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US Will Oversee Profits From Venezuelan Oil Sales, White House Says
The United States will control the sale of Venezuelan oil ‘indefinitely,’ Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
US Purchase of Greenland Being ‘Actively Discussed,’ Says White House’s Leavitt
The press secretary said ‘all options are always on the table’ as President Donald Trump negotiates the acquisition of the world’s largest island.
Democrats Plan to Ride Affordability to Midterms
The Democratic Caucus chair said the party will focus on costs and healthcare, while the House speaker said the Republican agenda will boost families’ finances.
Judge Asks Halligan to Explain Continued Use of US Attorney Title
A federal court ruling last November said Lindsey Halligan had been illegally appointed to the position in Virginia.
Alaska Airlines Orders 110 Boeing Jets in Major Expansion
The deal would put the carrier on track to become America’s fourth-largest global airline, the company said.
Texas Supreme Court Ends Reliance on ABA Accreditation of Law Schools
The American Bar Association has been heavily criticized by conservatives, who allege that it is partisan despite its privileged status in licensing attorneys.
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Klobuchar ‘Seriously Considering’ Run for Minnesota Governor After Walz Exit
Minnesota has been in the spotlight following allegations of large-scale fraud.
Teachers’ Union Challenges Texas Probes of Posts Related to Charlie Kirk
More than 350 public school teachers and staff faced probes over their posts related to Charlie Kirk’s death, according to the lawsuit.
Immigration Agents Surge Into Minneapolis in ‘Largest Operation Ever’
Thousands of federal agents and officers spread across the Minneapolis–St. Paul area Tuesday.
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France Working on Allied Response to Potential US Action in Greenland
Denmark and Greenland asked to meet the U.S. secretary of state as European nations respond to Trump’s ambitions for the territory.
US Bankruptcy Filings Increase 11 Percent in 2025
Filings from both individuals and businesses rose last year.
US Expands List of Countries Subject to Visa Bonds of up to $15,000
The State Department said the visa bond policy is intended to deter visa overstays.
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Indicted on Federal Explosives Charges
It comes just over a month after administration officials announced the suspect was in custody, ending a nearly five-year manhunt.
Trump Warns He Might Be Impeached If Republicans Don’t Win in 2026
‘You got to win the midterms,’ the president stressed during a House GOP retreat Tuesday.
Trump Advises Republicans to Advance Policy Objectives, Secure Control of Congress
The president applauded his party’s policies and accomplishments while calling on lawmakers to prioritize midterm messaging.
Morgan Stanley Lifts Gold Forecast to $4,800, Citing Fed Cuts and Global Risk
Gold also recently overtook U.S. Treasuries as a share of global central bank reserves for the first time since 1996.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Hails Trump for Capture of Maduro
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate said Maduro’s capture marks the collapse of a socialist regime and the start of a pro-democracy transition.
Hegseth, Rubio Brief Lawmakers on US Operation in Venezuela
House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters after the briefing, ‘The U.S. military operation in Venezuela was a decisive and justified action.’
CDC Confirms More Than 7,700 Cases of Multidrug-Resistant Fungus in 30 States
Candida auris, a type of yeast infection spread by contact, was first identified in Asia in 2009 and in the United States in 2015.
Respecting Will of Venezuelans Only Way to Restore Democracy, EU Says
The EU’s statement was supported by 26 of the bloc’s 27 member states, with Hungary the only country not to endorse it.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Ends Bid for Reelection
‘I’ve decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work,’ Walz stated.
