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Judge Weighs Whether to Block Vaccines Changes From CDC, RFK Jr.
Judge Brian Murphy said he has to ‘make a decision in this case on an uncomfortably tight timeline.’
What to Know About the Agencies Affected in DHS Shutdown
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expires on Feb. 14 as lawmakers remain deadlocked over immigration policy.
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Forecast to Be 2.8 Percent Next Year, Group Says
The COLA for 2026 was also a 2.8 percent increase and went into effect in January.
Trump Says US Military ‘Best-Trained, Best-Equipped’ Under His Administration
The president highlighted military successes and investments during a speech to soldiers in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Share of New Homes Selling at a Discount Outpaces Existing Homes for First Time
Newly built attached homes are usually in high-cost urban markets, while single-family homes are often located in more affordable suburbs, according to Realtor.
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DOJ Files Lawsuit Accusing Harvard of Withholding Admissions Documents on Race
In a new complaint, the Justice Department says it wants the documents to determine whether the college is complying with a 2023 Supreme Court decision.
San Francisco Teachers’ Strike Ends After Tentative Deal
About 50,000 students across 120 schools got an unexpected week off from class as the union rejected the district’s counteroffer from earlier negotiations.
Remembering 108 Children, Grieving Parents Urge Snapchat Reforms
The social media platform says it has fought illegal activity, such as drug dealing—which the parents blame for fentanyl deaths of children.
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Fetterman Backs Voter ID but Rejects SAVE America Act
The Pennsylvania Democrat said voter ID is widely seen as reasonable, but the bill’s mail voting limits are a ‘non-starter,’ and it won’t clear a filibuster.
Timothy Matlack: Scribe of the American Revolution
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young Quaker, brewer, and gambler whose gift with the pen left an indelible mark on American history
Rubio Meets With Chinese Minister in Munich Ahead of Trump’s China Visit
He referred to the conference as ‘a defining moment’ in a fast-changing world.
EPA Eliminates Credits for Auto Start-Stop Feature in Cars
Automakers will now be motivated to manufacture vehicles based on what Americans ‘actually want in their cars,’ the agency said.
Judge: Trump Admin Cannot End Deportation Protection for South Sudanese Nationals
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem likely acted arbitrarily when she ended the protection, U.S. District Judge Patti Saris says.
EPA Rescinds Obama-Era Finding That Served as Basis for Climate Regulation
The Trump administration eliminated a 2009 finding that six greenhouse gases are a danger to public health.
Tom Homan Announces End to Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota
‘A significant drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue into the next week,’ Homan said.
Early Voting Begins in North Carolina
Of North Carolina’s 14 congressional districts, a few are expected to be competitive.
House Approves Bid to End Trump’s Tariffs on Canada
The president is likely to veto the measure if it succeeds in the Senate.
FBI Announces ‘Extensive Search’ Along Tucson Roadways in Guthrie Case
It comes as the FBI released images and video footage of a masked individual seen in front of Nancy Guthrie’s home.
FAA Says Canada Will Soon Certify Delayed Gulfstream Jets
Transport Canada is expected to announce approvals later this week after years-long delays drew pressure from Trump.
Texas Saddles Up for Senate Primaries: What to Know
With election day less than a month away, competitive races are drawing money and attention.
‘They Shouldn’t Be a Political Prop’: Parents Raise Concerns Over Student Anti-ICE Walkouts
A wave of anti-ICE protests has spread to schools, and some parents are concerned about safety and what they describe as ideological indoctrination.
