House Speaker Says He Has Votes to End Government Shutdown This Week
The Senate easily passed a spending package on Jan. 30, but the House of Representatives is currently out of town.
CCP’s First Official Response to Purges Reveals Lack of Confidence in Military Capabilities: Analysts
Xi’s purge has created a vacuum in the PLA’s top leadership and significantly weakened its capabilities and his own control of the military, analysts said.
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Producer Marc Beckman on ‘Melania,' a Historic Film That Captures a First Lady
Senior advisor to First Lady Melania Trump explains how the film ‘Melania’ documents a process never revealed before: preparing for the Inauguration.
‘Melania’ Opens With Strong Weekend at Box Office
The first lady’s documentary grossed $7 million in its opening weekend, achieving the strongest debut for a nonfiction film in a decade.
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Chinese ‘Hospital Ship’ Touring Latin America Suspected to Be Chinese Navy
The ship is touring at the same time the United States is increasing its influence in the region to curb Beijing and other adversaries.
New Arizona Port of Entry Highlights Major Border Security Construction Projects
Officials say that when complete, the new Douglas Commercial Port-of-Entry in southern Arizona will improve border security and traffic flow.
Top DOJ Official Says No New Epstein-Related Charges Are Likely
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the ‘entire world’ can see whether the Justice Department ‘got it wrong.’
Trump Says US Starting to Talk With Cuba Following Cuts to Oil Deliveries
Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez had previously said that he would not negotiate with Trump.
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.
Democrat Wins Texas Special Election, Shrinking GOP’s Slim House Majority
The seat had been vacant since March 2025.
New Secretary-General Needs to Reform UN, an Organization in Crisis, Experts Say
‘The only real hope for the U.N. would be for an outsider to come in and reform it,’ one expert said.
How Easy Is it to Open a Daycare in Minnesota?
Aspiring child care providers can apply for a license for a small fee in the Twin Cities even though the Trump administration froze federal funds to Minnesota.
Common ADHD Drug Linked to Obesity Risks
Experts say benefits likely outweigh the risks.
US Envoy Arrives in Venezuela to Resume Diplomatic Mission After 7-Year Interruption
The U.S. envoy’s visit comes nearly a month after Trump ordered a military operation to capture wanted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
NASA Still Training Astronaut Candidates for International Space Station
The 24th class of astronaut candidates will graduate in 2027. The space station is set to be retired in 2030.
Tune in Today: Prokofiev’s Colorful ‘Peter and the Wolf’
The enduring children’s classic is brought to life by renowned composer Leonard Bernstein’s narration.
Male Friendship in an Epidemic of Isolation
Once anchored in shared work and activities, male friendships have eroded over the past three decades.
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How to Protect Yourself When Illness Leaves You Unable to Speak
Without a health care proxy, hospitals follow defaults, not your wishes.
Leo Tolstoy’s Daily Routine
Tolstoy’s early attempts at rigid self-discipline settled into daily rhythms that supported the creation of his greatest literary works.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
Ignored Orders and Growing Resistance in Chinese Military After Purge of Top Generals
Insiders say the widespread internal resistance and command dysfunction are a rejection of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s authority.
Minnesota Agreed to Greater Cooperation, Paving Way for Reduction of Federal Agents: Homan
‘We are not surrendering our mission at all, we’re just doing [it] smarter,’ Homan said.
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.
Border Czar Rebuffs Speculation That Trump Admin Is Pulling Back on Deportations
‘That’s just untrue,’ Tom Homan said.
Trump Says Federal Authorities Won’t Respond to Protests in Democrat-Led Cities Unless Asked
The president’s instruction comes after federal authorities shot and killed two protesters during recent immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota.
Retailer Drops Author for Comments Condemning Grief for Bondi Terror Attack
Controversial author Matt Chun’s books will no longer be available on the shelves of one of Australia’s biggest retailers.
Former Falcons Star Matt Ryan Posts Message About New GM Ian Cunningham
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback-turned-president of football operations Matt Ryan has high hopes for new general manager Ian Cunningham.
Texas Governor Issues Disaster Declaration Over Spread of Parasitic Screwworm
The New World screwworm isn’t yet present in the United States or Texas, officials say.
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.
Blended Red Wines
Blended red wines, as a category, range all over the place both in terms of style and quality, and prices can vary from very reasonable to outrageous.
Ask the Builder: Bring Back Vocational Schools
It’s time to bang the gong and let young students know that being a plumber, electrician, carpenter, painter, etc., is both fulfilling and respectable.
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.
