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California AG Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Musk’s xAI Over Nonconsensual Explicit Images
More than 10,000 images generated by xAI between Christmas and New Year’s show people wearing little clothing, with some appearing to be children, said Bonta.
Newsom Defends California Sanctuary Policies in Sit-Down With Ben Shapiro
In a podcast sit-down, Gov. Gavin Newsom defended California’s sanctuary laws and said the state still works with ICE on violent criminals.
HUD Initiates Investigations Into Race-Based Housing Programs in Minneapolis
HUD Secretary Scott Turner called Minnesota ground zero for fraud and corruption.
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Florida Road Connecting Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Airport Is Renamed After Trump
The president attended a ceremony for President Donald J. Trump Boulevard. The change is ceremonial, so addresses won’t be affected.
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.
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What to Know About HHS’s Child Care Funding Freeze
The Trump administration is tightening oversight and freezing some funds. Here’s a breakdown of where child care money comes from and how it’s distributed.
Dr. Oz Explains How the Trump Admin Got Big Pharma to Voluntarily Lower Prices
Dr. Mehmet Oz revealed a key tactic in the president’s approach to governing: the power to convene.
Orange County Shows New Details for Schunnemunk Rail Trail Project
Orange County residents voiced their suggestions and concerns for the trail from Chester to Cornwall.
Exiled Iranian Prince Lays Out Plan to Retake Country
As civil unrest mounts in Iran, the exiled royal said he’s uniquely positioned to guide the country though a leadership change.
Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions on Supporters of Iran-Backed Houthis Terrorists
Those sanctioned have their property and interests in the United States blocked.
Dr. Oz Says Minnesota Fraud Coverup Reaches ‘Highest Levels’ of State Government
The Trump administration said it would freeze child care funds in Minnesota unless officials there provide more data about the programs.
Trump, Schumer Hold Rare Meeting at White House to Discuss Gateway Tunnel Project
The interstate tunnel project to connect New York and New Jersey, which has a $16 billion price tag, has been put on hold by the administration.
Trump Backs Palestinian Technocratic Group
The board, to be chaired by the U.S. president, will oversee a Palestinian technocratic committee.
US Imposes Sanctions on Iran Over Deadly Clampdown on Protests
Those sanctioned include the secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council for National Security and four other local military and police commanders.
Trump Unveils New Health Care Affordability Plan
The plan includes key Trump initiatives, such as reduced prescription drug prices and price transparency for providers.
45 Sickened, 12 Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak
The infections are linked to supplement powders, officials said.
EPA Moves to Limit State Authority in Reviewing Water Impacts of Major Developments
Under the proposed new approach, reviews would be confined to assessing direct pollutant discharges into waters under federal jurisdiction.
Supreme Court to Consider Government Request to Revive Removal Order Against Chinese National Convicted of Crime
A federal appeals court ruled immigration authorities violated the law after the man returned from a trip abroad.
Federal Court Upholds California’s Redrawn Maps Favoring Democrats
A three-judge panel ruled that Republicans had not made a compelling argument for enjoining California from implementing its redrawn congressional maps.
