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Lawmakers Depart Washington as DHS Stands on Verge of Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has said a deal is ‘not close,’ despite extensive negotiations on funding for the agency.
Judge Halts Trump Admin’s $600 Million Public Health Funding Cut Targeting 4 Blue States
The ruling pauses a clawback of funds allocated to California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota. The states filed a lawsuit alleging political retaliation.
EPA Eliminates Credits for Auto Start-Stop Feature in Cars
Automakers will now be motivated to manufacture vehicles based on what Americans ‘actually want in their cars,’ the agency said.
Texas Attorney General Backs Doctor Against State’s Own Medical Board Over Ivermectin Use
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden sued the Texas State Medical Board after it cited her.
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Judge: Trump Admin Cannot End Deportation Protection for South Sudanese Nationals
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem likely acted arbitrarily when she ended the protection, U.S. District Judge Patti Saris says.
American Colleges Received $5.2 Billion in Foreign Funding in 2025, Education Department Reveals
Qatar was the top foreign funder, pouring in more than $1 billion into American educational institutions in 2025.
California Secures Record $2.75 Million Data Privacy Settlement With Disney
The settlement represents the seventh enforcement action under the CCPA, according to the attorney general’s office.
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Democrats Say GOP Funding Plan for Homeland Security Doesn’t Deliver Needed Changes
Schumer and Jeffries say DHS funding must include major limits on ICE and that Republicans will be to blame for any shutdown. DHS funding will lapse on Feb. 13.
New Jersey Governor Limits ICE Operations on State Property
Gov. Mikie Sherrill also announced the launch of a website portal where New Jersey residents can report their interactions with federal immigration officers.
Federal Judge Blocks Hegseth’s Censure of Sen. Mark Kelly
The senator said Hegseth’s threats were meant to restrict his free speech.
Trump Appears to Confirm 2nd Aircraft Carrier Being Prepared for Middle East Deployment
The president appeared to confirm a report indicating the carrier would be deployed.
US Energy Secretary Visits Venezuela, Touts Expanding Oil Cooperation
U.S. energy chief Chris Wright met with the country’s acting leader, Delcy Rodríguez, at the Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas.
In Landmark Trial, YouTube Says It’s Not Social Media, Doesn’t Addict Children
On the second day, an expert witness for the plaintiff argues platforms are designed to ensnare young users in a vicious cycle of addiction and mental illness.
DOJ Asks Prosecutors to Flag ‘Rogue’ Judges for Impeachment
The Justice Department said it is collecting ‘the most egregious examples’ to refer to Congress.
State AGs Warn Almost 80 Companies Against Coordinated Plastic Packaging Standards
Environmental groups have pushed the companies to get rid of plastics in packaging, which can ultimately violate consumer protection laws.
House Rejects GOP Effort to Ban Challenges to Trump’s Tariffs
Democrats hope to force a House vote as early as Feb. 11 to terminate Trump’s use of a national emergency to put punitive trade measures on Canadian goods.
FDA Rejects Moderna’s Application for mRNA Flu Shot
The pharmaceutical company said it is seeking a meeting with the agency to understand the path forward.
Malinowski Concedes to Mejía in NJ Special House Primary
The special election followed former Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) resigning to take on a new role as the state’s governor.
Medicare Advantage Denials Hit Six-Year High
Insurers required to publicly report prior authorization denial, appeal, and overturn rates on their websites starting March 1, 2026.
Democrats Say Republican DHS Funding Counterproposal Is ‘Incomplete and Insufficient’
Democrats have tied their votes on DHS funding to new limits on immigration enforcement tactics and other federal law enforcement conduct.
