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Trump Says He Will Meet With Zelenskyy, Ukraine–Russia Deal ‘Reasonably Close’
Past negotiations failed due to ‘abnormal hatred’ between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, said the U.S. president.
Court Blocks Federal Government From Searching Materials Obtained in Raid on Washington Post Journalist
Washington Post journalist Hannah Natanson was the target of a Jan. 14 raid by federal authorities.
Vance to Visit Minneapolis Thursday for Roundtable With Local Leaders
The vice president is expected to meet with officials and community members for a discussion ‘focused on restoring law and order in Minnesota,’ he said.
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Homeland Security Increasing Self-Deportation Payment From $1,000 to $2,600
Self-deporting illegal immigrants who sign up to leave the United States through the CBP Home app can get the payment, the department stated.
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.
LA Schools Discriminating Against White Students With Smaller Classes for Minorities: Lawsuit
Under Los Angeles policy, schools with mostly non-white students have more staffers and smaller class sizes.
Trump Calls Off Tariffs Over Greenland, Announces ‘Framework’ of Future Arctic Deal
‘This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations,’ Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Supreme Court Seems Reluctant to Allow Trump’s Firing of Fed Governor
The Justice Department alleges that Lisa Cook engaged in the type of mortgage fraud that justifies her removal.
House Speaker Johnson Warns of Chinese, Russian Security Threats in UK Parliament Address
Johnson said that the West faces ‘increasingly sophisticated forms of subversion and espionage’ from hostile powers.
About 7,000 Gang Members Arrested in 2025: DHS
The FBI said it has disrupted 1,800 gangs and criminal enterprises operating in the country.
US Forces Seize 7th Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Caribbean
Military forces seized Motor Vessel Sagitta without incident.
Lindsey Halligan Leaving Post as US Attorney
Judges seek to appoint a new interim U.S. attorney as Lindsey Halligan’s disputed term expires.
Trump Says ‘Agitators’ in Minnesota Church Should Be Jailed, Wants Broader Investigation
‘These people are professionals! No person acts the way they act,’ the president said.
US Secret Service Prevents $428 Million in Fraud From Card-Skimming Operations
There has been a nationwide increase in such schemes, especially targeting electronic benefits transfer cards, the agency said.
30 Ways Trump Impacted the US, World in First Year
From economic growth to border security and peace deals, a look at Trump’s actions in year one of his second term.
More Than 10,000 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Minnesota: Noem
The arrests began on Dec. 1 as part of Operation Metro Surge, launched to apprehend illegal immigrants for removal from the country.
It’s ‘Very Unlikely’ Supreme Court Will Overturn Trump’s Tariffs, Bessent Says
Administration officials have warned that a ruling against the tariffs could create economic chaos.
