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The new order says the funding shall be paused until a review is completed.

Ex Libris: Dwight Eisenhower
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Shakespeare’s Sonnets 29 and 30: Solitude and Solace
The Bard reminds us that silent contemplation can lead to restoration for one’s soul.
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US Attorney General Says DOJ Employees Who Refuse Orders Could Be Fired
Any government lawyer who ’refuses to advance good-faith arguments on behalf of the Trump administration' could be terminated, Pam Bondi wrote.
Trump Says Gaza Will Be Turned Over to US by Israel After the War
The president took to Truth Social to further elaborate on his plans to transform the battle-battered Palestinian enclave.
First of 10,000 Mexican National Guard Troops Deployed Along Border
José Luis Santos Iza, a Mexican National Guard commander in Ciudad Juarez, told a media briefing, ‘There will be permanent surveillance on the border.’
Families Shattered by Fentanyl Weigh In on Trump’s Tariffs
Heartbroken parents are pushing back on criticism of the president’s plans.
US Trade Deficit Jumped to $918 Billion Last Year, Largest Increase Since 2021
Trump is pushing ahead with tariffs on foreign nations in an attempt to resolve America’s trade deficit.
Federal Government to Restrict DOGE Access to Treasury Department Systems: Filing
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Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
New Attorney General Pam Bondi Orders Review of Trump, Jan. 6 Cases
The U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new attorney general this week in a 54-46 vote.
Troop Presence Expands at US–Mexico Border in California as Illegal Crossings Plummet
The cross-border traffic flow between Tijuana and San Diego has slowed to a trickle as pro-immigration protests erupt in sanctuary cities across the state.
Trump’s Government Overhaul Shakes Washington
Trump’s high tempo agenda won’t slow down in the coming weeks and months, according to Vice President JD Vance.
Panama Drops Fees for US Government Vessels Transiting Panama Canal: State Department
Panama has agreed to waive fees, which amount to millions per year, for the U.S. government’s use of the Panama Canal, the State Department said.
Collaborative Investments Will Help US Ensure ‘Energy Dominance’: Canadian Energy Chief
Canada’s energy minister proposed a joint strategic minerals reserve to help the U.S. and Canada counter an increasingly aggressive China.
Argentina’s President Bans Transgender Procedures for Minors
The decree repeals a 2012 law that permitted transgender procedures for minors with parental approval.
Unions Sue to Block DOGE Access to Labor Department Computer Systems
The suit comes the same day as a nationwide protest action against DOGE’s planned overhaul of the federal government.
Senate and House Republicans Split on Passing Trump’s Agenda Over 2-Bill Approach
The Senate will begin preparations for a two-bill reconciliation process, which is at odds with the House’s plan of one bill.
Super Bowl 59 Is a Rematch of 2023, With One Huge Difference in the Eagles’ Backfield
Kansas City goes for a historic three-peat Sunday, but the Chiefs will have to contain Philadelphia’s running game led by Saquon Barkley.
Musk’s DOGE Will Upgrade US Air Traffic Control System, Says Transportation Secretary
Elon Musk has ‘access to the best technological people, the best engineers in the world,’ Sean Duffy said.

Kirk Cousins’ Surprising Revelation That Led to His Struggles Last Season
Cousins had 17 TDs versus 7 INTs through the Atlanta Falcons’ first nine games, before just 1 TD compared to 9 INTs over his last five games.

Kirk Cousins’ Surprising Revelation That Led to His Struggles Last Season
Cousins had 17 TDs versus 7 INTs through the Atlanta Falcons’ first nine games, before just 1 TD compared to 9 INTs over his last five games.

Zhong Feng (LR4): A Lesser-Known Acupoint Valuable for Older People
The Zhong Feng acupoint is particularly valuable for older people as it supports the preservation of jing or life essence.

Zhong Feng (LR4): A Lesser-Known Acupoint Valuable for Older People
The Zhong Feng acupoint is particularly valuable for older people as it supports the preservation of jing or life essence.

A Troubled Doctor and the Oxford English Dictionary
How literature helped a troubled mind find peace.

‘Gone With the Wind’: Redefining Masculinity, Reframing Femininity
The famed movie of Hollywood’s Golden Age takes a look at the true character of real men and real woman.

‘Uppercut’: A Teutonic Remake of ‘Million Dollar Baby’
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Ex Libris: Andrew Carnegie
In this latest chapter of the ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the books that helped educate and shape the ‘Patron Saint of Libraries.’

A Troubled Doctor and the Oxford English Dictionary
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