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House to Vote on Bill to Fund the Government
The bipartisan legislation is largely non-controversial, though Democrats are split on funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the bill.
Trump Indicates He May Be Narrowing Down Fed Chair Pick to One Candidate
BlackRock’s chief bond investment manager, Rick Rieder, is one of the leading candidates.
Greenland Remaining With Denmark Not Raised During Trump Talks, NATO Chief Says
NATO chief Mark Rutte said the president is focused on how the Arctic region can be protected.
Fentanyl Precursor Shortage Was Behind the Decline in Overdose Deaths Since 2023: Study
Health care policy experts have been puzzled by the drop, but offered other explanations such as increased use of naloxone to reverse fentanyl overdoses.
Massive Fraud Infuriates Minnesotans, Lawmakers, But Top Official Sees No Quick Fix
The state’s budget chief told a committee that her employees ‘work as hard as we can’ to monitor funds, but ’state government is about as complex as it gets.’
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Former Police Officer Acquitted After Facing Charges of Failing to Stop Uvalde School Shooting
The former police officer was facing up to two years in prison over criminal charges on allegations of failing to prevent a crime and save lives.
Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans
Education officials said the suspension is meant to allow more time to implement student loan payment reforms.
LA Schools Discriminating Against White Students With Smaller Classes for Minorities: Lawsuit
Under Los Angeles policy, schools with mostly non-white students have more staffers and smaller class sizes.
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DeSantis’s AI Bill of Rights Advances in Florida Legislature
Questions remain about whether Trump’s executive order for an all-encompassing federal rulebook will override some—or all—of Florida’s legislation.
Aguilar Says Democrats Oppose DHS Funding Bill Without Stronger ICE Limits
Democratic leaders say they’ll vote no on the DHS funding bill unless Republicans accept tougher ICE guardrails, as Rep. Rosa DeLauro cites bill changes.
Bipartisan Minibus Spending Package Funds Defense, Homeland Security, and More
The package unveiled by the House on Jan. 20 includes some of the largest funding items still waiting to be considered.
ICE Launches ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ in Maine
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it is targeting the ‘worst criminal illegal aliens who have terrorized communities.’
Major Winter Storm to Hit US, Weather Service Warns
Snowfall is expected in parts of Texas and Louisiana and across the Midwest, the agency says.
Trump Responds to Iran’s Threats Against Him
The president promised harsh repercussions against the Islamic Republic, as the war of words between Washington and Tehran continues.
Supreme Court to Review Trump’s Firing of Fed Governor
Trump has underscored the nature of his authority under Article II of the Constitution, which vests the federal government’s executive power in the president.
Trump: Board of Peace Could Replace United Nations
The U.S. president said he is a ‘big fan’ of the U.N., but the international body ‘has never lived up to its potential.’
Trump Shares Top 3 Accomplishments of First Year Back in Office
The president responded to a question from The Epoch Times at a White House press briefing.
House Committee Opens Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Investigation
Congressional lawmakers asked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to provide documents and information.
Trump Is Heading to Davos: What to Know
As in prior years, he is expected to deliver a speech promoting his economic agenda and encouraging business leaders to invest in the United States.
Trump Says UK Handing Over Chagos Islands Sovereignty Is ‘Act of Total Weakness’
Under the terms of the deal, the UK–U.S. naval and bomber base on Diego Garcia would remain under UK control for at least 99 years.
100-Vehicle Pileup Closes Michigan Interstate During Snowstorm
More than 100 vehicles, including jackknifed semi trucks, crashed into one another or slid off the road as a winter storm caused poor visibility.
Trump Says Denmark Failed to Deal With Russia Threat in Greenland
The U.S. president said the United States will handle Russia as his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accuses European nations of projecting ‘weakness.’
