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Judge Blocks Virginia Democrats’ Redistricting Plan for 2026 Midterm Elections
The state Legislature failed to follow the rules when it passed a proposed constitutional amendment on redrawing Virginia’s congressional map, the judge held.
Judge Blocks Deportation of 5-Year-Old Boy and Father in ICE Custody
The federal ruling stops their removal while the court case proceeds.
Trump Says He Wants to Deescalate in Minnesota
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino was replaced by White House border czar Tom Homan this week to lead the ongoing illegal immigration enforcement.
U.S. Exits Paris Agreement, as Trump's 2025 Pledge Becomes Official
The move follows the US exit from WHO and 66 other global climate and social justice clubs.
Woman Suing for Malpractice Says She Was Distressed When She Asked for Gender Surgery
She had ’top surgery' in 2019 but no longer identifies as male and is suing her surgeon and former psychologist.
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Treasury Secretary Says New Tax Cuts ‘Starting to Kick In Now’
The IRS announced the 2026 filing season started this week.
Yale to Offer Free Tuition to Families Earning Less Than $200,000
The Ivy League Institution now offers incentives similar to those offered by Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Trump Admin Invites Oil Industry Input on New California Offshore Leases
No new Pacific drilling rights have been auctioned since 1984, following the 1969 Santa Barbara spill that released more than 4 million gallons of oil.
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Judge Dismisses Justice Department’s Suit Seeking Oregon Voter Rolls
Judges in California and Georgia have also dismissed similar lawsuits in which the Trump administration sought voter registration lists.
Trump Wants ‘Honorable and Honest’ Probe of 2nd Fatal Minnesota Shooting
The president remarked on the investigation amid intense public debate over immigration enforcement, officers’ tactics, and the sequence of events.
Meta, Corning Reach $6 Billion Agreement for Fiber-Optic Cables
Fiber-optic cables are crucial for data center development, Meta said.
Florida GOP Rep. Vern Buchanan Announces Retirement
‘After 20 years of service, I believe it’s the right time to pass the torch and begin a new chapter in my life,’ he said.
US Launches Revamp of FAA to Improve Safety, Modernize Airspace Operations
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocated $12.5 billion to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system.
Top Republicans Seek Testimony From DHS Officials
Sen. Rand Paul’s letters called on three agency heads to testify at a Feb. 12 hearing and requested a response by Jan. 28.
Patel Says FBI Discovered Groups Funding Protests in Minnesota
The FBI director says that ‘substantial progress’ has been made so far.
Bessent: Canada Can’t Become ‘Opening’ for ‘Cheap’ Chinese Goods
“We can’t let Canada become an opening [for] the Chinese to pour their cheap goods into the U.S.,” he said.
Minneapolis CEOs Urge De-escalation After Fatal Shooting by Border Patrol Agent
Officials said a Border Patrol agent fired during a struggle to disarm a suspect during an immigration enforcement operation.
America in Photos: Patrolling the Mexican Border, Trump’s First Year, and Swimming With Manatees
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Senate Democrats Threaten to Shut Down Government Over DHS Funding Following Minnesota Shooting
There is a looming midnight Jan. 30 deadline for senators to pass a spending measure to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Dr. Oz Flags Potential Fraud at Former Minnesota Factory Housing 400 Medicaid Businesses
The businesses collectively billed an estimated $380 million to Medicaid, according to Dr. Mehmet Oz.
California Becomes First State to Join WHO’s Global Outbreak Response Network After US Exit
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is considering running for president in 2028, said the move keeps his state ‘at the forefront of public health preparedness.’
Faith Leaders Call Out Persecution in China: ‘Communism Is Not Compatible With Religious Freedom’
‘Silence is the oxygen for tyranny,’ a Uyghur activist said.
