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Trump Promises ‘Very Hard’ Land Strikes Coming Against Drug Traffickers
‘If you hit them on land, they go to the boats,’ the president says in a new interview.
FTC Probing Pediatrician Group, Nonprofit Over Gender Dysphoria Treatments for Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics and World Professional Association of Transgender Health are being investigated.
State AGs Warn Almost 80 Companies Against Coordinated Plastic Packaging Standards
Environmental groups have pushed the companies to get rid of plastics in packaging, which can ultimately violate consumer protection laws.
Orange County Office for the Aging Open for Senior Award Nominations
Orange County residents over 60 have the opportunity to be recognized for their contributions to the community.
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House Rejects GOP Effort to Ban Challenges to Trump’s Tariffs
Democrats hope to force a House vote as early as Feb. 11 to terminate Trump’s use of a national emergency to put punitive trade measures on Canadian goods.
‘They Shouldn’t Be a Political Prop’: Parents Raise Concerns Over Student Anti-ICE Walkouts
A wave of anti-ICE protests has spread to schools, and some parents are concerned about safety and what they describe as ideological indoctrination.
Chinese Man Gets 4-Year Prison Sentence for Acting as Illegal Agent for China
The defendant served a pivotal role in Beijing’s efforts to influence ‘U.S. politicians in their favor at all levels of government,’ prosecutors said.
EPA to Revoke Obama-Era ‘Endangerment Finding’ on CO2 Emissions
“The term ‘pollutant’ in the act should apply to substances causing direct toxic harm,” energy analyst Alex Stevens said.
White House Dismisses House Democrats’ Push to End Monroe Doctrine
Rep. Rashida Tlaib and other Democrats seek to annul the 203-year-old doctrine, which President Donald Trump has renewed, dubbed the ‘Donroe Doctrine.’
DOJ Takes Action After Chinese Group Fails to Divest of US Company
US officials raised concerns because the acquired company’s products are integrated into military and critical infrastructure systems.
Freight Data Indicate Early US Industrial Rebound as Midwest Truck Volumes Jump
Analysts say freight activity tends to turn ahead of broader industrial indicators, as manufacturers move inputs and finished goods before investment and hiring
RFK Jr.-Aligned Group Backs Primary Challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy
Cassidy publicly debated whether to vote to confirm Kennedy as health secretary.
Trump Admin Can End Protected Status for Nationals of 3 Countries: Appeals Court
The decision by a three-judge panel affects immigrants from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua living in the United States under temporary protected status.
Fetterman Breaks With Democrats on Voter ID as GOP Pushes SAVE America Act
The Pennsylvania senator said showing ID to vote isn’t ‘unreasonable,’ putting him at odds with most Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
NFL, Turning Point USA Present Vastly Different Halftime Shows
While Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny performed his set in Spanish at the Super Bowl, Kid Rock headlined an alternative concert honoring Charlie Kirk.
Iranian Official Says Country Has Right to Pursue Nuclear Program Amid US Warnings
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, however, says that talks with the United States are a ‘step forward.’
Trump Approves Millions in Aid to Tennessee, Mississippi After Devastating Winter Storm
About 12,000 people in Mississippi are still without power as of Feb. 7, according to PowerOutage.us.
Zelenskyy Says US Gave Ukraine and Russia a June Deadline to End War
Zelenskyy said Washington wants the war ended by early summer and is prepared to increase pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow if talks stall.
