Trump Signs Bill to End Partial Shutdown
Congressional leaders now have less than two weeks to negotiate funding for DHS.
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.
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Landmark $2 Million Trans Surgery Verdict Marks a Turning Point
‘This case is a huge leap … every doctor and clinic involved in this fad should be very afraid for what comes next,’ a detransitioner said.
Some States Eyeing More Extensive Anti-DEI Measures in Higher Education
In Arizona, the Freedom from Indoctrination Act is expected to go to a public referendum, the Goldwater Institute says.
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Why Skyrocketing Premiums Were Inevitable Under Obamacare’s Design
The Affordable Care Act caused a cracked insurance market and skyrocketing premiums, now at an average of nearly $500 per month for a 40-year-old to be insured.
Fed Governor Stephen Miran Resigns From White House Post
Stephen Miran’s resignation came as some Democratic members of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee urged him to step down.
New York, New Jersey Sue USDOT to Restore Hudson Tunnel Project Funding
The two states are challenging funding cuts tied to federal scrutiny of DEI contracting rules.
‘Barbaric’ Forced Organ Harvesting Delegitimizes Regime in China: Former US Ambassador
The abuse is ‘something so chilling and appalling that a lot of people don’t even want to think about,’ a religious freedom summit attendee said.
CCP Exploiting Birth Tourism in America on an ‘Industrial’ Scale | Peter Schweizer
“They are exploiting this on a massive scale,” Schweizer said. “It’s industrial, and we are completely oblivious to it.”
New York to Deploy Legal Observers From Attorney General James’s Office to Monitor Federal Immigration Agents
Wearing purple safety vests, attorney general staffers will observe enforcement operations where appropriate and document actions by federal agents.
NFL: ICE Will Not Be Present at Super Bowl
Local law enforcement is ramping up to protect public safety as 1.3 million people arrive to celebrate this year’s event.
Arizona Sheriff Aware of ‘Unverified Ransom Note’ Report in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Entertainment media outlet TMZ said it received a note on Tuesday with specific details and dollar demands.
Day in Photos: A Stranded Ship, Mark Rutte in Kyiv, and Fire in Tehran
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Major Medical Group Announces Opposition to Pediatric Transgender Surgeries
The available evidence requires ‘a precautionary approach,’ the American Society of Plastic Surgeons said.
Behold the Beauty: ‘Love Conquers All’
Artists from the Renaissance onwards painted Virgil’s powerful quote on love.
‘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.
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Gout: Crystallized Urate Accumulates in the Joint—6 Natural Approaches to Relieve It
Now affecting an estimated 1 in 25 American adults, the condition is on the rise, driven in part by the obesity epidemic.
Sally Cook: Painting With Words
Poetry lovers everywhere mourn the death of the multitalented wordsmith Sally Cook.
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Democrat Wins Texas Special Election, Shrinking GOP’s Slim House Majority
The seat had been vacant since March 2025.
Sheriff Believes ‘Today’ Host Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Was Abducted
There were signs that Nancy Guthrie did not leave her home of her own accord, an Arizona sheriff said.
Trump–Kennedy Center to Close for 2 Years for Renovations, Trump Announces
The reconstruction will ‘turn it into a World Class Bastion of Arts, Music, and Entertainment,’ the president says.
Trump Signals Openness to China, India Investing in Venezuela’s Oil—While Tightening Rules
While allowing other countries in, strict legal and financial conditions are designed to keep Washington firmly in control.
Chinese Wind-Turbine Maker Goldwind Hit by EU Anti-Subsidies Probe
The in-depth investigation into Goldwind marks the latest application of the bloc’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation.
2-Year Beer Excise Freeze Clears Lower House
The bill will suspend indexation of the beer excise retrospectively from Aug. 1, 2025, preventing the usual twice-yearly increases linked to inflation.
Chuck Negron, Leading Voice Behind Three Dog Night’s Biggest Hits, Dies at 83
Negron played a central role in shaping the band’s sound during one of the most commercially dominant runs in American rock music.
Over 30,000 Prescription Cholesterol Drugs Recalled, FDA Says
The two separate recall notices concerned two types of cholesterol prescription medications.
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.
Cinnamon: A Functional Spice That Improves Blood Sugar and Lowers Inflammation
Often viewed simply as a flavoring spice, research confirms that a little cinnamon goes a long way in supporting an overall healthy lifestyle.
‘Million-Dollar Dip’ Is the 5-Minute Appetizer That Gets Every Party Started
This million-dollar dip is rich and indulgent, combining cream cheese and tangy mayonnaise with sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, and toasted almonds.
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.
Why You’ll Want to Book a Winter Trip to Spain
There are huge advantages to seeing the world’s second-most touristed country during the offseason—starting with prices.
