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Pentagon Officials Tell Senators Trump’s Critical Mineral Plan Will Work in Due Course
The administration’s $15 billion for 15 projects draws bipartisan praise, but investing in private companies draws questions from ‘both sides of the dais.’
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8 Takeaways From Trump’s State of the Union Address
The president unveiled new policies including a retirement program proposal, lower energy costs tied to data centers, and a task force to combat fraud.
Trump Asks Congress to Codify His Drug Price Policy Into Law
The president listed key aims of his Great Healthcare Plan in his State of the Union speech, asking House and Senate leaders to take action.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Compensation Local Government Owes From Foreclosure
A federal appeals court rejected the petitioner’s argument that the seizing of equity in the home violated the Eighth Amendment.
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Supreme Court Rules 5–4 That USPS Can’t Be Sued for Employees Intentionally Not Delivering Mail
A federal appeals court previously held non-delivery lawsuits against the USPS were not barred by federal law.
Ex-Google Engineers Charged With Stealing Phone Processor Secrets to Send to Iran
The recent immigrants from Iran face up to 150 years in prison if convicted of 14 criminal charges.
Pennsylvania Man Arrested in California Motel With Girl He Allegedly Groomed Online
The girl, 13, was rescued at a motel north of Los Angeles after her mother alerted authorities. The suspect is allegedly linked to a violent extremist ideology.
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DOJ Sues New Jersey for Limiting Immigration Enforcement on State Property
The lawsuit alleges New Jersey violated the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution.
Spirit Airlines Reaches New Deal, Expects to Emerge From Bankruptcy as Early as Spring
The airline reached an agreement in principle on a restructuring deal with its debtor-in-possession lenders and secured noteholders.
USA Men’s Hockey Team Honored in Oval Office Meeting With Trump
Twenty members of Team USA meet with President Donald Trump in the White House before attending tonight’s State of the Union address.
Trump Admin Ramps Up Efforts to Uncover Foreign Money Given to US Universities
Universities and colleges received more than $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts last year.
Travel Group Calls on DHS to Resume Global Entry Program
The airport security pre-approval system for incoming travelers was suspended in the midst of a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
School District Sues Microsoft, Roblox Over Harm Caused by Video Games
The companies incorporate psychological techniques into their game designs to make them addictive to youth, the lawsuit alleges.
Maryland Sues to Stop DHS From Converting Empty Warehouse Into ICE Facility
The plan involves converting a vacant 54-acre commercial warehouse into a facility that can hold up to 1,500 individuals.
Early Tax Refunds Are Showing a 14 Percent Increase, IRS Says
The average amount increased from $2,169 last year to $2,476 as of Feb. 13, 2026, the agency says, with more returns expected to increase the final figure.
What to Know About Trump’s 1st State of the Union Address of His 2nd Term
The president has invited the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Olympic Hockey teams to attend the event.
What the FBI Is Investigating in Criminal Probe of 2020 Election
The agency is probing issues that plagued Fulton County’s election, including unsigned tabulator tapes, identical ballot images, and deleted digital records.
Beijing Uses Fake Western News Sites to Attack Falun Gong, Report Finds
The fake news sites were created between 2020 and 2025 by various Chinese PR and marketing companies, according to a report by Graphika.
DHS Suspends Global Entry Program as Government Shutdown Continues
The same day, the Transportation Security Administration announced that the PreCheck program would remain operational.
US Military Amasses Strike Capabilities Near Iran—What to Know
President Donald Trump began ordering additional U.S. forces to the Middle East in January after telling Iranian protesters ‘help is on its way.’
