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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.
FBI Alleges 2020 Election Irregularities Are at Center of Georgia Investigation: What to Know
An affidavit released by a Georgia-based federal court lists the FBI findings that preceded the Jan. 28 raid on the Fulton County Elections Board office.
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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NYC Mayor Urges State Lawmakers to Pass Tax Hikes on the Wealthy, Corporations
Zohran Mamdani says a 2 percent surcharge on millionaires could help close the city’s deficit.
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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.
Moderate Dems Roll Out Affordability Agenda Pitch Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A bloc of House Democrats is targeting prices for health care, housing, energy, family care, and household essentials.
Marxist Network Under Scrutiny as Lawmakers Probe Chinese Influence
The groups are taking advantage of tax-exempt status to interfere with U.S. politics, a lawmaker says.
Trump Welcomes Netanyahu to White House to Discuss Iran Strategy
Israeli officials said the meeting will focus on U.S.-Iran negotiations and possible outcomes if talks fail.
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.
Florida Enforces English Requirement for Driver’s Licenses
The change comes after the Trump administration reinforced federal guidelines that require commercial truckers be able to read road signs in English.
Not Clear Whether Vaccines Cause Autism, Needs More Research, NIH Director Says
The agency is funding research that officials say will determine autism causes.
