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Massive Pileup Closes Michigan Interstate Amid 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.
Judge Allows DHS Policy Requiring Lawmakers to Give Notice Before Visiting ICE Facilities
The judge said the plaintiffs used the ‘wrong procedural vehicle’ to challenge the Department of Homeland Security’s policy.
US Monthly Housing Payment Falls to $2,413: Report
President Donald Trump recently gave the order to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds, which made an impact on the market.
In Wake of Minnesota Fraud Scandal, Senator Introduces Bill to Broaden Denaturalization
Eric Schmitt said denaturalization was a punishment the United States has used historically, with Congress authorizing it more than a century ago.
Kaiser Permanente Pays $556 Million to Settle Allegations of Medicare Fraud
Kaiser allegedly pressured doctors to add false diagnoses to patient records, boosting federal Medicare payments by about $1 billion over nine years.
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It’s ‘Very Unlikely’ Supreme Court Will Overturn Trump’s Tariffs, Bessent Says
Administration officials have warned that a ruling against the tariffs could create economic chaos.
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.
California AG Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Musk’s xAI Over Nonconsensual Explicit Images
More than 10,000 images generated by xAI between Christmas and New Year’s show people wearing little clothing, with some appearing to be children, Bonta said.
World Economic Forum Opens With Record Leader Turnout as Trump Set to Attend Davos
World leaders head to Switzerland for high-stakes talks, as AI investment fuels optimism but geopolitical tensions darken the mood.
Texans Report Surge in Mystery Seeds Mailed From China
State officials worry that seeds arriving in the mail could be invasive plant species or carry pests and diseases that threaten native crops or livestock.
The Era of ‘AI Washing’
Experts are raising concerns about accountability and what happens when AI products don’t deliver after sale.
Over Half of New Hires Land Jobs in a Month—With Tempered Expectations
A new survey shows U.S. jobseekers increasingly seek stability, even if it means lower pay or compromised roles.
Dr. Oz Explains How the Trump Admin Got Big Pharma to Voluntarily Lower Prices
Dr. Mehmet Oz revealed a key tactic in the president’s approach to governing: the power to convene.
White House Seeking Emergency Power Auction for Nation’s Largest Electric Grid
High-level discussions involved how to accelerate the construction of more than $15 billion in new power generation.
Trump Says No Reason ‘Right Now’ to Use Insurrection Act in Minnesota
The president said if he needed it, he would use it to send the military to Minneapolis.
Senators Want to Close Hong Kong Offices in US That Act as CCP Proxies
There are three Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in the United States, based in San Francisco, New York, and Washington.
US Accuses South Africa of ‘Cozying Up’ to Iran Amid Protest Clampdown
The U.S. Embassy said South Africa’s naval drills that included Iran undermine maritime security as Tehran faces global condemnation amid protests.
Illegal Immigrant Weaponizes Vehicle Against ICE Officers in Texas: DHS
The incident happened on Jan. 13 when federal officers were conducting a targeted vehicle stop to arrest Robyn Argote Brooks, a Cuban.
