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Vance Announces New Phase of Fraud Investigations, Withholds $259 Million in Medicaid Funds From Minnesota
The vice president is chairing the White House anti-fraud task force investigating illegitimate uses of federal funds.
Judge Rules Illegal Immigrants Can Dispute Third Country Deportations
The government must provide them with notice and give them opportunity to challenge their new destination, a Massachusetts judge rules.
Tech Bosses to Meet at White House, Pledge Their Data Centers Won’t Boost Electricity Bills
President Donald Trump announced the Rate Payer Protection Pledge during his State of the Union address.
Tennessee Approves New Permit for Boring Company’s Music City Loop
New construction for the tunnel can begin immediately, the governor’s office said.
Federal Judiciary Asks Congress for Authority to Manage Its Own Courthouses
Courts say the change would allow them to address long-delayed repairs and reduce maintenance backlogs.
Medicare Hospital Trust Fund Will Be Insolvent by 2040, Report Says
Today, only 2.8 workers support each Medicare beneficiary, compared with four in 1965. And the ratio will continue to shrink through 2040.
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Cuba Says 4 Were Killed in Gunfire Exchange With US-Registered Boat
The communist country’s interior minister says that the boat entered Cuban waters from Florida and opened fire at a border guard.
Justice Department Sues UCLA Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Work Environment
Prosecutors allege that no one was disciplined after the university received hundreds of complaints about anti-Semitism.
Chinese Illegal Alien Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly
The defendant collected more than $500,000 in cash and gold from victims while acting as a courier, prosecutors said.
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NASA Moon Rocket Rolls Back for More Repairs
The space agency had held out hope that the Artemis II manned flight around the Moon would launch in early April.
10 Memorable Moments From Trump’s State of the Union Address
The president delivered the longest such address in recorded U.S. history, punctuating it with emotional moments and real-life stories to illustrate policy.
Homebuying Stalls Despite US Mortgage Rates Sliding to 4-Year Low
Total mortgage applications were little changed from the previous week, says the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Pentagon Officials Tell Senators Trump’s Critical Mineral Plan Will Work in Due Course
The administration’s $15 billion for 15 projects draws bipartisan praise, but investing in private companies draws questions from ‘both sides of the dais.’
Trump to Give USA Hockey Goalie Presidential Medal of Freedom
Starting goalie Conner Hellebuyck stopped 41 of 42 shots against Canada to help carry Team USA to its first Olympic gold medal since 1980.
USA Men’s Hockey Team Honored in Oval Office Meeting With Trump
Twenty members of Team USA meet with President Donald Trump in the White House before attending tonight’s State of the Union address.
House Rejects Bill Aimed at Preventing Future Midair Collisions, Such as DC Crash
The House needed more than two-thirds support to pass the bill under a fast-track process, and ultimately voted 264–133.
Trump to Announce New Policies in State of the Union Address, White House Says
President Donald Trump is set to speak at 9 p.m. ET, with two hours scheduled for his address.
FDA Commissioner Says Agency Not Against mRNA Vaccines
‘If the data support the claims that want to be made, we will approve that product,’ Dr. Marty Makary said.
Court Rejects GOP Challenge to Utah Congressional Map
If the court-drawn map stands, it would create a Salt Lake City-area district more favorable to Democrats, potentially giving the party a boost in November.
Police Arrest Former UK Ambassador After Epstein Disclosures
Peter Mandelson was captured on video being taken into custody.
CDC’s No. 2 Official Steps Down
Dr. Ralph Abraham was in the position for about three months.
