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New Rules Imposed After Last Year’s Deadly Midair Collision Will Be Made Permanent
The rules were imposed to increase safety around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after the deadliest plane crash on American soil since 2001.
TikTok Announces Formation of US Majority-Owned Joint Venture to Prevent Ban
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is backed by managing investors Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. The app’s Beijing-based parent company retains a 19.9 percent stake.
House Narrowly Rejects Democratic Bid to Limit Military Action in Venezuela
The measure failed in a 215–215 tie after one Republican was forced to rush back to Washington to cast the decisive vote.
Trump Withdraws Invitation for Carney to Join Peace Board
The notification comes after the two criticized each other’s comments on US–Canada and international relations in public speeches this week.
Appeals Court Considers Trump’s Ability to Deport Under Alien Enemies Act
Detainees argue the president is misusing his war powers and that their removal should be blocked.
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Trump Sues JPMorgan Chase Over Alleged Debanking
JPMorgan Chase told The Epoch Times that the lawsuit ‘has no merit.’
Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans
Education officials said the suspension is meant to allow more time to implement student loan payment reforms.
‘Sinners’ Vampire Thriller Makes Oscar History With 16 Nominations
Michael Jordan, who plays a dual leading role in the film as the twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore, was nominated for best actor.
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Trump Says US Will Bid to Host World Expo 2035 in Miami
The United States hasn’t hosted a World Expo since the early 1960s. The president sees it as the nation’s ‘next big milestone.’
Ford Recalls 116,000 Vehicles Over Possible Coolant Leak That Could Cause Engine Fire
As of December 2025, Ford was aware of 12 Ford Escape vehicle fire cases.
Jack Smith Defends Prosecutions Against Trump in House Hearing
The former special counsel also defended the Arctic Frost investigation that obtained lawmakers’ phone records.
Trump Indicates He May Be Narrowing Down Fed Chair Pick to 1 Candidate
BlackRock’s chief bond investment manager, Rick Rieder, is one of the leading candidates.
Court Blocks Federal Government From Searching Materials Obtained in Raid on Washington Post Journalist
Washington Post journalist Hannah Natanson was the target of a Jan. 14 raid by federal authorities.
Direct Federal Investment, ‘Great Reactor Race’ Highlight Trump’s First-Year Energy Policies
The president focused on fossil fuel development, nuclear energy innovation, regulatory rollbacks, and reviving the mining industry—but with twists.
US Transfers ISIS Prisoners From Syria to Iraq, as Terrorists Are Freed During Unrest
The de facto Syrian government has said dozens of ISIS suspects have gone free from prison camps in recent days, as government forces have clashed with the SDF.
Lower US Gasoline Prices Predicted for 2026 and 2027
The impact of crude oil prices is projected to decline during this period, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Trump Talks Bilateral Relations With Turkish President Erdogan in Phone Call
The two leaders discussed bilateral ties, Syria, the ISIS terrorist group, and other issues, according to the Turkish government.
Protesters Demonstrate Against Trump Admin, ICE in Washington, Across America
Tensions over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have escalated after weeks of turbulent protests in Minneapolis.
South Carolina Measles Outbreak Expands, 538 People in Quarantine
The outbreak has reached several universities.
Greenland ‘Essential’ to US Golden Dome Missile Defense, Bessent Says
‘The president is worried that if there were an incursion into Greenland, the U.S. would be called upon to defend Greenland,’ the Treasury secretary said.
Trump Posts Macron Message Questioning Greenland Push, Offering G7 Talks
The EU is planning for an emergency summit as Trump tied Greenland demands to new tariff threats against European allies.
