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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon Coast; Tsunami Not Expected
Initial assessments indicate low risk of significant damage or aftershocks exceeding magnitude 7.
Trump Says Gaza Board of Peace Formed, Backs Palestinian Technocratic Group
The board, to be chaired by the U.S. president, will oversee a Palestinian technocratic committee.
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.
Arrest Warrant Issued for WBA Boxing Champion Gervonta Davis for Alleged Domestic Violence
Davis, 31, is facing charges of false imprisonment, battery, and attempted kidnapping following an Oct. 27 incident involving his ex-girlfriend.
Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Police Entry of Home to Prevent Harm
The Fourth Amendment is not violated when police enter a home without a warrant in some circumstances, the court found.
Mamdani Says He’ll Try to Discourage Trump From Sanctuary-Related Funding Cuts
Trump has pledged to end funding by Feb. 1 to sanctuary cities that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
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ACLU Sues DHS Over Minnesota Immigration Enforcement Operations
The federal government denies the allegations, saying it makes arrests based on ‘reasonable suspicion,’ not race, skin color, or ethnicity.
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.
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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Virginia Democrats Launch Public Campaign as Redistricting Amendment Advances
A proposed constitutional change would let lawmakers redraw congressional lines mid-decade under limited conditions and backers are urging a ‘yes’ vote.
DOJ Asks Appeals Court to Reconsider Alina Habba’s Disqualification
The petition asks for the full court to rehear the case after a three-judge panel affirmed a decision to remove her as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey.
Israeli-American Council National Summit Kicks Off
The Israeli-American Council (IAC) 10th National Summit is being held in Hollywood, Florida, from Jan. 15 to 17.
Senate Passes 3-Bill Spending Package
The legislation is headed to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature.
Moscow Says It Awaits US Reply on New START as Nuclear Arms Pact Nears Expiry
The last remaining U.S.–Russia nuclear treaty is set to lapse in early February.
Trump Questions Support for Exiled Crown Prince in Iran
The president described exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi as ‘very nice’ but said he wasn’t sure ‘how he’d play within his own country.’
House Passes Appropriations Bills for State, Treasury Departments
The two-bill measure passed in a 341–79 vote after lawmakers rejected two amendments offered by conservative members.
Trump Says Call With Venezuelan Interim Leader Rodriguez ‘Very Good’
Oil, minerals, and national security were some of the topics discussed during the phone call.
Top FDA Drug Regulator Discloses Why He Resigned
‘Promises made, promises not kept,’ Dr. Richard Pazdur said.
Health Department Reverses Terminations at Safety Research Agency
‘The Trump administration is committed to protecting essential services,’ a spokesman said.
Trump Says US Control of Greenland Would Make NATO Stronger
The president said the alliance would be ‘far more formidable’ with Greenland in the hands of the United States.
Venezuela Releases American Political Prisoners
A local rights group confirmed that 56 prisoners have been released so far, while Venezuelan officials say more than 400 were freed, but without any proof.
NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Nuclear Reactor for Moon by 2030
The renewed commitment also makes clear that reactor development will be vital for future missions to Mars and beyond.
In Motor City, Trump Credits Tariffs for ‘Unbelievable Success’
The president highlighted his policies driving investments and called for an economic revival in Michigan.
