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DHS Says ICE Agents Will Not Be Stationed at Polling Places During Midterms
The department left open the possibility of targeted responses if a specific public safety threat emerges.
US Blocking Venezuela’s Payment of Maduro’s Legal Fees, Lawyer Claims
The decision amounts to violation of Maduro’s right under the Sixth Amendment to get counsel of his choice, the lawyer said.
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.
Supreme Court Considers How Much Compensation Local Government Owes From Home Foreclosure
A federal appeals court rejected the petitioner’s argument that the seizing of equity in the home violated the Eighth Amendment.
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Tech Bosses to Meet at White House, Pledge Their Data Centers Won’t Boost Electricity Bills
President Donald Trump announced the Rate Payer Protection Pledge during his State of the Union address.
Republican Educator in Deep-Red Utah Raises Alarm About State’s Public Schools
Christina Boggess says first-hand experience on the Utah State Board of Education convinced her that public school reform is impossible.
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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.
Judge Rules Illegal Immigrants Can Dispute Third Country Deportations
The government must provide them with notice and give them opportunity to challenge their new destination, a Massachusetts judge rules.
Trump Announces Vance-Led ‘War on Fraud’
In addition to scandal-racked Minnesota, the president indicated that California, Massachusetts, and Maine could see enforcement activity.
US Consumer Confidence Rises in February: Report
Many consumers plan on buying big-ticket items within the next six months, with TVs, used cars, and smartphones being top preferences for future spending.
8 Takeaways From Trump’s State of the Union Address
The president unveiled new policies, including a retirement program proposal, lower energy costs tied to data centers, and a task force to combat fraud.
Trump Hails ‘Turnaround for the Ages’ in State of the Union
The president delivered a record-long address, highlighting policy achievements and presenting his first year in office as a golden age.
Trump Touts ‘Turnaround for the Ages’ in State of the Union Address
In a record-long speech, Trump highlighted economic policies aimed at affordability, saying the country is ‘bigger, richer, and stronger than ever before.’
Trump Admin Ramps Up Efforts to Uncover Foreign Money Given to US Universities
Universities and colleges received more than $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts last year.
Travel Group Calls on DHS to Resume Global Entry Program
The airport security pre-approval system for incoming travelers was suspended in the midst of a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
School District Sues Microsoft, Roblox Over Harm Caused by Video Games
The companies incorporate psychological techniques into their game designs to make them addictive to youth, the lawsuit alleges.
Court Rejects GOP Challenge to Utah Congressional Map
If the court-drawn map stands, it would create a Salt Lake City-area district more favorable to Democrats, potentially giving the party a boost in November.
Police Arrest Former UK Ambassador After Epstein Disclosures
Peter Mandelson was captured on video being taken into custody.
