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Trump Announces 25 Percent Tariff on Chips Not Used Domestically
Chips that are transshipped through the United States to other countries will be subject to the tariff, the White House says.
Trump Signs Order Targeting Critical Mineral Supply Chain
A new executive order by President Donald Trump attempts to further strengthen America’s supply chains for critical minerals.
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.
Hochul Pushes to Ease Environmental Laws to Speed Up Housing Developments
Cuts in state environmental laws and regulations could help with Orange County’s growing housing crisis.
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Supreme Court Votes 7–2 to Let GOP Congressman Sue Over Ballot-Counting Law
A federal appeals court previously affirmed a ruling that a GOP lawmaker’s status as a candidate did not entitle him to challenge an Illinois election law.
In Some Minnesota Schools, the Focus Is Reading, Writing, and Resistance
The recent ICE protests coincide with the state’s strong push for more left-leaning ideology in schools.
Southern California Fire Chief Takes Helm of US Wildland Fire Service
Former Orange County Fire Authority Brian Fennessy grew up in Altadena, the community devastated by the Eaton Fire in 2025.
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Hochul Focuses on Affordability, Trump in State of the State Address
The New York governor says she wants to allow individuals to sue federal Immigration officers.
President to Sign Bill Allowing Return of Whole Milk in Schools
The legislation complements the new ‘upside-down’ food pyramid unveiled by federal agencies last week.
Made-in-China Airbags Blamed in 8 Drivers’ Deaths
The faulty air bags sent large metal fragments into drivers’ chests, necks, and faces.
NASA Gears Up for Medical Departure From Space Station, Moon Rocket Rollout
Artemis II is slated to launch after Feb. 6 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
Trump: Federal Payments to Sanctuary Cities to Be Suspended Feb. 1
‘Starting February 1, we’re not making any payments to sanctuary cities,’ President Donald Trump said during a speech in Detroit.
House Panel to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Bill Clinton, Comer Says
The action will come months after subpoenas were issued to Clinton and his wife, Hillary, in the Epstein inquiry.
Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protection for Somalis in US
The protection had previously been extended through March 2026.
The Supreme Court Case That Could Determine the Future of Female Sports
The court is set to consider the legality of two state laws that ban males who identify as transgender from participating in girls’ sports.
Judge Says Trump Admin Illegally Cut Billions in Grants From Blue States’ Climate Projects
The grants were initially canceled after a review found the projects were not financially feasible and did not advance the country’s energy needs.
Minnesota, Illinois Sue Trump Admin Over ICE Deployments
The Minnesota lawsuit asks for an end to the surge in Minneapolis and St Paul and a block on similar actions in the future.
US Airstrikes Against Iran ‘On the Table,’ White House Confirms
‘Airstrikes would be one of the many, many options’ that the administration could use, Leavitt said.
Meta Taps Former Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick as President, Vice Chair
The appointment comes as Meta doubles down on its artificial intelligence ambitions.
