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Japan Shows a Way to Stand Up to Chinese Intimidation: Analysts
Beijing’s coercive tactics ‘don’t have to succeed,’ says an Asia affairs analyst.
States Sue HHS to Try to Stop Withholding of $600 Million in Public Health Grants
‘Illinois will not stand by idly as Trump illegally cancels the Congressionally-allocated funding we are owed,’ Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.
Trump Tightens Eligibility for SBA Loans, Barring Ownership by Green Card Holders
The new policy, which takes effect in March, limits small business loan eligibility to U.S. citizen-owned firms.
FTC Warns Apple Over Alleged Political Bias in Apple News
The FTC said it does not regulate speech but can act against material misrepresentations or unfair practices.
Instagram Addiction Doesn’t Exist, According to App’s Top Executive
Day 3 in a landmark trial against tech titans focused on the platform’s beauty filters and safety measures.
Supreme Court to Hear Roundup Maker’s Bid to Block Thousands of Lawsuits in April
The high court also scheduled oral arguments in challenges to geofence warrants and the FCC’s in-house penalty assessment system.
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First Lady Visits the Children’s Inn for Valentine’s Day Celebration
Young patients receiving treatments for rare diseases made crafts and received candy and chocolate from First Lady Melania Trump.
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Pentagon, USDA Announce Collaboration to Bolster Agricultural Security
The collaboration will cover efforts to detect threats to U.S. agriculture and protect research.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Question Drug Makers, Vendors on Price Transparency
A hearing by a House panel focused on pharmacy benefit managers.
Gallup Ends Long-Running Presidential Approval Polls
The polling firm says the move is part of a strategic shift in its research priorities.
House Approves Bid to End Trump’s Tariffs on Canada
The president is likely to veto the measure if it succeeds in the Senate.
FBI Announces ‘Extensive Search’ Along Tucson Roadways in Guthrie Case
It comes as the FBI released images and video footage of a masked individual seen in front of Nancy Guthrie’s home.
FAA Says Canada Will Soon Certify Delayed Gulfstream Jets
Transport Canada is expected to announce approvals later this week after years-long delays drew pressure from Trump.
Texas Saddles Up for Senate Primaries: What to Know
With election day less than a month away, competitive races are drawing money and attention.
US Issues License for Oil and Gas Exploration in Venezuela
The new license is expected to help Venezuelan crude production return to pre-2026 levels.
3,000 ICE Agents Have Body Cameras: ICE Director
Body cameras are expected to continue being deployed to federal officers at the border and in the field.
Federal Judge Rejects DOJ’s Request for Michigan Voter Data
The Justice Department has filed more than 20 lawsuits in states requesting voter information.
More Than 100 Million ’my Social Security' Accounts Created: SSA
SSA estimates that almost 69 million Americans received Social Security benefits every month in 2025, with roughly $1.6 trillion paid out for the year.
Federal Judge Temporarily Allows Transportation Department to Suspend Hudson Tunnel Project Funding
New York and New Jersey filed a suit to challenge funding cuts tied to federal scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion contracting rules.
Trump Halts Approval for Ontario–Michigan Bridge, Calls for Renegotiation
The US president questions Canadian ownership, while taking issue with Ontario’s ban on US liquor and Ottawa’s new China agreements.
US Federal Agencies Must Remove Vulnerable Edge Devices, CISA Warns
These devices, which do not receive vendor support, face a ‘substantial and constant’ threat of exploitation, the agency said.
