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Noem Says ‘No Plans’ to Pull ICE Out of Minnesota
The comment comes in the midst of protests following the shooting death of a woman in Minneapolis.
US Sanctions Iranian Officials Allegedly Responsible for Deadly Clampdowns on Protests
Those sanctioned include the secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council for National Security and four other local military and police commanders.
Senate Passes 3-Bill Spending Package
The legislation is headed to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature.
Bureau of Indian Education Schools Reach Highest Graduation Rates in History
Students recorded a 9 percent increase in math proficiency and a 10 percent jump in English language arts proficiency since 2016.
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Appeals Court Ruling Paves Way for Mahmoud Khalil’s Return to Detention
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that Khalil could not be granted relief from federal courts until his deportation process concluded.
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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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.
Trump Unveils New Health Care Affordability Plan
The plan includes key Trump initiatives, such as reduced prescription drug prices and price transparency for providers.
FCC Undertaking ‘Largest Deregulatory Effort in the Agency’s History,’ Chairman Says
The agency has so far removed 1,108 rules and regulations under its initiative.
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.
