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Texans Report Surge in Mystery Seeds Mailed From China
State officials worry that seeds arriving in the mail could be invasive plant species, or carry pests and diseases that threaten native crops or livestock.
EU Hosts Emergency Meeting in Response to Trump’s Tariffs Over Greenland
Trump said the United States would impose increasing tariffs on eight European nations rejecting a U.S. purchase of Greenland starting Feb. 1.
NASA on Future of Manual Control in Spaceflight
‘The state of technology is where it is, and we’re not going to undo all of that,’ Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover said.
Anti-ICE Protesters Target Protest Organized by Pardoned Jan. 6 Defendant in Minneapolis
The governor deployed the state National Guard to assist state police in law enforcement efforts as demonstrators and counter protesters clashed.
UN Global Treaty on Ocean Conservation Takes Effect
The treaty’s bodies and decision-making processes are currently being shaped by the UN Preparatory Commission.
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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, said Bonta.
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.
Newsom Defends California Sanctuary Policies in Sit-Down With Ben Shapiro
In a podcast sit-down, Gov. Gavin Newsom defended California’s sanctuary laws and said the state still works with ICE on violent criminals.
FAA Warns Airlines of Military Activities in Central America, Eastern Pacific
The aviation regulator said it issued notices to airlines, which will be in effect for 60 days.
Florida Road Connecting Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Airport Is Renamed After Trump
The president attended a ceremony for President Donald J. Trump Boulevard. The change is ceremonial, so addresses won’t be affected.
DOJ Sues Virginia for Failing to Turn Over Voter Rolls
It’s the latest lawsuit in what’s been a flurry of actions the Trump administration has taken against states to ensure accurate voter rolls.
Trump to Unveil Plan Allowing Homebuyers to Use 401(k) Funds for Down Payments
The president will announce the final plan in Davos next week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said.
USPS Reports Mail Packages Delivered Within 2.5 Days During Holiday Season
Customer satisfaction also showed an improvement, the agency said.
US Lawmakers in Denmark Seek to ‘Lower the Temperature’ Amid Trump 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.
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon Coast; Tsunami Not Expected
Initial assessments indicate low risk of significant damage or aftershocks exceeding magnitude 7.
Noem Says ‘No Plans’ to Pull ICE Out of Minnesota
The comment comes in the midst of protests following the shooting death of a woman in Minneapolis.
Venezuela’s Machado Gifts Trump Her Nobel Peace Prize Medal
Opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the peace prize in December 2025 for her fight for democracy.
Trump Says He Has No Plans to Fire Fed Chair Powell
Trump has placed public pressure on Powell to lower interest rates more quickly, saying that not doing so harms the U.S. economy.
Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act to End Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota
Trump warned that he would use the law if politicians didn’t stop attacks on ICE.
