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Massive Pileup Closes Michigan Interstate Amid Snowstorm
More than 100 vehicles, including jackknifed semi trucks, crashed into one another or slid off the road as a winter storm caused poor visibility.
Judge Allows DHS Policy Requiring Lawmakers to Give Notice Before Visiting ICE Facilities
The judge said the plaintiffs used the ‘wrong procedural vehicle’ to challenge the Department of Homeland Security’s policy.
US Monthly Housing Payment Falls to $2,413: Report
President Donald Trump recently gave the order to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds, which made an impact on the market.
In Wake of Minnesota Fraud Scandal, Senator Introduces Bill to Broaden Denaturalization
Eric Schmitt said denaturalization was a punishment the United States has used historically, with Congress authorizing it more than a century ago.
Kaiser Permanente Pays $556 Million to Settle Allegations of Medicare Fraud
Kaiser allegedly pressured doctors to add false diagnoses to patient records, boosting federal Medicare payments by about $1 billion over nine years.
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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Garavani Dies at 93
Valentino Garavani’s death follows his 50-year influence on haute couture among celebrities and royalty.
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.
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, Bonta said.
Trump Says NYSE Expansion in Dallas Is ‘Bad Thing’ for New York, ‘Big Test’ for Mamdani
‘I can’t believe they would let this happen,’ Trump said.
Housing Emerges as Top Issue in Purple Nevada’s Gubernatorial Election
Gov. Joe Lombardo dismisses Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford’s initiatives as ‘copied’ from his plan, which he says is lowering costs for renters, homebuyers.
Trump Says He Will Sue JPMorgan Chase Over Debanking
The bank responded by saying that it does not debank individuals over political beliefs.
Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Mexico: FBI
The suspect becomes the fifth fugitive on the 10 Most Wanted list to be caught by the FBI since the beginning of 2025.
Readers Overwhelmingly Approve of ICE in Wake of Fatal Shooting
Survey respondents also strongly disapproved of media coverage and said they had very low levels of trust for Minnesota state and local law enforcement.
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.
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 Houthi 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.
