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DOJ: More Epstein Files Expected to Be Made Public in ‘Near Term’
The agency was tasked with releasing files related to Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell after Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Botox and 14 Other Drugs to Be Negotiated by Medicare This Year
Fifteen of the most expensive medications in the Medicare program are slated for price negotiations in this round, bringing the total to 40.
Rubio Reports Good Progress With Post-Maduro Venezuela
Rubio told lawmakers the Trump administration considered the possibility of civil war and mass migration from Venezuela following Maduro’s capture.
Fatburger Owner Files for Bankruptcy
The company owns 18 restaurant chains with 2,200 locations worldwide.
Starbucks Attracts More Customers, 5 Percent Stock Gain
The company’s ‘Back to Starbucks’ strategy seems to be working out.
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Top Agents Optimistic About 2026 Housing Market, but Buyers Still Face Headwinds
Analysts believe 2026 will be a more active year for housing but say affordability for first-time buyers will remain a challenge.
Abbott Freezes H-1B Hiring at Texas Universities
The Texas governor’s letter to state agency heads also requires them to disclose information about existing H-1B status workers.
As Shutdown Looms, Senate Republicans Want Democrats’ Homeland Security Reform Ideas
A funding package that passed the House last week is on shaky ground after the shooting of a Minneapolis protester. The deadline is Jan. 30.
Trump Says He Wants to De-escalate in Minnesota
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino was replaced by White House border czar Tom Homan this week to lead the ongoing illegal immigration enforcement.
Trump Reshapes Davos as Globalism Takes a Back Seat
Trump attended this year’s gathering in the Swiss Alps with a large delegation, and his Cabinet members used the forum to promote his policies.
Another East Coast Storm Brewing After Widespread Power Outages
A ‘blast of arctic air’ is expected from the Plains states across the eastern half of the United States this weekend, the National Weather Service says.
Appeals Court Sides With Trump Admin to Lift Minnesota Protest Curbs on ICE Agents
The three-judge panel said they reviewed videos of the protests presented to the district court.
NASA Set to Launch 1st Manned Moon Rocket in 50 Years: What to Know
10 days, 4 astronauts, 700,000 gallons of fuel: Everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
USA Rare Earth Lines Up $3.1 Billion Public, Private Funding to Fast-Track Mining Operations
The company’s operations will be America’s first mine-to-magnet production facility.
Senate Democrats Vow to Oppose DHS Funding as Shutdown Deadline Looms
The Senate must pass the bills by Jan. 30 to avert a partial government shutdown.
Trump Administration Reviewing Minneapolis Shooting
‘We’re looking, we’re reviewing everything, and will come out with a determination,’ Trump said.
Why a Waning Iranian Regime Is a Major Setback for China
Iran is key for Beijing to exert influence in the Middle East and for China to circumvent U.S. sanctions and counter the dollar system, experts say.
California Prospectors Hope Hurdles Removed for Small-Scale Mines
Permitting delays and litigation lock up U.S.-based critical minerals and rare-earth elements as China corners the market, prospectors said.
