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Federal Reserve Expected to Leave Interest Rates Unchanged This Week
Justice Department probe could add to further drama at the Federal Reserve, says one market analyst.
Appeals Court Sides With Trump Admin to Lift Minnesota Protest Curbs on ICE Agents
The three-judge panel said they reviewed videos of the protests presented to the district court.
IRS Opens 2026 Filing as White House Expects Largest Tax Refund Season
Average refunds issued to taxpayers are projected to jump by $1,000 or more, the White House said.
Record Number of Americans Reaching Retirement Age—How Prepared Are Cities?
Florida’s Cape Coral–Fort Myers metro area ranked first on StorageCafe’s list of the 10 best locations for 2026 retirees.
The Administrative Court System Turned Their Lives Upside Down
The administrative court system, which exists in-house in regulatory agencies, wields massive power. Some of those who experienced it say it broke them.
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Minneapolis Mayor Says Some Federal Agents Will Start Leaving the City
Border Czar Tom Homan is expected to arrive in Minnesota this week as some federal agents depart.
March for Life 2026 Rally Features VP Vance and Speaker Johnson
The pro-life rally is set for Jan. 23 in Washington.
Kaiser Nurses and Health Care Workers Strike in California and Hawaii
Health care workers say they want a fair contract, including safe staffing levels, timely access to quality care, and fair wages for frontline caregivers.
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Olympic Snowboarder Ryan Wedding Pleads Not Guilty to Drug, Murder Charges
The former Olympian, who competed for Canada in 2002, is charged with cocaine trafficking, conspiracy to commit murder, and witness tampering.
USA Rare Earth Lines Up $3.1 Billion Public, Private Funding to Fast-Track Mining Operations
The company’s operations will be America’s first mine-to-magnet production facility.
Senate Democrats Vow to Oppose DHS Funding as Shutdown Deadline Looms
The Senate must pass the bills by Jan. 30 to avert a partial government shutdown.
Trump Administration Reviewing Minneapolis Shooting
‘We’re looking, we’re reviewing everything, and will come out with a determination,’ Trump said.
Why a Waning Iranian Regime Is a Major Setback for China
Iran is key for Beijing to exert influence in the Middle East and for China to circumvent U.S. sanctions and counter the dollar system, experts say.
Pro-Life Advocates Urge Trump Admin to Restrict Abortion Pill
Movement leaders praise gains but say the administration should restore restrictions on abortion drugs.
Winter Storm Snarls Travel, Threatens Power Outages as Ice and Snow Sweep US
Trump said FEMA is prepared as forecasters warn of dangerous ice buildup and long-duration power outages across the storm’s path.
US Military Strikes Another Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific; 2 Killed
The U.S. Coast Guard launched a search and rescue mission for a lone survivor.
TikTok US Deal Finalized: What to Know
These are the new owners of the TikTok USDS Joint Venture.
Trump Rejects Proposal to Let Homebuyers Use 401(k) Funds for Down Payments
The president says he is not ‘a huge fan’ of the idea as retirement funds perform better than home values.
DHS Says Mahmoud Khalil May Be Sent to Algeria
Khalil, a citizen of Algeria, was ordered removed by a U.S. immigration judge on Sept. 12, 2025.
NTD Seventh International Figure Painting Competition Winners Announced
This week, the works of 60 finalists are on display in New York City, and two painters demonstrated their skills in a live painting event.