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Federal Officials Refer Minnesota to DOJ for Allowing Boys in Girls’ Sports
State education leaders refused to consider a voluntary agreement or negotiate with federal officials, the Education Department said.
Natural Gas Settles at 3-Year High Amid Severe Winter Storm
An estimated 10 percent of U.S. production was disrupted, and about 500,000 customers are without power.
Texas Governor Bars State Employees From Using Shein, Temu on State-Owned Devices
The governor coordinated with Vice Adm. TJ White, chief of Texas Cyber Command, in updating the prohibited technologies list.
Southwest Airlines Ends Open Seating, Moves to Reservation-Based System
Starting Jan. 27, the airline will also raise fares for passengers requiring additional seating.
Appeals Court Declines to Reconsider Alina Habba’s Disqualification as US Attorney
The Justice Department could ask the Supreme Court to hear the case.
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Patel Says FBI Discovered Groups Funding Protests in Minnesota
The FBI director says that ‘substantial progress’ has been made so far.
March for Life 2026 Rally Features VP Vance and Speaker Johnson
The pro-life rally is set for Jan. 23 in Washington.
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Shareholders Sue Beyond Meat, Alleging Failure to Disclose Market-Moving Asset Write-Down
The lawsuit claims Beyond Meat hid adverse financial facts, leading investors to buy at inflated prices and lose money when shares fell.
Trump Says He’s on ‘Similar Wavelength’ With Minnesota Gov. Walz
Trump called on Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to take several actions related to immigration enforcement.
Home-Purchase Cancellations Hit Record High in December: Redfin
Atlanta, San Antonio, and Jacksonville, Florida, lead the nation in purchase cancellations.
Blanche Says Shot Protester’s Actions Likely Don’t Meet ‘Definition of Domestic Terrorism’
‘What we saw was a very violent altercation, and I am not going to prejudge the facts,’ he said.
Gas Prices Remain Low as Driving Activity Slows: AAA
Hawaii and California have the highest average regular gas prices, exceeding $4 per gallon.
Document Outlining US Security Guarantees for Ukraine ‘100 Percent Ready’: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the document now needs a time and place to be signed.
What We Know About Trump’s Plan to Revitalize Washington’s Dulles Airport
The project may see entire new terminal buildings and concourses constructed at Dulles, in addition to a fifth runway.
Federal Agent Fatally Shot Armed Man in Minneapolis: DHS
The agent fired defensive shots during a struggle to disarm the man, DHS said. The victim has been identified as Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse.
Immediate Citizenship Verification Ordered for All Tenants in HUD-Funded Housing Nationwide
According to an audit, nearly 200,000 tenants require eligibility verification, and nearly 25,000 deceased tenants were reported.
Faith Leaders Call Out Persecution in China: ‘Communism Is Not Compatible With Religious Freedom’
‘Silence is the oxygen for tyranny,’ a Uyghur activist said.
Insurance Company Halves Rates for Tesla FSD Mode Miles
The lower insurance offering is the result of Tesla granting the insurance company access to previously unavailable vehicle data.
US Airlines Issue Travel Waivers as Winter Storm Threatens Widespread Disruption
Airlines are braced for days of delays and cancellations as forecasters warn of heavy snow and ice.
Tens of Thousands Expected for March for Life in DC
While Roe v. Wade was struck down almost four years ago, pro-life advocates say more needs to be done.
TikTok Announces Formation of US Majority-Owned Joint Venture to Prevent Ban
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is backed by managing investors Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. The app’s Beijing-based parent company retains a 19.9 percent stake.
