U.S.
GM Takes $7.1 Billion Hit in 4th Quarter After EV Pullback, China Reset
The Detroit automaker is the latest to reveal a substantial loss from producing electric vehicles.
Treasury Secretary Bessent Speaks at Economic Club of Minnesota—Key Takeaways
‘Minnesota, unfortunately, is ground zero for what may be one of the most egregious welfare scams in our nation’s history,’ Bessent said.
NASA: Astronaut’s ‘Serious Medical Concern’ Triggers Crew-11’s Early Return Home
NASA officials clarified they were not launching an emergency evacuation.
Sen. Skoufis’s Bill Relaxing Regulation on Alcohol Purchases by Restaurants and Bars Passed Into Law
The bill allowing for taverns and other establishments to buy small amounts of alcohol locally will come into affect before St. Patrick’s Day in March.
CrowdStrike to Acquire SGNL to Beef Up Identity Security in Age of AI
CrowdStrike said the deal will enable access for both human and non-human identities to be continuously granted or revoked based on real-time risks.
Hero Who Disarmed Bondi Beach Gunman Meets Schumer, Receives Honour from Bill Ackman
Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed was presented with an award by an emotional Bill Ackman and received a medal from the NYPD.
4
5
8
Trump Directs Purchase of $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte said on X that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will execute the purchase.
Iowa Becomes First State to Receive Education Compliance Waiver
Returning education to states empowers state leaders, who know their students far better than Washington bureaucrats, the education secretary said.
Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Announces Los Angeles Mayoral Bid, Vows to ‘Expose the System’
Pratt is demanding accountability from city and state leaders after he and his wife Heidi Montag lost their home in the Palisades wildfire last year.
LATEST
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.
Walz Says Feds Are Blocking Minnesota From ICE Shooting Probe as Federal Officials Defend Agent
Governor says shutting out state investigators will hurt trust in the case, while Kristi Noem and JD Vance say the ICE officer acted in self-defense.
5 GOP Senators Join Democrats to Advance Measure to Block Military Action in Venezuela
The resolution seeks to prohibit Trump from undertaking additional military actions in Venezuela without approval from Congress.
Venezuela’s Interim Leader Rodriguez Signals Openness to Energy Deals
Delcy Rodriguez told lawmakers that Caracas seeks commercially grounded oil and gas ties as Washington asserts oversight and U.S. firms eye investment.
Trump and Colombian President Petro Plan to Meet at White House
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called the U.S. president to discuss Colombia’s stance on drugs and address other areas of disagreement.
US Pauses Foreign Aid to Somali Government Amid Fraud Allegations
The action was taken after U.S. officials learned of the possible theft of tons of food meant to help impoverished citizens in Somalia.
US Will Oversee Revenue From Venezuelan Oil Sales, White House Says
The United States will control the sale of Venezuelan oil ‘indefinitely,’ Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
ICE Agent Fatally Shot Protester Driving Vehicle Toward Officers in Minnesota: DHS
The incident occurred during an ICE operation on Jan. 7.
US Bankruptcy Filings Increase 11 Percent in 2025
Filings from both individuals and businesses rose last year.
At Least 24 Venezuelan Security Officers Killed in US Raid to Capture Maduro
The updated figures bring the official death toll to at least 56, including Cuban allies serving as security personnel for Venezuela’s ruling regime.
Trump Outlines His Plans for Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture
‘The path forward will be extremely challenging,’ a former State Department adviser said.
Florida Considering Charges Against Maduro, DeSantis Says
The Florida governor accused former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro of flooding Florida and other states with drugs and illegal immigrants.
