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Trump Says Call With Venezuelan Interim Leader Rodriguez ‘Very Good’
Oil, minerals, and national security were some of the topics discussed during the phone call.
36,000 Refugees Could Not Provide IDs When Entering US After Afghanistan Withdrawal: Deputy IG
Several thousand also said they did not know their date of birth when asked upon entering the United States.
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Senate Shelves Bill to Block Military Action in Venezuela
Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to table the War Powers resolution. Two Republicans who last week voted to back the measure flipped their votes.
Dr. Oz: States Spending Medicaid Funds on Illegal Immigrants ‘Worse Than We Thought’
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is withholding $300 million from California over alleged unlawful Medicaid spending.
Home Prices Are Not Cratering—Even as Buyers Exit the Market
‘We have a very unusual marketplace,’ says Jim Righeimer, a former California mayor and real estate developer.
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Trump Signs Order Targeting Critical Mineral Supply Chain
A new executive order by President Donald Trump attempts to further strengthen America’s supply chains for critical minerals.
In Some Minnesota Schools, the Focus Is Reading, Writing, and Resistance
The recent ICE protests coincide with the state’s strong push for more left-leaning ideology in schools.
Southern California Fire Chief Takes Helm of US Wildland Fire Service
Former Orange County Fire Authority Brian Fennessy grew up in Altadena, the community devastated by the Eaton Fire in 2025.
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Existing Home Sales Post Biggest Gains in Nearly 3 Years
The South and West regions dominated sales.
With Little Help on Horizon, Cuban Regime Increasingly Isolated
Havana is near collapse, with no relief offered by longtime ally Russia or biggest trading partner China. But the island nation has survived such crises before.
Trump Says US Control of Greenland Would Make NATO Stronger
The president said the alliance would be ‘far more formidable’ with Greenland in the hands of the United States.
Made-in-China Airbags Blamed in 8 Drivers’ Deaths
The faulty air bags sent large metal fragments into drivers’ chests, necks, and faces.
NASA Gears Up for Medical Departure From Space Station, Moon Rocket Rollout
Artemis II is slated to launch after Feb. 6 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
Trump: Federal Payments to Sanctuary Cities to Be Suspended Feb. 1
‘Starting February 1, we’re not making any payments to sanctuary cities,’ President Donald Trump said during a speech in Detroit.
House Panel to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Bill Clinton, Comer Says
The action will come months after subpoenas were issued to Clinton and his wife, Hillary, in the Epstein inquiry.
Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protection for Somalis in US
The protection had previously been extended through March 2026.
The Supreme Court Case That Could Determine the Future of Female Sports
The court is set to consider the legality of two state laws that ban males who identify as transgender from participating in girls’ sports.
Judge Says Trump Admin Illegally Cut Billions in Grants From Blue States’ Climate Projects
The grants were initially canceled after a review found the projects were not financially feasible and did not advance the country’s energy needs.
Minnesota, Illinois Sue Trump Admin Over ICE Deployments
The Minnesota lawsuit asks for an end to the surge in Minneapolis and St Paul and a block on similar actions in the future.
US Airstrikes Against Iran ‘On the Table,’ White House Confirms
‘Airstrikes would be one of the many, many options’ that the administration could use, Leavitt said.
