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Texas AG Starts Investigation Into Vaccine-Related Financial Incentives
‘I will ensure that Big Pharma and Big Insurance don’t bribe medical providers,’ Ken Paxton said.
Man Charged With Threatening on YouTube to Kill Federal Agents: DOJ
There will be ‘no free passes’ for people who threaten officers, the FBI director said.
House to Vote on Bill to Fund the Government
The bipartisan legislation is largely non-controversial, though Democrats are split on funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the bill.
Booming US Firearms Industry Could Get 2026 Deregulatory Boost From Trump Administration
Despite slight 2025 decline in background checks, domestic gun-makers enjoyed a robust year with sales up nearly 400 percent since 2019.
House Oversight Committee Votes to Hold Clintons in Contempt in Epstein Probe
Contempt of Congress is a criminal charge that carries up to a year in jail.
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FCC: Late-Night, Daytime Talk Shows Must Give Equal Time to Republican Candidates
Federal law requires broadcast stations to make equal time available to political candidates from all parties, according to the FCC.
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.
LA Schools Discriminating Against White Students With Smaller Classes for Minorities: Lawsuit
Under Los Angeles policy, schools with mostly non-white students have more staffers and smaller class sizes.
Bipartisan Minibus Spending Package Funds Defense, Homeland Security, and More
The package unveiled by the House on Jan. 20 includes some of the largest funding items still waiting to be considered.
DOGE Employees Shared Social Security Data With Group, DOJ Says
The court filing by the Department of Justice also says it’s unclear whether DOGE gave any personal information to a political advocacy organization.
Key Takeaways From Trump’s Davos Speech
The president touted U.S. economic success over the past year, while also devoting significant time to making the case for the U.S. acquisition of Greenland.
Lutnick Says US Can Hit 6 Percent Growth If Fed Cuts Rates
The commerce secretary predicted U.S. economic growth topping 5 percent in the first quarter, projecting significantly higher GDP if the Fed lowers rates.
Trump Continues Davos Trip After Air Force One Experiences Electrical Issue
The president is scheduled to address the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 21.
CDC Issues Alert as Parasitic Flies Near United States
No cases related to the outbreak have been identified in America as of yet.
Erika Kirk Demands Speedy Trial, Alleges That the Suspect Is Delaying the Case
The widow of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk filed the motion against suspected assassin Tyler Robinson.
Bessent Says US–Europe Relationship Has ‘Never Been Closer,’ Amid Trump’s Greenland Push
‘Europe is an ally, the U.S.’s NATO membership is unquestioned,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
In Charts: Trump’s First Year by the Numbers
Trump’s policies have influenced everything from economic growth and stock market performance to gas prices and mortgage rates.
US Monthly Housing Payment Falls to $2,413: Report
President Donald Trump recently gave the order to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds, which made an impact on the market.
