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TikTok Settles High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Lawsuit on Verge of Trial
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, as well as ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube, are accused of helping harm the mental health of young people.
Trump Says Noem Won’t Step Down Over Minnesota Shooting, Doing ‘Very Good Job’
‘Is Kristi Noem going to step down?’ a reporter asked. The president directly responded by saying no.
Japan–US Alliance ‘Would Collapse’ If Tokyo Turned a Blind Eye to Taiwan Crisis, PM Says
‘If something terrible were to happen there, we would have to go and rescue the Japanese and Americans in Taiwan,’ Takaichi said.
Ex-NBA Player Enters GOP Primary for Oregon Governor
Chris Dudley previously ran for governor in 2010 and lost by less than two percentage points.
Malliotakis Appeals NY Court’s Order to Redraw Congressional District
The congresswoman has asked for a stay of the ruling by Feb. 10, else she will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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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.
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The Fight for the Bill of Rights: Who Gets the Power?
The constitutional struggle that produced the Bill of Rights and secured enduring protections for individual liberty.
6 Takeaways From Davos as Globalism, Net Zero Lose Edge at World Economic Forum
Trump dominated Davos 2026 as climate orthodoxy, stakeholder capitalism, and the postwar globalist model came under pressure.
Chinese Dissident Sues X, Alleging Wrongful Account Suspension and Possible Foreign Pressure
The suit claims the company violated its own policies and failed to explain the 2023 removal of a U.S.-based critic of the CCP.
IRS Opens 2026 Filing as White House Expects Largest Tax Refund Season
Average refunds issued to taxpayers are projected to jump by $1,000 or more, the White House said.
Olympic Snowboarder Ryan Wedding Pleads Not Guilty to Drug, Murder Charges
The former Olympian, who competed for Canada in 2002, is charged with cocaine trafficking, conspiracy to commit murder, and witness tampering.
Judge Weighs Minnesota’s Request to Block Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge
The judge ended the hearing in recess without ruling from the bench, citing the high importance of the case.
Protestor Apprehended for Using Caltrops to Deflate Tires of Law Enforcement Vehicles: DHS
In a post on Truth Social, Trump asked why Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey failed to deploy resources to deal with the protests.
Gold Rushes Past $5,000 to Record High
Gold prices have seen gains every trading day since Jan. 19.
Deaths Reported as Winter Storm Leaves 879,000 Without Power, 11,400 Flights Canceled
Icy conditions are expected to linger in parts of the United States for several days.
A Year After Pardons, Freed January 6 Prisoners Tell Their Stories
They reflected on how being part of an infamous historic event changed their lives forever.
Trump Says Vance to Travel to Azerbaijan, Armenia to Advance Peace Deal
The vice president’s February visit comes after an August agreement put an end to decades of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Shoppers Empty Grocery Store Shelves Ahead of Massive Winter Storm
This round of winter weather is forecast to impact the eastern two-thirds of America.
FBI Data Reveal Historic Uptick in Arrests Amid ‘Full-Scale Reset’ of Agency
While investigations unravel criminal enterprises, the nationwide murder rate declined by the most ever recorded in one year.
Big European Pension Funds See Higher Risk in US Holdings, Reject ‘Weaponizing’ Capital
Nordic funds say U.S. policy volatility and debt concerns are lifting the risk premium on American assets but that investment moves are not politically driven.
