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Small Businesses Power 41,000 Job Gain in US Private Sector: ADP
Pay growth for job changers climbed while wage gains for job stayers remained unchanged.
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US Says It Has Seized Russian-Flagged Tanker Connected to Venezuelan Oil
The M/V Bella 1, a Russian-flagged oil tanker, was seized in the Atlantic Ocean, officials say.
FDA Says Many Fitness Wearables, AI Tools Exempt From Regulation
‘We need to get out of the way as a regulator,’ the agency’s commissioner said.
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Medicaid Will ‘Claw Back’ Fraud Funds From Minnesota: Agency Head
California may be misspending a larger amount of Medicaid money, Dr. Mehmet Oz said, as he also raised concerns over Medicaid use qualifying people to vote.
Trump Admin Opens Online Portal to Track Foreign Money Given to US Universities
Qatar and China top the list of countries to donate billions in funding to American universities.
Trump Admin Freezes $10 Billion in Child Care Funding for Minnesota, 4 Other States
‘Under the Trump administration, we are ensuring that federal taxpayer dollars are being used for legitimate purposes,’ a spokesman said.
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Wyoming Supreme Court Rules Abortion May Stay Legal Due to Obamacare Amendment
Four justices chose to strike down two state laws banning abortion procedures and medication based on a state constitutional amendment in response to Obamacare.
US Discusses Ways to Acquire Greenland; Military Use on Table
A joint statement by Nordic nations on Monday highlighted increased investments in deterrence, defense, and situational awareness.
Trump Outlines His Plans for Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture
‘The path forward will be extremely challenging,’ a former State Department adviser said.
How Chinese-Made Radar Defense Systems Failed in Venezuela
The success of a lightning-fast raid on Caracas raises new doubts about Chinese military capabilities, a military analyst said.
Former AG Barr Says Maduro Will Likely Be Convicted, Get Manuel Noriega-Level Sentence
When he was the attorney general during the first Trump administration, William Barr oversaw the Venezuelan leader’s indictment.
Speaker Johnson Says He Doesn’t Expect US Troop Deployment in Venezuela
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said a recent briefing on Venezuela to both parties of Congress posed more questions than it answered.
Two Caribbean Nations Agree to Accept Asylum Seekers From US
Trump’s December proclamation imposed ‘partial restrictions and entry limitations’ on Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda.
Trump Optimistic on Bringing Back Venezuela Oil Operations in Under 18 Months
The U.S. president’s optimism depends on investments by U.S. companies, potentially reimbursed by the government or through revenues.
Venezuelan Dissident Explains His Courtroom Confrontation With Maduro
Pedro Rojas, who said he had been a political prisoner in Venezuela, later apologized for his outburst.
Top Democrat on China Select Committee to Step Down
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said he’s proud of what the bipartisan committee has accomplished.
War Secretary Censures Senator Over Warning About Following ‘Illegal Orders’
Pete Hegseth said the censure is for ‘reckless misconduct.’
Trump Says Ukraine Did Not Target Putin’s Residence, Countering Kremlin Claims
The alleged attack happened during ongoing negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv to end the conflict, which is heading into its fifth year next month.
Venezuela After Maduro: Celebration and Challenges Ahead
Some say the removal of the contested Venezuelan leader is only the beginning.
Rubio: US Won’t Tolerate Adversaries Controlling Venezuela, Its Oil Reserves
The U.S. Secretary of State outlined the administration’s short-term plans for Venezuela after Maduro’s capture.
