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ICE Agent Shot, Killed Protester Who Drove Vehicle Toward Officers in Minnesota: DHS
The incident happened during an ICE operation on Jan. 7.
US Service-Sector Activity Accelerates to 12-Month High in December: ISM
Service-sector momentum improved late in the year as businesses reported stronger demand and renewed hiring, even as cost pressures remained elevated.
Klobuchar ‘Seriously Considering’ Run for Minnesota Governor After Walz Exit
Minnesota has been in the spotlight following allegations of large-scale fraud.
France Working on Allied Response to Potential US Action in Greenland
Denmark and Greenland asked to meet the U.S. secretary of state as European nations respond to Trump’s ambitions for the territory.
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Warner Bros. Again Rejects Latest Paramount Hostile Takeover Bid
‘The Board determined that the Netflix merger remains superior to [Paramount’s] amended offer,’ a letter to shareholders said.
Trump Admin Opens Online Portal to Track Foreign Money Given to US Universities
Qatar and China top the list of countries to donate billions in funding to American universities.
Immigration Agents Surge Into Minneapolis in ‘Largest Operation Ever’
Thousands of federal agents and officers spread across the Minneapolis–St. Paul area Tuesday.
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Maduro’s Arrest Exposes China’s Vulnerabilities in Oil, Sovereignty, Analysts Say
China faces mounting risks as U.S. action in Venezuela threatens Beijing’s energy strategy, overseas investments, and long-held claims of sovereign immunity.
After Maduro’s Arrest, CCP Censors Let Anti-American Hatred Spread Online—By Design: Analysts
As Chinese state media accused America of ‘hegemonic behavior,’ China’s censors quietly allowed emotional and violent rhetoric to surface on its internet.
Medicaid Will ‘Claw Back’ Fraud Funds From Minnesota: Agency Head
California may be misspending a larger amount of Medicaid money, Dr. Mehmet Oz said, as he also raised concerns over Medicaid use qualifying people to vote.
Florida Considering Charges Against Maduro, DeSantis Says
The Florida governor accused former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro of flooding Florida and other states with drugs and illegal immigrants.
CDC Says 11 Million Flu Cases Reported in ‘Moderately Severe’ Season so Far
The agency adds that more than 120,000 people have been hospitalized this season.
DOJ Seeks to Revoke Naturalized Citizenship of Bosnian War Crime Suspect
Federal prosecutors said Sead Miljkovic provided false information on immigration applications, including using multiple names.
Appeals Court Agrees to Fast-Track Challenge to $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The Trump administration says the fee hike is justified because of ‘systemic abuse of the program.’
What to Know About Alvin Hellerstein, the Judge Overseeing Maduro’s Case
The 92-year-old N.Y. jurist handled numerous wrongful death and property lawsuits related to the Sept. 11 attacks.
Congressional Appropriators Release New 3-Bill Spending Package
The package comes several weeks after Senate and House Republican lawmakers struck a deal on remaining appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026.
HHS Repeals Biden-era Rules on Paying Child Care Providers
States that distribute federal social services funds will be required to get attendance records and other documentation before disbursing money.
US Dollar Strengthens After Venezuela Operation
Since Dec. 30, the dollar index has seen gains on all trading days.
Trump Says US Could Increase Tariffs on India Due to Russian Oil Imports
Sen. Lindsey Graham said buying cheap Russian oil keeps Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war machine going.
