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US to Pull $160 Million From California Over Licenses for Foreign Truck Drivers
California delayed revoking the licenses until March 6 after the state was sued by immigrant truck drivers and business owners.
What to Know About the New ‘Upside Down’ Food Pyramid
The latest federal dietary guidelines reverse some long-standing recommendations in the interest of making Americans healthier.
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The Broader Strategy Behind Trump’s Removal of Venezuela’s Maduro
Trump led the most consequential action so far to restore US dominance in the Western Hemisphere and drive out the CCP.
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.
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US Has 3-Part Plan for Post-Maduro Venezuela: Rubio
The transition plan will entail U.S. access to Venezuelan oil and make room for opposition figures in civil society planning.
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 despite its privileged status in licensing attorneys.
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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Israel and Syria Agree to Joint Security Mechanism in US-Brokered Talks
Washington said the Paris meeting advanced dialogue urged by U.S. President Donald Trump after recent border violence strained relations.
Joby Acquires 2nd Ohio Facility to Ramp Up Air Taxi Production
The 700,000-square-foot facility would allow the company to double production to four aircraft per month beginning in 2027.
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.
US Will Oversee Revenue From Venezuelan Oil Sales, White House Says
The United States will control the sale of Venezuelan oil ‘indefinitely,’ Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
Trump Admin Releases New Dietary Guidelines
The guidelines emphasize saturated fats and protein, in addition to fruits and vegetables.
US Private Sector Jobs Rise 41,000 in December as Small Business Payrolls Rebound
Pay growth for job changers climbed while wage gains for job stayers remained unchanged.
DOJ Sues Arizona, Connecticut for Failing to Hand Over Voter Rolls
The U.S. Justice Department said it is taking the states to court as part of its mission to ensure free and fair elections.
How Chinese-Made Radar Defense Systems Failed in Venezuela
The success of a lightning-fast raid on Caracas raises new doubts about Chinese military capabilities, a military analyst said.
Former AG Barr Says Maduro Will Likely Be Convicted, Get Manuel Noriega-Level Sentence
When he was the attorney general during the first Trump administration, William Barr oversaw the Venezuelan leader’s indictment.
Ford Reports Best Annual US Vehicle Sales in 8 Years as Hybrids, Trucks Offset EV Slowdown
Strong hybrid demand and sales of lower-priced trucks helped the automaker post its best U.S. results since 2019, offsetting a sharp EV decline.
Energy Department Awards $2.7 Billion to Strengthen American Uranium Enrichment
The contracts are expected to help end U.S. dependence on foreign sources for uranium.
Appeals Court Rules Trump Admin Can’t Cap Overhead Reimbursement Rate for NIH Research Grants
The administration had argued that NIH followed existing laws and regulations.
Hilton Hotel in Minneapolis Cancels DHS and ICE Reservations
The Department of Homeland Security says the actions are ‘unacceptable.’
CDC Narrows Vaccine Recommendations in Response to Trump Order
The changes stem from reviewing practices in other nations, including consulting experts in Denmark, Germany, and Japan.
