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Judge in Kirk Murder Case Refuses to Disqualify Prosecutors
The defendant’s lawyers wanted the entire office dismissed because the deputy attorney general’s daughter had been in the crowd during the shooting.
White House Warns Drug Cartels Not to Harm US Citizens in Mexico
The warning was delivered two days after the Mexican government killed a top cartel leader, Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes.
Trump to Announce New Policies in State of the Union Address, White House Says
President Donald Trump is set to speak at 9 p.m. ET, with two hours scheduled for his address.
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FDA Commissioner Says Agency Not Against mRNA Vaccines
‘If the data support the claims that want to be made, we will approve that product,’ Dr. Marty Makary said.
Ex-Google Engineers Charged With Stealing Phone Processor Secrets to Send to Iran
The recent immigrants from Iran face up to 150 years in prison if convicted of 14 criminal charges.
California Allocates $35 Million to Aid Illegal Immigrants
The funding is in addition to the $125 million set aside for immigration-related legal services, the governor’s office said in a statement.
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Senate Democrats Unveil Bill Seeking Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling
The bill would require Customs and Border Protection to update congressional committees every 30 days on the status of refunds until all payments are completed.
Trump Admin to Launch New Free-Speech Site to Combat Censorship Abroad
‘The project will be global in its scope, but distinctly American in its mission,’ a State Department statement said.
Raid That Killed Cartel Boss Sparks Violence Across Mexico
Mexican authorities reported that dozens of cartel members and Mexican security forces were killed following the attempted capture of a cartel kingpin.
Chinese Defense Labs Exploit Nearly $1 Billion in US Research Funds, Report Says
If collaborating with Chinese defense laboratories is not considered ‘an unacceptable risk that should be restricted, then what is?’ the authors say.
More Than 10,000 Flights Canceled Across US Amid Massive Snowstorm
Blizzard conditions, hurricane-force wind gusts, and up to two feet of snow have forced flight cancellations, road bans, and school shutdowns.
Locals Express Concern Over Proposed ICE Detention Center in Arizona
People living in Surprise, Arizona, said Homeland Security bought a large warehouse to house illegal immigrant detainees, but did not inform the community.
Sheriff Says Nancy Guthrie Investigation Is ‘Still Growing’
The mother of ‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie went missing three weeks ago and no arrests have been made.
Tokyo to Host US-Driven Indo-Pacific Energy Meeting in March
Those attending will include energy, infrastructure, industrial, and finance business executives and government officials from multiple Indo-Pacific countries.
Trump Approves DC Emergency Declaration for Potomac Sewage Spill
At least 240 million gallons of wastewater spilled into the waterway last month, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Rebound on Bargain Hunting
A slew of headlines sent mixed signals about the state of monetary policy and the economy.
Trump Admin Proposal Could Bring Drastic Changes to Asylum Process
Employment authorizations would be paused until processing times for asylum applications reach 180 days or lower, according to the proposal.
Trump Suggests Tariff Refunds Will Need to Be Litigated
The legal process could take up to five years, the president said.
