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Appeals Court Says DHS Order to End Protections for Venezuelans in US Was Illegal
The judges for the Ninth Circuit, in a 3–0 order, ruled that the program has ‘procedural safeguards’ in place.
Trump Shares Video Showing Earlier Violent Confrontation Between Pretti and Federal Agents
The newly published video is from a Jan. 13 incident in which Alex Pretti, who was shot by federal agents in a later clash, behaves violently toward agents.
Coal Power Generation Rose to Meet Winter Storm Fern Demand: EIA
Natural gas generation also increased, while output from solar and wind declined.
Trump Puts EPA Chief Zeldin in Charge of Expediting California Wildfire Rebuilds
As of the one-year anniversary of the disaster, city and county data show that only 10 homes have been fully rebuilt.
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Federal Judge Cancels Contempt Hearing for ICE Chief After Agency Releases Detainee
However, top Republican lawmakers have called on acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to testify before Congress soon.
California Public Schools Hid ‘Gender Support Plans’ From Parents, Education Department Says
The state Department of Education was issued a corrective action plan that required school leaders to share student records with parents.
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.
Minnesota House Returns to 67–67 Tie After Democrats Win Two Special Elections
Shelley Buck and Meg Luger-Nikolai held two safe Twin Cities–area seats for Democrats, restoring an even House split under an existing power-sharing deal.
US Citizen Tried to Buy a Gun to ‘Kill ICE Agents’: DHS
The woman allegedly made the purchase attempt on two separate occasions in Kenmore, New York.
South Carolina Measles Outbreak Exceeds Total in Texas in 2025
South Carolina’s outbreak is up to 789 cases.
Trump Signals Flexibility on South Korea Tariffs
The South Korean president’s office said ministers would travel to the United States to convey their commitment to implementing the trade deal.
Judge Blocks Deportation of 5-Year-Old Boy and Father in ICE Custody
The federal ruling stops their removal while the court case proceeds.
Treasury Secretary Says New Tax Cuts ‘Starting to Kick In Now’
The IRS announced the 2026 filing season started this week.
FBI Director Says Bureau Investigating Signal Chat Groups in Minneapolis
‘If that leads to a break in the federal statute or a violation of some law, then we are going to arrest people,’ the FBI director said.
Federal Reserve Expected to Leave Interest Rates Unchanged This Week
Justice Department probe could add to further drama at the Federal Reserve, says one market analyst.
30 People Dead as Frigid Temperatures Continue Across US
The winter storm has also knocked out power to hundreds of thousands and disrupted travel across the nation.
Jury Selection to Begin in High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube are accused of helping worsen the youth mental health crisis.
