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Mortgage Rates Plunge as Government Plans Bond Buying—Here’s How It Works
Trump’s proposal has led to immediate results in the mortgage market.
Minnesota Daycare Center Featured in Viral Video Closes
The daycare is one of many centers that have been subject to scrutiny amid alleged wide-scale welfare fraud in Minnesota.
Trump Says Oil Companies Will Spend $100 Billion in Venezuela
Giant oil companies will be spending at least $100 billion to ’rebuild the capacity and the infrastructure necessary' in Venezuela, the president said.
Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated
A new test will be covered by insurance starting January 2027.
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Argentina Repays $20 Billion US Swap Line, Bessent Says
Support for Argentina’s Javier Milei was an ‘America First homerun deal,’ says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Behind the Group That Controls Chinese Students in America
‘Fight with all their might for the motherland.’ Chinese students are pressured into advancing Beijing’s interests in America.
California Gov. Newsom Highlights His Record in Final State of the State Address
The governor criticized Trump while highlighting economic recovery, educational projects, a drop in homelessness, and high-speed rail progress in California.
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HUD Secretary, HHS Assistant Secretary, Gov. Youngkin Host Partnership for Petersburg Event
The event will highlight key accomplishments of the Partnership for Petersburg, which aims to positively transform the city.
US Military Seizes Another Tanker in Caribbean Sea ‘Without Incident’
The tanker, Olina, was suspected of being part of a ‘ghost fleet’ meant to evade U.S. sanctions.
Congressional Budget Office Projects Lower Than Expected US Population Growth
The smaller estimate stems from a forecast lower fertility rate and the president’s immigration policies.
Hochul, Mamdani Announce Free Child Care Expansion for New York
New York State will fund Mamdani’s plan for free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City and increase seats in the program for children aged 3 and up.
Cambodia Extradites Alleged Scam Tycoon Chen Zhi to China
The Prince Group founder also faces charges in the United State related to alleged crypto fraud, human trafficking, and forced labor.
Bondi Warns Minneapolis ICE Protesters Not to Cross ‘Red Line’ After Shooting
Vice President JD Vance said that the ICE officer was clearly firing at the driver in self-defense.
Border Czar Tom Homan Responds to Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Wants Investigation to ‘Play Out’
DHS has deployed more than 2,000 officers to the area in what it says is its largest immigration enforcement operation ever.
Vance Says Venezuela Can Sell Oil Only If It Serves US Interests
The vice president said Washington will use control over Venezuelan energy revenues to exert leverage without a long-term military presence.
Johnson Invites Trump to Deliver First State of the Union of Second Term on Feb. 24
‘It is my distinct honor and great privilege to invite President Trump to deliver the State of the Union on Feb. 24, 2026,’ House Speaker Mike Johnson said.
Trump Says Raytheon Could Lose Business Over Stock Buybacks
The president issued a warning to defense contractors, urging them to spend on production instead of stock buybacks, shareholder dividends, and executive pay.
US Purchase of Greenland Being ‘Actively Discussed,’ Says White House’s Leavitt
The press secretary said ‘all options are always on the table’ as President Donald Trump negotiates the acquisition of the world’s largest island.
US Service-Sector Activity Accelerates to 12-Month High in December: ISM
Service-sector momentum improved late in the year as businesses reported stronger demand and renewed hiring, even as cost pressures remained elevated.
