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What to Know About the Partial Government Shutdown
The House is expected to vote on an appropriations bill Tuesday, and Speaker Johnson is confident it will pass.
US, India to Slash Tariffs Under New Trade Deal, Trump Says
The deal will result in India charging a zero percent levy on American goods entering the country, according to the president.
US Factory Output Rises to Near 4-Year High as Manufacturing Rebounds
Two manufacturing surveys point to improving business conditions and stronger factory activity at the start of 2026.
US Homebuyers Score Largest Discounts in 13 Years in 2025
The typical purchaser who bought a home in 2025 received a 7.9 percent discount, according to a Redfin analysis. The trend could continue through 2026.
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Portland Mayor Says ICE Should Leave City After Federal Agents Launch Tear Gas
‘Portland will continue to stand firmly with our immigrant neighbors,’ Mayor Keith Wilson said.
Education Department Proposes to Lower Higher Education Costs, Student Debt
A new student loan repayment plan seeks to ensure that loan balances of low-income borrowers do not increase despite them making payments.
Former Energy Commissioner Explains Why California Electricity Rates Nearly Double National Average
Power costs are expected to continue escalating in the state.
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Ship Carrying Venezuela’s First Export of Liquid Petroleum Gas Heading to US
A Singapore-flagged vessel, the Chrysopigi Lady, is heading to Providence, Rhode Island, having left Puerto José in northeast Venezuela.
Democrat Scores Upset in Deep Red Texas Senate District; GOP Warns of ‘Wakeup Call’
Taylor Rehmet’s win is seen by Democrats as proof of organizing gains, while Republican leaders cite a low-turnout.
Cartels Use Animal Tranquilizer Produced in China to Make Fentanyl More Addictive
‘Now there’s another synthetic … It’s absolute insanity. And they all start in China,’ said April Babcock, whose son died from a fentanyl overdose.
‘Melania’ Opens With Strong Weekend at Box Office
The first lady’s documentary grossed $7 million in its opening weekend, achieving the strongest debut for a nonfiction film in a decade.
US Envoy Arrives in Venezuela to Resume Diplomatic Mission After 7-Year Interruption
The U.S. envoy’s visit comes nearly a month after Trump ordered a military operation to capture wanted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Astronauts See Real Connection Between Space Station Work and Moon Missions
If Artemis II proves successful and a lunar lander is completed and cleared to fly, NASA aims to land a human crew on the moon as part of Artemis III.
Service Dogs Provide Families With Peace of Mind
Based in southwest Ohio, 4 Paws for Ability raises service dogs to pair as partners for special needs children.
Jury Finds Doctors Liable for Malpractice in Gender Surgery Lawsuit
A jury awarded $2 million in damages to a 22-year-old woman who underwent breast removal surgery as a teenager.
Government Enters Partial Shutdown After Senate Passes Amended Funding
Despite the Senate’s passage of a bill to fund the government on Jan. 30, the House won’t return to vote on the measure until Monday.
Cold Weather Delays NASA Moon Launch at Least Two Days
The extreme cold forecast to hit Florida on Jan. 31 will stop Artemis II’s launch dress rehearsal.
As Millions Recover From Winter Storms, Scam Warnings Intensify
Officials say confusion about repairs, power restoration and relief programs can create opportunities for fraud.
Trump Admin Sues Woman for $941,000 for Failing to Self-Deport
The federal government revived a policy that imposes fines on those ordered deported who fail to leave.
New Jersey Governor to Create Statewide ICE Video Reporting Portal
The governor, Mikie Sherill, said Wednesday that she wants residents to record agents.
