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Border Czar Homan Meets With Minnesota Gov. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey
‘We all agree that we need to support our law enforcement officers and get criminals off the streets,’ Homan said.
NTSB Finds ‘Systematic Failures’ Led to DC Midair Collision: Key Takeaways
The failures included allowing helicopters to fly so close to commercial jets and ignoring NTSB recommendations for location tracking technology.
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.
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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.
Abbott Freezes H-1B Hiring at Texas Universities
The Texas governor’s letter to state agency heads also requires them to disclose information about existing H-1B status workers.
Trump Admin Invites Oil Industry Input on New California Offshore Leases
No new Pacific drilling rights have been auctioned since 1984, following the 1969 Santa Barbara spill that released more than 4 million gallons of oil.
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South Korea Scrambles to Implement Trade Deal With US After Trump Tariff Threat
President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods from 15 percent to 25 percent over Seoul’s delay in implementing a 2025 trade deal.
Trump Reshapes Davos as Globalism Takes a Back Seat
Trump attended this year’s gathering in the Swiss Alps with a large delegation, and his Cabinet members used the forum to promote his policies.
Century Aluminum to Construct 1st US Aluminum Plant in More Than 40 Years
The project is expected to create 5,000 direct and construction jobs.
Federal Officials Refer Minnesota to DOJ for Allowing Boys in Girls’ Sports
State education leaders refused to consider a voluntary agreement or negotiate with federal officials, the Education Department said.
Olympic Snowboarder Ryan Wedding Pleads Not Guilty to Drug, Murder Charges
The former Olympian, who competed for Canada in 2002, is charged with cocaine trafficking, conspiracy to commit murder, and witness tampering.
Judge Weighs Minnesota’s Request to Block Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge
The judge ended the hearing in recess without ruling from the bench, citing the high importance of the case.
Protestor Apprehended for Using Caltrops to Deflate Tires of Law Enforcement Vehicles: DHS
In a post on Truth Social, Trump asked why Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey failed to deploy resources to deal with the protests.
Gold Rushes Past $5,000 to Record High
Gold prices have seen gains every trading day since Jan. 19.
Deaths Reported as Winter Storm Leaves 879,000 Without Power, 11,400 Flights Canceled
Icy conditions are expected to linger in parts of the United States for several days.
Airlines Cancel More Than 12,000 Flights as ‘Catastrophic’ Winter Storm Moves In
Around 140 million people are under a winter storm warning spanning a large segment of the country.
DHS Says 5-Year-Old Was ‘Abandoned’ by Parents During ICE Operation in Minnesota
‘ICE did NOT target, arrest a child or use a child as ‘bait,’ DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said.
US Military Strikes Another Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific; 2 Killed
The U.S. Coast Guard launched a search and rescue mission for a lone survivor.
