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Homan Announces Drawdown of 700 Federal Agents in Minneapolis
‘This is smarter enforcement, not less,’ the border czar said.
Illinois Joining WHO Global Outbreak Network Despite Federal Withdrawal
Illinois is the second state, after California, to go against the federal government’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
Rubio Hosts Critical Minerals Summit as US Pushes to Secure Commodities Outside of China
The push follows Trump’s launch of a strategic minerals stockpile aimed at insulating U.S. manufacturers from geopolitical supply shocks.
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New York, New Jersey Sue USDOT to Restore Hudson Tunnel Project Funding
The two states are challenging funding cuts tied to federal scrutiny of DEI contracting rules.
Trump Says Administration Will Seek $1 Billion in Damages From Harvard
Trump alleged that Harvard University had engaged in criminal conduct.
California Bill Aims to Address Political Violence—Named After Melissa Hortman and Charlie Kirk
Assembly Bill 1535 refers to former Minnesota state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Arizona Sheriff Aware of ‘Unverified Ransom Note’ Report in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Entertainment media outlet TMZ said it received a note on Tuesday with specific details and dollar demands.
Deputy AG Suggests Organized Group Is Behind Minneapolis Protests
Todd Blanche says in a new interview that it’s not a ‘coincidence that these massive numbers of protesters and rioters’ showed up at the same time.
Gabbard Defends Presence at Fulton County Election Warrant Execution
Gabbard said that to preserve the integrity of American elections, officials must determine whether there has been malign interference.
Haitian Residents of Springfield Get Reprieve on Protected Status, but Tensions Linger
Their status was set to expire Feb. 3, but a judge intervened. Springfield residents are divided on whether the Haitians should stay.
Judge Issues 2nd Order Blocking Ban on Lawmakers’ Surprise Visits to Immigration Detention Facilities
DHS said it created the restrictive policy because some lawmakers had caused disruptions at ICE facilities.
US, India to Slash Tariffs Under New Trade Deal, Trump Says
The deal will result in India charging a zero percent levy on American goods entering the country, according to the president.
Trump Says UN Still Has Tremendous Potential, as Organization Struggles Financially
Trump told Politico, ‘The U.N. is not leaving New York, and it’s not leaving the United States, because the U.N. has tremendous potential.’
Mamdani NYC Housing Plan Has Insiders Curious, Skeptical
The mayor doesn’t have direct authority to freeze rents city-wide.
New Arizona Port of Entry Highlights Major Border Security Construction Projects
Officials say that when complete, the new Douglas Commercial Land Port of Entry in southern Arizona will improve border security and traffic flow.
NASA Still Training Astronaut Candidates for International Space Station
The 24th class of astronaut candidates will graduate in 2027. The space station is set to be retired in 2030.
Blue Origin Pauses Space Tourism to Focus on the Moon
NASA had an agreement with SpaceX to provide the lunar lander. However, then-acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy reopened the mission to competition.
