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Patel Says Biden’s FBI Obtained His and Susie Wiles’s Phone Records
FBI director Patel was a top adviser and Wiles a co-campaign manager to Trump at the time he was preparing for his 2024 presidential campaign.
US Treasury to Allow Resale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba to Ease Island’s Fuel Crunch
The new policy is designed to bolster humanitarian and commercial support for Cuban people amid fuel shortages related to Maduro’s overthrow.
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Top 7 Supreme Court Cases to Watch
Justices will tackle birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, asylum policy, and weed killer, among other topics.
What to Know About the Standing Filibuster as Republicans Remain Divided
House Republicans have called on the Senate to change its filibuster rules in order to pass voter ID legislation.
FDA Vaccine Advisers to Meet to Recommend Updated Influenza Shots
The meeting is slated for March.
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Police Officer Shot in Alleged Antifa Attack Testifies in Texas Trial
The police officer, who was shot in the neck, and detention officers finalize their testimony on Feb. 25 in the landmark trial.
K-12 Reading, Math Scores Lagging Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels: Study
State math and reading assessments for 2026 have been updated with questions that align more closely to what students are learning now.
Chinese Illegal Alien Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly
The defendant collected more than $500,000 in cash and gold from victims while acting as a courier, prosecutors said.
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BMW Recalls Nearly 59,000 US Vehicles for Wiring Harness Short-Circuit Risk
The issue could increase the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the air conditioning system’s wiring harness and add a retaining strap and bracket if necessary.
Tennessee Approves New Permit for Boring Company’s Music City Loop
New construction for the tunnel can begin immediately, the governor’s office said.
Federal Judiciary Asks Congress for Authority to Manage Its Own Courthouses
Courts say the change would allow them to address long-delayed repairs and reduce maintenance backlogs.
US Sanctions 30 Individuals and Entities Tied to Iranian Arms, Oil Industries
These new sanctions came a day before U.S. and Iranian delegations were due to meet in Geneva for a round of negotiations.
Surgeon General Nominee Says Vaccines Save Lives, but Informed Consent Important
‘Informed consent is going to be a big part of building trust in public health,’ Dr. Casey Means said.
Uneasy Calm Returning to Mexico After Chaos Over Killing of Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’
Authorities have cleared most roadblocks and resumed flights and most transit services, as officials work to stabilize Jalisco and neighboring states.
Trump Asks Congress to Codify His Drug Price Policy Into Law
The president listed key aims of his Great Healthcare Plan in his State of the Union speech, asking House and Senate leaders to take action.
US Treasury Sanctions Russian National for Allegedly Trading Stolen US Cybertools
The sanctions are the first use of a new law protecting American intellectual property amid a cyberthreat crackdown.
Coast Guard Reinstates 56 Members Removed for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccines
‘This decision to reinstate these members of the Coast Guard is a major step in the right direction,’ the homeland security secretary said.
Trump, First Lady Invite Special Guests for State of the Union
The guests represent the president’s America First agenda and First Lady Melania Trump’s advocacy for foster youth and education opportunities.
Interior Department Opens Up 2.1 Million Acres in Alaska for Energy Projects
Alaska can now take title to the land, giving the state greater control over its natural resources.
Minnesota Judge Finds DHS in Contempt for Transferring Detainee Despite Court Order
U.S. District Judge Eric Tostrud said the immigrant’s lawyer had to cover the cost of airfare for his return to Minnesota.
FedEx Seeks Tariff Refund With Lawsuit Against US
The Tennessee-based company is the latest to sue the United States after President Trump’s emergency tariffs were found to be illegal.
Families Receive $1.5 Million After Supreme Court Victory Over LGBT Storytelling
The settlement ‘ensures parents, not government bureaucrats, have the final say in how their children are raised,’ said the plaintiffs’ lead attorney.
