworm: USDA
The government is spending $750 million for the facility in Texas.
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Trial Begins in Landmark Case Accusing Meta, Google of Making Platforms Addictive to Children
The trial, which is expected to last six to eight weeks, could see testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Texas Reports Record Surge of School Choice Program Applications
The $1 billion program funds school vouchers and other options.
California Sues Companies for Supporting Ghost Gun Manufacturing
An average of 11,000 ghost guns and auto sears were recovered per year in the state between 2021 and 2025, the lawsuit states.
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European Space Agency Talks Future Missions, Chance of Building Manned Spacecraft
The agency hopes to send at least two more astronauts to the International Space Station before 2030.
Rubio’s Rise as America’s Top Diplomat
Rubio is being compared to Henry Kissinger as one of the most significant secretaries of state to shape pivotal U.S. policy.
BMW Recalls Nearly 90,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Starter Fire Risk
The company said it began an engineering investigation in September 2025, following field incidents involving starters with indications of thermal damage.
Trump Halts Approval for Ontario–Michigan Bridge, Calls for Renegotiation
The US president questions Canadian ownership, while taking issue with Ontario’s ban on US liquor and Ottawa’s new China agreements.
NFL, Turning Point USA Present Vastly Different Halftime Shows
While Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny performed his set in Spanish at the Super Bowl, Kid Rock headlined an alternative concert honoring Charlie Kirk.
Iranian Official Says Country Has Right to Pursue Nuclear Program Amid US Warnings
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, however, says that talks with the United States are a ‘step forward.’
Trump Approves Millions in Aid to Tennessee, Mississippi After Devastating Winter Storm
About 12,000 people in Mississippi are still without power as of Feb. 7, according to PowerOutage.us.
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.
Beijing Waging ‘War on God’ in Persecuting Faith, Congress Hears
Religious persecution is ‘a warning sign that freedom itself is under siege,’ says the former ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom.
Trump Says He Will Donate Proceeds From IRS Lawsuit to Charity
‘Any money that I win, I’ll give it to charity,’ the president said.