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First Lady Visits the Children’s Inn for Valentine’s Day Celebration
Young patients receiving treatments for rare diseases made crafts and received candy and chocolate from First Lady Melania Trump.
NYC Mayor Urges State Lawmakers to Pass Tax Hikes on the Wealthy, Corporations
Zohran Mamdani says a 2 percent surcharge on millionaires could help close the city’s deficit.
In Landmark Trial, YouTube Says It’s Not Social Media, Doesn’t Addict Children
On the second day, an expert witness for the plaintiff argues platforms are designed to ensnare young users in a vicious cycle of addiction and mental illness.
Pentagon, USDA Announce Collaboration to Bolster Agricultural Security
The collaboration will cover efforts to detect threats to U.S. agriculture and protect research.
Gallup Ends Long-Running Presidential Approval Polls
The polling firm says the move is part of a strategic shift in its research priorities.
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DOJ Asks Prosecutors to Flag ‘Rogue’ Judges for Impeachment
The Justice Department said it is collecting ‘the most egregious examples’ to refer to Congress.
California Bill Tightens Rules Against ‘Claim Sharks’ Who Exploit Veterans
The state will require federal accreditation for paid help on veterans’ benefits claims and will allow some retirees to exclude up to $20,000 from state taxes.
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New Barnes and Noble Store to Open at Galleria at Crystal Run
The bookstore is expected to open later this year.
CDC Issues Travel Health Alerts for 2 Countries Over Virus Outbreaks
The CDC has issued alerts for Bolivia and the Seychelles due to outbreaks of the chikungunya virus.
Trump Says Meeting With Netanyahu Yielded No Definitive Agreement on Iran
The president says he told Netanyahu that negotiations with Iran must continue to determine if an agreement is possible.
FAA Says Canada Will Soon Certify Delayed Gulfstream Jets
Transport Canada is expected to announce approvals later this week after years-long delays drew pressure from Trump.
Texas Saddles Up for Senate Primaries: What to Know
With election day less than a month away, competitive races are drawing money and attention.
US Issues License for Oil and Gas Exploration in Venezuela
The new license is expected to help Venezuelan crude production return to pre-2026 levels.
3,000 ICE Agents Have Body Cameras: ICE Director
Body cameras are expected to continue being deployed to federal officers at the border and in the field.
Federal Judge Rejects DOJ’s Request for Michigan Voter Data
The Justice Department has filed more than 20 lawsuits in states requesting voter information.
More Than 100 Million ’my Social Security' Accounts Created: SSA
SSA estimates that almost 69 million Americans received Social Security benefits every month in 2025, with roughly $1.6 trillion paid out for the year.
Federal Judge Temporarily Allows Transportation Department to Suspend Hudson Tunnel Project Funding
New York and New Jersey filed a suit to challenge funding cuts tied to federal scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion contracting rules.
Florida Enforces English Requirement for Driver’s Licenses
The change comes after the Trump administration reinforced federal guidelines that require commercial truckers be able to read road signs in English.
Not Clear Whether Vaccines Cause Autism, Needs More Research, NIH Director Says
The agency is funding research that officials say will determine autism causes.
Treasury Secretary Says Fed Will Likely Take Its Time to Reduce Balance Sheet
As of last week, the Fed’s balance sheet sat at $6.6 trillion.
