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Texas Governor Bars State Employees From Using Shein, Temu on State-Owned Devices
The governor coordinated with Vice Adm. TJ White, chief of Texas Cyber Command, in updating the prohibited technologies list.
Top Republicans Seek Testimony From DHS Officials
Sen. Rand Paul’s letters called on three agency heads to testify at a Feb. 12 hearing and requested a response by Jan. 28.
29 People Dead as Frigid Temperatures Continue Across US
The winter storm has also knocked out power to hundreds of thousands and disrupted travel across the nation.
Southwest Airlines Ends Open Seating, Moves to Reservation-Based System
Starting Jan. 27, the airline will also raise fares for passengers requiring additional seating.
Appeals Court Declines to Reconsider Alina Habba’s Disqualification as US Attorney
The Justice Department could ask the Supreme Court to hear the case.
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Jury Selection to Begin in High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube are accused of helping worsen the youth mental health crisis.
March for Life 2026 Rally Features VP Vance and Speaker Johnson
The pro-life rally is set for Jan. 23 in Washington.
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Trump Says He’s on ‘Similar Wavelength’ With Minnesota Gov. Walz
Trump called on Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to take several actions related to immigration enforcement.
Home-Purchase Cancellations Hit Record High in December: Redfin
Atlanta, San Antonio, and Jacksonville, Florida, lead the nation in purchase cancellations.
7 Killed, 1 Injured in Jet Crash at Takeoff in Maine: FAA
The jet was attempting to take off during a winter storm.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s Bid to Terminate Family Reunification Programs for Migrants
The judge said the Department of Homeland Security failed to consider the reliance interests of current parolees.
Energy Department Issues Emergency Power Grid Orders Amid Winter Storm
The agency on Sunday issued two separate orders for Texas and for PJM Interconnection to mitigate possible blackouts caused by the storm.
Judge Orders Federal Government to Retain Evidence Related to Minnesota Shooting
Minnesota’s attorney general is calling for a ‘full, impartial, and transparent investigation’ into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti on Jan. 24.
Dr. Oz Flags Potential Fraud at Former Minnesota Factory Housing 400 Medicaid Businesses
The businesses collectively billed an estimated $380 million to Medicaid, according to Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Pentagon’s Defense Strategy Puts US Interests in Western Hemisphere as Top Priority
Deterring China in the Indo-Pacific region comes second in the Pentagon’s defense strategy.
At Least 17 States Declare Emergencies Ahead of Major Winter Storm
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and more are under emergencies.
Ex-Olympian Turned Alleged Drug Trafficker Ryan Wedding Arrested
FBI Director Kash Patel said Wedding was taken into custody on the night of Jan. 22 and was transported from Mexico to the United States by the FBI.
Maryland Contractor Indicted on Charges of Leaking Classified Military Information to Reporter
A federal grand jury alleged the man, who held top-secret clearance, of transmitting sensitive intelligence on foreign adversaries to a Washington Post reporter
Lawmakers Question Health Insurance CEOs on Cost, Business Practices
Republicans and Democrats agreed on the need to lower health insurance costs but differed in approach.
Trump Withdraws Invitation for Canada’s Carney to Join Board of Peace
The notification comes after the two criticized each other’s comments on US–Canada and international relations in public speeches this week.
