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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.
Border Czar Homan Meets With Minnesota Gov. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey
‘We all agree that we need to support our law enforcement officers and get criminals off the streets,’ Homan said.
NTSB Finds ‘Systematic Failures’ Led to DC Midair Collision: Key Takeaways
The failures included allowing helicopters to fly so close to commercial jets and ignoring NTSB recommendations for location tracking technology.
EPA Cancels California’s Heavy-Duty Vehicle Regulation
California will not be allowed to impose ‘unnecessary regulations on the entire nation,’ the EPA administrator said.
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Fraud Concerns Spread From Minnesota to Ohio
Anti-fraud efforts were already underway in Ohio, officials say, long before outrage over Minnesota Somali fraud spread suspicions to the Buckeye State.
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.
Trump Admin Invites Oil Industry Input on New California Offshore Leases
No new Pacific drilling rights have been auctioned since 1984, following the 1969 Santa Barbara spill that released more than 4 million gallons of oil.
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South Korea Scrambles to Implement Trade Deal With US After Trump Tariff Threat
President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods from 15 percent to 25 percent over Seoul’s delay in implementing a 2025 trade deal.
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.
IRS Urges Qualified Taxpayers to Claim Earned Income Tax Credit
Last year, more than 23 million people received $2,916 on average under the program.
Massive Winter Storm Hitting US: What to Know
More than 180 million people are facing watches or warnings for snow and ice.
