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Why Don’t Other Countries Shut Down Like the United States?
An impasse in the Senate has once again forced Washington into shutdown, but why does this occurrence not afflict other nations?
Supreme Court Declines to Take Up Laura Loomer’s Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies
Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from considering the decision.
White House Rebuts Report About Social Security Disability Changes
A White House spokesperson said there’s no plan to remove age as a factor to determine an individual’s capacity to work.
US Consumer Inflation Outlook Rises for Third Straight Month: New York Fed
The latest New York Fed survey data show cautious consumers in the year ahead.
Costco to Offer Weight-Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, targets the brain to impact the feeling or state of being hungry.
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Supreme Court Halts Removal of Child Involved in International Custody Dispute
A federal appeals court reversed a lower court ruling that found the child qualified under the Hague Convention.
Civics Education Gaining Ground in K-12 and Higher Education
At public colleges and universities, 14 states require the completion of a civics course, according to the James G. Martin Center report.
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Both Parties Accuse Each Other of Weaponizing DOJ as Bondi Testifies Before Congress
Republicans have asked Bondi on the FBI allegedly spying on GOP senators; Democrats have focused on what they describe as the politicization of the DOJ.
US Airports Report Delays Amid Staffing Issues Due to Government Shutdown
An increasing number of air traffic controllers have called in sick since the shutdown began, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said.
In Photos: Portland ICE Protests
Federal agents fired pepper ball rounds to deter protesters in front of Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Portland, Oregon.
CDC Endorses Standalone Chickenpox Vaccination for Younger Children
The public health agency now advises children aged 1 receive a standalone vaccine for chickenpox, also known as varicella.
Paramount Buys Free Press, Bari Weiss Tapped as CBS Editor-in-Chief
Weiss used to be an op-ed writer for The New York Times.
Top Supreme Court Cases to Watch as Justices Reconvene
The new term starts with a series of hot-button cases involving the Trump administration, redistricting, and other issues.
Judge Blocks Trump From Deploying Any National Guard Troops to Portland
About 200 members of the California National Guard from Los Angeles were reassigned to Portland, according to the Pentagon.
DOJ Probes Portland Police for Possible ‘Viewpoint Discrimination’ in Policing
Federal probe follows arrest of conservative journalist Nick Sortor amid protests at an ICE facility.
More Than 8,600 People Arrested in FBI Campaign Targeting Violent Crimes
Over 1,000 child victims were located by authorities in recent operations.
Another Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The Supreme Court is poised to rule on whether the president’s policy comports with the 14th Amendment.
Beef Prices Rise to Record High Amid Tight Supply From Shrinking US Cattle Herds
Steak, roasts, and ground beef jump more than 12 percent in the United States, far outpacing broader food inflation, data show.
