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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Mobilizes National Guard Amid Anti-ICE Protests
Minnesota National Guard members are wearing bright vests over their uniform so anti-ICE protesters can ‘distinguish them from other agencies.’
Trump Says He’s Suing JPMorgan Chase Over Alleged Debanking
The bank responded by saying that it does not debank individuals over political beliefs.
Texans Report Surge in Mystery Seeds Mailed From China
State officials worry that seeds arriving in the mail could be invasive plant species, or carry pests and diseases that threaten native crops or livestock.
Anti-ICE Protesters Target Protest Organized by Pardoned Jan. 6 Defendant in Minneapolis
The governor deployed the state National Guard to assist state police in law enforcement efforts as demonstrators and counter protesters clashed.
UN Global Treaty on Ocean Conservation Takes Effect
The treaty’s bodies and decision-making processes are currently being shaped by the U.N. Preparatory Commission.
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The Era of ‘AI Washing’
Experts are raising concerns about accountability and what happens when AI products don’t deliver after sale.
Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans
Education officials said the suspension is meant to allow more time to implement student loan payment reforms.
Newsom Defends California Sanctuary Policies in Sit-Down With Ben Shapiro
In a podcast sit-down, Gov. Gavin Newsom defended California’s sanctuary laws and said the state still works with ICE on violent criminals.
Trump Warns Iran Against Targeting US Bases
The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia urged Americans in the region to take additional precautions and avoid non-essential travel to U.S. military installations.
Trump Says He Left Maduro Regime in Place to Avoid Repeat of Iraq
The U.S. president warned that a power vacuum could create more problems, pointing to historical examples as a cautionary tale.
NASA to Roll Out Artemis Moon Rocket Ahead of Historic Launch
The Space Launch System could carry its first astronaut crew into space as early as Feb. 6.
Kazakhstan Arrests Human Rights Activists After Pressure From Beijing
Rights groups say 19 Kazakh activists face up to 10 years in prison over demonstrations against Beijing in Almaty.
China’s Trade Surplus Surges to Record $1.2 Trillion—Where Are the Goods Going?
Last year’s trade surplus represents a 20 percent increase from 2024.
Iran Protest Movement Appears to Have Died Down for Now, Think Tank Says
The Institute for the Study of War says it ‘recorded zero protests’ for Jan. 15.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to Withhold Minnesota Food Stamp Funds
The ruling blocks the USDA from withholding $80 million in SNAP administrative funding while a legal challenge by Minnesota proceeds.
CIA Releases New Video to Encourage Chinese to Divulge ‘Truth About China’
The agency outlines nine operational security measures in its third Chinese-language video aimed at potential sources inside China.
Maine Officials Say They’re Expecting ICE Operations in Coming Days
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, in a video uploaded on X Wednesday, said operations may be conducted in her state in the near future.
FTC Imposes 5-Year Ban on GM Disclosing Geolocation, Driver Data to Consumer Reporting Agencies
The company must now obtain ‘affirmative express consent’ from customers before collecting their data.
Oklahoma Legalized Medical Marijuana, Then Came the Chinese Organized Crime
Eight years after legalizing medical marijuana, most Oklahomans are not interested in legalizing its recreational use.
