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Senate Shelves Bill to Block Military Action in Venezuela
Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to table the War Powers resolution. Two Republicans who last week voted to back the measure flipped their votes.
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.
Federal Court Upholds California’s Redrawn Maps Favoring Democrats
A three-judge panel ruled that Republicans had not made a compelling argument for enjoining California from implementing its redrawn congressional maps.
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.
Home Prices Are Not Cratering—Even as Buyers Exit the Market
‘We have a very unusual marketplace,’ says Jim Righeimer, a former California mayor and real estate developer.
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State Department Warns Americans to Avoid Travel to Military Sites in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
The advisory came after Trump threatened ’very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters and Iranian officials hinted U.S. bases and ships could be targeted.
In Some Minnesota Schools, the Focus Is Reading, Writing, and Resistance
The recent ICE protests coincide with the state’s strong push for more left-leaning ideology in schools.
Southern California Fire Chief Takes Helm of US Wildland Fire Service
Former Orange County Fire Authority Brian Fennessy grew up in Altadena, the community devastated by the Eaton Fire in 2025.
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Existing Home Sales Post Biggest Gains in Nearly 3 Years
The South and West regions dominated sales.
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.
With Little Help on Horizon, Cuban Regime Increasingly Isolated
Havana is near collapse, with no relief offered by longtime ally Russia or biggest trading partner China. But the island nation has survived such crises before.
Vance, Rubio to Meet With Greenlandic, Danish Ministers
Trump has expressed an interest in annexing Greenland as an essential move for securing the Arctic amid growing threats from Beijing and Moscow.
DHS Calls on Minnesota to Honor ICE Arrest Detainers of More Than 1,360 Criminal Illegal Aliens
When criminals are let go without honoring the detainer requests, ICE agents are forced to pursue and make arrests in the community.
DNC Launches Massive Voter Registration Effort Ahead of Midterms After GOP Makes Gains
The DNC said its new ‘When We Count’ program will train youth to register voters ahead of the 2026 election.
Trump Says Minnesota Officials Will Face ‘Day of Reckoning’ Amid Protests
Minneapolis has faced protests and riots after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman last week.
‘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.
Civil Trial in Teen Gender Surgery Lawsuit Kicks Off
The plaintiffs argue that the surgery was done without enough consideration of other mental issues.
DHS Launches New Office for Drone and Counter-Drone Technologies Ahead of World Cup
The new office is focused on strengthening national security amid growing threats from malicious drone use.
Trump Says Countries Doing Business With Iran Will Pay 25 Percent Tariff
A day earlier, the president said Iranian officials reached out to the White House about a potential nuclear deal.
Judge Blocks Parts of Trump’s Election Order on Citizenship Proof, Ballot Deadline Rules
The ruling blocks enforcement of Trump’s election executive order in Washington state and Oregon, citing constitutional limits on presidential authority.
