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Judge Removes Order Blocking DHS From Destroying Alex Pretti Shooting Evidence
The order was not necessary because the federal government is not likely to destroy evidence, a federal judge determined.
What to Know About the DOJ Investigation Into the Minnesota Church Protest
The arrests mark a rare use of the FACE Act—often cited in abortion protest arrests—which also prohibits interference with religious worship.
2 More Arrested in Connection With Minnesota Church Protest
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Feb. 2 the apprehension of two additional suspects in the incident at Cities Church in St. Paul on Jan. 18.
Jeffries Says House Democrats Divided on Senate Funding Bill With 2-Week DHS Extension
House Democrats weigh whether to back a Senate plan to fund five agencies through September while extending DHS for two weeks amid a partial shutdown.
Devon Energy, Corterra Energy Announce $58 Billion Merger Deal
The combined companies will form one of the largest oil and natural gas operators in the Delaware Basin in western Texas.
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Sheriff Confirms ‘Crime Scene’ at Home of ‘Today’ Host Savannah Guthrie’s Mother
There were signs that Nancy Guthrie did not leave her home of her own accord, an Arizona sheriff said.
Education Department Proposes to Lower Higher Education Costs, Student Debt
A new student loan repayment plan seeks to ensure that loan balances of low-income borrowers do not increase despite them making payments.
Former Energy Commissioner Explains Why California Electricity Rates Nearly Double National Average
Power costs are expected to continue escalating in the state.
Trump Says UN Has Tremendous Potential, Can Settle Wars After He Leaves Office
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.
Wild Donkeys Reign Supreme in Tiny Arizona Town
Oatman is home to about 16 wild burros, living remnants of the state’s gold rush days.
Trump Names Economist Brett Matsumoto to Head Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Donald Trump said he is confident Matsumoto has the expertise to fix ‘the long history of issues’ at the bureau.
Gov. Walz, Minnesota AG Will Give Sworn Testimony About Fraud to Oversight Committee
Congressmen will question both leaders in a public session focusing on ‘rampant misuse of taxpayer dollars,’ the committee says, estimated at $9 billion.
DOJ Releasing 3 Million Pages, Hundreds of Thousands of Photos of Epstein Files: Deputy AG
The department had been working for months to issue redactions, officials have said.
House Republicans to Introduce Voting Reform Bill With Voter ID, Proof of Citizenship Rules
The Make Elections Great Again Act would also require states to use auditable paper ballots.
Trump Orders New Tariffs on Any Nations Selling Oil to Cuba
The president’s order accuses the Cuban regime of aligning itself with Russia, China, Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah.
