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Top DOJ Official Says No New Epstein-Related Charges Are Likely
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the ‘entire world’ can see whether the Justice Department ‘got it wrong.’
House Speaker Says He Has Votes to End Government Shutdown This Week
The Senate easily passed a spending package on Jan. 30, but the House of Representatives is currently out of town.
Trump Says US Starting to Talk With Cuba Following Cuts to Oil Deliveries
Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez had previously said he would not negotiate with Trump.
Florida Says Driver’s License Tests Will Be in English Only
‘This is a much needed step forward to protect Floridians,’ Florida’s chief financial officer wrote on social media.
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East Coast Faces New Round of Winter Storms, Snowfall
This intense winter weather comes as communities along the East Coast are still digging out from under a layer of snow and ice from the week prior.
Education Department Proposes to Lower Higher Education Costs, Student Debt
A new student loan repayment plan seeks to ensure that loan balances of low-income borrowers do not increase despite them making payments.
California Assembly Advances Bill to Study Mileage-Based Road Fees
The bill extends research into funding as electric vehicles erode gas tax revenue, but critics warn of potential new burdens on drivers.
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FAA to Allow 44 SpaceX Starship Launches From Kennedy Space Center per Year
The FAA noted concerns from Brevard County residents about noise, especially sonic booms during late-night operations.
Federal Judge Declines to Block Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota
The decision came after border czar Tom Homan signaled a drawdown of agents in the city if local authorities cooperate with federal authorities.
Winners of NTD’s 5th International Photography Competition Announced
The Gold Award winner said he wants to share a message through his photography, which is that the world needs truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance.
Trump Administration to Double Guest Worker Visas for 2026
The move is aimed at addressing labor shortages in key industries, a federal notice said.
Texas Governor Issues Disaster Declaration Over Spread of Parasitic Screwworm
The New World screwworm isn’t yet present in the United States or Texas, officials say.
FBI Director Says 50 Alleged Latin Kings Gang Members Arrested in Nationwide Operation
After three months, around 50 arrests were made, $200,000 in assets were seized, and 10 kilograms of illegal narcotics were recovered, he says.
These Companies Have Pledged to Boost Newborns’ $1,000 Trump Accounts
A single $1,000 deposit into a baby’s Trump Account could potentially grow to half a million dollars by the time the child reaches retirement age.
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.
Trump Orders Reopening of Venezuelan Airspace for Commercial Flights
Trump said U.S. citizens will soon be able to safely travel to Venezuela.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar Launches Minnesota Governor Bid
Klobuchar framed her campaign around the three principles of getting results, bringing people together, and cracking down on fraud and abuse in government.
Trump Nominates Colin McDonald as Head of New Fraud Division at Justice Department
The assistant AG will report directly to the president and vice president.
Europe, US Must Stick Together on Arctic Security, Danish Prime Minister Says
Mette Frederiksen made the comments alongside Greenland’s prime minister at a talk in Paris.
