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US, Taiwan Reach $500 Billion Chips Deal
The U.S. commerce secretary said he expects TSMC to double its presence in the U.S. and the industry to build out ‘giant semiconductor industrial parks.’
CIA Releases New Video to Encourage Chinese to Divulge ‘Truth About China’
The agency outlines nine operational security measures in its third Chinese-language video aimed at potential sources inside China.
US Says ‘All Options Are on the Table’ in Emergency UN Meeting on Iran
The ambassador’s stark message comes as Iranian dissidents testify to the regime’s clampdown on nationwide protests.
Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Police Entry of Home to Prevent Harm
The Fourth Amendment is not violated when police enter a home without a warrant in some circumstances, the court found.
New Deputy Director Appointed in ICE Leadership Shuffle
Former Deputy Director Madison Sheahan served in the role for a year before resigning this week.
Mamdani Says He’ll Try to Discourage Trump From Sanctuary-Related Funding Cuts
Trump has pledged to end funding by Feb. 1 to sanctuary cities that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
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California Rejects Louisiana’s Request to Extradite Doctor Who Mailed Abortion Pills
Louisiana’s attempt to extradite Dr. Rémy Coeytaux is the second time it has sought to enforce its abortion ban against an out-of-state doctor.
Bureau of Indian Education Schools Reach Highest Graduation Rates in History
Students recorded a 9 percent increase in math proficiency and a 10 percent jump in English language arts proficiency since 2016.
Dr. Oz: States Spending Medicaid Funds on Illegal Immigrants ‘Worse Than We Thought’
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is withholding $300 million from California over alleged unlawful Medicaid spending.
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Virginia Democrats Launch Public Campaign as Redistricting Amendment Advances
A proposed constitutional change would let lawmakers redraw congressional lines mid-decade under limited conditions and backers are urging a ‘yes’ vote.
DOJ Asks Appeals Court to Reconsider Alina Habba’s Disqualification
The petition asks for the full court to rehear the case after a three-judge panel affirmed a decision to remove her as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey.
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.
Trump to Appoint New Board for Mediations in New York Rail Labor Dispute
About 300,000 passengers could be impacted daily if an agreement is not reached.
Justice Department Sues Minnesota Over Affirmative Action in State Government
The lawsuit alleges that Minnesota’s policies violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and requests an extraordinary three-judge panel to hear the case.
US, Denmark, Greenland to Form Working Group to Find Agreement on Island’s Future
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland in Washington on Jan. 14.
Trump Signs Bill Allowing Return of Whole Milk in Schools
The legislation complements the new ‘upside-down’ food pyramid unveiled by federal agencies last week.
Constraining Mega-Landlords Would Help Some Buyers, Won’t Solve Housing Woes: Industry Insiders
Investors flocked to the market during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in prospective homebuyers complaining about boosted prices.
Lindsey Halligan Insists She Can Continue to Use US Attorney Title
The dispute over Lindsey Halligan’s appointment validity in Eastern Virginia continues.
DeSantis Highlights Florida’s Freedom in Final State of State Address
‘Americans prefer the warmth of Florida freedom to the frigidity of New York collectivism,’ the state’s governor said.
Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Uphold State Bans on Boys in Girls’ Sports
The laws at issue in Idaho and West Virginia prevent male athletes from playing on females’ school sports teams.
