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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.
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How ICE Was Targeted in Minneapolis for Weeks Before Fatal Shooting
Drums outside their hotels, rocks and ice thrown at them, federal agents have been targeted on the streets of Minneapolis since December.
Planned State Executions of Iran Protestors Expected to Be Canceled: Trump
‘We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping,’ President Donald Trump said at a press conference.
Trump Calls USMCA Trade Deal ‘Irrelevant’ as Carney Courts Beijing
‘I don’t even think about USMCA,’ Trump said.
Hochul Pushes to Ease Environmental Laws to Speed Up Housing Developments
Cuts in state environmental laws and regulations could help with Orange County’s growing housing crisis.
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Health Department Reverses Terminations at Safety Research Agency
‘The Trump administration is committed to protecting essential services,’ a spokesman said.
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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Hochul Focuses on Affordability, Trump in State of the State Address
The New York governor says she wants to allow individuals to sue federal immigration officers.
Witkoff Announces Start of 2nd Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
The presidential special envoy said the next part of the peace plan will see the demilitarization of Hamas and the start of reconstruction efforts.
Key Primary Races to Watch in 2026
In races from California to Texas to Maine, high-profile candidates are vying for House, Senate, and gubernatorial nominations.
5 Takeaways from Supreme Court Arguments on Girls’ Sports
The justices seemed inclined to back two state bans on boys’ participation in girls’ sports.
Trump to Release New Health Care Affordability Plan in Coming Days
The issue has become a major political issue as the country prepares for midterm elections.
Fed’s Failure to Respond to DOJ Inquiries Prompted Powell Probe: Pirro
‘The word ‘indictment’ has come out of Mr. Powell’s mouth, no one else’s,’ said the U.S. attorney.
US Holiday Spending Jumped in December, Signaling Consumer Strength Into 2026
Consumers delivered a strong holiday finish as NRF retail sales data showed sales rose 4.1 percent, pointing to solid demand into 2026.
US Lawmakers to Travel to Denmark Amid Trump’s Greenland Comments
Trump says U.S. possession of the world’s largest island is essential to secure the Arctic amid growing threats from Beijing and Moscow.
Trump Says Microsoft Will Make Changes to Address Data Centers Pushing up Electricity Bills
The president said tech companies building data centers must ‘pay their own way’ and not push up power costs for Americans.
DOJ Inquiry Into Fed Chair: What to Know
A look at the allegations, the renovations, and the implications.
DOJ Charges Man Who Was Shot by Immigration Officers in Portland
The man admitted to having used his car as a ram to try to flee, federal authorities say.
Nearly 90 People Sick in Holland America Norovirus Outbreak: CDC
Holland America Line reported the outbreak to the CDC on Jan. 8.
