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Trump Says ‘We’ll Find Out’ Whether US Attack Will Spark Regional War If Iran Refuses Nuclear Deal
Trump said the United States has deployed the ‘biggest, most powerful ships in the world’ to the Middle East.
House to Begin Work on Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he is confident that the partial shutdown will end with a scheduled Tuesday vote.
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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.
Jury Selection to Begin in Trial Accusing Meta of Exposing Minors to Sexual Exploitation
It is the first case in which a jury will decide the fate of a lawsuit of this kind brought against one of the world’s largest social media companies.
Newburgh Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking Firearms and Narcotics
Owen Beckford pled guilty to operating as a major trafficker for the 16th time since 2014.
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Border Czar Rebuffs Speculation That Trump Admin Is Pulling Back on Deportations
‘That’s just untrue,’ Tom Homan said.
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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‘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.
East Coast Faces New Round of Winter Storms, Snowfall
This intense winter weather comes as communities along the East Coast are still digging out from under a layer of snow and ice from the week prior.
New SNAP Work Requirement Rules to Start Feb. 1 in Multiple States
Those who fail to fulfill the requirements stand to lose out on SNAP benefits.
Justice Department Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Deadly Shooting of Alex Pretti
The 37-year-old protester was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent and a customs officer on Jan. 24.
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.
Trump Says Nothing to Change in Minnesota Immigration Enforcement Efforts
‘We have to get rid of the criminals,’ the president says.
Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as New Federal Reserve Chair
Warsh was one of Trump’s top picks for Fed chair during his first term, before he chose Jerome Powell.
Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ in Washington
The documentary film, ‘Melania,’ debuted at the Trump-Kennedy Center ahead of its global theatrical release on Jan. 30.
Man Accused of Spraying Apple Cider Vinegar on Ilhan Omar Charged With Assault
Anthony James Kamierczak was charged with forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, and interfering with the representative.
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.
HHS Responds to Criticism From Vaccine Companies
Executives from manufacturers have ramped up criticism of top Trump administration health officials.
