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US Will Oversee Profits From Venezuelan Oil Sales, White House Says
The United States will control the sale of Venezuelan oil ‘indefinitely,’ Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
US Purchase of Greenland Being ‘Actively Discussed,’ Says White House’s Leavitt
The press secretary said ‘all options are always on the table’ as President Donald Trump negotiates the acquisition of the world’s largest island.
Democrats Plan to Ride Affordability to Midterms
The Democratic Caucus chair said the party will focus on costs and healthcare, while the House speaker said the Republican agenda will boost families’ finances.
Ramaswamy Picks McColley as Running Mate in Ohio Governor Race
McColley has earned a reputation as a principled statesman, proven leader, and effective problem-solver, according to Ramaswamy’s campaign.
Judge Asks Halligan to Explain Continued Use of US Attorney Title
A federal court ruling last November said Lindsey Halligan had been illegally appointed to the position in Virginia.
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Klobuchar ‘Seriously Considering’ Run for Minnesota Governor After Walz Exit
Minnesota has been in the spotlight following allegations of large-scale fraud.
Teachers’ Union Challenges Texas Probes of Posts Related to Charlie Kirk
More than 350 public school teachers and staff faced probes over their posts related to Charlie Kirk’s death, according to the lawsuit.
Immigration Agents Surge Into Minneapolis in ‘Largest Operation Ever’
Thousands of federal agents and officers spread across the Minneapolis–St. Paul area Tuesday.
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France Working on Allied Response to Potential US Action in Greenland
Denmark and Greenland asked to meet the U.S. secretary of state as European nations respond to Trump’s ambitions for the territory.
Texas AG Joins Multistate Coalition in Case Against US Groups With Alleged Ties to Hamas
The 25-state legal brief seeks to ensure that U.S. organizations supporting Hamas are ‘brought to justice,’ Ken Paxton’s office said.
After Maduro’s Arrest, CCP Censors Let Anti-American Hatred Spread Online—By Design: Analysts
As Chinese state media accused America of ‘hegemonic behavior,’ China’s censors quietly allowed emotional and violent rhetoric to surface on its internet.
Medicaid Will ‘Claw Back’ Fraud Funds From Minnesota: Agency Head
California may be misspending a larger amount of Medicaid money, Dr. Mehmet Oz said, as he also raised concerns over Medicaid use qualifying people to vote.
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.
CDC Says 11 Million Flu Cases Reported in ‘Moderately Severe’ Season so Far
The agency adds that more than 120,000 people have been hospitalized this season.
DOJ Seeks to Revoke Naturalized Citizenship of Bosnian War Crime Suspect
Federal prosecutors said Sead Miljkovic provided false information on immigration applications, including using multiple names.
Appeals Court Agrees to Fast-Track Challenge to $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The Trump administration says the fee hike is justified because of ‘systemic abuse of the program.’
What to Know About Alvin Hellerstein, the Judge Overseeing Maduro’s Case
The 92-year-old N.Y. jurist handled numerous wrongful death and property lawsuits related to the Sept. 11 attacks.
Congressional Appropriators Release New 3-Bill Spending Package
The package comes several weeks after Senate and House Republican lawmakers struck a deal on remaining appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026.
HHS Repeals Biden-era Rules on Paying Child Care Providers
States that distribute federal social services funds will be required to get attendance records and other documentation before disbursing money.
US Dollar Strengthens After Venezuela Operation
Since Dec. 30, the dollar index has seen gains on all trading days.
