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Trump Says Countries Doing Business With Iran Will Pay 25 Percent Tariff
A day earlier, the president said Iranian officials reached out to the White House about a potential nuclear deal.
Hegseth Says Proposed $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Is ‘Message to the World’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon will spend its budget wisely and squeeze ‘everything possible into the best capabilities in the world.’
Trump Calls Sen. Warren After Her Speech on Democratic Party’s Future
The Massachusetts lawmaker called for Democrats to reject the influence of the wealthy and to remain staunchly progressive.
Walmart to Bring Drone Delivery to 150 More Stores
The service will reach more than 40 million people nationwide, according to the company.
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Nearly 90 People Sick in Holland America Norovirus Outbreak: CDC
Holland America Line reported the outbreak to the CDC on Jan. 8.
10 Commandment Displays Became Law in Texas, Then the Lawsuits Came
A federal court is expected to hear lawsuits filed against laws in Louisiana and Texas directing schools to post the Ten Commandments.
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Chinese Illegal Immigrant Charged With Photographing Military Base
A magistrate judge granted the government’s request for pretrial detention over concerns that the Chinese national is a flight risk.
Trump Provides Update on When $2,000 Tariff Payments Could Come
The president also says he doesn’t need Congress to pass enabling legislation.
Trump’s Motorcade Rerouted After ‘Suspicious Object’ Found at Palm Beach Airport
The object was found during security sweeps of the airport before the president was due to arrive, the White House said.
DHS Calls Out Anti-ICE Protesters for Sharing List of Hotels Allegedly Hosting Agents
Minneapolis police detained 30 anti-ICE protesters after a demonstration outside the Canopy Hotel on Jan. 9 was deemed an unlawful assembly.
Wave of Costly Copper Thefts Threatens Public Safety, Experts Say
Rising metals prices have fueled a surge in copper thefts, causing widespread damage and disruption.
US Warns Americans to Leave Venezuela Immediately
The advisory comes a week after American military forces conducted a mission to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Readers Approve of Maduro’s Capture, See Possible Downside
Poll respondents affirmed the legality and strategic value of the operation but saw potential longer-term involvement and constitutional questions.
FBI Names New York Field Office Chief as New Deputy Director
Christopher Raia will succeed Dan Bongino as deputy director of the FBI, the agency said.
Greenland Should Talk to US Without Denmark, Opposition Leader Says
Pele Broberg, leader of Greenlandic opposition party Naleraq, strongly favors independence for the Danish territory, which could involve a deal with Washington.
Trump Says US Action in Venezuela Does Not Set Precedent for China to Move on Taiwan
Trump said the Venezuela operation reflected a unique security threat and should not be read as a green light for Chinese action on Taiwan.
Judge Blocks Health Department From Rejecting Head Start Grants With DEI Terms
The order also bars the department from firing more Office of Head Start employees.
Trump Says US Will Begin Land Strikes on Cartels in Mexico
‘We knocked out ... the drugs coming in by water, and we are going to start now hitting land with regard with the cartels,’ the U.S. president said.
