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Federal Judge Declines to Block Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota
Plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration’s Operation Metro Surge violates Minnesota’s state sovereignty and the 10th Amendment of the Constitution.
ICE Arrests 650 Illegal Immigrants in West Virginia
The agency has signed 1,372 agreements for 287(g) partnership programs with local law enforcement across 40 states.
New SNAP Work Requirement Rules to Start Feb. 1 in Multiple States
Those who fail to fulfill the requirements stand to lose out on SNAP benefits.
Border Czar Homan Says More Than 145,000 Illegal Immigrant Children Located
A DHS investigation showed that more than 323,000 illegal immigrant children were unaccounted for in the United States.
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Trump Names Economist Brett Matsumoto to Head Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Donald Trump said he is confident Matsumoto has the expertise to fix ‘the long history of issues’ at the bureau.
Education Department Proposes to Lower Higher Education Costs, Student Debt
A new student loan repayment plan seeks to ensure that loan balances of low-income borrowers do not increase despite them making payments.
California Assembly Advances Bill to Study Mileage-Based Road Fees
The bill extends research into funding as electric vehicles erode gas tax revenue, but critics warn of potential new burdens on drivers.
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NASCAR’s Greg Biffle Wasn’t Flying Plane Before It Crashed
According to a federal safety report, a well-qualified retired airline pilot was piloting the jet, but the co-pilot was not certified.
The Secretary of Congress Who Created the Nation’s Archives
The little-known secretary who documented the Revolution, shaped the Great Seal, and preserved the records that became America’s first national archives.
Maryland House Democrats Advance Mid-Decade Redistricting Bill as GOP Warns of Precedent
HB 488 moves closer to a final House of Delegates vote as Republicans call mid-decade redistricting improper.
Trump Says Nothing to Change in Minnesota Immigration Enforcement Efforts
‘We have to get rid of the criminals,’ the president says.
Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as New Federal Reserve Chair
Warsh was one of Trump’s top picks for Fed chair during his first term, before he chose Jerome Powell.
Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ in Washington
The documentary film, ‘Melania,’ debuted at the Trump-Kennedy Center ahead of its global theatrical release on Jan. 30.
Man Accused of Spraying Apple Cider Vinegar on Ilhan Omar Charged With Assault
Anthony James Kamierczak was charged with forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, and interfering with the representative.
Appeals Court Says DHS Order to End Protections for Venezuelans in US Was Illegal
The judges for the Ninth Circuit, in a 3–0 order, ruled that the program has ‘procedural safeguards’ in place.
HHS Responds to Criticism From Vaccine Companies
Executives from manufacturers have ramped up criticism of top Trump administration health officials.
Indian Christians Facing Rising Persecution Look to America for Help
Indian Christians bear witness to a climate of intimidation and violence. Their work continues, sometimes underground—and they hope America will respond.
Winter Storm Bomb Cyclone Could Hit East Coast After Arctic Blast
The National Weather Service stated, ‘This could be [the] longest duration of cold in several decades.’
Botox, 14 Other Drugs to Be Negotiated by Medicare This Year
Fifteen of the most expensive medications in the Medicare program are slated for price negotiations in this round, bringing the total to 40.
Trump Says ‘Massive Armada’ Headed to Iran, Urges Nuclear Deal
Iran said it was open to dialogue, but warned that it would retaliate strongly if attacked.
