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Trump’s Deal to Avert Government Shutdown Hits Snags as Senators Block Quick Vote
The delay came despite a bipartisan deal that split off Homeland Security funding to avert a shutdown ahead of a Jan. 30 deadline.
As Millions Recover From Winter Storms, Scam Warnings Intensify
Officials say confusion about repairs, power restoration and relief programs can create opportunities for fraud.
House Republicans to Introduce Voting Reform Bill With Voter ID, Proof of Citizenship Rules
The Make Elections Great Again Act would also require states to use auditable paper ballots.
‘Bluey’ Tops US Streaming Charts for 2nd Year Running
The Australian series beat Grey’s Anatomy and Stranger Things to stay number one.
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US Reaches Agreement Lowering Tariffs on El Salvador
The agreement will remove some reciprocal tariffs announced by President Donald Trump in April of last year.
California Public Schools Hid ‘Gender Support Plans’ From Parents, Education Department Says
The state Department of Education was issued a corrective action plan that required school leaders to share student records with parents.
DOJ Joins Lawsuit Claiming UCLA’s Medical School Uses Racial Discrimination in Admissions
The university previously said it collects race and ethnicity data on its applicants ‘for statistical purposes only and they are not used for admission.’
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Trump Unveils Addiction Recovery Plan Focused on Prevention, Support
The president announced a government-wide effort to reorient addiction care to early intervention, partnering with local leaders and organizations.
LA Fraud Probe Centers on 42 Hospice Centers in a 4-Block Area: Dr. Oz
The agency head revealed more details about multibillion-dollar California health fraud, which could dwarf the Minnesota fraud scandals that has stoked outrage.
Trump Threatens 50 Percent Tariffs, Decertification of Canadian Aircraft Over Canada Not Certifying Gulfstream Models
Trump says that Canada has not yet certified Gulfstream Aerospace’s 500, 600, 700, and 800 models.
Trump to Name New Federal Reserve Chair on Friday
BlackRock executive Rick Rieder has risen to the top of prediction markets.
Coal Power Generation Rose to Meet Winter Storm Fern Demand: EIA
Natural gas generation also increased, while output from solar and wind declined.
Rubio Announces Start of US-Denmark-Greenland Talks Amid Arctic Security Push
The Secretary of State says the working group aims to counter threats from Russia and China.
Families of 2 Men Killed in Caribbean Boat Strike File Wrongful Death Suit Against US
The families of two Trinidadian nationals said they were working as farmers and fishermen in Venezuela and were returning home when they were killed on Oct. 14.
Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect’s Lawyers Don’t Want Video of Shooting Shown at Hearing
Tyler Robinson’s attorneys also made note of the media attention the shooting has generated.
Trump Says Minneapolis Mayor is ‘Playing With Fire’ in Rejecting Immigration Enforcement
Trump and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remain in disagreement over immigration enforcement despite border czar Tom Homan’s mediation efforts.
Top Agents Optimistic About 2026 Housing Market, but Buyers Still Face Headwinds
Analysts believe 2026 will be a more active year for housing but say affordability for first-time buyers will remain a challenge.
Man Arrested After Spraying Substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Town Hall
Members of the audience tackled the attacker as Omar said she was unharmed.
Border Patrol-Involved Shooting in Arizona Leaves 1 Person Injured
The FBI said one person was taken into custody following an assault on a federal officer.
TikTok Settles High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Lawsuit on Verge of Trial
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube are accused of helping harm the mental health of young people.
White House Says Trump Stands By Strict Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
Cooperation between Minnesota officials and federal authorities is crucial to easing tensions and restoring public safety, the White House press secretary said.
