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DHS Drives Historic Drop in US Foreign-Born Population
In January, there were 53.3 million immigrants in the country, which dipped to 51.9 million in June, the first decline since the 1960s, according to Pew.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Withholding Federal Funding to University of California
The plaintiffs said they welcomed the judge’s decision and denounced the administration’s actions.
Lawmakers Urge Commerce Department to Probe Chinese Tech Company Over Security Concerns
‘China is looking for any way to infiltrate and undermine the United State,’ Sen. Joni Ernst says.
White House Historical Association Reacquires Rockwell Sketches in Record Auction
The White House group won the artwork at auction, reclaiming WWII-era depictions of FDR’s White House visitors.
Business Groups Ask Supreme Court to Block California Emissions Reporting
The ESG-inspired state laws, which force companies to disclose climate risks, take effect in 2026.
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Trump Admin Drops Plan to Require Airlines to Compensate Passengers for Delays
The Department of Transportation officially discontinued the rule-making process for the Biden-era plan.
Johns Hopkins University Eliminates Tuition for Most Students
The changes build on donations over the years, including the multibillion-dollar gifts from former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
California Orders Flipcause Online Fundraising Platform to Close
Nonprofits are owed about $500,000, according to the attorney general’s order.
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DOJ Defends Comey Case’s Grand Jury Proceedings Amid Concerns From Judge
The judge had expressed concern that Attorney General Pam Bondi wasn’t able to fully review the grand jury proceedings.
All SNAP Beneficiaries Will Need to Reapply for Benefits: Agriculture Secretary
Brooke Rollins described SNAP as one of the ‘most corrupt, dysfunctional programs’ in U.S. history.
Trump Removes Tariffs on Beef, Coffee, Other Agricultural Products
The White House cited ’substantial progress in recent trade negotiations’ while announcing the change.
New Prosecutor Appointed in Trump Georgia Election Case
Although Trump is unlikely to be prosecuted while he is in office, there are 14 other defendants such as former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.
Judge Orders DHS to Release Hundreds of ICE Detainees in Chicago
The judge said that 615 detained illegal immigrants were not subject to mandatory detention and did not have final removal orders.
Full SNAP Benefits to Be Restored by Monday, Agriculture Secretary Says
Rollins said states are responsible for distributing the restored benefits through their own systems.
BBC Apologizes to Trump for Misleading Viewers With Jan. 6 Speech Edit
The BBC’s Director-General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resigned after the scandal.
Bessent Says H-1B Foreign Workers Should Train Americans Then ‘Go Home’
Treasury Secretary said decades of offshoring left the United States short on critical manufacturing expertise, fueling demand for temporary foreign talent.
Trump Proposes ‘Trumpcare’ Alternative to Obamacare
‘The insurance will be better. It’ll cost less. Everybody’s going to be happy,’ the president said.
SSA Watchdog Warns About New Government Imposter Scam
Government impersonation scams cost Americans more than $400 million in losses in 2024, according to the FBI.
Bipartisan Congressional Report Finds CCP Manipulates Global Mineral Prices
A bipartisan investigation into China’s dominance over rare earth and critical minerals revealed the regime’s predatory practices.
Anthropic Announces $50 Billion Data Center Investment
The company said its investment advances the Trump administration’s goals in the sector.
Global Tuberculosis Deaths Declined in 2024: WHO Report
The World Health Organization fears that a massive loss of funding this year could impede future progress.
