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Readers Overwhelmingly Approve of ICE in Wake of Fatal Shooting
Survey respondents also strongly disapproved of media coverage and said they had very low levels of trust for Minnesota state and local law enforcement.
Over Half of New Hires Land Jobs in a Month—With Tempered Expectations
A new survey shows U.S. jobseekers increasingly seek stability, even if it means lower pay or compromised roles.
CBP Records Zero Illegal Border Releases for 8th Consecutive Month
Federal officials say no illegal immigrants were released on parole in December, as border apprehensions and encounters fell to historically low levels.
Trump Pardons Former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced
The president also pardoned two co-defendants in the case, which involved an alleged bribe during Vazquez Garced’s reelection bid in 2020.
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NASA to Roll Out Artemis Moon Rocket Ahead of Historic Launch
The Space Launch System could carry its first astronaut crew into space as early as Feb. 6.
Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans
Education officials said the suspension is meant to allow more time to implement student loan payment reforms.
Federal Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Access California Voter Registration Rolls
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter said the government cannot use civil rights legislation ‘as a tool to forsake the privacy rights’ of voters.
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Remove ‘Owner’s Control’: Mamdani Goes After Landlords for Violations
If health and safety violations are repeatedly not addressed, the city may attempt to take over the building.
Wall Street Review: Small Caps Shine as Large Caps Struggle in Volatile Week
Stock markets were choppy this week on White House–Federal Reserve tensions, Trump’s credit card rate cap proposal, and an upbeat TSMC outlook.
Walz Responds to Reports of Federal Probe for Allegedly Obstructing Law Enforcement
The Minnesota governor referred to a news report claiming the U.S. Department of Justice had launched an investigation into state officials.
Kazakhstan Arrests Human Rights Activists After Pressure From Beijing
Rights groups say 19 Kazakh activists face up to 10 years in prison over demonstrations against Beijing in Almaty.
China’s Trade Surplus Surges to Record $1.2 Trillion—Where Are the Goods Going?
Last year’s trade surplus represents a 20 percent increase from 2024.
Iran Protest Movement Appears to Have Died Down for Now, Think Tank Says
The Institute for the Study of War says it ‘recorded zero protests’ for Jan. 15.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to Withhold Minnesota Food Stamp Funds
The ruling blocks the USDA from withholding $80 million in SNAP administrative funding while a legal challenge by Minnesota proceeds.
CIA Releases New Video to Encourage Chinese to Divulge ‘Truth About China’
The agency outlines nine operational security measures in its third Chinese-language video aimed at potential sources inside China.
Astronauts Return to Earth After Early Departure from Space Station
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman deemed the 167-day mission a success.
FCC Undertaking ‘Largest Deregulatory Effort in the Agency’s History,’ Chairman Says
The agency has so far removed or teed up for removal 1,108 rules and regulations under its initiative.
US Troops Seize Another Oil Tanker in Caribbean
The oil tanker, named Veronica, is the sixth that U.S. forces have boarded and seized since Dec. 10.
Democrats Say DOJ Investigating Them Over Video Calling on Troops to Resist ‘Illegal Orders’
President Donald Trump accused the lawmakers of sedition, which he said is punishable by death.
36,000 Refugees Could Not Provide IDs When Entering US After Afghanistan Withdrawal: Deputy IG
Several thousand also said they did not know their date of birth when asked upon entering the United States.
Top FDA Drug Regulator Discloses Why He Resigned
‘Promises made, promises not kept,’ Dr. Richard Pazdur said.
