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Supreme Court to Hear Argument on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order in April
The president’s executive order from January 2025 states that the Constitution does not extend citizenship ‘to everyone born within the United States.’
Maryland House Democrats Advance Mid-Decade Redistricting Bill as GOP Warns of Precedent
HB 488 moves closer to a final House of Delegates vote as Republicans call mid-decade redistricting improper.
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Why the ‘Hype Phase’ of Wind and Solar Is Over
As federal subsidies dry up under the Trump administration, wind and solar energy must compete on cost and reliability, experts say.
The Secretary of Congress Who Created the Nation’s Archives
The little-known secretary who documented the Revolution, shaped the Great Seal, and preserved the records that became America’s first national archives.
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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.
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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Ex-Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Infrastructure Secrets for Chinese Ventures
Ding Linwei’s conviction is one of several recent U.S. trade secret cases prosecutors have linked to China’s ‘talent program’ recruitment efforts.
Saks Global to Close Nearly 60 Off 5th Stores Amid Chapter 11
The company said it will focus on luxury retail and full-price sales across its portfolio.
US Says WTO Rules ‘Inadequate’ After Group Sides With China in Dispute
The U.S. Trade Representative says the WTO is unable to address the Chinese regime’s longstanding problem with overcapacity.
Judge Rules Out Death Penalty in Federal Case Against Luigi Mangione
U.S. District Judge Margaret has allowed prosecutors to introduce at trial evidence seized from the backpack Mangione was wearing when he was arrested.
Rubio Rejects Residence Privileges for Iranian Officials in the US
More than 6,000 people have died in protests against the Iranian regime.
US Reaches Agreement Lowering Tariffs on El Salvador
The agreement will remove some reciprocal tariffs announced by President Donald Trump in April of last year.
Senate Fails to Advance Funding Package Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
Democrats have demanded that DHS funding be separated from the package and that changes be made to immigration enforcement practices.
Minnesota Agreed to Greater Cooperation, Paving Way for Reduction of Federal Agents: Homan
‘We are not surrendering our mission at all, we’re just doing [it] smarter,’ Homan said.
How to Open a $1,000 Trump Account for Your Baby
The program designed to give youngsters an early financial boost will officially begin on July 5, 2026.
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.
