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White House Calls Democrats’ Counteroffer on DHS Funding ‘Very Unserious’
As the DHS shutdown hits its fifth day, the White House and congressional Democrats do not seem to be nearing a deal.
More Than 550 Commercial Driving Schools to Close After Checks: Transportation Department
The five-day, on-site investigations yielded hundreds of notices of proposed removals, alleging the schools failed to meet the agency’s basic safety standards.
Texas AG Files $1 Million Transgender Fraud Suit Against Pediatric Hospital and Doctor
Puberty blockers were given to children as young as 9 years old under the guise of treating early onset puberty, the lawsuit alleges.
Hawaii Has Lowest, New Jersey Highest Real Estate Tax Rates in 2026: Report
Meanwhile, only 29 percent of Hawaii’s residents can afford to buy property locally.
$16 Billion Tunnel Project to Resume After Trump Admin Releases Withheld Funds
Officials of New York and New Jersey have sued the Trump administration over the frozen funds.
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8 Skiers Found Dead After California Avalanche, 1 Still Missing
The avalanche happened Tuesday in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe.
US Investigating Portland Public Schools for Racial Discrimination
The Oregon district allegedly provides a program and funds to boost academic improvement among black students while avoiding groups such as Native Americans.
Legal Expert Explains the Flip Side of California’s Prop. 19
Proponents said it would boost revenues and create more housing. One critic called it a ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing.’
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60,000 Blood Pressure Tablets Recalled Nationwide, FDA Notice States
The recall was initiated because the ‘wrong ID’ was imprinted on the drugs.
After the Kids Leave: The Empty Nesters’ Balancing Act
As parents and older adults navigate life without children at home, experts recommend simple modifications to reduce risks for those living alone.
Oklahoma Governor Declares Emergency Over Panhandle Wildfires
At least one area was evacuated due to the wildfires, he says, as windy and dry conditions continue across the region.
What to Know About the Potomac River Sewage Spill
Authorities say it could take four to six weeks to repair the broken sewer pipe.
1 in 5 Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses in Illinois Issued Illegally: DOT
The department threatened to cut $128 million in funding if Illinois does not resolve the issue.
Sample From Gloves in Guthrie Case Doesn’t Match DNA in FBI Database, Sheriff Says
The office added that there is additional DNA evidence that was found at the residence that is also being analyzed.
US Coast Guard Seizes $133.5 Million in Illicit Drugs
Operation Pacific Viper, launched in early August last year, directs U.S. forces to the Eastern Pacific region to counter cartel and criminal groups.
How a Water War Is Brewing Over a Drying Lake in Nevada
Without changes in some states’ water laws and public-private investment, downstream users, such as Walker Lake, face existential challenges.
Trump Calls in FEMA to Respond to Sewage Disaster in Potomac River
Testing of the river water revealed high levels of E. coli and other infectious bacteria.
Officials Warn of Possible Measles Exposure at Philadelphia Airport
As of Feb. 13, the CDC reported 904 confirmed measles cases across the United States.
US Military Conducts First Airlift of Next-Gen Nuclear Reactor to Utah
The Pentagon stated that the reactor is small in size and can generate up to 5 megawatts of electricity.
‘Never Too Late to Do the Right Thing,’ Savannah Guthrie Pleads to Mother’s Kidnappers in New Video
‘We still have hope,’ Guthrie said in her video.