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U-Haul Truck Appears to Drive Through Iran Demonstration in Los Angeles
Information about casualties, the driver’s motives, or other details of the incident weren’t immediately available.
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Fed Chair Powell Says He’s Under Criminal Investigation
Jerome Powell suggests the probe is about interest rates—not his testimony or renovation.
America in Photos: Minneapolis Protests, Jan. 6 Anniversary, and Uvalde Shooting Memorial
Notable moments from the past week in America.
North Korean Hackers Using QR Codes to Steal Sensitive Information: FBI
U.S. government entities, academic institutions, and think tanks are being targeted.
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Tens of Thousands Join Protests in Minneapolis After ICE Shooting
The demonstrations on Saturday followed a night of protests, arrests, and the targeting of hotels in downtown Minneapolis.
Schools Should Consider Laptop Limitations, Policy Experts Say
The commodification of students’ attention extends to laptops and other digital tools, says Virginia Gentles of the Defense of Freedom Institute.
California Farming CEO Flags Investment Pitfalls, Urges Sustainable Focus
The sixth-generation farmer said most institutional investors in California farmland focus on almonds, a crop that struggles in other regions.
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Trump Urges Cuba to Strike Deal With US After Oil, Money Cut Off From Venezuela
Venezuela was Cuba’s top source for oil imports, which have largely been cut off since Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces.
ICE Agent Involved in Shooting Is Getting Death Threats, Border Czar Says
‘He’s been doxxed. People are threatening to kill him,’ Homan said in a recent interview.
Trump Says US Ready to Help Iranian Protesters as Death Toll Rises
The president warned Tehran against deadly force as lawmakers and world leaders condemned an intensifying crackdown.
Judge to Block Trump Admin From Ending Family Reunification Parole Programs
The parole program allows U.S. citizens and green card holders to bring foreign relatives to the United States.
Trump Calls for Temporary 10 Percent Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates
The cap’s proposed start date coincides with the anniversary of Trump’s second-term inauguration.
Minnesota Daycare Center Featured in Viral Video Closes
The daycare is one of many centers that have been subject to scrutiny amid alleged wide-scale welfare fraud in Minnesota.
US Federal Workforce Numbers Drop to Lowest Level Since 2015
The Department of War is the largest employer with around 709,352 workers, accounting for more than 34 percent of the total.
Trump Cancels Second Wave of Attacks Against Venezuela After Prisoner Release
Trump also said that at least $100 billion would be invested by major oil companies in Venezuela’s energy sector.
Venezuela Frees Political Prisoners in Bid to ‘Seek Peace’
Among those released are two prominent Venezuelan opposition figures, according to local rights groups.
Judge Disqualifies DOJ Attorney Investigating New York AG Letitia James
New York Attorney General Letitia James had argued John Sarcone was illegally appointed to the post.
Atlanta Fed Nearly Doubles Q4 Growth Estimate to 5.4 Percent After Strong Data
Stronger economic data and delayed releases point to more robust U.S. growth momentum toward the end of the year.
US Nuclear Energy Industry Poised to Power Up, but Bottlenecks Loom
Experts told a House panel ‘first mover’ reactor projects need federal assurances as Democrats warned Trump administration moves undermine bipartisan support.
US Proposes Relaxing Penalties on Airlines for Consumer Protection Violations
The decision complies with an executive order that called for federal overreach to be curbed.
