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FDA Chief Signals Crackdown on Companies Marketing Illegal Copycat Drugs
‘The FDA cannot verify the quality, safety, or effectiveness of non-approved drugs,’ FDA commissioner Marty Makary said.
Judge Blocks DHS From Using Taxpayer Data for Immigration Enforcement
The court held that a cooperation agreement between DHS and IRS likely violates federal law.
Trump Calls for New Nuclear Arms Control Treaty as New START Expires
Trump describes New START as a ‘badly negotiated deal by the United States that, aside from everything else, is being grossly violated.’
RFK Jr. Urges US Ranchers to Ramp Up Beef Production
‘We want a lot of beef and we want to make it here in America,’ the health secretary tells cattlemen in Nashville.
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Trump Launches TrumpRx Website for Discount Pharmaceutical Drugs
The president addressed the nation to unveil a new direct-from-manufacturer price savings option for Americans.
Some States Eyeing More Extensive Anti-DEI Measures in Higher Education
In Arizona, the Freedom from Indoctrination Act is expected to go to a public referendum, the Goldwater Institute said.
Homeopathy Can Help With the Addiction Recovery Process, Says Practitioner
Homeopathic practitioner Gabrielle Traub said she saw firsthand how homeopathy can help those suffering from addiction.
Democrats Lay Out Demands for DHS Funding Package
Republicans rejected the Democrats’ proposal as ‘a ridiculous Christmas list’ of demands.
Top Law Firm Chairman Resigns After Release of Emails With Jeffrey Epstein
‘Recent reporting has created a distraction,’ Brad Karp said.
Trump Sidesteps 2028 GOP Endorsement on Vance, Rubio
Trump said both men were highly capable and suggested that a Vance–Rubio ticket would be difficult to defeat.
Savannah Guthrie Makes Emotional Plea to Mother’s Captors
‘We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated,’ Guthrie said in a video.
Lawmakers Grapple With Tight Timeline for DHS Funding Deal
The current stopgap funding for the Department of Homeland Security lasts until Feb. 13.
First Lady Hosts Freed American Israeli Hostage at the White House
Melania Trump played a key role in helping free Keith Siegel, who was released on Feb. 1, 2025.
Federal Judge Restricts Agents from Using Tear Gas at Protests in Portland
The American Civil Liberties Union hailed the ruling.
Ryan Routh Sentenced to Life in Prison for Trump Assassination Attempt
Federal prosecutors sought a life sentence, saying that Routh had planned the shooting for months and did not express remorse for his actions.
Major Medical Group Announces Opposition to Pediatric Transgender Surgeries
The available evidence requires ‘a precautionary approach,’ the American Society of Plastic Surgeons said.
Disney Parks Chief Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO
It’s the second time Disney has named a replacement for Iger after naming Bob Chapek as CEO in 2020 and then bringing Iger back in 2022.
CDC Warns Vaccinated People Can Still Get Measles
‘We can’t rely exclusively on vaccination,’ the agency’s principal deputy director said.
