House Rules Committee Advances Senate Funding Deal
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he is confident that the partial shutdown will end with a scheduled Tuesday vote.
China’s Military Newspaper Urges Loyalty After Purge, Fueling Questions of PLA Stability
A renewed attack on two purged generals and calls for loyalty to Xi Jinping suggest unease inside the Chinese military after a rare top-level shake-up.
Clintons Agree to Testify in Epstein Investigation
A House Democrat said he expects to hear testimony from the couple at some point over the next few weeks.
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Why Skyrocketing Premiums Were Inevitable With Obamacare’s Design
At an average of nearly $500 per month for a 40-year-old to be insured, the Affordable Care Act caused a cracked insurance market and skyrocketing premiums.
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Cartels Use Animal Tranquilizer Produced in China to Make Fentanyl More Addictive
‘Now there’s another synthetic … It’s absolute insanity. And they all start in China,’ said April Babcock, whose son died from a fentanyl overdose.
Haitian Residents of Ohio Town Get Reprieve on Protected Status, but Tensions Linger
Their status was set to expire Feb. 3, but a judge intervened. Springfield residents are divided on whether the Haitians should stay.
Trump Says Republicans Should ‘Take Over’ and Nationalize Voting in Some Areas
The president said that some states ‘are so crooked,’ and ‘you’re going to see some interesting things come out.’
Catholic Network Files Suit Against Trump Admin Over Immigrant Visa Pause
The administration halted visas to people from 75 nations last month due to the risk of immigrants becoming dependent on government welfare.
How Xi Jinping Broke All the CCP’s Rules | Heng He
Five of the seven members of China’s Central Military Commission have now effectively been purged or removed.
Musk’s SpaceX Acquires xAI to ‘Accelerate Humanity’s Future’
Elon Musk outlined his plan for humanity, with a goal to launch a ‘constellation of a million satellites’ to operate as orbital data centers for AI.
Judge Blocks DHS Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
The decision affected the lawful status of 300,000 Haitian foreign nationals in the United States who have received TPS.
Maryland House Passes Mid-Decade Redistricting Bill, Sending Measure to Senate
Maryland’s House of Delegates approved HB 488 to redraw the state’s congressional map for 2026, setting up a state Senate fight over mid-decade redistricting.
How to Feel Joy in a Dopamine-Saturated World
A 30-day “dopamine detox” can help you rediscover life’s simple and real pleasures.
Judge Issues 2nd Order Blocking Ban on Lawmakers’ Surprise Visits to Immigration Detention Facilities
DHS said it created the restrictive policy because some lawmakers had caused disruptions at ICE facilities.
Judge Removes Order Blocking DHS From Destroying Alex Pretti Shooting Evidence
The order was not necessary because the federal government is not likely to destroy evidence, a federal judge determined.
‘How to Make a Few More Billion Dollars’: A CEO’s Roadmap to Success
Brad Jacobs offers a guide to both financial and emotional enrichment.
Sally Cook: Painting With Words
Poetry lovers everywhere mourn the death of the multitalented wordsmith Sally Cook.
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The Cancer Killing More Young Americans Than Any Other–and Why Screening Isn’t Catching It
Colorectal cancer has risen from fifth place in the 1990s despite overall cancer deaths declining 44 percent.
A Fiery Warmup for a Cold Day
Mapo tofu roughly translates to “pockmarked grandma’s tofu,” which is named for the elderly Chengdu woman who created the dish in the 19th century.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
Federal Judge Declines to Block Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota
The decision came after border czar Tom Homan signaled a drawdown of agents in the city if local authorities cooperate with federal authorities.
Democrat Wins Texas Special Election, Shrinking GOP’s Slim House Majority
The seat had been vacant since March 2025.
Border Czar Homan Says More Than 145,000 Illegal Immigrant Children Located
A DHS investigation showed that more than 323,000 illegal immigrant children were unaccounted for in the United States.
Apartment Rents Fall for 6th Consecutive Month in January
In response, the White House highlighted the Trump administration’s efforts to address housing costs.
Jeffries Says House Democrats Divided on Senate Funding Bill With 2-Week DHS Extension
House Democrats weigh whether to back a Senate plan to fund five agencies through September while extending DHS for two weeks amid a partial shutdown.
Day in Photos: Forest Fire in Patagonia, Opposition Protests in Uganda, and Annual Groundhog Day
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Question Time Hones in on Inflation as Reserve Bank Lifts Rates
The shadow treasurer pushed the treasurer on ’the 13th interest rate rise under Labor.’
Netflix Documentary ‘Miracle: The Boys of ‘80’ Details USA Olympic Hockey Tale
After Team USA captured the gold medal in 1980 in men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics, 13 of the Americans would play in the NHL.
Groundhog Day 2026: Punxsutawney Phil Spots His Shadow, and You Know What That Means
The Groundhog Club announced the chilling news to thousands of Pennsylvania spectators already braving frigid temperatures.
Service Dogs Provide Families With Peace of Mind
Based in southwest Ohio, 4 Paws for Ability raises service dogs to pair as partners for special-needs children.
Stay Healthy With Food and Exercise During Cold Winter Months
Exposure to cold can weaken the body’s vital warming energy, making it more susceptible to illness.
A Meal Plan for Easing Alzheimer’s Disease
Diet, combined with other other elements of a healthy lifestyle, can support healthier brain aging and help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
ADHD Medications May Not Improve Attention, Study Suggests
Study of nearly 6,000 children shows Ritalin and Adderall activate the brain’s reward centers rather than attention networks, challenging long-held beliefs.
Even in Winter, the Sun Still Shines in These 5 Citrus Recipes
With their kaleidoscope of color, shape, and flavor, citrus is a welcome contrast to the dark days of winter.
Paint a Wooden Floor
Wood floors made of mismatched planks pieced together, or those already painted, can be transformed with a good primer and paint for an attractive facelift.
Isaac Newton’s Lost Papers–And His Search for God’s Divine Plan
‘This most beautiful system ... could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being,‘ wrote Newton.
Taking the Kids: Snaring the Best Cruise Deals of the Year
During Wave Season, “the cruise lines really roll out the perks to help sweeten the deals and encourage booking.
