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EPA Moves to Limit State Authority in Reviewing Water Impacts of Major Developments
Under the proposed new approach, reviews would be confined to assessing direct pollutant discharges into waters under federal jurisdiction.
Trump to Meet With Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado
The president said in an interview that he had a great conversation with Venezuelan acting leader Delcy Rodríguez.
House Passes Appropriations Bills for State, Treasury Departments
The two-bill measure passed in a 341–79 vote after lawmakers rejected two amendments offered by conservative members.
Supreme Court Considers Whether New Jersey Transit May Be Sued Outside the State
Top courts in two states disagree on whether a constitutional principle prevents the transit agency from being sued outside its home state.
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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.
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.
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.
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Trump Calls USMCA Trade Deal ‘Irrelevant’ as Carney Courts Beijing
‘I don’t even think about USMCA,’ Trump said.
How ICE Was Targeted in Minneapolis for Weeks Before Fatal Shooting
Drums outside their hotels, rocks and ice thrown at them, federal agents have been targeted on the streets of Minneapolis since December.
Trump Announces 25 Percent Tariff on Chips Not Used Domestically
Chips that are transshipped through the United States to other countries will be subject to the tariff, according to the White House.
Witkoff Announces Start of 2nd Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
The presidential special envoy said the next part of the peace plan will include the demilitarization of Hamas and the start of reconstruction efforts.
Vance, Rubio to Meet With Greenlandic, Danish Ministers
Trump has expressed an interest in annexing Greenland as an essential move for securing the Arctic amid growing threats from Beijing and Moscow.
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.
Cuba Not in Talks With US Following Trump’s Threat, Cuban Leader Says
Trump has warned that Cuba should forge a deal with the United States ‘before it is too late.’
DOGE Cancels Contracts Worth $1.5 Billion Over a 5-Day Period
Among the cancellations is a $1.2 million professional services contract for a ‘DCO Gender and Social Inclusion Director Full Time.’
House Republicans Unveil Legislation to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
The bill is the first of its kind to win the backing of House leadership.
New York City Nurses Go on Strike: What to Know
Thousands of nurses walked off the job at three city hospitals as contract talks over benefits, safe staffing, and violence protections collapsed.
