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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.
Democrat-Controlled Virginia Assembly Passes Redistricting Amendment
The proposal, which would allow Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional maps, will now go to voters in a referendum.
Kazakhstan Arrests Human Rights Activists After Pressure From Beijing
Rights groups say 19 Kazakh activists face up to 10 years in prison over demonstrations against Beijing in Almaty.
Mitsubishi Expands US Natural Gas Business With $7.5 Billion Aethon Acquisition
It’s Japan’s largest investment to date in the U.S. natural gas industry.
Porsche Posts Largest Annual Sales Decline Since 2009 as China Demand Slumps
The company posted record sales in the United States in 2025.
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European Troops Won’t Change Trump’s Greenland Goals, White House Says
Several European nations have deployed small numbers of soldiers to the Danish territory as part of a mission intended to boost security in the Arctic region.
Trump Admin Probes Alleged Discrimination Against Female Athletes in California
Federal DOJ, DOE to investigate California Community College Athletic Association’s ‘Transgender Participation Policy’
Federal Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Access California Voter Registration Rolls
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter said the government cannot use civil rights legislation ‘as a tool to forsake the privacy rights’ of voters.
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Plouffe Urges Democrats to Remake Party Brand, Broaden Map After 2024 Loss
Former Obama adviser David Plouffe says Democrats remain in crisis after 2024 and must overhaul their brand, agenda, and leadership to compete in more places.
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 Says Gaza Board of Peace Formed, Backs Palestinian Technocratic Group
The board, to be chaired by the U.S. president, will oversee a Palestinian technocratic committee.
US Imposes Sanctions on Iran Over Deadly Clampdown on Protests
Those sanctioned include the secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council for National Security and four other local military and police commanders.
Trump Unveils New Health Care Affordability Plan
The plan includes key Trump initiatives, such as reduced prescription drug prices and price transparency for providers.
45 Sickened, 12 Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak
The infections are linked to supplement powders, officials said.
EPA Moves to Limit State Authority in Reviewing Water Impacts of Major Developments
Under the proposed new approach, reviews would be confined to assessing direct pollutant discharges into waters under federal jurisdiction.
Astronauts Begin Return to Earth After Medical Issue
SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavor is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast around 3:41 a.m. ET on Jan. 15.
Trump Calls USMCA Trade Deal ‘Irrelevant’ as Carney Courts Beijing
‘I don’t even think about USMCA,’ Trump said.
State Department Warns Americans to Avoid Travel to Military Sites in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
The advisory came after Trump threatened ’very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters and Iranian officials hinted U.S. bases and ships could be targeted.
FBI Searched Home of Journalist Who Reported on Leaked Information, Bondi Says
The journalist is accused of reporting information obtained from a Pentagon contractor.
