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Trump Admin Unveils Maritime Action Plan to Revive US Shipbuilding
The Trump administration wants to counter China dominance in industry through fees, investments, and reforms.
College and University Tenure Reform Gaining Momentum in Several States
Recent laws require performance reviews that determine whether faculty members are effective teachers, not just researchers and scholarly journal writers.
US Announces Lethal Strike on Drug Boat in Caribbean
Three people aboard the vessel were killed in the latest operation under Operation Southern Spear, the U.S. Southern Command said.
The Mission to Find Osama Bin Laden: Ex-CIA Director Shares His Story
Panetta reflected on his involvement in the operation and the subsequent capture of the terrorist and al-Qaeda leader.
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What to Know About the Agencies Affected in DHS Shutdown
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expires on Feb. 14 as lawmakers remain deadlocked over immigration policy.
San Francisco Teachers’ Strike Ends After Tentative Deal
About 50,000 students across 120 schools got an unexpected week off from class as the union rejected the district’s counteroffer from earlier negotiations.
Sandy Steers, Wildlife Activist Behind Famed Big Bear Bald Eagle Livestream, Dies at 73
Friends of Big Bear Valley, where Steers served as executive director, announced the news in a social media post without providing a cause of death.
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Wall Street Review: AI Concerns Weigh on Stocks; Dow Closes Under 50,000
Market volatility remained relatively steady early in the week before spiking toward the end.
Costco Sued Over Alleged Salmonella Risk in Rotisserie Chicken
Court documents also allege the company’s cost-cutting measures are affecting the safety of the food.
Trump Says 2nd Carrier Group to Middle East Will Be Leaving Soon
The president expressed a willingness to support regime change in Iran, saying it ‘seems like that would be the best thing that could happen.’
US, Taiwan Reach Trade Deal to Cut Tariffs, Boost Purchases of US Goods
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the reciprocal trade agreement will ‘significantly enhance the resilience’ of U.S. supply chains.
EPA Eliminates Credits for Auto Start-Stop Feature in Cars
Automakers will now be motivated to manufacture vehicles based on what Americans ‘actually want in their cars,’ the agency said.
Judge: Trump Admin Cannot End Deportation Protection for South Sudanese Nationals
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem likely acted arbitrarily when she ended the protection, U.S. District Judge Patti Saris says.
EPA Rescinds Obama-Era Finding That Served as Basis for Climate Regulation
The Trump administration eliminated a 2009 finding that six greenhouse gases are a danger to public health.
American Colleges Received $5.2 Billion in Foreign Funding in 2025, Education Department Reveals
Qatar was the top foreign funder, pouring in more than $1 billion into American educational institutions in 2025.
After Years of Border Crisis, Small Texas Town ‘Back to Mayberry’
Locals reflect on the years of illegal immigration that resulted in high speed car chases, home break-ins, and school lockdowns.
House Passes Elections Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship, Voter ID
Backed by the Trump administration and led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), the SAVE America Act could face headwinds in the Senate.
Trump Says Meeting With Netanyahu Yielded No Definitive Agreement on Iran
The president says he told Netanyahu that negotiations with Iran must continue to determine if an agreement is possible.
Lawmakers Urge Trump Admin to Exercise Leverage Over China With Chipmaking Equipment Controls
‘These tools are essential not only for producing the advanced AI chips that will shape the future of both economic and military power,’ they said.
EPA to Revoke Obama-Era ‘Endangerment Finding’ on CO2 Emissions
“The term ‘pollutant’ in the act should apply to substances causing direct toxic harm,” energy analyst Alex Stevens said.
