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Appeals Court Agrees to Fast-Track Challenge to $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The Trump administration says the fee hike is justified because of ‘systemic abuse of the program.’
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Hails Trump for Capture of Maduro
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate said Maduro’s capture marks the collapse of a socialist regime and the start of a pro-democracy transition.
Colombian President Says He Will ‘Take Up Arms’ If US Military Attacks
After Maduro’s capture in Venezuela, Trump renewed threats to intervene in the neighboring country over alleged cocaine trafficking.
Indiana Appeals Court Finds Retroactive Application of Gun Law Constitutional
The law states that only the state may sue a firearms manufacturer or seller, undermining a 26-year-old suit by the city of Gary.
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Trump Responds to Denmark’s Call to Stop Greenland Takeover Threats
‘Greenland is covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over the place,’ Trump said. ‘We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security.’
Educator Aims to Replicate Elite Prep Schools in Online Homeschool
‘Prep schoolers make up half a percent of the population, and they run everything. ... Our last five presidencies have been prep schoolers,’ LaTulippe said.
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US Wins Exemption From Global Minimum Corporate Tax
The 15 percent tax for multinational businesses proposed by the European Union won’t apply to U.S. companies.
CDC Confirms More Than 7,700 Cases of Multidrug-Resistant Fungus in 30 States
Candida auris, a type of yeast infection spread by contact, was first identified in Asia in 2009 and in the United States in 2015.
Respecting Will of Venezuelans Only Way to Restore Democracy, EU Says
The EU’s statement was supported by 26 of the bloc’s 27 member states, with Hungary the only country not to endorse it.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Ends Bid for Reelection
‘I’ve decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work,’ Walz stated.
Cuba Says 32 Cuban Officers Killed in US Military Operation in Venezuela
Cuba’s government said the officers were members of the Cuban armed forces and the Cuban Interior Ministry.
America in Photos: Maduro Captured, Freedom 250, and MetroCard Funeral
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Starlink Provides Free Services for Venezuelans Until Feb. 3
Elon Musk offered the service after the U.S. military captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Who Is Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s Deputy?
Rodríguez was appointed vice president by Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in 2018.
NYC Mayor Mamdani Defends Revoking Predecessor’s Executive Orders
Mamdani has revoked multiple directives, including policing and anti-Semitism measures, while pledging continued protection for Jewish New Yorkers.
World Leaders React to Maduro’s Capture After US Strikes
‘The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition,’ EU foreign policy chief said.
Maduro Arrives in New York to Face Narco-Terrorism Charges
Maduro and his wife are en route to New York where they face an indictment on narco-terrorism conspiracy charges.
Trump Admin’s Offshore Wind Suspension Faces Legal Challenge From Orsted
The company has asked a federal judge to block a 90-day construction halt imposed by the Trump administration that cited national security risks.
