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Iran Protest Movement Appears to Have Died Down for Now, Think Tank Says
The Institute for the Study of War says it ’recorded zero protests’ for Jan. 15.
US Demands Concrete Results From Mexico on Border Security, Fentanyl
Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed security and fighting drug cartels in a phone call.
US Lawmakers Head to Denmark as Trump Presses Bid to Take Over Greenland
Trump has been forthright in his position on taking over Greenland, arguing that NATO would be stronger if Washington relieved Copenhagen of the territory.
Witkoff Recalls Trump’s Emotional Reaction When Freed Israeli Hostages Visited Oval Office
Witkoff said that phase two of Trump’s peace plan has started, which involves the complete demilitarization and reconstruction of Gaza.
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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon Coast; Tsunami Not Expected
Initial assessments indicate low risk of significant damage or aftershocks exceeding magnitude 7.
Trump Admin Probes Alleged Discrimination Against Female Athletes in California
Federal DOJ, DOE to investigate California Community College Athletic Association’s ‘Transgender Participation Policy’
Trump Admin Sues California to Block Oil Drilling Setback Rule
A 2022 state law bars oil and gas development activities within 3,200 feet of ’sensitive' locations, including homes, schools, and hospitals.
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A COVID-19-era stimulus package caused Obamacare enrollment to skyrocket but increased dependency and fraud, further destabilizing the health insurance market.
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Davis, 31, is facing charges of false imprisonment, battery, and attempted kidnapping following an Oct. 27 incident involving his ex-girlfriend.
Trump Says Gaza Board of Peace Formed, Backs Palestinian Technocratic Group
The board, to be chaired by the U.S. president, will oversee a Palestinian technocratic committee.
CIA Releases New Video to Encourage Chinese to Divulge ‘Truth About China’
The agency outlines nine operational security measures in its third Chinese-language video aimed at potential sources inside China.
Astronauts Return to Earth After Early Departure from Space Station
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman deemed the 167-day mission a success.
FCC Undertaking ‘Largest Deregulatory Effort in the Agency’s History,’ Chairman Says
The agency has so far removed or teed up for removal 1,108 rules and regulations under its initiative.
US Troops Seize Another Oil Tanker in Caribbean
The oil tanker, named Veronica, is the sixth that U.S. forces have boarded and seized since Dec. 10.
Democrats Say DOJ Investigating Them Over Video Calling on Troops to Resist ‘Illegal Orders’
President Donald Trump accused the lawmakers of sedition, which he said is punishable by death.
Senate Shelves Bill to Block Military Action in Venezuela
Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to table the War Powers resolution. Two Republicans who last week voted to back the measure flipped their votes.
Trump Announces 25 Percent Tariff on Chips Not Used Domestically
Chips that are transshipped through the United States to other countries will be subject to the tariff, according to the White House.
Witkoff Announces Start of 2nd Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
The presidential special envoy said the next part of the peace plan will include the demilitarization of Hamas and the start of reconstruction efforts.
Vance, Rubio to Meet With Greenlandic, Danish Ministers
Trump has expressed an interest in annexing Greenland as an essential move for securing the Arctic amid growing threats from Beijing and Moscow.
Made-in-China Airbags Blamed in 8 Drivers’ Deaths
The faulty air bags sent large metal fragments into drivers’ chests, necks, and faces.
NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Nuclear Reactor for Moon by 2030
The renewed commitment also makes clear that reactor development will be vital for future missions to Mars and beyond.
