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Justice Department Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Deadly Shooting of Alex Pretti
The 37-year-old protester was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent and a customs officer on Jan. 24.
Missouri Sues to Prevent Illegal Aliens From Being Counted in US Census
The lawsuit by the Missouri attorney general accuses the Commerce Department and Census Bureau of allowing illegal immigrants to compromise American elections.
Jury Finds Doctors Liable for Malpractice in Gender Surgery Lawsuit
A jury awarded $2 million in damages to a 22-year-woman who underwent breast removal surgery as a teenager.
NASCAR’s Greg Biffle Wasn’t Flying Plane Before It Crashed
According to a federal safety report, a well-qualified retired airline pilot was piloting the jet, but the co-pilot was not certified.
The Secretary of Congress Who Created the Nation’s Archives
The little-known secretary who documented the Revolution, shaped the Great Seal, and preserved the records that became America’s first national archives.
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Gov. Walz, Minnesota AG Will Give Sworn Testimony About Fraud to Oversight Committee
Congressmen will question both leaders in a public session focusing on ‘rampant misuse of taxpayer dollars,’ the committee says, estimated at $9 billion.
Education Department Proposes to Lower Higher Education Costs, Student Debt
A new student loan repayment plan seeks to ensure that loan balances of low-income borrowers do not increase despite them making payments.
California Assembly Advances Bill to Study Mileage-Based Road Fees
The bill extends research into funding as electric vehicles erode gas tax revenue, but critics warn of potential new burdens on drivers.
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Ex-Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Infrastructure Secrets for Chinese Ventures
Ding Linwei’s conviction is one of several recent U.S. trade secret cases prosecutors have linked to China’s ‘talent program’ recruitment efforts.
Senate Passes Funding Deal; Brief Partial Shutdown Poised to Take Effect
The House isn’t expected to take up the bill until Monday, setting up a short, partial government shutdown.
Trump Signs Order to Launch IndyCar Race in Washington for America’s 250th
District of Columbia Mayor Bowser echoed the excitement, emphasizing the economic benefits for the city.
Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as New Federal Reserve Chair
Warsh was one of Trump’s top picks for Fed chair during his first term, before he chose Jerome Powell.
Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ in Washington
The documentary film, ‘Melania,’ debuted at the Trump-Kennedy Center ahead of its global theatrical release on Jan. 30.
Man Accused of Spraying Apple Cider Vinegar on Ilhan Omar Charged With Assault
Anthony James Kamierczak was charged with forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, and interfering with the representative.
Appeals Court Says DHS Order to End Protections for Venezuelans in US Was Illegal
The judges for the Ninth Circuit, in a 3–0 order, ruled that the program has ‘procedural safeguards’ in place.
HHS Responds to Criticism From Vaccine Companies
Executives from manufacturers have ramped up criticism of top Trump administration health officials.
Indian Christians Facing Rising Persecution Look to America for Help
Indian Christians bear witness to a climate of intimidation and violence. Their work continues, sometimes underground—and they hope America will respond.
Winter Storm Bomb Cyclone Could Hit East Coast After Arctic Blast
The National Weather Service stated, ‘This could be [the] longest duration of cold in several decades.’
Botox, 14 Other Drugs to Be Negotiated by Medicare This Year
Fifteen of the most expensive medications in the Medicare program are slated for price negotiations in this round, bringing the total to 40.
Trump Says ‘Massive Armada’ Headed to Iran, Urges Nuclear Deal
Iran said it was open to dialogue, but warned that it would retaliate strongly if attacked.
Border Czar Homan Meets With Minnesota Gov. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey
‘We all agree that we need to support our law enforcement officers and get criminals off the streets,’ Homan said.
