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Judge Issues 2nd Order Blocking Ban on Lawmakers’ Surprise Visits to Immigration Detention Facilities
DHS said it created the restrictive policy because some lawmakers had caused disruptions at ICE facilities.
Judge Removes Order Blocking DHS From Destroying Alex Pretti Shooting Evidence
The order was not necessary because the federal government is not likely to destroy evidence, a federal judge determined.
What to Know About the DOJ Investigation Into the Minnesota Church Protest
The arrests mark a rare use of the FACE Act—often cited in abortion protest arrests—which also prohibits interference with religious worship.
Maryland House Passes Mid-Decade Redistricting Bill, Sending Measure to Senate
Maryland’s House of Delegates approved HB 488 to redraw the state’s congressional map for 2026, setting up a state Senate fight over mid-decade redistricting.
Jeffries Says House Democrats Divided on Senate Funding Bill With 2-Week DHS Extension
House Democrats weigh whether to back a Senate plan to fund five agencies through September while extending DHS for two weeks amid a partial shutdown.
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US Factory Output Rises to Near 4-Year High as Manufacturing Rebounds
Two manufacturing surveys point to improving business conditions and stronger factory activity at the start of 2026.
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.
Former Energy Commissioner Explains Why California Electricity Rates Nearly Double National Average
Power costs are expected to continue escalating in the state.
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US Homebuyers Score Largest Discounts in 13 Years in 2025
The typical purchaser who bought a home below list price in 2025 received a 7.9 percent discount, according to a Redfin analysis. The trend may continue in 2026
Justice Department’s Misconduct Complaint Against Federal Judge Dismissed
‘The complaint offers no source for what, if anything, the subject judge said,’ the ruling says.
Cartels Use Animal Tranquilizer Produced in China to Make Fentanyl More Addictive
‘Now there’s another synthetic … It’s absolute insanity. And they all start in China,’ said April Babcock, whose son died from a fentanyl overdose.
‘Melania’ Opens With Strong Weekend at Box Office
The first lady’s documentary grossed $7 million in its opening weekend, achieving the strongest debut for a nonfiction film in a decade.
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.
Astronauts See Real Connection Between Space Station Work and Moon Missions
If Artemis II proves successful and a lunar lander is completed and cleared to fly, NASA aims to land a human crew on the moon as part of Artemis III.
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-old 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.
