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Democrat Wins Texas Special Election, Eroding GOP’s Slim House Majority
The seat had been vacant since March 2025.
How Easy Is it to Open a Daycare in Minnesota?
Aspiring child care providers can apply for a license for a small fee in the Twin Cities even though the Trump administration froze federal funds to Minnesota.
US Envoy Arrives in Venezuela to Resume Diplomatic Mission After 7-Year Interruption
The U.S. envoy’s visit comes nearly a month after Trump ordered a military operation to capture wanted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Isaacman: NASA Aims to Build ‘Martian Outpost’ on Mars With Nuclear Propulsion
The administrator said that a nuclear power and propulsion rocket will launch before the end of Trump’s term.
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Blue Origin Pauses Space Tourism to Focus on the Moon
NASA had an agreement with SpaceX to provide the lunar lander. However, then-acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy reopened the mission to competition.
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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FTC Issues Warning Letters to 42 Law Firms for DEI Hiring
Since assuming office, President Donald Trump has signed orders aimed at dismantling DEI policies.
A Thorough Expository of the Founding Fathers’ 1776 Creation
Matthew Spalding’s ‘The Making of the American Mind’ presents the founders’ beliefs that resulted in the Declaration of Independence.
Service Dogs Provide Families With ‘Peace of Mind’
Based in southwest Ohio, 4 Paws for Ability raises service dogs to pair as partners for special needs children.
Jury Finds Doctors Liable for Malpractice in Gender Surgery Lawsuit
A jury awarded $2 million in damages to a 22-year-woman who underwent breast removal surgery as a teenager.
Government Enters Partial Shutdown After Senate Passes Amended Funding
Despite the Senate’s passage of a bill to fund the government on Jan. 30, the House won’t return to vote on the measure until Monday.
Cold Weather Delays NASA Moon Launch at Least Two Days
The extreme cold forecast to hit Florida on Jan. 31 will stop Artemis II’s launch dress rehearsal.
As Millions Recover From Winter Storms, Scam Warnings Intensify
Officials say confusion about repairs, power restoration and relief programs can create opportunities for fraud.
Trump Admin Sues Woman for $941,000 for Failing to Self-Deport
The federal government revived a policy that imposes fines on those ordered deported who fail to leave.
New Jersey Governor to Create Statewide ICE Video Reporting Portal
The governor, Mikie Sherill, said Wednesday that she wants residents to record agents.
Coal Power Generation Rose to Meet Winter Storm Fern Demand: EIA
Natural gas generation also increased, while output from solar and wind declined.
Rubio Announces Start of US-Denmark-Greenland Talks Amid Arctic Security Push
The Secretary of State says the working group aims to counter threats from Russia and China.
Families of 2 Men Killed in Caribbean Boat Strike File Wrongful Death Suit Against US
The families of two Trinidadian nationals said they were working as farmers and fishermen in Venezuela and were returning home when they were killed on Oct. 14.
Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect’s Lawyers Don’t Want Video of Shooting Shown at Hearing
Tyler Robinson’s attorneys also made note of the media attention the shooting has generated.
