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Minneapolis Schools Cancel Classes Citing Protests Over Fatal ICE Shooting
Protests have broken out following the fatal shooting of a woman who allegedly tried to run over federal agents.
Trump and Colombian President Petro Plan to Meet at White House
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called the U.S. President to discuss Colombia’s stance on drugs and address other areas of disagreement.
Venezuela Commits to Buying American Goods in Oil Deal: Trump
The purchases will include American agricultural products, medicines, medical devices, and equipment to upgrade Venezuela’s energy infrastructure.
‘He’s a Hero’: Ahmed Al Ahmed Praises Trump in New York
The Syrian-born tobacconist went viral for wrestling one of the alleged terrorists at Bondi Beach.
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Nick Reiner’s Attorney Alan Jackson Quits; Arraignment Reset for February
Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene will take over the murder case, representing Reiner.
Texas Supreme Court Ends Reliance on ABA Accreditation of Law Schools
The American Bar Association has been heavily criticized by conservatives, who allege that it is partisan.
For 6th Straight Year, California Tops List of States People Are Leaving, U-Haul Reports
People generally moved to sunny southern states in 2025, U-Haul reported. The leaders in out-migration tended to be Democratic-led states.
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Democrat Elected as Orange County Legislature Chair for 1st Time Since 2009
Laurie Tautel’s victory was made possible by the Democrats’ success in flipping seats in the last election.
Virginia Democrats Hold State Senate Seat, Keep Trifecta Ahead of Spanberger Inauguration
Mike Jones won a special election in a Richmond-area district, preserving Democrats’ Senate majority as they prepare to take full control of the state.
Johnson Rejects Possibility of Sending US Troops to Greenland
‘We are not at war with Greenland,’ the House speaker said, adding that there is ‘no reason’ for any military action.
IRS Announces Key Updates for 2025 Tax Year Filing
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains several new provisions, including deductions for tips and overtime pay.
FDA Says Many Fitness Wearables, AI Tools Exempt From Regulation
‘We need to get out of the way as a regulator,’ the agency’s commissioner said.
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Indicted on Federal Explosives Charges
It comes just over a month after administration officials announced the suspect was in custody, ending a nearly five-year manhunt.
Trump Warns He Might Be Impeached If Republicans Don’t Win in 2026
‘You got to win the midterms,’ the president stressed during a House GOP retreat Tuesday.
Chinese Consulate Security Attacks Protesters Who Celebrated Maduro’s Capture
Jie Lijian, one of the protesters who was pepper-sprayed, called the case typical of the Chinese regime’s transnational repression.
DOJ Seeks to Revoke Naturalized Citizenship of Bosnian War Crime Suspect
Federal prosecutors said Sead Miljkovic provided false information on immigration applications, including using multiple names.
Appeals Court Agrees to Fast-Track Challenge to $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The Trump administration says the fee hike is justified because of ‘systemic abuse of the program.’
What to Know About Alvin Hellerstein, the Judge Overseeing Maduro’s Case
The 92-year-old N.Y. jurist handled numerous wrongful death and property lawsuits related to the Sept. 11 attacks.
Congressional Appropriators Release New 3-Bill Spending Package
The package comes several weeks after Senate and House Republican lawmakers struck a deal on remaining appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026.
