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Maine Officials Say They’re Expecting ICE Operations in Coming Days
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, in a video uploaded on X Wednesday, said operations may be conducted in her state in the near future.
Astronauts Return to Earth After Early Departure from Space Station
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman deemed the 167-day mission a success.
Trump’s View on Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Remains Unchanged: White House
Just hours after Maduro’s capture, Trump said ‘it would be very tough’ for Machado to be leader.
Underwater Auto Trade-Ins Reach Record Highs: Edmunds
In the fourth quarter of 2025, 27 percent of vehicle trade-ins involved negative equity of at least $10,000.
Republicans Urge FDA to Reinstate Restrictions on Abortion Pills
Lawmakers cited safety and states’ rights concerns over the FDA’s abortion pill policies.
DHS Says It Will Reduce Wait Times for Religious Workers Outside the US
The department said the change will soon be published in the Federal Register, allowing the public to comment on the proposal before it goes into effect.
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Trump Says He Has No Plans to Fire Fed Chair Powell
Trump has placed public pressure on Powell to lower interest rates more quickly, saying that not doing so harms the U.S. economy.
Education Department Opens Investigations Into 18 Institutions on Men Competing in Women’s Sports
Young Americans are increasingly declining to identify as transgender or queer identities, according to a report.
Dr. Oz: States Spending Medicaid Funds on Illegal Immigrants ‘Worse Than We Thought’
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is withholding $300 million from California over alleged unlawful Medicaid spending.
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Bill Aims to Close Loophole That Allows Chinese Military to Access US Capital
‘Our greatest enemy should never have access to, nor benefit from, our capital markets or military procurement process in any way,’ Rep. Scott Perry said.
New China AI Chip Rule Puts Trump Admin, Lawmakers at Odds
‘Advanced chips absolutely shift military advantage,’ House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Brian Mast said.
Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act to End Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota
Trump warned he would use the law if politicians didn’t stop attacks on ICE.
Trump to Appoint New Board for Mediations in New York Rail Labor Dispute
About 300,000 passengers could be impacted daily if an agreement is not reached.
Justice Department Sues Minnesota Over Affirmative Action in State Government
The lawsuit alleged that Minnesota’s policies violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and requested an extraordinary three-judge panel to hear the case.
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.
Trump Signs Bill Allowing Return of Whole Milk in Schools
The legislation complements the new ‘upside-down’ food pyramid unveiled by federal agencies last week.
Constraining Mega-Landlords Would Help Some Buyers, Won’t Solve Housing Woes: Industry Insiders
Investors flocked to the market during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in prospective homebuyers complaining about boosted prices.
Lindsey Halligan Insists She Can Continue to Use US Attorney Title
The dispute over Lindsey Halligan’s appointment validity in Eastern Virginia continues.
DeSantis Highlights Florida’s Freedom in Final State of State Address
‘Americans prefer the warmth of Florida freedom to the frigidity of New York collectivism,’ the state’s governor said.
Former US Navy Sailor Sentenced to Nearly 17 Years in Prison for Selling Military Secrets to China
Wei Jinchao was convicted of selling information about American warship systems and the operations and maintenance of those systems by the U.S. Navy.
‘Dilbert’ Creator Scott Adams Dies After Prostate Cancer Battle
The ‘Dilbert’ creator’s death was revealed by his former wife on his show on Tuesday.
Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Uphold State Bans on Boys in Girls’ Sports
The high court will review whether state bans on males in female sports violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
